5 Royal Oak Cottages, Crawleyside, Stanhope, County Durham

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch | Living Room | Kitchen

First Floor
Mezzanine Landing | Bedroom | Bathroom

The Property
Situated on a scenic hillside overlooking Stanhope village, is a row of attractive, terraced Victorian cottages that date back to the 1840s, originally built for quarry workers. Constructed from traditional Weardale stone using period techniques, these historic homes offer breathtaking panoramic views across the beautiful Weardale landscape.

Inside, 5 Royal Oak Cottages boasts contemporary decor that complements its traditional cottage charm. Recently repainted and newly carpeted, the home also benefits from a modern central heating system.

The entrance porch opens into an expansive living room with rich wooden flooring, enhancing its warm and inviting atmosphere. At its heart, a sleek multi-fuel burning stove within an inglenook fireplace serves as a striking focal point. With space to accommodate a dining table and chairs, this versatile area is ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The adjoining kitchen at the rear is equally charming, featuring exposed oak beams and traditional shaker-style cabinetry, complemented by a new electric stove. This well-appointed space also offers convenient access to the rear garden and includes a staircase leading to the first floor.

At the top of the staircase, a spacious landing provides the perfect spot for a home office or a cosy reading nook, bathed in natural light from the well-positioned Velux window. This area leads to a modern bathroom featuring a sleek, tiled walk-in shower, as well as a generously sized bedroom complete with built-in cupboards for convenient storage. The bedroom also boasts a window seat, offering the perfect spot to take in the breathtaking countryside views.

Externally
Set in a picturesque rural location, 5 Royal Oak Cottage offers on-road parking, and a leafy pathway leads you to the front garden. This garden, a mix of well-tended borders and paving, provides an ideal space to relax and take in the stunning south-west-facing views.

Both the front and rear of the cottage boast panoramic vistas of Weardale, while the rear garden presents an excellent opportunity for landscaping and terracing, allowing you to fully appreciate the breathtaking scenery.

Agents Note
All five cottages in the terrace drain into a single septic tank, which is well-maintained and trouble-free, but is currently deemed not to comply with the Environment Agency’s parameters for discharge capacity as revised in 2020. The issue has been professionally addressed and is on course to be resolved before settlement. The sellers undertake to pay in full any associated charges due from the owners of the cottage.

Local Information
5 Royal Oak Cottage is nestled within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by endless miles of scenic walking trails—ideal for those who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle. Just half a mile from the cottage is a recognized dark sky viewing site, perfect for stargazing. The nearby moors and dales are rich in natural beauty, offering a wealth of outdoor activities, including extensive walking and biking routes such as the Waskerley Way and Weardale Way. Additionally, the area is home to stunning natural landmarks like the Derwent Reservoir and its nature reserve, the secluded Tunstall Reservoir, and the expansive Hamsterley Forest.

Stanhope, the principal village of Weardale, offers a vibrant community with a range of amenities, including an array of shops featuring local produce, several pubs, a medical centre, a veterinary surgery, an open-air swimming pool, and a post office. The picturesque River Wear meanders through the village, which is conveniently serviced by a bus route to Durham and neighboring villages.

In Stanhope, primary education is provided by the highly regarded Stanhope Barrington School, which boasts an outstanding OFSTED rating. For secondary education, students can attend Wolsingham School & Community College, conveniently located nearby. Additionally, there are private schooling options available nearby in Barnard Castle, Durham, and Newcastle.

For the commuter, Stanhope while being rural, is conveniently located for access to the major regional centres of Durham and Newcastle, and from here links to all areas of the UK can be found by rail. Newcastle International Airport and Teeside International Airport are both within easy reach.

Approximate Mileages
Wolsingham 6.8 miles | Hexham 19 miles | Durham City Centre 20.7 miles | Newcastle City Centre 28.5 miles | Darlington 29.2 miles | Newcastle International Airport 29.8 miles

Services
Mains electricity and water. Electric central heating. Drainage to septic tank shared by the terrace.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.

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