Littletown Lane, Littletown, Durham, DH6

Rarely does the opportunity arise to purchase such an imposing and attractive property. The house is the majority portion of The Old Colliery managers house and dates back to 1810. Littletown House is one of three residences and sits on approximately 1.2 acres of land. The house is extremely versatile and can be a family residence but does also comprise an attached one bedroom bungalow annex meaning there could be a good opportunity for multi-generational living.

The main house has a wealth of Period features and has accommodation comprising: entrance hallway with the original turning grand staircase to the first floor, 25ft long lounge/diner with multi-fuel Range stove which provides heating and hot water via radiators for the main house and overlooks the impressive rear garden with a door opening through to the rear garden. There is a separate sitting room with an open fire and door opening onto the rear garden. The refitted kitchen/breakfast room has been refurbished to a high standard and has a modern range of floor and wall units, feature electric Range stove with extractor fan over, integrated dishwasher, one and a half bowl sink drainer unit and an attractive bay window overlooking the established trees to the front. There is a boot room providing useful storage for coats and footwear, cloakroom with low level wc and wash hand basin and a utility room with plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. From the main hallway there is a useful storage cupboard as well as a door giving access to the cellar providing useful storage. To the first floor there are five bedrooms, all of which are doubles and two of the bedrooms have the additional benefit of fitted wardrobes. There is a family bathroom with a refitted suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, double shower cubicle with mains fed wall mounted shower over, claw foot roll top feature central bath and part tiled walls. There is a large attic area that subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions could provide additional accommodation.

The annex has its own separate front door and hallway with an attractive lounge with feature fireplace and French doors opening through to the conservatory which overlooks the rear garden. There is a good sized open plan kitchen/diner with floor and wall units, inset sink unit and cooker point. Bedroom with window to the rear. The refitted bathroom has an attractive suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin on metal stand, freestanding oval bath, shower cubicle with mains fed wall mounted shower and part tiled walls. The current owners have put in a static staircase into the loft space to create two additional rooms. The annex is attached to the main property and could be knocked back through into the main house with access gained via the kitchen in the main house. At present the annex has gas fired central heating via a boiler.

Externallly the property is approached down a sweeping communal driveway which in turn gives access to the private parking areas for Littletown House. There is an established garden area with a wealth of flowering shrubs and borders as well as established trees with the remainder being laid to lawn with stunning views looking towards Durham and the Cathedral. There is a detached double garage providing parking. Littletown House has its own septic tank which was installed by our clients and needs emptying approximately every 18 months.

All in all, Littletown House provides a unique opportunity for someone to purchase an extremely attractive spacious Period property within easy access of Durham and the surrounding area.


MATERIAL INFORMATION:

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PART A
Local Authority – Durham County Council
Council Tax Band – E
Tenure – Freehold

PART B
Property Type – Attached
Property Construction – Standard
Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls
Gas Supply- Mains for the annex
Electricity supply – Mains
Water Supply – Mains (metered)
Sewerage – Private Sceptic Tank
Heating – Main House: Multi fuel burner for water and heating. Annex Gas fired central heating via radiators
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website -
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Parking- Driveway and Double Garage

PART C
Building Safety – (The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm)
Restrictions – Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – no
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very low Surface water: Very low
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission – none
Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.
There is an informal agreement that all three dwellings will jointly contribute to the upkeep of the communal driveway in.
No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions.
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