Lunedale, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, Durham, DL12

Lane Head Cottage

has been arranged with the majority of the rooms facing to the south, with views, and road to the rear.

Ground Floor

Utility Room

Sandstone flooring. Downlights. Range of base units providing ample storage, topped with complimentary work tops. Stainless steel one and a half bowl sink. Plumbing for washing machine. Windows to south and north. UPVC external door to the side of the property.

Living Kitchen

Modern fitted kitchen. Sandstone flooring with underfloor heating. Downlights. High pitched ceiling. Wide range of base units, including pull out cupboard. Integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer plus two full sized ovens. Complementary worktops throughout and large breakfast bar/cooking area containing gas hob. Large picture window overlooks the garden and views beyond. To the southern end of this room there is a large living space that could be utilised either for dining or relaxing, whilst enjoying the stunning views through the large arched double glazed window. Double doors lead to the external patio seating area on one side, again finished to a high standard in matching sandstone. Double doors on the opposite wall lead to the cosy garden room.

Mezzanine Room

Located above the living kitchen is the mezzanine room with its own en-suite shower room. Fitted carpet. Vaulted ceiling. It contains dual aspect Velux windows and a window overlooking the easterly garden.

Garden Room

The garden room is fully carpeted and benefits from a multi fuel stove on a slate hearth. Downlights throughout and a glass atrium allow for "dark skies" watching. Picture window into the living room. The walls are exposed sandstone. Sliding patio door allows for easy access to the stunning external terrace to the front of the house.

Living Room

Modern formal living room benefitting from fitted carpet and a further log burning stove set within an impressive inglenook fireplace. Beamed ceiling and cottage style doors throughout. Windows are dual aspect to north and into the garden room to the south.

Bedroom Four/Office

Located beyond the sitting room. Steps down to a large double bedroom which could be utilised alternatively. Has TV point and dual aspect windows with far reaching views up the dale. Fully carpeted with wall mounted electric fire.

W/C

Modern W/C with beamed ceiling and extractor fan. Fitted carpet. Walls have been part panelled and there is a modern white wash basin.

Porch

Carpeted concrete floor. Original internal panelled door. Downlights and external light. UPVC window to the north and external door.

Hall

Fitted carpet throughout. Staircase.

Dining Room

Cosy dining room with beamed ceiling and inglenook fireplace containing multi fuel stove. Fitted carpet. UPVC window to the north.

First Floor

Stairs & Landing

Fitted carpet. Downlights. Built in shelving. Steps down to bedroom one.

Bedroom One (Master)

Large double bedroom with fitted carpet throughout and downlights. Large modern fitted wardrobes and TV point. Dual aspect windows to the south and west. En-suite Shower Room Tiled flooring and modern fully tiled walls. W/C, wash basin and shower cubicle with overhead shower. Illuminated mirror, shaver point and extractor fan. Contains heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two

Large front double bedroom with fitted carpet throughout. Range of built in wardrobes and large over stairs storage cupboard. Loft access. Dual aspect windows to the north and south of the property.

Bedroom Three

Double bedroom with fitted carpet throughout. UPVC windows the north with views.

Bathroom

Modern tiled family bathroom, recently completed. Tiled flooring throughout and partly tiled walls in modern metro. There is a roll top bath and modern vanity units with associated storage and integrated wash basin. Two heated towel rails. Shaving point and extractor fan. The beautifully framed window has views to the west.

Outside

North

There is a path to the north side of the property which cohesively links the west side of the property to the parking area.

Garden

To the east side of the property is a beautifully enclosed garden with a useful stone shed. The area is mainly laid to lawn with associated cottage flower beds and raised bedding area close to the house. There is an "inside out" living space with glass balustrade that is easily accessed from both the side door and living kitchen. Beyond the lawn area is a well maintained grassed area with raised decking and a polycrub for vegetable growing. Other raised beds in this area contain fruit trees and bushes.

Parking

Off road parking (gravelled) for 3-4 vehicles.

Land

There are approximately two acres (three fields) of meadow land with good vehicular access to the agricultural shed/stable.

Stables

Large agricultural building with stables. Tack room, feed room, workshop and overhead storage (hayloft). Concrete apron for stock handling which is also gated at both sides. Additional livestock/poultry buildings.

Agents Notes

Mains electric. Water is via a bore hole (with associated plant room) and external water is supplied from a spring. Septic tank drainage. The property has oil fired central heating throughout with associated radiators in every room. Double glazing throughout. Flood Risk: Categorised as very low, with no history of flooding. Broadband: Basic 11 Mbps Ultrafast 8500 Mbps Leasehold: Most properties in this area, including Lane head Cottage, are subject to a 1000-year Mickleton lease, signed in 1607 and ending in 2607. There are no significant rights or obligations, ground rents, or charges. Many properties have reverted these to some form of freehold. There are no issues with mortgages, insurance. A Mickleton Lease refers to the 1,000-year lease for Mickleton Manor, signed on November 4, 1607, by the Bowes family and local farmers, granting rights to land in the Teesdale area of County Durham. It's a historical document, part of the larger Mickleton (truncated)