GARTHLEA SOUTH OTTERINGTON, DL7 9HU

A SUPERBLY POSITIONED SUBSTANTIAL BUNGALOW RESIDENCE SITUATED ON A LARGE PLOT WITH TREMENDOUS SCOPE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND IN NEED OF FULL UPDATING AND MODERNISATION SUBJECT TO PURCHASER’S REQUIREMENTS AND THE NECESSARY PLANNING PERMISSIONS.

• 2 – 3 Bed Detached Bungalow • Tremendous Views over Countryside • Turning Circle & Gardens to Front • UPVC Sealed Unit DG & Oil Central Heating • Large Rear Lawned Garden • Tremendous Scope for Extension subject to PP

Offers in the region of: £250,000

143 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8PE Tel: 01609 771959 Fax: 01609 778500 www.northallertonestateagency.co.uk GARTHLEA, SOUTH OTTERINGTON DL7 9HU

SITUATION within easy reach of the North Moors and the Yorkshire Dales and close to good local rivers and ponds. Northallerton 4 miles Ripon 12 miles Thirsk 7 miles A1 8 miles Racing – Catterick, Thirsk, York, Sedgefield, Redcar, Ripon, A19 10 miles Darlington 20 miles Beverley and Doncaster. York 30 miles Leeds 40 miles (All distances are approximate) Golf - Romanby (Northallerton), Thirsk, Darlington, Bedale, Richmond and Catterick This substantial detached dormer bungalow residence is very attractively situated, nicely set back from the A.167 just outside Walking – the area is well served for attractive walking and the centre of the much sought after and highly desirable North cycling with some particularly attractive countryside and scenery Yorkshire Village of South Otterington. The property enjoys a situated around the property. particularly attractive position being nicely set back from the road through the village but additionally having tremendous Theatres – Darlington, Richmond, Durham, Newcastle and York views to the rear over attractive open countryside. Leisure Centres - Northallerton, Thirsk and Bedale. The village of South Otterington enjoys the benefit of locally renowned Primary School, Public House and Church. The DESCRIPTION village and property are conveniently situated in relation to the market towns of Northallerton, Thirsk and Bedale and within Garthlea at South Otterington comprises a substantial brick built easy commuting distance of a range of further market towns with clay tile roof 2/3 bedroomed detached dormer bungalow including Darlington, Ripon, Richmond and York. residence of character and distinction which is situated on a very good sized plot with attractive gardens to front together with The property is ideally located within easy reach of the A1 and sweeping tarmacadam driveway offering excellent hardstanding A19 trunk roads which provide great access to routes north and whilst to the rear the property opens up to a large rear garden south bringing Tyneside, Teesside, Leeds and West Yorkshire presently predominantly lawned with useful side vegetable within easy travelling distance and providing excellent links into garden, hedged boundaries and superb views over the the main arterial road networks of the UK. surrounding countryside.

Additionally the nearby town of Northallerton enjoys the benefit The size and layout of the plot would ideally lend itself to further of a main line train station on the East Coast Main Line route, development subject to Purchasers requirements and the which links London to Edinburgh and brings London within 2 ½ necessary Planning Permission. It is felt there is tremendous hours commuting time. Additionally via the Transpennine route scope to develop the existing property given the excellent size of that calls at this station there is direct access to Newcastle, the plot. Of particular attraction are the good sized gardens Middlesbrough, York, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and offering a high degree of privacy and a beautiful backdrop Manchester Airport. together with private frontage.

