Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17

Reservoir Cottage offers an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a spacious four bedroomed detached bungalow, situated on the fringe of a popular market town. The whole site extends to 2.32 acres (0.94 Ha) and is well equipped with a range of buildings, including stabling, a generous garage and workshop. The property is secured in a ring fence and would be ideal for equestrian pursuits, a commercial venture, subject to consents or family home.


Reservoir Cottage presents an exciting prospect to purchase a spacious and extended family sized bungalow, which offers flexible accommodation throughout. The whole site is approximately 2.32 acres (0.94 Ha) with the land extending to the West of the property. Benefitting from a comprehensive range of outbuildings, the property will suit a variety of purchasers.

The main entrance leads into the UPVC conservatory through French doors. The floor is tiled, and this pleasant room enjoys views across the garden.

From the conservatory and through patio doors, there is a spacious living room, which could also easily be used as an open plan living and dining room. Boasting patio doors which also lead to the garden, the focal point of the room is the large multi-fuel stove, which is recessed into the chimney breast with a tiled hearth and wooden mantel over.

The living room leads to the inner hallway, from which the remainder of the accommodation radiates. To the left hand side lies the kitchen and breakfast room. Fitted with a range of wall and base mounted storage units which are topped with contrasting working surfaces, and incorporate a sink and drainer unit. The floor is tiled throughout, as are the splashback areas behind the cabinets. Integral appliances include an eye level electric oven and hob, with a built in extractor over. Informal dining is also offered by a central island unit with seating to two sides and cabinets below.

From the kitchen and returning to the hallway, to the left hand side, there is a dining room which faces the rear. Ideal as a formal dining area or as a secondary, smaller reception room; however, the flexible nature of the floorplan allows for a study, nursery, or hobby room.

The family bathroom offers space to create a luxurious spa like space. Currently comprising of a coloured suite with WC, bidet, his and hers vanity, enclosed hand wash basins, and circular plunge bath. There is also a sauna plumbed in, making this an ideal space for relaxing.

The remainder of the property comprises the sleeping accommodation, which enjoys both front and  rear views. There are four bedrooms, all of which are good sized doubles, one of which also enjoys an en-suite, which comprises a WC, wash hand basin, panel enclosed bath.

Externally, the property has secured gated access which leads to a driveway and offers extensive parking to the front and side of the property. To the front of the property, there is a large, open plan garden which is lawned with a hedge boundary to the roadside and a mature trees. There is also a pleasant conservatory which has an external entrance only, ideal as a sun room.

Attached to the bungalow, there is a double garage which offers two roller shutter doors. There is also a pedestrian access into the kitchen, making this ideal for the storage of cars or as a workshop. Next to this, there is a further outbuilding which houses a hot tub, with French doors that lead to the front.

Land and Buildings
The property is sold with the benefit of a range of outbuildings and stabling, making this property ideal for a range of pursuits, including commercial (subject to consents) or equestrian. There is a large workshop which has a good sized area of hard standing to the frontage, and benefits from a pedestrian access and also a roller door access for vehicles. This general purpose building measures in the region of 93m2 and has previously been used as a garage and is currently fitted with a mechanical lift, which is available by separate negotiation. Attached to this building, there are three stables which are of breezeblock construction, along with a further three timber stables which are attached to a useful carport, but which could also be used for the storage of haylage.

The land itself is ring fenced and attached directly to the property, making it ideal for equestrian purchasers or keeping an eye on livestock. All in the site extends to 2.32 acres (0.94 Ha),  which is made up of residential, yard, buildings, and land. The grassland element extends to approximately 1.5 acres (0.61 Ha).

Notes
1. The property is sold with the benefit of a clawback for residential development, for a period of 25 years from completion of the sale, for 25% of the uplift in value. All details will be finalised through the conveyancing process.

2. Northumbrian water reserve a right of entry to access their land which runs behind the bungalow, via the properties secondary access.
There is three phase electricity in the attached garage.

Tenure & Possession
Freehold with vacant possession

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of D|58

Local Authority
Durham County Council
Banded C for tax

Utilities
The property benefits from mains electricity, and water. Drainage is to a private septic tank. The central heating system is powered by solid fuel stoves. The property has UPVC double glazed windows throughout the property. There is also CCTV in operation.

Parking
The property has gated access and ample off road parking for numerous vehicles.
Characteristics

Broadband is currently connected with an upload speed of 23mps and a download speed of 287mps . Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

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Viewings
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Important Notice
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Situated on the outskirts of Ferryhill, the property has excellent access to both the east and west on the A689 and is just a 5 minute drive away from junction 60 of the A1(M), the major north-south trunk road. In the immediate vicinity, day-to-day facilities can be found within the Village or in the nearby town of Newton Aycliffe, including schools, shopping facilities, and doctors' and dental surgeries. Durham is just 20 minutes' travel by car, and Sedgefield and its renowned racecourse can be accessed in around 10 minutes.
In addition to it being ideally placed for commercial facilities, the rural areas of the North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors are all within easy reach of the property, providing a full range of outdoor leisure and rural pursuits.