Wearhead, Bishop Auckland, DL13

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque North Pennines, a recognised National Landscape, this three-bedroom detached stone cottage presents an ideal opportunity for those seeking a renovation project. Brought to the market CHAIN FREE, the property is brimming with potential and offers a versatile layout ideally suited to family life or those looking to create their dream rural retreat. The interior features two well-proportioned reception rooms, perfect for entertaining or relaxing by the fire on cooler evenings. The cottage’s character is evident in its traditional architectural features, while large windows throughout the home invite an abundance of natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. An integral garage is accessed both internally via the coal store and externally via an up and over garage door, providing excellent convenience and further scope for development. The accommodation is arranged across two floors, with the ground floor comprising the two reception rooms and kitchen, while the first floor offers three spacious bedrooms and bathroom.

Externally, the South-facing garden to the front is bordered by a dry-stone wall and, although currently in need of clearance work, offers a well-proportioned garden area. This outdoor space provides ample room for garden furniture, making it the perfect spot to relax and soak up the sun while enjoying the peaceful rural surroundings. To the rear and Northern side of the property lies the large single garage, equipped with power and lighting, providing secure parking for one vehicle as well as valuable storage or workshop space. The garage benefits from two single-glazed wooden framed windows to the Western aspect, overlooking the rear of the property, and a further small window to the Eastern aspect, offering a glimpse into the living room.

Whether you are looking to create a family home or a peaceful countryside escape, this cottage invites you to unlock its full potential and make it your own.

Estate Agent Notes

• This property only has one garage, which is positioned to the rear and Northern side. The garage joined to the front and Western side has a different owner.

• The open driveway area positioned to the front and Southern side of this property, has a different owner and does not form part of this property.

Disclaimer:
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Entrance Hallway

1.49m x 0.94m

- External access to the front of the property is gained via a wooden door into the entrance hallway, which provides access to the living room and staircase that rises to the first floor
- Wood panelled wall to the Northern side
- Ceiling light fitting

Living Room

4.09m x 4.61m

- Positioned to the front of the property, accessed from the entrance hallway, and providing onward internal access to the dining room and kitchen
- Well-proportioned lounge area
- Dual aspect with a single-glazed wooden framed window with deep wooden sill to the Eastern aspect, looking over the front garden and a single-glazed wooden framed window with deep wooden sill to the Western aspect, looking into the integral garage
- Wood panelled wall to the Southern side
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Open fire set on a stone hearth with stone surround and wooden mantle
- Understairs storage cupboard which houses the property’s electrical consumer unit
- Two ceiling light fittings

Dining Room

3.76m x 2.8m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the living room
- Well-proportioned dining area
- Dual aspect with a single-glazed wooden framed window with deep wooden sill to the Eastern aspect, looking over the front garden and a small single-glazed wooden framed window with deep wooden sill to the Western aspect, looking over the rear of the property
- Wood panelled walls
- Traditional wood panelled ceiling
- Central ceiling light fitting and two wall mounted light fittings
- Radiator
- Ample space for dining room furniture

Kitchen

3.1m x 5m

- Positioned to the front of the property on the Southern side, accessed from the living room, and providing onward internal access to the coal store
- Spacious kitchen area
- Single-glazed wooden framed window to the Eastern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Traditional wood panelled ceiling
- Ample space for free-standing appliances
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Radiator

Coal Store

2.29m x 2.49m

- Positioned to the rear of the property on the Southern side, accessed from the kitchen, and providing onward internal access to the garage
- Single-glazed wooden framed window to the Northern aspect, looking into the garage
- Pitched ceiling
- This room has the potential to be converted into a utility room

Landing

9.19m x 0.93m

- A wooden staircase rises from the entrance hallway to the landing, which provides access to the property’s three bedrooms and bathroom
- Long landing area
- Two single-glazed wooden framed windows with deep wooden sills to the Western aspect, looking over the rear of the property
- Traditional wood panelled ceiling
- Two ceiling light fittings

Bedroom 3

3.05m x 2.4m

- Positioned to the front of the property on the Southern side, and accessed from the landing
- Single room
- Single-glazed wooden framed window with deep wooden sill to the Eastern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Traditional wood panelled ceiling
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Space for free-standing storage furniture

Bathroom

2.14m x 2.41m

- Positioned to the rear of the property on the Southern side, and accessed from the landing
- Single-glazed wooden framed window with frosted panes and tiled sill to the Western aspect
- Traditional wood panelled ceiling
- Panel bath
- WC
- Hand-wash basin
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 1

4.37m x 3.61m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the landing
- Large double room
- Two single-glazed wooden framed windows with deep wooden sills to the Eastern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Traditional wood panelled ceiling
- Three built-in storage cupboards (one of which houses the property’s water cylinder)
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 2

3.85m x 2.9m

- Positioned to the front of the property on the Northern side, and accessed from the landing
- Double room
- Single-glazed wooden framed window with deep wooden sill to the Eastern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Traditional wood panelled ceiling
- Built-in storage cupboard
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Front Garden

- A wrought iron gate opens from the pavement that runs along the front of the property to a pathway that leads to the front door of the house
- South-facing garden bordered by a dry-stone wall. The garden requires clearance work and would provide a lovely outdoor space with ample room for outdoor garden furniture in which to relax and soak up the sun

Parking - Garage

- Positioned to the rear and Northern side of the property, accessed internally from the internal coal store, and externally via an up and over garage door from the Northern side of the property
- Large single garage equipped with power and lighting
- Two single-glazed wooden framed windows to the Western aspect, looking over the rear of the property, and one small single-glazed wooden framed window to the Eastern aspect, looking into the living room
- The garage provides capacity to park one vehicle