High Puddingthorne, Lanehead, DL13

Nestled within the breathtaking scenery of the North Pennines National Landscape, High Puddingthorne Cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully converted two-bedroom semi-detached home with remarkable scope for further development. Originally the cow byre for the adjoining property, this residence was meticulously rebuilt by a respected local builder approximately 20 years ago, resulting in a home finished to an exceptionally high standard. The interiors are light-filled and welcoming, with stunning views across rolling countryside visible from nearly every room. The current layout offers two well-proportioned bedrooms, a spacious living area, and a practical kitchen with ample dining space, providing an ideal canvas for a growing family or those seeking a peaceful rural retreat. The property benefits from solar panels (with a Feed-in-Tariff), enhancing its energy efficiency and sustainability. With ample potential to extend or reconfigure the existing living accommodation, this home offers flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyle needs. A large, block-built garage or workshop, attractively clad in larch timber, provides excellent space for storage, hobbies or secure parking.

The outside space is truly exceptional, with approximately 10 acres of adjoining land included in the sale - perfect for those with equestrian interests, gardening ambitions, or simply a love of the outdoors. Ample parking for multiple vehicles is available, making the property suitable for hosting family and friends or accommodating a range of vehicles and equipment. The larch-clad garage or workshop was constructed in recent years and benefits from power and lighting. For those seeking even more scope, there is the option to purchase an additional area of woodland by separate negotiation. Whether you are looking for a country home with extensive land, a base for rural enterprise, or a peaceful escape surrounded by nature, High Puddingthorne Cottage delivers on every level. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the setting, quality, and potential of this unique property.

Agent Notes

• Mains water supply which was installed by the current owners

• Mains electricity supply which was also installed by the current owners

• Klargester septic tank

• A multi fuel burner with back boiler feeds the property’s central heating system

• Planning permission has been granted for the partial conversion of the utility/garden room into a habitable room to provide an additional reception room/bedroom and shower room. These works would include the removal of a polycarbonate sheet roof to the rear to create a flat roof terrace, and lowering of the window sill to the rear first floor window in bedroom 2. providing additional access to the rear courtyard garden. See the Durham County Council Planning Portal for more information ref. DM/24/02784/FPA

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Porch

1.81m x 2.33m

- Positioned to the front of the property and providing external access via double uPVC doors with clear panes into an entrance porch which provides onward internal access to the kitchen
- Triple aspect with uPVC windows to the Southern and Western sides, in addition to the uPVC entrance doors on the Eastern side
- Beautiful views of the surrounding landscape
- Decorative wooden panelled walls to 3 sides with beautiful, exposed stone wall to the other
- Decorative wooden panelled ceiling
- Vinyl flooring
- Ceiling light fitting

Kitchen

4.92m x 6.22m

- Positioned to the front of the property, being accessed from the porch in addition to further external access from the courtyard garden
- The kitchen also benefits from onward open plan access to the living room, in addition to further internal access to the utility room at the rear of the property
- Large kitchen dining area
- uPVC window and uPVC door with clear pane to the Eastern aspect looking over the courtyard garden
- Fitted kitchen with wooden under counter units, granite work surfaces, stainless steel sink and central island
- Electric AGA with gas module hob which is fuelled by an external LPG cylinder
- Extractor fan
- Large bespoke wooden pantry with automatic lighting which will remain in the property
- Oak flooring
- Ceiling spotlights and further ceiling light fittings
- Radiator

Living Room

5.13m x 4.67m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed internally from the kitchen
- 2 uPVC tilt and turn windows with wooden plantation shutters to the Southern aspect with beautiful views over the surrounding hillside
- Multi fuel burner with back boiler which provides hot water for the property’s central heating system
- An under stairs storage cupboard sits underneath the quarter turn oak staircase which rises from the living room to the first floor landing
- Oak flooring
- Two ceiling light fittings

Utility Room

2.94m x 7.5m

- Positioned to the rear of the property, internally accessed from the kitchen and providing onward internal access to the second utility room
- Plans have been approved to further develop this room (see agent notes)
- This room could be developed into a ground floor bedroom, office or additional reception room if desired
- Composite door leading to second utility room
- Stainless steel sink
- Plumbing for washing machine and dryer
- Exposed stonewall to one side
- Hardboard flooring
- Ceiling light fittings

Utility Room 2

3.11m x 2.23m

- Positioned in between the main utility room and conservatory
- Plans are also approved to further develop this room
- Exposed stone wall to one side
- uPVC door with clear pane providing access to the conservatory
- Floor insulation
- Ceiling light fitting

Conservatory

3.17m x 6.95m

- Positioned to the Eastern end of the property, accessed internally from the second utility room and providing external access to the courtyard garden via double uPVC doors with clear panes
- Multiple uPVC windows to the Southern aspect providing fantastic views over the surrounding hillsides which lie beyond the property’s own land
- Wood fired pizza oven
- In the corner of this room work has commenced to install a WC within an enclosed wooden cubicle. The waste pipe is in situ however the WC has not yet been installed
- Concrete flooring

Landing

1.22m x 1.93m

- A quarter turn oak staircase rises from the living room to the first-floor landing which provides access to the property’s two bedrooms and bathroom
- Roof light window on the staircase
- Loft hatch to the property’s roof space which is insulated but not currently boarded
- Carpeted
- Ceiling spotlights

Bedroom 1

4.86m x 4.01m

- Positioned to the Eastern side of the property, being accessed from the landing and providing onward internal access to the dressing room and ensuite WC
- uPVC tilt and turn window to the Southern aspect providing fantastic views in addition to 2 roof light windows to the Northern aspect which flood the room with natural light
- Well-proportioned double room with large, fitted wardrobes
- Oak flooring
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Radiator
- The dressing room (4.86 x 1.98m) is accessed directly from bedroom one and benefits from a roof light window to the Northern aspect which floods the space with natural light. The dressing room also benefits from oak flooring and a ceiling mounted strip light

Ensuite WC

1.57m x 0.83m

- Accessed from bedroom one
- WC
- Hand wash basin set on vanity unit with tiled splashback and integrated storage below
- Tiled flooring
- Ceiling light fitting

Bathroom

1.96m x 2.36m

- Accessed from the landing and positioned to the front of the property
- uPVC tilt and turn window to the Southern aspect providing fantastic views
- Decorative wooden half panelled walls
- Victorian style pedestal hand wash basin
- WC
- Large walk-in shower cubicle with mains fed shower benefiting from rainfall head
- Integrated storage shelving
- LVT flooring
- Ceiling spotlights
- Traditional column radiator style heated towel rail

Bedroom 2

5.2m x 2.71m

- Positioned to the Western side of the property and accessed from the landing
- Dual aspect with tilt and turn uPVC windows to both the Southern and Northern sides with the former providing stunning views of the surrounding landscape
- Well-proportioned double room
- Ample space for freestanding storage furniture
- Large built-in storage wardrobe which is the location of the property’s hot water thermal store
- Oak flooring
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Two radiators

Garden

- To the Southern aspect and to the Eastern end of the property lies an extremely pleasant courtyard garden which is accessible from both the conservatory and the kitchen
- This courtyard garden provides stunning views over the property’s adjoining land and the beautiful landscape beyond
- The property benefits from Approximately 10 acres of adjoining land which is currently used for grazing and his home to a pond which regularly attracts ducks and other wildlife
- An additional area of woodland is available via separate negotiation if desired

Parking - Off street