2 bed cottage for sale

Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland DL13

Situated in a scenic countryside setting, close to the village of Wolsingham, this 2-bedroom semi-detached cottage presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a project. Coming to the market chain free, this property, is in need of renovation, presenting the perfect opportunity for those looking to put their own stamp on a home. Offering a generous living room/dining area, two double bedrooms, one with a log burner on a tiled hearth, exposed ceiling beams throughout, and a clean and practical loft space. The roof has been fully replaced during the existing ownership, and is well insulated using modern materials. Works required include:-

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  Replastering
  
  
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  Installation of new floor coverings and decoration throughout
  
  
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  Completion of central heating installation
  
  
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  Installation of new windows to enhance visual appeal
  
  

The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises, kitchen, summer room, bathroom, living room/dining area, and utility room. A quarter-turn staircase rises from the living room to the first floor landing and the property’s two double bedrooms.

Externally a wooden pedestrian gate leads you into the front garden, and a stone paved path that wraps around the front and side of the cottage. The extensive gardens to the Eastern and Northern sides of the property, showcase stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Bordered by a high dry stone wall to the Western side and low level fencing, and offering potential for transformation into a spacious outdoor area for relaxation or entertaining. This is also the location of the property’s log store and a useful detached workshop. A gravel driveway accessed from a wooden pedestrian gate and opening from the access track which runs along the front of the property, offers parking for up to two vehicles.

This cottage offers an enticing prospect for those with an eye for renovation, in a picturesque location.

Location

Hamsterley is a village in County Durham, which has the benefit of two local pubs and is located a few miles from the town of Bishop Auckland, where a range of local amenities can be found. A key local attraction is Hamsterley Forest which is very popular with walking and cycling enthusiasts. The area is also a well known holiday destination given its location being very close to Weardale and the North Pennines National Landscape.

Kitchen (2.49m x 3.71m)

- External access to the front of the property is gained via a double-glazed uPVC door with frosted panes into the kitchen, which provides onward internal access to the summer room and living room
- Small double-glazed uPVC window with deep tiled sill to the Southern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Tiled flooring
- Wood panelled ceiling with exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Fully tiled walls to the Eastern, Western and Southern sides, with a wood panelled wall to the Northern side
- Range of over/under counter storage units
- Laminate work surface
- Stainless steel sink and drainer
- New compact dishwasher
- Space for free-standing appliances
- Two wall mounted light fittings
- Radiator

Summer Room (4.00m x 1.43m)

- Positioned to the Northern side of the property, accessed from the kitchen via one step down, and providing onward access to the bathroom
- Double glazed uPVC window with deep tiled sill to the Northern aspect, providing stunning views of the surrounding hillsides
- Tiled flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Pitched wood panelled ceiling
- Wood panelled walls to the Eastern, Western and Northern sides
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Space for free-standing furniture

Bathroom (2.63m x 1.50m)

- Positioned to the Northern side of the property and accessed from the summer room
- Two double-glazed uPVC windows (one being high-level) with deep tiled sills to the Northern aspect
- Tiled flooring
- Pitched wood panelled ceiling
- Half tiled wall, with half wood panelled walls to the Eastern, Western and Northern sides
- Panel bath with mains-fed shower attachment
- WC

- Hand-wash basin
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Radiator
- Extractor fan

Living Room (5.31m x 4.49m)

- Positioned to the Western side of the property, accessed from the kitchen, and providing onward internal access to the utility room and staircase that rises to the first floor
- Well-proportioned lounge area
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep stone sill to the Southern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Concrete flooring
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Wood burner set on flagstone hearth (requires final installation)
- Built-in L-shaped dining bench providing ample room for diners
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Radiator
- The property’s immersion tank is housed here (requires final installation)

Utility Room (1.96m x 2.00m)

- Positioned to the Western side of the property and accessed from the living room
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep stone sill to the Northern aspect
- Concrete flooring
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Hand-wash basin
- Wall mounted light fitting

Landing (1.20m x 1.43m)

- A quarter-turn staircase rises from the living room to the landing which provides onward access to the property’s two double bedrooms
- Exposed stone walls to the Western and Southern sides, with wood panelled walls to the Eastern and Northern sides
- Wall mounted light fitting

Bedroom 1 (4.07m x 4.42m)

- Positioned to the Western side of the property, accessed from the landing, and providing onward access to bedroom 2
- Spacious double room
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep stone sill to the Southern aspect, providing beautiful views of the surrounding hillsides
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Exposed stone walls to the Eastern, Northern and Southern sides, with a wood panelled wall to the Western side
- Log burner housed on tiled hearth
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Built-in storage cupboard
- Ample space for free-standing storage furniture

Bedroom 2 (2.73m x 3.93m)

- Positioned to the Eastern side of the property and accessed from bedroom 1
- Well-proportioned double room
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep tiled sill to the Southern aspect, providing amazing views of the surrounding hillsides
- Carpeted
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Ample space for free-standing storage furniture

Front Garden

- A wooden pedestrian gate provides access to the front garden, from the access track that runs along the front of the property
- The pedestrian gate opens to a stone paved pathway that wraps around the front and side of the house and provides access to the front door and driveway
- Small South facing garden which requires some clearance work

Garden

- Large outdoor space positioned to the Eastern and Northern sides of the property, providing stunning views of the surrounding hillsides
- The garden is bordered by a high dry-stone wall to the Western side and low-level fence to the Eastern, Northern and Southern sides
- The garden requires clearance work, and could be transformed into a spacious outdoor space with multiple zones
- Location of property's log store and detached workshop

Parking - Driveway

- To the front and Eastern side of the property is a gravel driveway that is accessed via a pedestrian gate that opens from the access track running along the front of the residence
- The driveway provides parking for up to two vehicles

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