45 South Green, Staindrop, County Durham

A truly stunning two bedroom stone built cottage overlooking Staindrop village green with no onward chain. Viewing is highly recommended. Currently run as a successful 'Holiday Let' property.

Barnard Castle 6 miles, Bishop Auckland 8 miles, Darlington 10 miles, Durham 20 miles (please note all distances are approximate). The property is located in the desirable village of Staindrop, a popular village ideally situated for easy access to local towns of Darlington, Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle. The village of Staindrop benefits from both a primary and secondary school, post office, a number of shops and public house.

Accommodation - The accommodation briefly comprises an open plan ground floor providing living area, dining area and kitchen, utility room and cloakroom/wc, first floor landing, two bedrooms and a house bathroom. To the exterior is a generous enclosed rear walled garden.

Ground Floor - With entrance porch leading directly into an open plan living, dining, kitchen. The living room area boasts views over the village green and has a fireplace with inset log burning stove. There is an open archway through to the dining room with exposed stone pillar through to the dining area with kitchen beyond. The kitchen comprises a matching range of wall and base units with integrated oven and hob, granite worktop, ceramic sink and door to the rear garden. On the ground floor there is also a utility room with space for fridge/freezer and space and plumbing for washing machine, and door to cloakroom/wc.

First Floor - With first floor landing providing access to first floor accommodation. The generous master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and windows overlooking the village green. There is a second bedroom with window overlooking the rear garden. The house bathroom comprises a walk-in shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.

Externally - To the rear of the property there is a generous cottage style garden with walled boundaries, small outbuilding and side access gate. The garden is arranged into two areas both designed for easy maintenance. Directly to the rear of the property there is a covered area providing shelter. To the rear of the garden there are timber double gates providing vehicle access.

Owners Insight - "We have never lived here but our holiday guests lovely the cosy feel of the cottage and many are blown away by the amazing, secret garden that stretches back more than expected. The log burner is a cosy addition to the house. Having Raby castle within walking distance is wonderful. Guests love the access to amenities in the village, such as the shop, post office, tea rooms and pub."

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 currently run as a 'holiday let' and is business rated.

Particulars - Particulars written in January 2025.
Photographs taken in January 2025.

Services And Other Information - Mains electricity, gas and drainage, and water are connected. Gas fired central heating.

Agents Note - There is a 'lapsed' planning approval for an office to be built in the garden (ref 6/2006/0296/DM).