3 bed detached house for sale

Hood Street, St. Johns Chapel DL13

Nestled in the peaceful rural village of St Johns Chapel within the North Pennines National Landscape, this immaculately presented 3-bedroom detached house offers a tranquil retreat on approximately 1.0 acres of land. The property showcases 2 separate grassed paddocks, measuring approximately 0.81 acres, ideal for both leisure and practical use. Offering 3 spacious double bedrooms, the house features 2 inviting reception rooms boasting a multi-fuel and log burner that create a cosy ambience. A utility room adds convenience, while the large second-floor attic presents a valuable opportunity for conversion into a fourth bedroom. Enjoy the stunning views of the North Pennines from the South-facing rear garden, a haven for relaxation. With a garage and a driveway providing off-road parking for up to 5 vehicles, this property offers a perfect blend of comfort and countryside charm.

In brief, the ground floor accommodation comprises, an entrance porch, entrance hallway, living room, open-plan dining room and kitchen, utility room, WC, and a staircase rising to the first floor. To the first floor, are the property’s 3 double bedrooms (one with En-suite), bathroom, and staircase rising to the second floor attic.

Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, the expansive outside space of this property is the perfect spot for nature lovers. The South-facing garden, accessed from various points around the property, offers panoramic views of the picturesque North Pennines. The first stage of the garden features a delightful mix of decking and turf, complete with raised planters, mature shrubs, and trees. A decked pathway leads to a spacious gazebo area, perfect for outdoor gatherings. The garden also boasts a greenhouse, croquet lawn, three outdoor power sockets, and an outdoor tap, catering to both leisure and practical needs. Beyond the initial garden area, two grassed paddocks provide approximately 0.81 acres of flat grazing land, separated by fencing and a wooden gate. Additionally, the property includes a generous garage with parking space for 1 vehicle and ample storage, equipped with power and lighting. A driveway, accommodating up to 4 vehicles, completes the outside space, offering convenience and ease of access to this beautiful rural abode.

Discover a peaceful lifestyle and connect with nature in this picturesque setting, perfect for those seeking a harmonious blend of comfort and tranquillity. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the serenity and beauty of this property.

EPC Rating: E

Location

St Johns Chapel is a village in Weardale, County Durham, and is located in the North Pennines National Landscape. The village benefits from a small supermarket, cafe, pubs, a village hall and primary school. The area is hugely popular with walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as those just looking to get away from busy city life.

Entrance Porch (0.99m x 0.66m)

- External access to the front of the property is gained by a double-glazed composite door with frosted panes into the entrance porch, which provides onward internal access to the entrance hallway
- Heavy duty matting
- Neutrally decorated

Entrance Hallway (0.99m x 1.34m)

- Positioned to the front of the property, accessed via a wooden door with patterned panes from the entrance porch, and providing onward internal access to the living room and staircase that rises to the first floor
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- The property’s electrical consumer unit is located here

Living Room (4.91m x 4.55m)

- Positioned to the front of the property, accessed from the entrance hallway, and providing onward internal access to the dining room
- Well-proportioned lounge area
- Two double-glazed uPVC windows with deep wooden sills and newly fitted wooden shutters to the Northern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Multi-fuel burner set on a marble hearth with marble surround and mantle
- Decorative wood panelling
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Two radiators
- Ample space for lounge furniture

Dining Room

- Positioned to the rear of the property, accessed from the living room, and being open-plan (5.94m x 4.33m) with the kitchen
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep wooden sill and newly fitted wooden shutters to the Southern aspect, looking over the rear of the property and providing stunning views of the surrounding hillsides
- lvt flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Decorative wood panelling
- Feature log burner set on tiled hearth with stone surround and mantle
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Ample space for dining room furniture

Kitchen

- Positioned to the rear of the property, being open-plan (5.94m x 4.33m) with the dining room, and providing onward internal access to the utility room
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep tiled sill to the Eastern aspect
- Tiled flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Underfloor heating
- Range of over/under counter storage units
- Laminate work surfaces
- 1.5 composite sink with drainer
- Tiled splashbacks
- Built-in electric oven and hob with overhead extractor
- Separate built-in electric oven and microwave
- Integrated dishwasher
- Integrated fridge freezer
- Ceiling spotlights

