HILL HOUSE FARM, WINSTON ,

HILL HOUSE FARM, WINSTON DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL2 3PX

A WELL FINISHED AND EXTENSIVE PROPERTY WHICH IS IDEALLY SUITED TO THE EQUESTRIAN ENTHUSIAST AND IS COMPLIMENTED EXTERNALLY WITH A STABLE BLOCK, MANÈGE, TWO GRASSED PADDOCKS, STARVATION PADDOCK, BEAUTIFUL GARDENS, TWO GARAGES, TARMAC DRIVEWAY AND SPECTACULAR COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS.

TOTAL PLOT OF APPROXIMATELY 2.31 ACRES (0.93HA)

Accommodation – Main House Entrance Hall • Kitchen • Dining Room • Light & Airy Living Room • Sitting Room Conservatory Providing Spectacular Views • Study • Downstairs WC/Cloakroom Master Bedroom with Ensuite • Two Further Bedrooms • Family Bathroom

Extension which has the potential to be self contained comprising: Living Room • Bedroom • Bathroom • Dining Room/Bedroom/Potential Kitchen

Externally Beautiful Gardens • Two Garages • Tarmac Driveway • Stable Block • Manège Two Grassed Paddocks • Starvation Paddock

Barnard Castle 2.7 miles, Darlington 13 miles, Richmond 15 miles, Durham 25 miles, Newcastle 43 miles. Please note all distances are approximate.

12 The Bank, , 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 For the commuter the A66, A67 and A68 provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East. Darlington Mainline SituatedWEST in an enviable PASTURE position within open countr FARMyside, Hill Railway Station and Durham International Airport offer further communications with the rest of the country. House Farm is approximately 2.7 miles from the historic town of Theatres at Darlington and Richmond. Racecourses at York, , Catterick and Ripon. Motor sport at Croft. Golf at B arnard Barnard Castle and is also conveniently placed to access the MICKLETON Castle, Darlington and . amenities within the surrounding area, including Darlington and which are both within close proximity, whilst Description the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds are also Set in open rural countryside, with views across Lower , Hill House Farm is a property offering extensive living acco mmodation accessible. and is ideally suited to the equestrian enthusiast. The property is set on a plot of approximately 2.31 acres (0.93 ha) and is complimented with beautiful gardens enjoying far reaching views, two garages, tarmac driveway, two grassed paddocks, one smal l Teesdale provides stunning scenery for the equestrian enthusiast; starvation paddock, a manège and a stable block with four loose boxes, tack room, hay/straw store and horse trailer store. with a number of bridleways crossing the area. Both County

Durham and North Yorkshire play host to a wide selection of Accommodation – Ground Floor equestrian events such as eventing, cross country, point to point, A light and airy entrance hall firstly provides access to an extension which has the potential to be self contained. The extension , which hunting, dressage and show jumping. was carried out by the current owners comprises a well finished living room, bedroom with patio doors opening to the rear of the property, four piece bathroom and a room which could be utilised as either a dining room, bedroom or potential kitchen.

The property’s main kitchen is found at the centre of the house and comprises a variety of fitted wall and base units, contoured work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, one and a half bowl sink unit, integral electric oven and hob and a door opening onto the beautiful ce ntral courtyard. Steps lead down from the kitchen to the dining room which boasts characterful beams and an electric fire set in a red brick surround. The living room is a light room with windows to multi aspects, beams and an electric fire set in a decorative surround. Accessed off the dining room is the utility which has the benefit of fitted wall and base units, space and plumbing for washi ng machine and door opening onto the central courtyard. The sitting room enjoys double patio doors which again open onto the central courtyard. The conservatory is accessed off the sitting room and enjoys stunning South facing views over open fields and beyond. To conclude the ground floor accommodation is a study and cloakroom/WC.

Accommodation – First Floor The first floor landing is stocked with useful built in wardrobes and provides access to the proper ty’s main bedroom accommodation. The master suite enjoys the facilities of an ensuite and is rich in character comprising exposed beams, built in wardrobes and multi aspect windows which give spectacular countryside views. There are two further bedrooms accessed off the first floor landing, one of which enjoys fantastic South facing views. In conclusion is the house bathroom which is fitted with a corner ba th, hand wash basin unit, WC, bidet and useful cupboards.

Gardens Areas, Measurements & Other Information Hill House Farm has a beautiful garden with planted areas, water feature, children’s play area with climbing frame and a patio area which All areas, measurements and other information have been taken enjoys countryside views. A central courtyard creates a sun trap and can be accessed from most of the ground floor accommodation. from various records and are believed to be correct but any intending purchaser(s) should not rely on them as statements of Garages fact and should satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. Hill House Farm has the benefit of two garages. Firstly, is an integral garage which comprises fitted wall and base units and an electricity supply making it ideal for fridge/freezer storage. The second garage, which was added by the current owners, comprises car storage Services space/ garden store and has an electricity and water supply. Mains water, mains electricity, private septic tank and oil central heating. Driveway Hill House Farm benefits from a tarmac drive to the front of the house providing ample vehicle parking. Local Authority & Council Tax Durham County Council Tel: 03000 26 00 00. Stables For Council Tax purposes the property is banded D. Again, built by the current owners, is the stable block which is situated to the North of the main house and compri ses four loose boxes, tack room, hay/straw store and a horse trailer store. The stable block has the benefit of mains water and electricity. Viewings Strictly by appointment only via GSC Grays Tel: 01833 637000. Manège A fenced manège is found next to the stable block and measures approximately 33m x 17m.

Land Hill House Farm is set on a plot totalling approximately 2.31 acres (0.93 ha) and enjoys two grassed paddocks and a small sta rvation paddock.

Sporting & Mineral Rights The sporting and mineral rights are included within the sale as far as they are owned.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way Hill House Farm is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, drainage, water and electricity supplies and all other rights, obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or c ovenants whether disclosed or not. The property enjoys a vehicular right of way over the lane leading from the A67 to the cattle grid, which is where the boundary of Hill House Farm begins.

Single Farm Payment & Environment Stewardship Schemes The land is not registered for Single Farm Payment, any Environment Stewardship Scheme.

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/September 2013 Photographs taken: August/September 2013

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