South View Cottages, Hamsterley

This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction powered by iamsold LTD - Starting
Bid £130,000 + Reservation Fee. A superb and deceptively spacious one bedroom character cottage fully refurbished to a high standard, situated in the centre of the sought after village of Hamsterley, with an abundance of characterful features throughout, creating the perfect home for a first-time buyer. No onward chain.

Wolsingham 6 miles, Bishop Auckland 7 miles, Barnard Castle 12 miles, Durham 19 miles, Darlington 19 miles, Newcastle 32 miles. Hamsterley sits in open countryside between scenic Weardale and Teesdale, with an abundance of footpaths and brideways on the doorstep. The village is ideally situated for access to the rural market towns of Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle, offering a variety of national and independent shops, eateries and tourist attractions. Main line train stations can be found at Darlington and Durham, with International Airports at Newcastle and Leeds Bradford. The A1 (M) and A68 are easily accessible bringing many areas within commuting distance. Hamsterley is a well established, friendly rural community with primary school, popular public house and active Village Hall association.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor - The ground floor features characterful original exposed stone walls and roof beams with wooden flooring leading into the deceptively spacious living room. The living room has a cast iron multi-fuel stove with tiled hearth and surround, window overlooking the front elevation and access to the bathroom and the kitchen. The kitchen comprises a modern, comprehensive set of units and work surfaces with integrated electric oven and induction hob and stainless steel sink, with access to the rear garden. The downstairs bathroom consists of freestanding electric shower, tiled flooring, WC and wash basin.

First Floor - Entered through a characterful wooden door, the first floor comprises a spacious double bedroom with cast iron feature fireplace, exposed timber flooring and two useful storage cupboards.

Externally - To the rear, there is an easily maintainable and beautifully kept gravelled tiered garden with fenced boundaries, and a suntrap bench to the top tier.

Parking - On-street parking is available for this property.

Tenure - The property is believed to be offered freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Local Authority And Council Tax - Durham County Council Tel: .
For Council Tax purposes the property is banded A.

Particulars - Particulars written in April 2024.
Photographs taken in April 2024.

Services And Other Information - Mains electricity, drainage and water are connected. Smart electric heaters.

Auctioneer Comments - This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd). If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer will pay £300 inc VAT for this pack. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty. Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450. These services are optional.