AMENITIES Internally the bungalow is dated and is in need of updating and modernisation. It has previously enjoyed different layouts but Shopping - market town shopping is available at Northallerton, has been utilised by the present owners to provide 2/3 Thirsk and Bedale whilst larger shopping centres of Darlington, bedroomed accommodation and to facilitate predominantly Richmond and York are all within convenient commuting ground floor living. The property enjoys the benefit of UPVC distance. The major centres of Teesside, Newcastle, Durham and sealed unit double glazing and oil fired central heating but has Leeds are all reasonably accessible. tremendous scope for refurbishment internally to provide a substantial family house. Schools - The area is well served by good state and independent schools. A locally renowned Primary Schools is situated at Early Inspection is particularly recommended to appreciate the South Otterington whilst comprehensive schools can be found at property’s position, the potential of the plot and the scope Northallerton, Thirsk and Bedale. Independent Schools at Queen internally of the existing property. Mary’s at Baldersby, Cundall Manor at Cundall, Polam Hall at Darlington, Hurworth House, Teesside High, Yarm and The offering of Garthlea presents an almost unique opportunity Ampleforth. to purchase a substantial village property with tremendous scope for extension, refurbishment, updating and modernisation which Horses & Hunting - the property is situated within the is situated in a superb village location within particularly Hurworth Hunt country with the Bedale and Zetland Hunt are convenient commuting distance of major centres of commerce. close by. The renowned packs of the York & Ainsty North, West of Yore and Bilsdale together with the Cleveland are within ACCOMMODATION reasonable and convenient boxing distance. Through UPVC sealed unit double glazed front door with central Shooting & Fishing - The property is attractively positioned in internal leaded opaque light with light to side into: an area renowned for its quality shoots and good fishing being Entrance Vestibule Downstairs Shower Room 2.06m x 1.55m (6’9” x 5’1”) 2.06m x 2.26m (6’9” x 7’5”)

With Ceiling light point. Tiled floor. Internal leaded and The room has been updated and modernised by the present coloured glass entrance door into: owners and has an attractive suite. Fully tiled with a tile effect floor. Corner shower cubicle with sliding curved glass door. Entrance Hall Wall mounted Mira Sport electric shower with grab rail. Built in 2.06m x 6.40m (6’9” x 21’) overall bathroom furniture with unit inset wash basin mixer tap over and cupboard storage beneath and to side. WC with concealed Radiator. Telephone point. Ceiling light point. Fitted plate rack cistern. Inset ceiling light spots. Inset ceiling Ventaxia to two sides and access to downstairs reception rooms. extractor. Dimplex electric heater. Radiator.

Living Room Stairs to First Floor have stained and polished balustrade leading 6.75m x 4.40m (22’2” max into bay x 14’5”) up to:

Coved Ceiling light point. Two ceiling light point. Radiator. First Floor Landing Feature tiled fireplace, mantle shelf and hearth with inset open 2.06m x 2.00m (6’9” x 6’7”) grate. TV point. Windows to two sides. With access to three undereaves storage areas one of which is Sitting Room with archway to Dining Room (these two rooms presently linen store and airing cupboard. have previously been three bedrooms which were converted by the present owners to allow for downstairs living Airing Cupboard 4.40m x 8.23m (14’5” x 27’) max into bay 2.72m x 1.11m (8’11” x 3’8”)

Coved corniced ceiling. 2 Ceiling roses. Built in chimney breast With lagged cylinder and immersion heater and shelved storage. glazed fronted shelved display cabinet with cupboard storage Light point. beneath. Cut slate and marble hearth with hardwood mantle shelf and inset open grate. 2 x double radiators. TV point. Two undereaves store areas suitable offering scope for provision Windows to two sides providing for a nice degree of natural of a first floor shower room, bathroom subject to Purchaser’s light. Through archway into: requirements and any necessary Planning Permission.

Dining Room Bedroom 3.63m x 4.40m (11’11” x 14’5”) 4.93m x 4.01m (16’2” x 13’2”)

