EAST STAGS HEAD

THE SLACK | BUTTERKNOWLE | DL13 5HU MAXIMISING VALUE EAST STAGS HEAD THE SLACK | BUTTERKNOWLE | DL13 5HU

Barnard Castle - 8 Miles | - 8 Miles | Durham 19 Miles

Substantial semi-detached house • Stone built property • Generously proportioned accommodation • 2 Reception rooms plus study • 3 Bedrooms • Parking facility and adjoining store • Elevated rear garden • Rural situation

Guide Price £135,000

Barnard Castle 01833 690390 [email protected] The Area The Slack is situated between Copley and Butterknowle, in the heart of the Gaunless Valley with the neighbouring towns of Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland and Darlington are all within a short drive. The towns provide a range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities with the neighbouring villages of Butterknowle and Cockfield providing for more immediate needs.

For the commuter the A68 and A1 (M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the north east. Darlington Mainline Railway Station and Durham Tees Valley International Airport offer further communications with the rest of the country.

The Property East Stags Head is a striking building which forms part of a former public house, which has been divided in recent years into two substantial semi detached homes. It has oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout along with well proportioned accommodation, off street parking and a private elevated rear garden.

A substantial wooden entrance door leads through to the entrance vestibule, which in turn leads into the entrance hall, which has doors leading off to the living accommodation and stairs leading up to the first floor.

There are two good sized reception rooms both with open grate fires and original surrounds. The rear reception room has access to a downstairs WC and an additional door which leads into the kitchen. A path extends around from the yard area to provide access to two additional outbuildings, the steps which lead up to the There is an additional study/play room, which lies to the front main terraced garden and the back door of the property, of the property. which leads into the kitchen.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted The main terraced garden extends along the rear of the storage units, one and a half bowl sink unit and electric oven property and is currently hard landscaped for ease of with hob and extractor over. maintenance. However there is scope to create a lawned There is space for a washing machine, freestanding garden, if desired. refrigerator and a door leading out to the rear yard. Directions To the first floor are three bedrooms and a bathroom/WC, all From the centre of Barnard Castle proceed up Galgate accessed off a spacious galleried landing. The master turning left onto the A688, prior to the petrol filling station. bedroom is a spacious double room lying to the front of the Proceed through the village of Staindrop past property. The two additional bedrooms are again double taking the next turn on the left hand side towards Cockfield. rooms, all bedrooms enjoy views over the neighbouring Follow this road through Burnt Houses and down over the Gaunless Valley. fells turning to the left at the T junction. The subject property will then be found shortly on the right hand side. The family bathroom/WC is partially tiled and fitted with a white suite including bath with shower over, WC and hand wash basin. Energy Efficiency Rating This property is currently rated ‘E’. Externally The property is set back from the road by a tarmac pathway Viewing which allows access to the front door and side gate as well To arrange a viewing or for further information please call as providing off street parking. 01833 690390 or email [email protected]

To the side of the property are double opening gates which lead to a concreted parking/yard area, adjoining which is a useful store/workshop 13' 11" x 12' 6" (4.24m x 3.81m).

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