High Town, Westgate, DL13

Located in Westgate in Weardale, 16 miles from Bishop Auckland, 6 miles from Stanhope, this is the perfect location for those who enjoy a rural setting. Westgate is a small village in the North Pennines with a population of approximately 300 people. Originally the village was built as the West Gate of a hunting park for the Bishop of Durham. The village has a supportive community, a lively pub which serves food, and an active Village Hall. There are also amenities in the villages of St John's Chapel and Stanhope just a few miles away.

Westgate is an ideal location for those who enjoy exciting walks. Slitt Wood, an ancient woodland here follows the Middlehope Burn, with attractive waterfalls and old mineworkings. Undeniably a beautiful area, Westgate is included in a SSSI - a Site of Special Scientific Interest. This means that it is supported and protected as an area containing rare flora and fauna and geological sites of importance. More details can be found in website.

Sitting proudly in an elevated position in the village, Lilac House enjoys beautiful views out West from the back of the house. Sitting in the comfort of a lovely decking area facing west you can watch the sun go down over the horizon.

As you enter the house there is a warm welcome from the kitchen/dining room with its traditional high mantel and fitted kitchen. There is underfloor heating throughout the kitchen, garden room and utility, giving a welcome feel to socked feet after a hard day or a challenging walk.

The kitchen has all mod cons including a dishwasher, a large gas hob and two ovens which would suit many enthusiastic cooks. It is just perfect for family and entertaining. The lounge is equally warm and cosy with its multi-fuel stove and radiators. Each of these main reception rooms is blessed with original beams and sash windows, and appear to be maintained sympathetically with the era of the house.

The house truly benefits form the garden room and utility, offering a sunny place to sit and keeping everyday practical jobs out of view. The garden room, which could also serve as a dining area, then opens out through patio doors onto the decking behind the house. There is therefore a lot of flexibility in how you can make the house work for you. The same applies in the upper levels, because the bedrooms are all fairly large, offering many different configurations to buyers, depending on individual needs.

The first floor bedrooms are large, light and airy. Fortunately they still have the old original fireplaces in them, carefully restored and kept as an endearing feature in each room. Both bathrooms are well presented and maintained. Bedrooms on the second floor are very attractive, and appear roomy and comfortable. These uppermost rooms are right under the roof, and therefore have the added appealing features of sloping ceilings and of under-the-eves storage areas.

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Council Tax Band: C (Durham Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Restrictions: Conservation area
Rights & easements: Private right of way