Yew Trees Lartington | Barnard Castle | County Durham | DL12 9BP
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Imposing double fronted detached house
Beautifully presented period home 4 Bedrooms Sought after and convenient location Bathroom plus shower room Accommodation over three floors Single garage plus stores 2/3 Reception rooms Established south/west facing gardens
Barnard Castle – 2.5 Miles | Darlington – 18 Miles | Durham – 27 Miles | Newcastle – 46 Miles | York – 63 Miles
Viewing strictly by appointment with the agent 14c Redwell Court, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BN Tel: 01833 690390 / Fax: 01833 690749
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THE AREA
Lartington is an unspoilt village having evolved as part of the former Lartington Estate, comprising an interesting variety of houses and cottage with the main hall lying to the east. The River Tees lies to the north of the village and there are walks surr ounding as well as many renowned beauty spots.
The nearby market town of Barnard Castle provides arrange of shopping, educational and recreational facilities and is dominated by the castle ruins, Bowes Museum and River Tees.
The location is also ideal for exploring the delights of North Yorkshire, the Lake District, Northumberland, the East Coast and Scottish Borders.
For the commuter the A66, A67 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 communication with the rest of the country.
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THE PROPERTY
Yew Trees is a handsome double fronted period home with double height bay windows and numerous period features. It has the benefit of gas fired central heating throughout and double glazing and there is a mature south and west facing garden along with a small copse opposite.
A panelled entrance doorway with borrowed light over leads through to the entrance lobby with mosaic tiled floor, Lincrustar panelling and coving to ceiling. The inner doorway has stained glass with Yew Tree detailing and leads through to the entrance hallway. There are archways with corbels and a shallow, return staircase leading up to the first floor with useful storage cupboard under.
The sitting room and dining room are open plan, partially divided by a central archway resulting into two cle arly defined areas. There is a splayed bay window looking over the front gardens and rear window ensuring maximum daylight into the room. There is an open grate with cast iron insert, painted slate surround along with coving to ceiling and decorative roses.
The living room is another well proportioned room with splayed bay window looking out to the front also with an open grate having cast iron tiled insert and a marble fireplace. It has a ceiling cornice and decorative rose and a pleasant out look to the gardens and copse.
A doorway from the hallway leads through to the kitchen and utility room with cloak room/WC off. The kitchen is fitted with a range of solid oak base and wall mounted storage units with granite worktops surrounding along with a Belfast sink, having mono block tap. There is a Rangemaster double oven/grill with five burner hob unit and extractor hood into canopy. There is an integrated refrigerator and all of the units have soft closers. Oak floor boarding runs throughout the kitchen and utility room and there is also a rear entrance doorway. The utility again has useful storage units along with plumbing for an automatic washing machine and one and a half bowl porcelain sink unit.
A return staircase leads from the entrance hallway up to the first floor accommodation. There are three excellent double bedrooms, all with fireplaces and the two front bedrooms having splayed bay windows. There is a bathroom with white suite and a shower room/WC with fitted power shower. A secondary staircase leads up to a wonderful attic room with part exposed roof trusses and Velux roof lights.
EXTERNALLY
The property is set back behind well stocked gardens enclosed by stone walling and having a wrought iron gate with pillars and steps leading up to the front entrance. Opposite is a small copse containing numerous Yew trees which also forms part of the title. The principal gardens enjoys south and west facing orientations being primarily lawned with established borders surrounding and there is a court yard to the rear of the property with useful stone built stores adjoining, along with a single garage with up and over door.
NOTE ONE
The approach to the property is via a private roadway, over which the neighbouring properties also have a right of access.
NOTE TWO
Mains gas, water and electricity are connected. Drainage is via a private arrangement.
DIRECTIONS
From the centre of Barnard Castle head down The Bank and over County Bridge bearing around to the right. Continue into Lartington and as the road bears around to the left Yew Trees will be seen set back on the right hand side behind a high Yew hedge.
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None of the services, or other equipment included in the property have been tested. Prospective buyers must make their own enquiries. All measurements contained herein have been recorded by means of a sonic tape and are for guidance purposes only.
M766 Ravensworth Tel: 01670 713330
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