Utility Room (1.58m x 1.76m)

- Positioned to the rear of the property, accessed from the kitchen and providing onward internal access to the ground floor WC, and external access to the rear garden
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep tiled sill to the Southern aspect, looking over the rear garden and providing beautiful views of the surrounding hillsides
- Tiled flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Underfloor heating
- Laminate work surface with under/over counter storage cupboards
- Plumbing for washing machine
- Ceiling spotlights
- The property’s oil combi boiler is located here

WC (0.92m x 1.65m)

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the utility room
- Double-glazed uPVC window with frosted pane to the Southern aspect
- Tiled flooring
- Underfloor heating
- WC

- Hand-wash basin set on pedestal unit with under counter storage cupboards
- Ceiling spotlights
- Vertical heated towel rail

Landing (1.00m x 2.23m)

- A quarter-turn carpeted staircase rises from the hallway to the first floor landing, which provides access to the property’s three bedrooms, bathroom, and attic
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Two ceiling light fittings

Bedroom 3 (2.73m x 3.46m)

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the landing
- Double room
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep wooden sill and newly fitted wooden shutters to the Northern aspect, looking over the front of the property and providing amazing views of the surrounding hillsides
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Built-in storage cupboard
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Space for free-standing storage furniture

Bedroom 2 (3.13m x 4.60m)

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the landing
- Well-proportioned double room
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep wooden sill and newly fitted wooden shutters to the Northern aspect, looking over the front of the property and providing beautiful views of the surrounding hillsides
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Space for free-standing storage furniture

Bedroom 1 (3.98m x 4.33m)

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the landing
- Well-proportioned double room with En-suite
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep wooden sill and newly fitted wooden shutters to the to the Southern aspect, providing magnificent views of the surrounding hillsides
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Space for free-standing storage furniture

Bedroom 1 En-Suite (0.90m x 2.37m)

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from bedroom 1
- Tiled flooring
- Fully tiled walls
- Shower cubicle with folding glass doors, fully tiled enclosure, and mains-fed shower
- WC

- Hand-wash basin
- Ceiling spotlights
- Extractor fan

Bathroom (1.84m x 1.99m)

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the landing
- Double-glazed uPVC window with deep tiled sill to the Southern aspect
- Tiled flooring
- Tiled walls
- Large walk-in shower with glass screen, fully tiled enclosure, main's fed shower and overhead rainfall showerhead
- WC

- Hand-wash basin
- Ceiling spotlights
- Vertical heated towel rail
- Extractor fan
- Airing cupboard which houses the property’s hot water cylinder

Attic (4.14m x 7.09m)

- A quarter-turn carpeted staircase rises from the landing to the attic space
- Roof light window to the Southern aspect
- Fully boarded
- Vaulted ceiling
- Equipped with power and lighting
- The attic is currently used for storage, however could also be converted into a fourth bedroom

Rear Garden

- Positioned to the Southern side of the property, accessed externally via a wooden pedestrian gate positioned to the end of the alleyway that runs along the Eastern side of the property, and via a wooden pedestrian gate from the driveway at the Western side of the property. The rear garden can also be accessed internally via a double-glazed composite door from the utility room
- Expansive South facing garden providing outstanding panoramic views of the surrounding North Pennines
- The first stage of the garden is laid to a mixture of decking and turf, featuring raised planters, mature shrubs, and trees. A decked pathway leads to a large gazebo area, which provides ample space for outdoor garden furniture
- The garden hosts a greenhouse, croquet lawn, three outdoor power sockets, and an outside tap
- Beyond the first stage of the garden, are two grassed paddocks, separated by fencing and a wooden gate, and providing approximately 0.81 acres of flat grazing land

Parking - Garage

- Positioned to the Western side of the property, accessed via a wooden sliding door from the driveway
- Spacious garage with parking for 1 vehicle and offering a vast amount of storage space
- Equipped with power and lighting

Parking - Garage

- Positioned to the Western side of the property, accessed via an iron gate that opens from the pavement at the front of the property, and via a wooden pedestrian gate from the rear garden
- Driveway providing parking for up to 4 vehicles