West Blackdene, Bishop Auckland, DL13

Nestled in the picturesque hamlet of West Blackdene on the North bank of the River Wear, this delightful 2-bedroom stone cottage offers a great opportunity for homeseekers looking for a peaceful retreat. Coming to the market with a CHAIN FREE status, this beautifully presented home offers spacious rooms throughout its interior and boasts character features, such as exposed wooden ceiling beams, deep sills, and exposed stone walls. The multi-fuel burner, set on a tiled hearth is a real centrepiece of the residence and exudes warmth and comfort. Complemented by South facing gardens that offer stunning riverside views, this home is perfectly situated to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Completing the property’s appeal is driveway parking for one vehicle, ensuring convenience and accessibility for residents.

In brief, the ground floor accommodation comprises, an entrance porch, living room, kitchen, and wooden staircase that rises to the first floor. To the first floor are the property’s two double bedrooms and bathroom.

Externally, a small South facing garden welcomes residents through a wooden gate that opens to a flagstone pathway leading to the front door. Bordered by stone walls on the Eastern and Western sides, the garden features flowers, mature shrubs, and trees, and provides a lovely spot in which to relax and unwind. The South facing river garden is a real highlight of this property. Positioned opposite the front garden and accessed through a wooden gate, this spacious and secluded area offers breathtaking views of the passing river. The garden, enclosed by wooden and wrought iron fencing, features a mix of gravel and patio stone, with the gravel section showcasing mature trees and a convenient log store. The patio area provides ample space for outdoor furniture and hosts a large wooden storage shed, adding practicality to the outdoor space. Additionally, a gravel driveway at the front of the property offers convenient parking for one vehicle.

Contact us today to ensure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to be the new owner of this peaceful riverside home.

Entrance Porch

1.8m x 1.5m

- External access to the front of the property is gained via a double-glazed uPVC door with frosted pane into the entrance porch, which provides onward internal access to the living room
- Triple aspect, with double-glazed uPVC windows to the Eastern, Western and Southern sides
- Stone flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Exposed stone walls

Living Room

5.14m x 4.76m

- Positioned to the front of the property, accessed from the entrance porch via a wooden stable style door, and providing onward internal access to the kitchen and the staircase that rises to the first floor
- Well-proportioned lounge area
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep wooden sill to the Southern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- LVT flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Exposed stone walls
- Feature fireplace with multi-fuel burner, set on a tiled hearth with stone surround and wooden mantle
- Ceiling light fitting
- Two wall mounted electric programmable heaters
- Ample space for lounge and dining furniture

Kitchen

4.92m x 2.15m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the living room via two steps up
- Two small double-glazed uPVC windows with deep stone sills to the Northern aspect
- LVT flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Exposed stone walls
- Range of over/under counter storage units
- Quartz work surfaces
- Double Belfast sink
- Built-in range cooker with overhead extractor
- Integrated dishwasher
- Integrated fridge and freezer
- Plumbing for washing machine
- Built-in wine rack
- Two ceiling light fittings

Landing

4.29m x 0.95m

- A wooden staircase rises from the ground floor to the first floor landing ,which provides access to the property’s two bedrooms and bathroom
- Laminate flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Expose stone walls to the Northern and Eastern sides
- Ceiling spotlights
- Built-in airing cupboard, which houses the property’s hot water tank
- Access hatch to the property’s roof space which has a pull-down ladder, is boarded and equipped with lightning

Bedroom 2

2.77m x 2.21m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the landing via one step down
- Double room
- Low level double-glazed uPVC window with deep wooden sill to the Northern aspect
- Laminate flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Pitched ceiling with exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Exposed stone walls
- Ceiling light fitting
- Wall mounted electric programmable heater
- Space for freestanding storage furniture

Bedroom 1

4.02m x 3.71m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the landing
- Well-proportioned double room
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep laminate sill to the Southern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Cast iron fireplace with wooden surround and mantle
- Two wall mounted light fittings
- Wall mounted electric programmable heater
- Built-in storage cupboard
- Ample space for freestanding storage furniture

Bathroom

2.22m x 2.04m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the landing via one step down
- Low level double-glazed uPVC window with frosted panes and deep wooden sill to the Northern aspect
- Laminate flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Pitched ceiling with exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Panel bath with fully tiled enclosure, glass screen, and overhead electric shower
- WC
- Hand-wash basin with tiled splashback
- Ceiling light fitting
- Wall mounted electric programmable heated towel rail

Front Garden

- Small South facing garden accessed via a wooden gate which opens to a flagstone pathway that leads to the front door of the property
- The garden is bordered by stone walls to the Eastern and Western sides, and is mainly laid to gravel and features flowers, mature shrubs, and trees
- Space for outdoor seating

Garden

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed via a wooden gate from the access track that runs along the front of the property
- Spacious South facing garden area which provides incredible views of the passing river
- The garden is bordered by wooden fencing and a wrought iron fence to the Eastern and Southern sides, and is laid to a mixture of gravel and patio stone with the gravel area featuring mature trees and a log store
- The patio area has ample space for outdoor furniture and also houses a large wooden storage shed

Parking - Driveway

- There is a gravel driveway at the front of the property which provides parking for one vehicle