BURNHOLME, COTHERSTONE Barnard Castle, County Durham

BURNHOLME, COTHERSTONE BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 9QB

BURNHOLME IS AN EXTENSIVE FOUR BEDROOM PROPERTY OFFERING DELIGHTFULLY POSITIONED FAMILY ACCOMMODATION WITHIN THIS POPULAR TEESDALE VILLAGE. THE PROPERTY OFFERS SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION INCLUDING FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS, CONSERVATORY AND FOUR FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS. THERE IS AN ATTRACTIVE FRONT FORECOURT, PRIVATE REAR GARDEN AND TWO SINGLE GARAGES. A SEPARATE ANCILLARY TWO STOREY OUTBUILDING TO THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY PROVIDES A VERSATILE FOOTPRINT WHICH IS OPEN TO A NUMBER OF USES, SUBJECT TO PLANNING.

Accommodation Canopied Entrance to Entrance Hall • Living Room • Dining Room Sitting Room • Conservatory • Breakfast Room • Kitchen • Utility Rear Lobby with Separate WC • First Floor Landing • Master Bedroom with En- Suite • Three Further Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Separate WC

Externally Front Forecourt Garden • Block Paved Drive Accessing Twin Garages Separate Two Storey Outbuilding • Private Rear Garden

Barnard Castle 4 miles, Richmond 19 miles, Darlington 25 miles, Bishop Auckland 19 miles, Durham 28 miles, Newcastle 47 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 :

Bedale Hamsterley Leyburn Richmond Stokesley Tel: 01677 422400 Tel: 01388 487000 Tel: 01969 600120 Tel: 01748 829217 Tel: 01642 710742

Situation & Amenities Numerous golf courses can be found in the area, with courses near Bishop Auckland, Barnard Castle, Durham, LocatedWEST within this PASTURE picturesque and sought after FARMvillage, which was Darlington and Hexham. For horse racing enthusiasts, there are racecourses at Newcastle, Sedgefield, York and named as one of the top 10 villages in England and Wales in 2008, Hexham. Motorsport at Croft. Durham Cou nty Cricket Club hosts both international and national matches. Main MICKLETONBurnholme is ideally situated for easy access to the local towns of line train stations can be found at Darlington and Durham, with International Airports at Newcastle and Leeds Barnard Castle, Darlington and Richmond, whilst the cities of Bradford. The A66 and A1 (M) are easily accessible bringing many areas within commuting distance. Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds are within easy reach. Description Cotherstone benefits from a village shop, post office, two public Burnholme is a spacious period property which boasts a well-proportioned footprint of living accommodation over houses an d a popular Primary School. The nearby historic town of two floors. The property is placed within the highly sought after Teesdale village of Cotherstone and has Barnard Castle offers a wide range of amenities including national accommodation briefly comprising: hallway, dining room, living room, sitting room, conservatory, breakfast room, and local retailers, sports centre, state and private educational kitchen, utility and separate WC. To the first floor are four excellent sized bedrooms (one with en-suite facilities), opportunities at both primary, secondary and sixth form level, a house bathroom and a separate WC. Externally there is an attractive front forecourt, private rear gardens, two traditional weekly market and monthly farmers market and is often single garages and a two storey outbuilding to the rear of the property providing a versatile footprint which is open referred to as the gateway to Teesdale. Teesdale and the to a number of uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning and consents. Yorkshire Dales National Park provide picturesque landscape for walking and other outdoor activities. Accommodation Ground Floor The canopied entrance leads into the main hallway which gives access to all principal ground floor rooms. The living room has a delightful square bay window overlooking the front forecourt garden, living flame gas fire within traditional fireplace with tiled inserts and timber surround, picture rail and ceiling cornicing. Again , with front elevation aspect, the dining room provides generous entertaining space with deep square bay window and additional side window overlooking the green. There is also a living flame gas fire with granite inserts and hearth with decorative surroun d. From the hallway and to the rear of the house, the sitting room and conservatory add another depth of very usable space. The sitting room retains an open fireplace and double doors lead into the conservatory which provides a natural transition into th e garden to the rear. Unusually, the breakfast room hosts the Aga and being slightly detached from the adjoining kitchen, is a splendid space for entertaining . The kitchen has an excellent range of fitted cupboards and floor units incorporating electric oven with gas hob, one and a half bowl sink unit and tiled splashbacks. The utility room lies to the side of the kitchen and provides additional working surfaces and cupboard space along with plumbing for washing machine. To complete the ground floor acc ommodation, there is a rear entrance lobby and separate WC/washroom.

First Floor Council Tax The returned staircase is a lovely feature of the property with mahogany handrail and large window to the rear For Council Tax purposes the property is banded G. elevation from the half landing. The four double bedrooms to the first floor level are well proportioned, the two main bedrooms having double aspect overlooking the front garden. There is an adjoining en-suite to the main Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way bedroom and the rear bedrooms are sensibly sized and offer flexibility of use in addition to bedroom space. The Burnholme is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing bathroom is fully tiled with Victorian style three piece suite, alongside which separately sits a further toilet, wash rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, hand basin and airing cupboard. drainage, water and electricity sup plies and all other rights, obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or Externally covenants whether disclosed or not. A vehicular and pedestrian Front and Rear Gardens right of way exists over the western driveway in favour of a The house sits behind a front forecourt garden with stone walling and gate with path leading to the front door. To neighbouring property. the side, there is a gate accessing the private walled enclosed rear garden which is sheltered and offers an extremely private space. Areas, Measurements & Other Information All areas, measurements and other information have been taken Outbuildings and Garage from various records and are believed to be correct but any The twin garages are accessed from the main road via a block paved driveway which provides parking for several intending purchaser(s) should not rely on them as statements of cars. To the left hand side of the property, there is further off road parking available, with a rear gate accessing the fact and should satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. garden.

A feature of the property which is easily overlooked is the importance of the two storey outbuilding to the rear of the property . There is currently power, gas and water supplied to the building. From the main ground floor area, the rear scul lery has a stone flagged staircase leading to the first floor level. The building lends itself to a multitude of uses including an office, annexed accommodation or studio.

Services Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating and gas fired Aga.

Tenure The property is believed to be offered freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Local Authority Durham County Council Tel: 03000 26 00 00.

Viewings Strictly by appointment only via the Agents, GSC Grays, Tel: 01833 637000.

Particulars Particulars written and photographs taken August 2014.

Directions From GSC Grays office in Barnard Castle, proceed down The Bank and follow the road to the right along Bridgegate. Proceed over the county bridge and then turn right. Remain on this road for approximately 3.5 miles passing through Lartington and then into Cotherstone. Burnholme is found on the left hand side once having reached the first village green.

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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, dimensions 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. Neither 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 2014 Photographs taken: August 2014

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