The Old Barn is a highly impressive barn conversion that provides spacious and well-appointed accommodation, generous garden, a detached double garage, situated in a rural setting next to Middle Newbiggen Farm, a mile from the popular village of Lanchester, and with views over the countryside of the Derwent Valley.

Sympathetically converted in 2010/11 as one of five former farm buildings, the house has timber-framed sash windows and oil-fired central heating with additional wood burning stove, and includes many charming traditional features, such as exposed stone walls, wooden beams, stone-flagged flooring and stable-style doors.

The accommodation comprises: kitchen/dining room with shaker style units, utility room, large living room with wood burning stove and a third bedroom/ office on the ground floor. To the first floor; landing leading to the spacious main bedroom at one end, with built-in wardrobes and spiral staircase leading to stunning feature en-suite bathroom set within the eaves, a further bedroom with additional en-suite is located to the other side of the property.

There is a lawn to the front with a handy driveway from the side leading to the double garage which is 7.7m x 6.35m

Lanchester village, a mile along Newbiggen Lane, provides some good local facilities, amenities and community-based activities, as well as renowned schools from primary to sixth form - including St. Bede's School & College. There are many equestrian enthusiasts in and around the area, and there are country walks and cycle routes available. There is access to Durham (9.5 miles) along the A691, while Consett is approximately 4 miles away and Newcastle less than 15 miles to the north-east.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

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PART A
Local Authority – Durham County Council
Council Tax Band – D
Tenure – Freehold

PART B
Property Type – Barn Conversion
Property Construction – Standard Stone Conversion
Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls
Gas Supply- None -Oil Central heating & Wood Burning Stove
Electricity supply – Mains
Water Supply – Mains (metered)
Sewerage – Domestic/small sewage treatment plant with a communal charge (currently £352 per year).
Heating – Oil Central heating & Wood Burning Stove
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website -
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Parking- Driveway & Garage

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 – Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – no
Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction
Conservation Area – Yes
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: very low Surface water: medium
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Or planning details that are known
Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.

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.
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