2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Front Street, Wearhead DL13

Nestled within a quiet rural village in the beautiful North Pennines National Landscape, this beautiful two-bedroom stone-built semi-detached cottage blends timeless character with modern comfort. The property welcomes you with a newly constructed stone-built entrance porch, topped with an elegant slate roof. Step inside and a warm and inviting living room awaits, with a multifuel burner creating a cosy focal point, combined with large windows which bathe the space in natural light. The well-proportioned and thoughtfully designed kitchen offers ample workspace and storage, making it ideal for both every-day meals and entertaining guests. Adjacent to the kitchen, a practical utility room provides additional convenience, keeping household tasks neatly tucked away. Upstairs, two well-proportioned double bedrooms offer peaceful retreats, each benefitting from tranquil views of the surrounding hillside and offering plenty of space for storage furniture.

A brand new boiler ensures efficient heating and hot water throughout the home, and for added practicality, an external storage room with composite door is located to the front of the property, offering a secure solution for outdoor equipment. The property also benefits from private parking, a valuable asset in this picturesque village setting, whilst a low maintenance, south facing garden offers the ideal spot for outdoor seating or dining. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat, a characterful home for a small family, or a welcoming base to explore the surrounding countryside, this property offers an exceptional opportunity. Early viewing is highly recommended.

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Location

The village of Wearhead is situated towards the top of Weardale, within the North Pennines National Landscape. The area is hugely popular with walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as those just looking to get away from busy city life. The village has a primary school, with the nearest secondary schools being in Alston (11 miles) and Wolsingham (14.5 miles).

Entrance Porch (1.68m x 1.38m)

- External access from the front of the property is gained via a composite door into a recently built entrance porch which provides onward access to the hallway via a further composite door with frosted panes
- uPVC window to the Southern aspect providing views over the garden and hillside beyond
- Tiled flooring
- Ceiling light fitting

Hallway (1.44m x 1.11m)

- Accessed from the entrance porch and providing onward access to the kitchen, living room, and a staircase rising to the first floor
- lvt flooring
- Ceiling light fitting
- The entrance hallway is the location of the property’s electrical consumer unit

Kitchen (4.51m x 4.09m)

- Positioned to the front of the property, accessed from the hallway, and providing access to the utility room at the rear of the property
- uPVC window to the Southern aspect with views over the garden and hillside beyond
- Well-proportioned kitchen with ample space for dining table and furniture
- Laminate works surfaces with tiled splashbacks
- Stainless steel sink
- Large range of over/under counter storage units
- Integrated electric oven and hob
- Integrated dishwasher
- lvt flooring
- Over counter lighting
- Ceiling light fittings
- Under stairs storage cupboard

Utility Room (1.66m x 2.86m)

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed via two steps up from the kitchen, and providing external access to the rear of the property via a uPVC door with frosted pane
- uPVC window to the Northern aspect
- Plumbing for washing machine and dryer
- Ample space for further freestanding appliances and storage units
- The utility room is the location of the property’s new oil Combi boiler which was installed in 2026. The property also benefits from a newly installed oil tank.
- lvt flooring
- Ceiling light fitting

Landing (1.05m x 1.63m)

- A straight staircase rises from the entrance hallway to the first-floor landing which provides access to the property’s two bedrooms and bathroom
- Loft hatch to the property’s roof space which is partially boarded for storage
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting

Bedroom 1 (4.47m x 3.76m)

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the landing
- Large double room with ample space for freestanding storage furniture
- uPVC window to the Southern aspect with views over the surrounding hillside
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 2 (4.5m x 3.2m)

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the landing
- Well-proportioned double room with ample space for freestanding storage furniture
- uPVC window to the Southern aspect with views over the surrounding hillside
- Large built-in storage wardrobe which benefits from a light
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bathroom (1.68m x 2.91m)

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the landing
- uPVC window with frosted pane to the Northern aspect
- Large walk-in shower cubicle with tiled enclosure, glass screen, and mains fed shower with rainfall head
- WC

- Hand wash basin set on vanity unit with integrated storage below
- Extractor fan
- Acrylic clad ceiling
- Decorative half wooden panelled walls
- Vinyl flooring
- Ceiling light fitting
- Modern vertical radiator

External Store Room

- Positioned to the side of the property is a stone-built storage room with composite door and wooden framed window which has been replaced in recent years
- The storeroom benefits from power and lighting

Garden

- The property benefits from a South facing front garden which is accessed via a pedestrian gate and enclosed via stone walling and picket fencing
- Mainly laid to gravel with planted borders
- Sun trap
- Ideal space for outdoor seating and dining
- The property’s newly built entrance porch (of stone construction with slate roof) is accessed from this front garden

Parking - Driveway

- To rear of the property and accessed via a communal access track is a driveway providing parking space for one vehicle however there is currently a timber built shed in situ on this driveway which is available via separate negotiation
- To the rear of this driveway is a small yard which provides access to the rear entrance which leads into the utility room
- A neighbouring property has a right of access across part of this driveway to access a rear storage building belonging to their property