Near Hill End, Bishop Auckland, DL13

• Online Traditional Action Coming Soon

• Cash ONLY, the successful bidder will exchange contracts at the end of the auction and will be required to pay a non refundable buyer fee of £6,000 including VAT via the auction platform, in addition to a 10% deposit towards the purchase via the sellers’ Solicitor

• Completion must take place within 28 days of contract exchange

• Property details and legal documents can be viewed on the Weardale Property Agency website in the online auctions section

• Viewing bookings are being taken now, with the auction date to be announced after viewings have taken place

• All bidders must first register on the Weardale Property Agency website in the online auctions section

• All bids must by made via the Weardale Property Agency website

Positioned in an elevated position to the West of Hill End and above Frosterley, this 1 bedroom property has a history stretching back over 400 years. The building has served many purposes, including being a deer hunting lodge for the Bishop of Durham. The property was renovated in recent years, however this is not a typical property, and despite the idyllic location, beautiful views, and renovation works which were completed by previous owners, there are significant limitations and all interested parties should familiarise themselves with the notes below before making any enquiries.

In brief the accommodation comprises of an entrance hallway with stone floor, shower room with WC and electric shower (powered by generator only), a basic but well presented kitchen area with wooden work surfaces and stainless steel sink, a cozy living room and a large double bedroom to the first floor. The property boasts stunning countryside views from all windows.

Externally the property benefits from a south facing rear garden, external storage area, courtyard area on the site of the former barn, enclosed walled front garden area and patio seating area. In addition to the garden there is a field measuring approximately 0.28 acres to the Western side of the property. The field is rough grazing land, is enclosed by dry stone walling and enjoys fantastic panoramic views.

Additionally, there is a derelict building included within the sale which is positioned to the Western side of the field and is immediately next to the main house.

The views and tranquility this property provides both inside and out, present a unique opportunity for a buyer perhaps looking for a quiet place to relax for short stays and to enjoy the Weardale landscape in all its glory. It would be very challenging to use this property as a permanent residence due to its remote location.

Agents Notes:

• The property would NOT be suitable for mortgage borrowing

• It would be very challenging to use the property as a permanent residence as it is NOT accessible by vehicle and is a 10 minute walk over very uneven, and in places, very wet terrain. It is perhaps more suitable for short stays.

• Accessible via public footpaths only (across fields, very uneven and very wet in places)

• Water supply is via a spring which is situated within a neighbours field and piped directly to the property with no tank and no filtration system, the water is NOT currently suitable for drinking

• NO mains electricity supply, the current owners do have a generator for periodic use to power the electric shower, lights and sockets

• A brand new solid fuel Rayburn is included within the sale, however this would require installation by the new owners

• NO fuel supply to the property of any type

• Sewerage - Small septic tank, which would likely require replacement to meet current regulations. There is permission in place for a compliant septic tank to be installed just outside of the boundary to the Southern edge of the property

• Viewing STRICTLY by appointment only, all applicants must ensure they do not stray from public footpaths on to neighbours land and should ensure all gates passed through are closed

• ALL boundary walls are the responsibility of the property owner

Kitchen

3.42m x 2.65m

- Positioned at the front of the property, accessible via the hallway and providing access to the living room beyond
- A brand new solid fuel rayburn is included within the sale which is provided uninstalled
- Dual aspect with 2 uPVC windows facing North and East and providing fantastic views
- No internal doors to either hallway or living room
- Wooden floors
- Wooden work surface and stainless steel sink (water via spring and NOT suitable for drinking)
- Under counter storage shelving
- Power sockets (linked to generator only)

Living Room

4.56m x 5.18m

- Positioned at the rear of the property and providing internal access to the kitchen
- Access between the kitchen and living room is via 2 stone steps
- External access to the side of the property via a hardwood door with glass pane
- Stone fireplace where part of an old bread oven can still be seen. No grate currently in place.
- Large uPVC window facing South, overlooking the rear garden and hills beyond
- Under stairs storage cupboard

Hallway

1.92m x 2.23m

- Positioned at the front of the property (North side)
- Provides access to the shower & WC and the the kitchen
- uPVC external door with full height clear pane
- Stone floor
- Half wood panelled walls

Bathroom

1.93m x 0.65m

- Accessed via the hallway
- Shower cubicle with electric shower (powered by generator only)
- WC

Bedroom

4.63m x 4.37m

- A staircase rises to the first floor bedroom
- Large double room
- Large uPVC window facing south with great views over the rear garden and hills beyond
- Wooden floor
- Ample space for free standing furniture
- Exposed beams

Garden

- Good sized garden to rear of the property mainly laid to lawn, facing South and West, overlooking fields and providing the perfect place to relax and unwind
- External courtyard where the adjoining barn formally stood, part of walls remain with raised wooden observation platform
- To the front of the property is a small, walled garden area and patio area, both facing North and East, and providing stunning countryside views
- In addition to the garden there is a field measuring approximately 0.28 acres to the Western side of the property, the field is rough grazing land and is enclosed by dry stone walling
- The field enjoys fantastic panoramic views
- The derelict building included within the sale is positioned to the Western side of the field and is immediately next to the main house