Staindrop Road, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14

Offered to the market with the huge advantage of having no onward chain, The Old Sweet Shop is a charming period, stone built, double fronted three bedroom terraced property that retains many of its original features and stands in a sizeable plot of well-manicured & deeply stocked gardens. The home is conveniently situated in the heart of the historic & peaceful village of West Auckland which is home to one of the largest village greens in the country. There is a sense of tranquillity surrounding this property, with an idyllic outlook at the rear and enclosed by a range of historic 19th and early 20th century properties.

Deceptively spacious, the home offers over 1,916 square feet of well-appointed internal accommodation opens via a welcoming panelled entrance lobby that is fitted with a limed oak utility cupboard which leads into an open dining room area with a feature bay window to the front elevation, ceiling rose, and space for a family dining table. The area to the rear is open through to the inner hallway and is laid with attractive stone flagged flooring, and gives access to the useful utility room and two-piece guest WC, Leading off to the right there is a half-glazed internal door that provides access to the cosy a bay fronted lounge arranged around the feature fireplace with stone lintel and houses the multi-fuel stove which creates a fabulous focal point. To the rear elevation a rather impressive high quality farmhouse style kitchen with solid wood worksurfaces, a range of wall, drawer & base units, a Belfast sink and a range of integrated appliances The original range opening could be reinstated for a large range cooker if required. Leading from the kitchen via an original timber door, a light & airy dual aspect reception room which offers flexible living space and can be utilized as a ground floor bedroom or as a family room, this area provides the ideal entertainment space as a stable door opens to the outdoor terrace and vast garden space. Completing the ground floor layout an inner hallway with an attractive traditional style staircase that leads to the first floor landing comes complete with brass stair rods and high-quality stair carpet.

Ascending to the first floor, a galleried landing provides study space enjoying a pleasant view of the rear gardens, this area was previously a bedroom which was removed, but could easily be reinstated to create a fourth bedroom. A further two very well proportioned double bedrooms and a stylish four-piece house bathroom, from the bathroom access is provide to the large loft area which is ripe for conversion (subject to the appropriate planning). The loft house the central heating boiler and has original exposed roof beams. It has the benefit of being fully floored and has lighting in both rooms which extend the entire width of the house.

To the exterior of the property a large south-west facing garden area which includes stone terrace that provides the perfect place for Al Fresco dining. A large lawned garden to the west includes a brick-built barbeque area, log store, rockery garden area, as well as stone walls and a mature hedgerow offering privacy. The patio area has an outside tap and power socket. A driveway is accessed via wrought iron gates under a stone archway, to the left of the tarmac driveway and garden is another substantial plot with stone walls and established borders which currently houses the detached double garage, providing parking for several vehicles and further lawned garden with compost area, and established fruit trees include apple, plum, and pear.

This area has previously received a positive response to a pre-application planning enquiry for the construction of a bungalow on this site, and has also received approved permission to build a replacement garage closer to the main house, which has now lapsed.

We have also been informed that the property benefits from a new heating system which was installed in 2016 with traditional column radiators and fitted with thermostatic radiator valves and is fully double glazed throughout.

In summary this exceptional property offers an unrivalled combination of style and convenience, making an internal inspection is utterly essential to appreciate the sheer size, presentation, potential and location of the accommodation on offer.

Don't miss your chance to own this truly extraordinary statement home.