
Staindrop Road, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14

- PROPERTY TYPE
Barn Conversion
- BEDROOMS
10
- BATHROOMS
8
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Beautifully appointed Grade II Listed barn and stables conversion
- Ten Bedrooms, Eight Bathrooms
- Curtilage fully walled - Secure gated parking for several cars
- A fine mix of character features and modern amenities
- Extensive gardens
- Free standing Studio and workshop
- Secluded village location
Description
The Main House
Arranged over two floors, the main house is everything that a barn conversion should be - it has exposed wooden beams to the ceilings - very small windows in places and character at every turn. This part of the property overlooks the main garden to the front and the court yard at the rear. The accommodation comprises of a farmhouse style kitchen that features a wealth of units for storage presented in cream along with Meile appliances such as two ovens, a coffee machine, dishwasher and cooker with extraction above. The living room is next up that has plenty more storage and a pleasant view of the garden - here the stairs rise up to the first floor and there is a house bathroom situated under the stairs. Moving through the house are the two ground floor bedrooms - one of which has a fitted fold down bed - the other bedroom has an ensuite shower room/wc. On the first floor there is a particularly pleasant landing lit up by windows and sky lights. There are two generous double bedrooms here - both with fitted storage - one enjoying a walk in wardrobe currently used as an office. The house main living room completes the layout which features an inglenook fireplace along with vaulted ceilings and interesting windows.
The Cottage
The Cottage is situated on the left on the courtyard when looking from the main house - its layout comprises of a main living room with feature fireplace, a u shaped kitchen with a variety of units for storage along with integrated appliances, a living room with double doors leading onto the decked veranda. Moving through the property is the house bathroom featuring a bath, sink and toilet, a double bedroom and then the main bedroom which features a mezzanine store area. Moving through the property this bedroom leads to another room that could be a bedroom which itself has an ensuite shower room/wc. utility
The Stables (2C Staindrop Road)
The Stables, which are on the right hand side of the courtyard when looking from the house, were converted in 2020 from storage to create a further property. The accommodation here comprises of an open plan kitchen/dining room/living room, a house bathroom/wc and four double bedrooms - two of which enjoy en-suite shower rooms.
The Gardens and out buildings
The plot features a large driveway secured behind remote controlled gates with a turning circle on the garden. It is accessed over firstly, the village green which is owned by Durham County Council, then over a short driveway which is owned by the neighbouring property - 2 Staindrop Road. Manor stables enjoys a right of access over this land to get to the main road. The gardens are a mix of lawned area along with mature shrubs, bushes and trees. The courtyard features a wooden workshop/storage facility, and the main garden features a free standing studio that is currently used as an artist's workshop - this has power and bi-fold doors that open on the garden. To the rear of this lies a further shed for storage. Behind the studio lies a poly tunnel for growing vegetables and an enclosed chicken run.
All in all, this property is very unique and is extremely flexible, offering a wealth of options to a number of purchasers. It must be viewed to fully appreciate the size and scope on offer.
The property lies just off the West Auckland village green and so all of the village's amenities are within easy reach. West Auckland is located a short distance from Bishop Auckland Town Centre, the retail park at Tindale and also lies on the A68 highway meaning that swift access to Darlington is easy.
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 – C for 2A and C for 2C
Tenure – Freehold - All on one Title - number DU364314
PART B
Property Type – Barn Conversion
Property Construction – Standard
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 metered
Sewerage – Mains
Heating - Mains Fired Gas boiler with radiators
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website -
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Parking: Driveway
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 - The property is grade 2 listed - Restrictive covenants are noted on the title document
Rights & Easements- Rights are noted on the title document
Flood risk – very low
Coastal Erosion - NA
Protected Trees – The property lies within the West Auckland Conservation area so the trees on the property are therefore protected.
Conservation area – Yes
Planning Permission – No
Accessibility – The property has not been altered for accessibility however does offer lateral living on the ground floor
Mining Area – Located in a historical mining area
Selective License Area – No
Included/excluded from the sale - Cooker, the garden sheds and the garden benches
No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions.
Furthermore, J W Wood are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, please do seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.
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Web Details- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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