The Gatehouse, Cornriggs, Bishop Auckland

The Gatehouse is a well presented three bedroomed detached cottage located in Cornriggs, Upper Weardale. Situated within a generous plot including a garage and tiered gardens to the rear this property sits in an elevated position with striking, uninterrupted countryside views for miles across the farmers fields and woodlands. The cottage is filled with character and traditional features. Cornriggs is a small hamlet within Weardale, neighbouring village Cowshill has a village hall whilst nearby Wearhead provides access to a local primary school and Wolsingham for secondary schooling. Further local facilities are available in the nearby villages whilst the larger towns Barnard Castle and Bishop Auckland are an approx. 40min drive and provide a wider range of amenities including supermarkets, a hospital, retail stores, high street shops, leisure facilities and restaurants.

In brief this traditional cottage accommodates; a large open plan living and dining room, kitchen and bathroom to the ground floor, whilst the first floor locates the master bedroom with ensuite and two further bedrooms. Externally the property has a single garage to the side, whilst to the rear is the tiered garden, mainly laid to lawn with well established plants, flowers and shrubs as well as patio areas for outdoor furniture. Views stretch for miles across the surrounding countryside to the front elevation.

Entrance Hall - Spacious entrance hall leading from the front elevation, allowing for access to the living room and kitchen with storage cupboard.

Living/Dining Room - 6.4m x 3.71m (20'11" x 12'2") - The main reception room is open plan, with traditional beamed ceiling, two windows to the front and providing ample space for both living and dining room furniture. The living area is fitted with a feature stone fireplace with space for an electric fire whilst the dining area has plenty of space for a table with chairs.

Kitchen - 4.85m x 2.42m (15'10" x 7'11") - The modern kitchen has been recently fitted, with a range of wall, drawer and base units, complementing granite work surfaces and space for appliances.

Bathroom - 2.13m x 2.48m (6'11" x 8'1") - Ground floor bathroom which has been recently refitted with a low level WC, wash hand basin, panelled bath and electric towel rail.

Rear Porch - Rear porch leading to the garden.

Master Bedroom - 4.4m x 3.8m (14'5" x 12'5") - A generous king sized bedroom with fitted wardrobe, windows to the front, traditional beamed ceiling and ample space for furniture.

Ensuite Shower Room - The ensuite is fitted with a modern walk in shower cubicle with glass surround, low level WC and wash hand basin.

Bedroom Two - 3.36m x 4m (11'0" x 13'1") - The second bedroom is another spacious sized room, with plenty of space for a double bed and complete with fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom Three - 2.38m x 2.1m (7'9" x 6'10") - The third bedroom is a spacious single with space for a single bed and drawers. Also benefitting from a vanity unit with with wash hand basin.

Garden - The rear garden is a good size, tiered with well established plants, flowers and shrubs as well as patio areas for outdoor furniture.

Garage - The property has a single garage to the side providing secure off street parking and storage.

Views - This property sits in an elevated position with striking, uninterrupted countryside views for miles across the farmers fields and woodlands.