Thorpe, Barnard Castle, Durham, DL12

A well proportioned, four bedroom semi-detached family home, boasting superb front and rear gardens, along with detached garage. Located within the idyllic countryside hamlet of Thorpe.

The Property
1 South Thorpe Cottages is a well presented four bedroom semi-detached property located in the delightful hamlet of Wycliffe. Benefitting from a useful detached double garage and extensive gardens, the property would suit a variety of purchasers.

The main entrance is situated to the front elevation and a door allows entry into a spacious hallway which provides space for the storage of coats and boots, and allows access to all downstairs accommodation, with stairs rising to the first floor.

To the left hand side is the generous living room, which features a bay window overlooking the front garden. Featuring a fireplace, tiled hearth and insert, with white wooden surround.
Returning to the hallway and situated to the right is a second reception room, which benefits from electric underfloor heating and is light and airy throughout courtesy of the double glazed UPVC windows to the front, rear and side of the property. There is an electric fire with marble effect hearth and wooden surround. Patio doors open out onto the pleasant rear gardens.
There is also a downstairs wet room located off of the entrance hallway, with modern, neural tiled walls and floor. Completed with electric shower, low level w/c and hand basin with mixer tap. There is a chrome towel rail.

Towards the rear of the property is the dining room which boasts a fireplace with white wooden surround and provides ample space for a good sized dining table and furnishings. Patio doors lead out to a patio area, covered by pergola, ideal for al fresco dining during the summer months.

The kitchen is located to the rear of the property and benefits from a range of wall and base mounted wooden shaker style storage units, topped with contrasting worktops which incorporate a stainless steel sink with mixer tap. There is space for freestanding appliances such as undercounter fridge, washing machine and cooker with stainless steel extractor fan above. The floor is tile effect linoleum, and walls are half tiled with a neutral white tile. The room is well lit via a window enjoying views over the extensive, private gardens. There is also a UPVC door which allows access to the rear.

There is additional storage space in the useful pantry cupboard which is located under the stairs.
Returning to the entrance hallway, stairs rise to the first floor. Positioned to the right hand side is the master bedroom which is a spacious double and is flooded with natural light courtesy of the windows facing the front, rear and side, enjoying spectacular far reaching views of the surrounding countryside and beyond.

There are a further two double bedrooms, one to the front, and one to the rear. Both neutrally decorated with cream carpets. The rear bedroom benefits from a useful storage cupboard, and the front bedroom benefits from built in wardrobes with sliding doors.

The fourth bedroom is a well proportioned single, and is currently utilised as a home office, but could suit a nursery or single bedroom. The room also benefits from built in wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors.

The family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation and is fitted with a panel enclosed bath, separate shower cubicle with electric shower, w/c and wash hand basin set upon pedestal, with vanity unit below. The walls being half tiled, with wooden effect linoleum flooring throughout, there is also two frosted windows to the rear and side.

Externally, the property has well established, mature gardens to the front and rear, with potting shed, greenhouse and side access to the well proportioned double garage, which previously has also been used as a workshop. The extensive rear gardens are laid to lawn, featuring flower and shrub borders, and multiple patio areas which provide excellent spaces for seating and ideal for al fresco dining.

Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of E/51.

Local Authority
Durham County Council.
The property is Council Tax Band D.

Utilities
The property benefits from mains water, drainage is to a shared septic tank on neighbouring land. The septic tank is shared between three properties.

The property is heated via electric heaters and underfloor electric heating in the extension of the living room.

Parking
There is a spacious detached double garage with electric roller doors.

Notes
Access to the double garage is over land owned by a third party. It is understood there is a right of access over the land to the garage. The property does not own the land in front of the garage.

Characteristics
Broadband is currently connected, with approximate speeds of 10Mbs.

Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.

Important Notice
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The Area
Thorpe is a delightful hamlet adjoining the river Tees, comprising an interesting variety of houses and cottages. Lying approximately 6 miles East of Barnard Castle the location is by no means isolated yet it is surrounded by stunning open countryside. Located close by, in the neighbouring hamlet of Wycliffe there is a church with a wider range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities being found within the neighbouring market towns of Barnard Castle, Richmond and Darlington, for the commuter the A66 and A67 along with the A1(M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East. Darlington main line railway station and Teesside International Airport offer further communications to the rest of the country.