School House, Front Street, Frosterley, DL13

Nestled in the picturesque rural village of Frosterley, on the edge of the North Pennines National Landscape, this beautiful three-bedroom semi-detached stone house seamlessly blends character and comfort. Formerly the village School House, the property is rich in traditional features, including sash windows, exposed ceiling beams, and decorative wood panelling, all complemented by the practicality of double-glazed windows throughout. The ground floor offers two well-proportioned living rooms, perfect for both entertaining and relaxation, each exuding warmth and character. At the heart of the home is a beautiful farmhouse style kitchen, thoughtfully designed with ample storage and workspace, leading to a useful pantry and a separate utility room for every-day convenience. Upstairs, three generous double bedrooms provide ample space for family or guests, with the principal bedroom benefitting from an En-suite, while a large family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. The property’s layout is both versatile and inviting, making it well suited to modern living while retaining its distinctive charm. Front and rear gardens provide spacious areas in which to relax and unwind, with the breathtaking rear garden being a true highlight of this property!

In brief, the ground floor accommodation comprises, an entrance hallway, two living rooms, kitchen, pantry, utility room, WC, and staircase that rises to the first floor. To the first floor are the property’s three double bedrooms (one with En-suite), and family bathroom.

The outside space is hugely impressive, beginning with a wrought iron gate that opens from the pavement to a spacious and welcoming front garden. A flagstone pathway, bordered by decorative gravel, divides two manicured lawns and leads directly to the front door, creating an attractive entrance. The front garden offers ample space for outdoor seating and garden pots, enhanced by the convenience of an outdoor power socket. To the rear, the expansive landscaped garden is a true highlight, thoughtfully arranged into four distinct areas. The first area, accessed from the kitchen or via wooden pedestrian gates from the lane that runs to the Western side of the property, features York sandstone paving and a spacious seating area with a log store and outside tap. Wooden sleepers step up to a second area, where a stone pathway bordered by mature shrubs and vibrant flowers (with a manicured lawn to the East) guides you through the garden. The third area, laid to stone chippings, offers raised stone planters, a large wooden storage shed, and additional seating space ideal for soaking up the Southern sunshine. Finally, stone steps lead to a generous lawn bordered by flowers, mature shrubs, and trees, with a patio area that houses a summerhouse and provides a perfect spot for outdoor dining while enjoying beautiful hillside views to the South. This enchanting garden offers endless opportunities for relaxation, entertaining, and appreciating the tranquil rural surroundings.

This delightful property is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat or a characterful family home in a countryside setting. Arrange your viewing today to experience all this exceptional property has to offer.

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Entrance Hallway

1.04m x 0.89m

- External access to the front of the property is gained via a wooden door with frosted panes into the entrance hallway, which provides onward internal access to living room 1, living room 2, and a staircase that rises to the first floor
- Tiled flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Wood panelled ceiling and exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Ceiling light fitting

Living Room 2

3.89m x 4.62m

- Positioned to the front of the property, accessed from the entrance hallway and providing onward internal access to living room 1
- Well-proportioned lounge area
- Double-glazed wooden framed sash window to the Southern aspect, looking over the front garden
- Wooden flooring
- Wood panelled ceiling
- Gas burner set on a flagstone hearth with stone surrounded and wooden mantle
- Built-in storage cupboards
- Alcove with built-in shelving
- Central ceiling light fitting and two wall mounted light fittings
- Radiator
- Space for free-standing lounge furniture

Living Room 1

4.29m x 4.57m

- Positioned to the front of the property, accessed from the entrance hallway and providing onward internal access to the kitchen and living room 2
- Well-proportioned lounge area
- Double-glazed wooden framed sash window to the Southern aspect, looking over the front garden
- Wooden flooring
- Expose wooden ceiling beams
- Log burner set on flagstone hearth with wooden surround and mantle
- Two alcoves, either side of the fireplace with built-in storage cupboards and shelving
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Space for free-standing lounge furniture

