MOORFIELDS, COTHERSTONE Barnard Castle, County Durham

MOORFIELDS, COTHERSTONE BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 9PJ

A SPACIOUS, DETACHED, FIVE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME COMPLEMENTED BY A SUPERB MATURE GARDEN, EXTENSIVE GARAGING AND OUTSTANDING VIEWS ACROSS TEESDALE. MOORFIELDS IS IN A PRIVATE LOCATION, ADJACENT TO OPEN COUNTRYSIDE YET ON THE EDGE OF THE POPULAR VILLAGE OF COTHERSTONE.

Accommodation Hallway • Large Sitting Room • Inner Hallway • Snug/Dining Room Breakfast Kitchen • Boot Room • Ground Floor Bathroom A Return Staircase to First Floor Landing Master Bedroom with En-suite • Four Further Double Bedrooms • Bathroom

Externally Large Gardens • Triple Garage & Workshop Driveway with Parking for Several Cars

Barnard Castle 4 miles, Richmond 14 miles, Darlington 20 miles, Durham 29 miles. Please note all distances are approximate.

12 The Bank, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8PQ Tel: 01833 637000 Fax: 01833 695658 www.gscgrays.co.uk [email protected]

Offices also at :

Hamsterley Leyburn Richmond Stokesley Tel: 01388 487000 Tel: 01969 600120 Tel: 01748 829217 Tel: 01642 710742

Situation & Amenities The nearby historic town of Barnard Castle offers a wide range of amenities including national and local retailers, sports ce ntre, Located within this picturesque and sought after village , state and private educational opportunities at both primary, secondary and sixth form level, a traditional weekly market and Moorfields is ideally situated for easy access to the local monthly farmers market and is often referred to as the gateway to Teesdale. towns of Barnard Castle, Darlington and Richmond. Description Cotherstone benefits from a village shop and post office An imposing and spacious five bedroom detached stone built property which has a large mature garden, extensive garaging and (open 7 days a week), two public houses, a popular Primary driveway for several cars which is placed on a private plot on the outskirts of the thriving village of Cotherstone. School with pre-School and an award winning park. There is a strong village community with regular events held at the Accommodation - Ground Floor village hall, including a fun weekend, scarecrow trail and a The main entrance door leads into a sizeable hallway with travertine flooring and doors leading off to the kitchen, sitting room and flower and vegetable show. There are also regular musical bathroom. The ground floor bathroom offers a modern fitted suite including a free standing bath with shower attachment, and entertainment evenings. Numerous coun tryside walks pedestal basin, dual flush WC, chrome heated towel rail, fitted cupboard, wall mounted mirror with light unit and travertine tiled pass through the village including the Teesdale Railway walk walls and floor. and Tees Valley Way. The river Tees is a popular beauty spot in Cotherstone. The sitting room is flooded with natural light from its numerous windows, some providing an outlook over the garden whilst the bay window to the front has beautiful views over the village and Teesdale hills beyond. This room also has an open fire with cast iron insert, granite hearth, ornate grate and oak surround. The inner hallway leads off and gives access to the remaining gr ound floor space and the return staircase to first floor.

There is a second reception room, which can be used either as a snug or dining room. This room is to the front elevation and has a large bay window and smaller window, both with views over the village and countryside beyond. A gas coal effect fire with decorative insert and slate hearth creates a focal point, whilst a built in antique fitted cupboard offers storage.

An L shaped breakfast kitchen is well equipped with fitted wall and base units, oak worktops, stainless steel sink with monobloc tap, kickboard lighting, gas range style cooker with stainless splashback and extractor hood and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. There is also an original Victorian feature fireplace and karndean style flooring.

The boot room concludes the ground floor accommodation and has an antique 'copper', fitted ful l height storage cupboard, a Worcester combination boiler and door to exterior courtyard.

Accommodation - First Floor The half landing gives access to a light and airy family bathroom which has a corner Quadrant shower, pedestal basin, dual flush WC, mirror with LED lighting, stainless steel towel rail and oak flooring.

Stairs rise off from the half landing to the master suite and a further double bedroom . The large master suite has a double window Services with garden view. En-suite facilities include a quadrant corner shower, pedestal basin and a dual flush WC. Also included is a large Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas. Gas fired central built in f ull height cupboard (presently used as an airing cupboard and additional storage) and a built in mirrored sliding double heating. wardrobe. Opposite the master suite, the double bedroom overlooks the garden, includes an original Victoria feature fireplac e and a full height built in double wardrobe. Viewings Strictly by appointment only via GSC Grays. The main landing is flooded with natural light from a velux window and gives access to the remaining three double bedrooms. The largest of these is dual aspect with the two windows providing stunning views over the village and Teesdale hills. This bedroom Additional Services - Valuations & Surveys includes a full height triple wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors and an original Victorian feature fireplace. A second bedroom to If you are looking to purchase a property, GSC Grays are able the front elevation has two windows with views towards the village and Church, fitted alcove shelving and an origina l Victorian to offer a full range of valuation and survey reports in feature fireplace. The final bedroom, currently used a study, has a window to the rear overlooking fields, a shelved cupboard built accordance with the guidelines of the Royal Institution of into the alcove and an original Victorian feature fireplace. Chartered Surveyors (RICS). We offer a full range of products within the RICS Home Surveys family, i.e. The Externally – Gardens Homebuyer Report (HBR) and Buildi ng Survey. Please This well presented property offers a large lawned garden bounded by mature trees and shrubs, creating a high level of privacy. contact our Valuation & Survey Team on 01677 422400 for There are well stocked borders, patio areas, an attractive pond and a timber garden shed. further information.

Garaging & Driveway A single garage is accessed directly from the road and has a roller door and measures approximately 3.60m x 6.06m. A double garage is accessed off the driveway and has two roller doors and measures approximately 6.21m x 4.91m. There is a workshop which adjoins the double garage and measures approximately 4.93m x 2.69m. The garages and workshop are well served with powerpoints and lighting. There is a paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles.

Tenure, Local Authority & Council Tax The property is believed to be offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Durham County Council Tel: 03000 26 00 00. For Council Tax purposes, the property is banded F.

Areas, Measurements & Other Information All areas, measurements and other information have been taken from various records and are believed to be correct but any intending purchaser(s) should not rely on them as statements of fact and should satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

DISCLAIMER NOTICE: PLEASE READ: GSC Grays gives notice to anyone who may read these particulars as follows: 1. These particulars, including any plan are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. 2. All descriptions including photographs, dimens ions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their corrections by inspection or otherwise. 3. Neit her GSC Grays nor the vendor accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. 4. Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. 5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition / repair or otherwise, nor that any services or facilities are in good working order. Please discuss with us any aspects that are important to you prior to travelling to the view the property. Particulars written: August 2017 Photographs taken: August 2017

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