Marwood, Barnard Castle, DL12

This charming three-bedroom detached bungalow provides a rare opportunity to acquire a stone-built cottage set within a peaceful and secluded location. The property offers well-proportioned accommodation, featuring three comfortable bedrooms, a spacious living area, and a bright conservatory that enjoys views over the adjoining land. The cottage seamlessly blends traditional character with practical modern touches, making it ideal for those seeking a rural lifestyle without compromising on convenience. The property is complemented by a separate garage, providing secure parking and additional storage. Its rural setting offers tranquillity and privacy, while still being within easy reach of local amenities and transport links.

Externally, the property has a separate garage that sits at the end of the driveway, with the driveway itself wrapping around the garage and providing two access points for easy vehicle movement. Next to the garage there are mature shrub flower beds with ample space for potted plants around the front door and conservatory.

The adjoining field extends to 0.97 hectares (2.39 acres) and is hedge bound, offering a wonderful opportunity for recreation or smallholding pursuits. The land is accessible by vehicle from the main driveway and also features a personnel gate conveniently located next to the conservatory. The grassland is equipped with a mains water supply.

This exceptional outside space ensures the property is perfectly suited for those who value privacy, outdoor living, and the freedom to enjoy the countryside.

Porch

1.8m x 1.78m

The property is entered through the front door into the entrance porch. The porch has a window to the side and a storage cupboard with access through to the rear porch and into the living room.

Rear Porch

1.75m x 1.75m

The rear porch provides access to the side of the property and provides additional storage space.

Living Room

3.55m x 4.03m

The living room is a generously proportioned room with log burning stove, oak flooring and roof light. Doors radiate from the living room the rest of the living accommodation.

Kitchen

3.17m x 4.32m

The kitchen is naturally light with a dual aspect to the field adjoining the property and over the driveway. The kitchen has oak flooring and comprises wall and base units with oak worktops, a black composite sink and drainer unit and integral appliances including eye level oven, electric hob with extractor fan over, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is additional space for a breakfast table and chairs.

Hallway

4.26m x 0.99m

The hallway lies off the living room and provides access to the bedrooms and family bathroom.

Conservatory

2.38m x 4.3m

Double doors open to the conservatory from the living room with windows to side sides providing views over the adjoining field. The room enjoys stone wall details and has patio doors providing external access.

Bedroom 1

3.09m x 3.51m

Bedroom 1 is a nicely proportioned double bedroom with useful fitted wardrobes and dressing area and a window to the side of the property.

Bedroom 2

2.96m x 2.43m

Bedroom 2 is another double bedroom with window to rear porch providing natural light to the room.

Bedroom 3

3.54m x 2.51m

Bedroom 3 lies to the rear of the property enjoying views over the field adjoining the property. The room has been modified to include a separate WC and wash basin.

WC

1.54m x 1.33m

The WC comprises a WC and wash basin set within a vanity unit. There is also a useful airing cupboard providing additional storage space.

Bathroom

1.87m x 2.81m

The family bathroom has tiled flooring and comprises a walk in double shower, WC and wash basin set within a vanity unit. There is a useful storage cupboard and heated towel rail and frosted window to the side of the property.

Garden

The property has two driveways in to the property with mature shrub flower beds and space for potted plants around the front door and conservatory.

Side Garden

The property benefits from the adjoining field that extends to 0.97 hectares (2.39 acres). The land is hedge bound with vehicle access from the driveway and a personnel gate next to the conservatory. The grassland has a mains water supply.

Parking - Garage

The property benefits from a separate garage at the end of the driveway. The driveway wraps around the garage with two access points making convenient vehicle access.