Rookhope, Bishop Auckland, DL13

Nestled in a quiet rural village by the river, this charming 3-bedroom detached bungalow offers a opportunity to own what was once a row of mining offices and now seamlessly converted into a single dwelling. The spacious interior boasts double glazed hardwood windows and wooden internal doors throughout. The property includes a well-equipped kitchen, three comfortable bedrooms (one with en suite), and a family bathroom, all flooded with natural light. A large living room is located between the front and rear entrance porches, both with practical tiled flooring and with the latter benefiting from an additional WC. The presence of oil central heating ensures warmth and comfort throughout the year.

Step outside and the large garden surrounds the property, offering multiple seating and outdoor dining areas, ensuring you can enjoy sunny or shaded spots at any time of day, weather permitting of course! A raised seating area provides a picturesque view of the river, creating a perfect setting for relaxation. Access to the rear porch from garden creates a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living. Additionally, the stone and block built garage attached to the Eastern gable end offers secure parking for a large vehicle, complemented by wooden doors, power, and lighting. The large gated courtyard driveway, paved with stone, provides ample parking for at least four vehicles, and grants easy access to the front porch and side entry to the rear garden. The perfect property to enjoy single level living in a peaceful rural village, located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Front Porch

2.59m x 1.32m

- External access from the courtyard driveway provided by a composite uPVC door
- Providing access to the living room on the right and a step up to the kitchen on the left
- Tiled floor
- Built-in storage cupboard
- Roof hatch, no ladder, not boarded
- Central light fitting

Kitchen

3.72m x 3.84m

- Accessible via a step up from the front porch
- Tiled floor
- Spotlights
- Bright and spacious
- Dual aspect with windows to the West and East the former overlooking the garden and the latter overlooking the courtyard driveway
- Roof hatch, not boarded, no ladder
- Range cooker with hob fuelled by bottled gas
- Plumbing and space for washing machine
- Good range of over under storage cabinets
- Worksurfaces benefit from panel clad splashbacks
- Alcove providing perfect location for a freestanding fridge freezer
- Ample space for dining table
- 1.5 porcelain sink
- Oil fired Worcester boiler for the property’s central heating is located in the kitchen

Living Room

5.67m x 5.19m

- Positioned in between the front porch and back porch and being at the Western end of the property
- Three large wooden windows, dual aspect facing North and West
- Electric fire
- Carpet
- Central light fitting
- Two radiators

Rear Porch

1.44m x 2.25m

- External access from the rear garden provided by a composite uPVC door
- Tiled floor
- Large window overlooking garden and facing West
- Access to additional WC

WC

1.47m x 0.9m

- Accessible via the rear porch
- Tiled floor
- Hand wash basin with tiled splashback
- Central light fitting
- Small frosted window

Inner Hallway

(8.69m x 1.15m) + (8.29m x 0.99m)
- The inner hallway runs most of the length of the property and provides access to all three bedrooms and the bathroom
- Spotlights
- Two external windows facing North and two roof light windows

Bedroom 1

4.95m x 3.9m

- Positioned in between the bathroom and living room and accessible via the inner hallway
- Large double bedroom
- Two large wooden windows overlooking courtyard driveway and facing South
- Neutral decoration
- Carpets
- Radiator
- Central light fitting
- Ample space for freestanding furniture
- Radiator
- En suite

En suite

1.33m x 3.04m

- Vinyl flooring
- Spotlights
- WC
- Hand wash basin with tiled splash back and integrated storage
- Corner shower cubicle with panel clad walls, mains fed
- Extractor fan
- Radiator

Bathroom

3.08m x 2.57m

- Located in between bedrooms 1 and 2 and accessed via the inner hallway
- Large, frosted window
- Four-piece bathroom suite including hand wash basin, WC, corner shower cubicle with mains fed shower and a large, panelled bath with step up
- Vinyl flooring
- Hand wash basin benefits from integrated storage beneath and large mirror unit with lighting above
- Wooden panelled ceilings
- Spotlights
- Panel clad splashback surrounding bath and showering enclosure
- Radiator

Bedroom 2

4.02m x 2.54m

- Accessed via the inner hallway and positioned in between the bathroom and bedroom 3
- Good sized double bedroom currently configured as a twin
- Two large windows facing South and overlooking courtyard driveway and facing South
- Carpet
- Wood panelled ceiling
- Central light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 3

3.55m x 3.62m

- Positioned at the Eastern end of the property and accessed at the far end of the internal hallway
- Good size double bedroom
- Carpet
- Wood panelled ceiling
- Central light fitting
- Loft hatch, no ladder, not boarded
- Two large windows facing south overlooking courtyard driveway and facing South
- Radiator

Rear Garden

- Spacious rear and side garden
- Multiple seating/outdoor dining areas including a patio and raised gravelled areas offering sun and shaded options throughout the day
- Raised seating area overlooking the river
- Lawned areas
- Gated access around both sides of the property
- Stone wall and wooden fenced perimeter
- Access to rear porch

Parking - Garage

- Stone and block built garage
- Attached to Eastern gable end of the property
- Ample secure parking for one large vehicle
- Wooden doors
- Power and lighting

Parking - Driveway

- Large gated courtyard driveway providing parking for at least 4 vehicles
- Stone paved
- Access to front porch
- Side access to rear garden