3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland DL13

Situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Hamsterley, this 3-bedroom semi-detached cottage exudes traditional character. Coming to the market chain free, the property is part of the original miner's cottages. Offering two reception rooms, and complemented by character features, such as, original oak and pine flooring, exposed wooden ceiling beams, deeps sills, and exposed stone walls. The living space is enhanced by a multi-fuel burner, providing a warm and cosy atmosphere. The well-appointed kitchen leads seamlessly to the spacious rear garden, which is the perfect spot for relaxation and includes a built-in hot tub.

In brief, the ground floor accommodation comprises, an entrance porch, two living rooms, kitchen, and a staircase that rises to the first floor. To the first floor are the property's three bedrooms and bathroom.

Stepping outside, the property reveals a spacious rear garden, divided into two distinct areas for versatile outdoor enjoyment. The first area, accessible both internally from the kitchen and externally via a wooden pedestrian gate, features a combination of patio stone and artificial turf. This section accommodates a storage shed and the built-in hot tub, a focal point of the outdoor space. Complete with two outside taps and three outdoor power sockets, this garden offers practicality and convenience. Climbing five stone steps from the first area, the second garden section is bordered by stone walls on three sides and includes paved stone and artificial turf. This area is ideal for unwinding or hosting gatherings with friends and family.

EPC Rating: E

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.

Entrance Porch (1.35m x 0.79m)

- External access to the front of the property is gained via a wooden door with frosted pane into the entrance porch, which provides onward internal access to living room 2
- Laminate flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Wall mounted light fitting
- Radiator
- Built-in storage cupboard

Living Room 2 (2.71m x 4.28m)

- Positioned to the front and Western side of the property, accessed from the entrance porch, and providing onward internal access to living room 1, kitchen, and the staircase rising to the first floor
- Dual aspect with a double-glazed uPVC window with deep wooden sill to the Southern aspect, looking over the front of the property, and a double-glazed uPVC window with deep tiled sill to the Western aspect
- White American oak flooring
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Exposed stone wall to the Southern aspect, which is part of the original miner’s cottage, and contains an original wooden lintel
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Space for freestanding lounge furniture
- The property’s electrical consumer unit is located in a high-level cupboard in this room

Living Room 1 (3.66m x 5.13m)

- Positioned to the front and Eastern side of the property and accessed from living room 2
- Well-proportioned lounge area
- Dual aspect with double-glazed uPVC window with deep wooden sill to the Southern aspect, looking over the front of the property, and a double-glazed uPVC window with deep tiled sill to the Northern aspect, looking over the rear garden
- Original oak flooring
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Exposed stone wall to the Southern aspect, which is part of the original miner’s cottages, and contains an original Victorian wooden newel
- Multi-fuel burner set on stone hearth with stone surround
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Radiator
- Space for freestanding lounge furniture

Kitchen (3.41m x 5.74m)

- Positioned to the rear and Western side of the property, accessed from living room 2, and providing external access to the rear garden via a wooden stable style door with clear panes
- Double-glazed uPVC window to the Northern aspect and two double-glazed uPVC windows to the Eastern aspect, one of which has a deep wooden sill
- Tiled flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Laminate work surfaces
- Range of over/under counter storage units
- Porcelain 1.5 sink and drainer
- Range cooker and hob with tiled splashback and overhead extractor
- Integrated dishwasher
- Plumbing for washing machine
- Space for freestanding appliances
- Space for dining table and chairs
- Ceiling spotlights
- Radiator
- The property’s oil Combi boiler is located in a cupboard in this room

Landing

- (2.73m x 2.40m) + (0.81m x 0.81m)
- A quarter-turn carpeted staircase rises from living room 2 to the first floor landing, which provides access to the property’s three bedrooms and bathroom
- Small double-glazed uPVC window with deep tiled sill to the Western aspect
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Two wall mounted light fittings
- Radiator

Bedroom 1 (2.98m x 5.75m)

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the landing via two steps up
- Spacious double room
- Dual aspect with double-glazed uPVC windows to the Northern and Eastern sides
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Radiator
- Integrated wardrobes and drawers
- Space for freestanding storage furniture

Bedroom 3 (2.73m x 2.66m)

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the landing
- Single room currently being redecorated
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep tiled sill to the Southern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Pitched ceiling
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Built-in storage alcove
- Space for freestanding storage furniture

Bathroom (3.67m x 1.51m)

- Positioned to the rear and Eastern side of the property and accessed from the landing
- Lower-level double-glazed uPVC window with deep stone sill and frosted pane to the Northern aspect
- Tiled flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Exposed wooden ceiling beam
- Corner panel bath with glass screen, fully clad enclosure, and overhead mains-fed shower
- WC

- Hand-wash basin with clad splashback, set on a pedestal unit with under counter storage drawer
- Wall mounted mirrored storage cupboard
- Ceiling spotlights
- Radiator
- Vertical heated towel rail
- Extractor fan

Bedroom 2 (3.63m x 3.58m)

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the landing
- Well-proportioned double room
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep stone sill to the Southern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Original pine flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Integrated wardrobes with built-in drawers and dressing table
- Built in storage cupboard
- Access hatch to the property’s roof space which has a pull-down ladder, is fully boarded, and is equipped with lighting

Rear Garden

- Spacious North facing garden which is divided in the two distinct areas
- The first area is accessed internally via a wooden stable style door from the kitchen, and externally via a wooden pedestrian gate positioned to the Western side of the property
- The first area of the garden is laid to a mixture of patio stone and artificial turf, and houses a storage shed, and built-in hot tub which is a feature of the outdoor space
- Two outside taps
- Three outdoor power sockets
- The second area of the garden is accessed up five step stone steps from the first area and is bordered by stone walls to the Northern, Eastern, and Western sides
- Laid to paved stone and artificial turf with a raised wooden planter to the North-Eastern side
- Ample space for outdoor furniture
- Storage shed
- Log store