Kitchen

4.48m x 3.61m

- Positioned to the rear of the property, accessed from living room 1, and providing onward internal access to the pantry and utility room, and external access to the rear garden via a wooden framed stable door
- Well-proportioned farmhouse style kitchen
- Double-glazed wooden framed sash window with window seat to the Northern aspect, looking over the rear garden
- Wooden flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Range of undercounter storage units with built-in shelving above
- Quartz work surfaces
- 2.0 porcelain Belfast sink
- Free-standing electric range cooker with gas hob and overhead extractor
- Integrated dishwasher
- Integrated fridge
- Central island with quartz worktop, undercounter storage shelving and drawers. The island has space for two breakfast bar stools
- Ceiling light fitting and ceiling spotlights
- Radiator

Pantry

1.18m x 1.34m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the kitchen
- Wooden flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Decorative wood panelled walls
- Pull-out larder cupboard and undercounter storage units
- Built-in shelving
- Wooden work surfaces
- Integrated freezer
- Ceiling spotlights
- Extractor fan

Utility Room

1.2m x 2.07m

- Positioned to the rear of the property, accessed from the kitchen and providing onward internal access to the ground floor WC
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep wooden sill to the Northern aspect, looking over the rear garden
- Wooden flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Decorative wood panelled walls
- Undercounter storage units
- Built-in shelving
- Laminate work surfaces
- Stainless steel sink
- Plumbing for washing machine
- Space for coat and shoe storage
- Wall mounted light fitting
- Extractor fan

WC

0.64m x 3.17m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the utility room via a sliding wooden door
- Wooden flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Built-in shelving
- WC
- Plumbing for tumble dryer
- Ceiling spotlights
- Radiator
- The property’s gas Combi boiler is located here

Landing

2.02m x 0.91m

- A wooden staircase with carpeted runner rises from the entrance hallway to the landing, which provides access to the property’s three double bedrooms and family bathroom
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Decorative wood panelling
- Ceiling light fitting
- Access hatch to the property’s roof space which is partly boarded

Bedroom 1

4.22m x 4.55m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the landing
- Spacious double room with En-suite
- Double-glazed wooden framed sash window to the Southern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Ample space for free-standing storage furniture

Bedroom 1 En-suite

2m x 1.25m

- Accessed directly from bedroom 1
- Vinyl flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Decorative wood panelled walls
- Shower cubicle with sliding glass door, fully tiled enclosure, and overhead mains-fed shower
- WC
- Hand-wash basin
- Ceiling spotlights
- Radiator

Bathroom

3.44m x 3.59m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the landing via one step down
- Large family bathroom
- Double-glazed uPVC sash window with frosted panes and wooden window seat to the Northern aspect
- Vinyl flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Decorative wood panelled walls
- Pitched ceiling with exposed wooden beams
- Free-standing roll top bath
- Corner shower cubicle with sliding glass door, fully tiled closure, and mains-fed shower with overhead rainfall showerhead
- WC
- Hand-wash basin
- Wall mounted mirrored storage cabinet
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 2

4.32m x 3.56m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the landing
- Well-proportioned double room
- Double-glazed wooden framed sash window to the Southern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Ample space for free-standing storage furniture

Bedroom 3

3.02m x 5.06m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the landing
- Well-proportioned double room, which is currently configured as an office
- Dual aspect with a double-glazed uPVC sash window to the Northern aspect, providing beautiful views of the rear garden. There is a further double-glazed wooden framed window with deep wooden sill to the Western aspect
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Pitched ceiling with exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Ample space for free-standing storage furniture

Front Garden

- A wrought iron gate opens from the pavement at the front of the property to a spacious front garden
- A flagstone pathway bordered by decorative gravel, dissects two manicured lawns and leads to the front door of the property
- The garden provides ample space for outdoor seating and garden pots, and is equipped with an outdoor power socket

Rear Garden

- Accessed internally from the kitchen and externally via wooden pedestrian gates that open from the access lane that runs to the Western side of the property
- Stunning and expansive rear garden that is set to four distinct areas
- The first area is laid to York sandstone paving and provides a spacious seating area, with ample space for garden pots. The area features a log store and outside tap
- Wooden sleepers step up to the second area which opens to a stone pathway which leads to the rear areas of the garden. The pathway is bordered by an abundance of mature shrubs and flowers to both the Eastern and Western sides, with the Eastern side also featuring a manicured lawn
- The pathway leads to the third area of the garden which is laid to stone chippings and offers raised stone planters, a large wooden storage shed, and ample space for outdoor seating in which to relax and enjoy the sunshine to the South
- Stone steps lead to the fourth area of the garden which presents a large la...