, High Startforth, County Durham, DL12

We are pleased to bring to the market this most delightful, spacious four bedroom period property which retains many of its original features, together with a two bedroom cottage, double garage and grounds. This most versatile of dwellings would lend itself to a number of potential purchasers.

The accommodation to the main property briefly comprises: Living Room, Dining Room, Inner Hall, Lounge, Conservatory, Kitchen, Rear Entrance, Cloakroom and Utility Room to the Ground Floor. The First Floor consists of Landing, Four Bedrooms, Family Bathroom and Shower Room. The Cottage comprises: Living/Kitchen, Hallway, Two Bedrooms and Bathroom. Double Garage, Driveway, Front and Rear Gardens.

The property is located in the sought-after village of Startforth, west of the historic and popular market town of Barnard Castle. There are a number of nurseries, primary and secondary schools in Barnard Castle including Barnard Castle School and Teesdale School. Darlington and Bishop Auckland are both within close proximity, while the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds also easily accessible. The property lies within easy reach of the A66 and A1(M), bringing many areas within commuting distance.

Entrance Vestibule

Solid wood entrance door, original tiled floor with matwell, coving to ceiling, heater and controls for alarm system. Doors accessing the living room and dining room.

Living Room

Windows to dual aspect, central ceiling light, radiators, period built-in cupboards to alcove, marble fireplace and hearth.

Dining Room

Feature marble fireplace and hearth, radiator, central ceiling light and window to the rear elevation. Door through to the inner hall.

Inner Hall

Stairs rising to the first floor accommodation and door through to lounge.

Lounge

Windows to dual aspect, central ceiling light, Feature antique cooking range, radiator and understairs storage cupboard. Doors accessing the kitchen and conservatory.

Conservatory

Wall light, dwarf walls with upvc double glazed panels, electric sockets, tiled flooring, radiators and double doors accessing the rear garden.

Kitchen

Bespoke kitchen fitted with a range of wall and floor units with granite worktops incorporating breakfast bar, inset sink unit, upstands, windowsills and splashbacks. Range cooker set within a faux chimney breast with concealed extractor over, built-in combination microwave/oven, fridge, inset lighting, windows with shutters to dual aspect, tiled flooring and vertical radiator. Door through to the rear entrance.

Rear Entrance

Tiled flooring, original shelved open corner cupboard, cloaks rail, central ceiling light and door accessing the front of the property. Doors accessing the cloakroom and utility room.

Cloakroom

Fully tiled with Low level wc, wall mounted hand wash basin, central ceiling light and window to the side elevation.

Utility Room

Fitted wall and floor units, sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and space for appliances. Gas fired central heating boiler, window looking out over the front of the property and door to garage.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Window looking out over the rear garden, airing cupboard and doors leading off to first floor accommodation.

Bedroom One

Generous double bedroom with bespoke fitted wardrobes within interlinking chest of drawers, windows to dual aspect, central ceiling light, wall light and radiator.

Bathroom

Panelled bath with mixer tap and shower head, low level wc, bidet, pedestal hand wash basin, heated towel rail, radiator, twin ceiling lights, fully tiled walls, spot lights and obscured glazed window. Shelved airing cupboard which is also accessible from the landing.

Bedroom Two

Single bedroom, loft hatch, radiator, central ceiling light and window to the front elevation.

Shower Room

Step-in shower cubicle, low level wc, pedestal hand wash basin, heated towel rail, central ceiling light and fully tiled walls.

Bedroom 3

Double bedroom with bespoke fitted wardrobe with central dressing table, radiator, window to the front elevation and central ceiling light. Wood framed vanity unit to alcove with storage cupboards, hand wash basin with tiled splashbacks.

Bedroom Four

Double bedroom with windows to dual aspect, central ceiling light and radiator.

SPRING GARDEN COTTAGE

A delightful two bedroom single storey cottage located within the grounds.

Living Room/Kitchen

Solid wood entrance door to the side elevation which leads directly into the living room. Windows to three elevations, two radiators and twin ceiling lights, Arched through access to kitchen and door to hallway.

Kitchen
Fitted with a range of wall and floor units, worktop incorporating sink unit, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for washing machine, space for under counter fridge and space for slot-in cooker.

Hallway

Doors leading offer to the remaining accommodation.

Bedroom One

Double bedroom with central ceiling light, window and radiator.

Bedroom Two

Double Bedroom with central ceiling light, window and radiator.

Bathroom

Panelled bath, pedestal hand wash basin, low level wc, central ceiling light and window.

EXTERNALLY

The property is accessed through wrought iron gates via a split driveway providing access to the main property and cottage. A neighbouring property has rights of access over the main driveway in order to access there dwelling.

The front of the property is made up of lawned gardens, planted borders, mature trees, shrubs, paved patios and parking

To the rear there is an easily maintained paved, tiered garden complete with planted flowerbeds, mature trees, shrubs, working well and timber summerhouse.

Garage

Attached Double garage will light and power, accessible externally via two wooden garage doors or internally from the utility room.

TENURE

Freehold

COUNCIL TAX

Spring Gardens - Band GSpring Gardens Cottage - Band B

RENTAL

The cottage is let on an assured shorthold tenancy on rolling tenancy basis at a rental of £

SERVICES

Mains gas, electricity, water and sewerage.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents Addisons Chartered Surveyors T: opt 1

BROCHURE

Details and photographs taken August 2025. Some library images have been used of the cottage.

PRICE

£695,000