Coved corniced ceiling. Centre ceiling rose. Light point. With Ceiling light point. Radiator. Window with views out Double radiator. Superb views out onto rear garden and across over surrounding countryside. Overbed light pull. to adjacent farmland. Garage Kitchen 3.12m x 5.49m (10’3” x 18’) 5.10m x 4.37m (16’9” x 14’4”) max With up and over door to front. Light and power. Concrete Range of dated fitted base and wall cupboards, work surfaces floor. Floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler (dated). with inset single drainer, single bowl stainless steel sink unit. Unit inset stainless steel drainer. Unit inset AEG four ring Shed (to rear of garage) electric hob with extractor hood and light over. Built in Hotpoint 1.52m x 1.1m (5’ x 3’4”) double oven and grill. Built in AEG fridge. Space and plumbing for auto wash. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. 3 ceiling GARDENS light points. Double radiator. Telephone point. Built in understairs shelved storage cupboard. Built in useful cloaks To the front the property enjoys sweeping tarmacadam driveway cupboard with cloaks hanging rail. Further good sized with twin gates to either side providing for easy entry exit with understairs storage cupboard with light. UPVC sealed unit stone pillars to both sets of gates which are wrought iron and double glazed door leading to: hedged between. The driveway open out to the side onto concrete hardstanding to the front of the attached garage and Side Passage additionally there is hardstanding to the side for a caravan boat 5.05m x 1.22m (16’7” x 4’ max) or additional vehicle. This also gives access to the rear garden. The front garden enjoys deep shrub borders to one side and crazy With tiled floor and door at front and rear giving access from the paved area with established evergreen trees and shrubs to the front to the rear. Wall light point. Solid door through to Garage. other. This area could, subject to Purchasers requirements and the necessary Planning Permission provide space for further Off Entrance Hallway door through to Inner Hallway which has garage and parking. To the immediate front of the property is a stairs to First Floor and door to: good area of lawned gardens with central shrubbery. The rear garden is an attractive crazy paved seating area and stone / wooden clad pantile topped summer house which is UPVC sealed unit double glazed and look out onto the main garden. The main rear garden is a large expanse of lawn with hedged boundaries providing for a high degree of privacy and enjoys uninterrupted views out over open countryside and across to the village. There are inset shrubberies and fruit trees to the rear and a former vegetable garden with separate hedged boundary. The gardens provide a particularly attractive backdrop to the property.

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

VIEWING

By appointment through Northallerton Estate Agency – Tel: (01609) 771959.

SERVICES

Mains Water, Electricity and Drainage. Oil Fired Central Heating.

TENURE

Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Hambleton District Council, Civic Centre, Stone Cross, Northallerton, – Tel: (01609) 779977

COUNCIL TAX BAND

We are verbally informed by Council that the Council Tax Band is D – The current charge is £1385.04 per annum. COMMITMENT Northallerton Estate Agency does not seek to avoid our criminal and civil liabilities by the use of cleverly worded small print. Our staff have undergone training and follow set procedures, but it is not possible for us to guarantee that everything written in our sales particulars is accurate. Please note that unless stated otherwise: • These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair and overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property, then please ask for further information/verification • These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance for intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute a part of, an offer or Contract. • All descriptions, dimensions, measurements, distances referred to, are given as a guide only and are NOT precise. If such details are fundamental to purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. All statements do not constitute any warranty or representation by the Vendor or his/her Agents. • We have NOT been instructed to carry out a physical survey of the property, a structural survey nor to test any of the services, fixtures, fittings or appliances which pass through, in, on, over, under or attached to the property (whether or not referred to in these particulars). Any equipment appliance or service mentioned, has not been tested by us, nor is it the subject of any guarantee. • Any plans may not be to scale and are for identification purposes only. • Items included in the written text are included in the sale. All others are excluded regardless of their inclusion of any photograph. • You should place no reliance on anything stated verbally by any of our staff unless the matter is confirmed by us in writing. If any issue (included or not in these particulars) is of major important to your interest in this property, please ask us for further information. In the event of any grievance, via our in-house complaints procedure we will consider why we may not have given you the high standards you have a right to expect from us. Should you then still be dissatisfied, we will advise you of the options of mediation, arbitration or civil action which you may pursue your complaint.

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CHARTERED SURVEYORS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS AND ESTATE AGENTS T.W. Pennington B.S.c. (Hons), M.R.I.C.S. E.L. Sherwin B.S.c. (Hons), M.R.I.C.S., A.L.A.A.