Stotsfieldburn, Rookhope, Bishop Auckland, DL13

Chocolate box cottage located in quiet hamlet in the beautiful Weardale area of outstanding natural beauty that comes with 2 acres of land. This property would be perfect for anyone that seeks the quiet, rural life as the location is very tranquil and offers the walks and outdoor life commonly associated with the area.

The house - Title number DU360787

This cottage was originally built in the 1800's as the lodgings for the servants that worked at the neighbouring vicarage and has been in the ownership of our client for around 40 years. The property has an enclosed garden which is mostly laid to lawn with mature shrubs to the borders and also features a block built shed. The house itself is built with stone and the accommodation comprises of an entrance porch where the oil fired boiler is located, a main living room which is centred around an inglenook fireplace with oil fired stove, a ground floor bathroom featuring bath with sink and toilet, and a kitchen/dining room with a selection of units for storage along with appliances and worktops. On the first floor there are two generous, double bedrooms.

The property is accessed over another property with a legal right of access noted on the title document

The Land - Currently part registered - Title document DU176761 , part un registered - (Deeds sighted)

The land which comes with the property, when combined, measures around 2 acres - it is bound on one side by the Rookhope Burn and the road on the other. There is an existing gated access roughly halfway down and the land has in the past been used to house live stock. The land has an electric pylon on it and the sellers advises that they receive around £17 per year for an easement on this. The land is generally flat with some slight undulations and also features some mature trees.

Rookhope is a small village in Weardale that has a village shop/post office. It is located a few miles drive from Stanhope where a selection of shops and amenities can be located. Further away is Wolsingham which houses the Secondary School.

The closest towns of Consett, Crook and Bishop Auckland are all reachable by car within around 30-45 minutes’ drive


MATERIAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material information in property listings Guidance

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

PART B
Property Type – Semi Detached Cottage
Property Construction – Stone
Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls
Electricity supply – Mains
Water Supply - Mains
Sewerage – Mains
Heating - Oil fired Boiler with radiators and oil fired stove
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website -

Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Parking: our clients have parked on land which is not on the title document - they have done this through local private arrangement and have done so un challenged for over 40 year of using the property. They would be happy to provide a statutory declaration to this affect.

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 are listed on the title documentation which is available to view
Rights & Easements- Rights and Easements apply - a list is available to view
Flood risk – very low
Coastal Erosion - NA
Protected Trees – No
Conservation area – No
Planning Permission – no
Accessibility – The property has not been altered for accessibility
Mining Area – Records available do not show any historical mine workings in the near vicinity of the property
Selective License Area – No

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