6 bedroom detached house

An incredibly rare opportunity to purchase 'The Old Colliery House' is a substantial property situated on a fantastic sized plot, of approximately six acres, the property is located just outside of Bishop Auckland. The house is set in maintained mature grounds over two floors the spacious accommodation comprises an entrance lobby, a hallway, four sizeable reception rooms, a kitchen, a dining room with Aga, a shower room, a boot room, a downstairs wc, a good sized usable cellar housing the oil boiler, a galleried first floor landing, four double bedrooms and a house bathroom. There is also a two bedroom attached annex making the accommodation perfect for multi-generational living which in brief comprises of a of a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, a dressing room, a bathroom/wc and two double bedrooms. To the exterior of the property, there is a large gravelled parking area accessed via a iron gate creating off street parking for a number of vehicles, a lawned garden with pond housing a varient of wildlife, a grass paddock which overlooks open countryside, a brick built warehouse which has the benefit of light & power and could be converted into further accommodation or business use with the relevant planning permissions, a range of outbuildings and a number of static caravan spaces. With the added benefits of oil central heating, double glazing throughout and maintaining a number of character features, an internal inspection is vital to appreciate the size, location, aspect and potential of the accommodation on offer. EPC 'F'.

The Accommodation Comprises -

Entrance Lobby - With double glazed door & adjacent windows to the front elevation, stained single glazed timber doors opening to the hallway and tiled floor.

Hallway - Oak Parquet flooring, spindle bannister staircase to the first floor, radiator and doors to all rooms.

Lounge - 4.34m x 4.42m (14'3 x 14'6) - With double glazed windows to the front & side elevations, original feature fireplace, radiator and storage cupboard.

Study - 4.37m x 4.34m (14'4 x 14'3) - With double glazed window to the front & side elevations, double glazed door to the side, radiator and original feature fireplace.

Office - 4.34m x 4.60m (14'3 x 15'1) - With double glazed windows to the rear & side elevations and radiator.

Family Room - 4.34m x 4.17m (14'3 x 13'8) - With double glazed windows to the front elevation, feature fireplace and radiator.

Dining Room - 7.47m x 5.08m (24'6 x 16'8) - With double glazed windows to the rear elevation, double glazed door to the front, a range of base units with rolled edge work surfaces over, inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap over, solid wood flooring, Aga cooker, walk in pantry, TV & Telephone points and radiator.

Utility Room - 2.44m x 3.00m (8 x 9'10) - Including a fitted range of wall, drawer and base units incorporating rolled edge work surfaces, stainless steel sink unit with drainer & mixer taps over, space for a free standing electric oven & fridge freezer, laminate flooring and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Inner Hall - With double glazed door to the side elevation and radiator.

Shower Room - 2.13m x 2.08m (7 x 6'10) - With double glazed window to the side elevation, step in shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and radiator.

Boot Room - With double glazed window to the front elevation, tiled floor and radiator.

Downstairs Wc - With a low level wc, tiled walls & floor and double glazed window to the side elevation.

Cellar - 3.48m x 7.39m (11'5 x 24'3) - With the benefits of light & power and housing the oil central heating boiler.

First Floor Landing - With double glazed stained glass window to the front elevation, radiator and doors to all rooms.

Bedroom One - 5.94m x 6.88m (19'6 x 22'7) - With double glazed windows to the rear elevation, feature fireplace, TV & telephone points and radiator.

Bedroom Two - 6.12m x 4.34m (20'1 x 14'3) - With double glazed windows to the rear & side elevations and radiator.

Bedroom Three - 4.34m x 4.34m (14'3 x 14'3) - With double glazed windows to the rear elevation, TV & telephone points and radiator.

Bedroom Four - 4.17m x 3.18m (13'8 x 10'5) - With double glazed windows to the front & side elevations, original feature fireplace, fitted storage cupboards and radiator.

House Bathroom - Including a rolled top bath, pedestal wash hand basin, pull chain low level wc, airing cupboard, radiator and double glazed windows to the front & side elevations.

Apartment -

Kitchen - 4.09m x 3.18m (13'5 x 10'5) - Including a fitted range of wall, drawer and base units incorporating rolled edge work surfaces, inset sink unit with mixer taps over, space for a free standing electric oven, fridge freezer, space & plumbing for a washing machine, tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, radiator, multi fuel wood burning stove and double glazed window & door to the rear elevation.

Dining Room - 3.05m x 3.78m (10'12 x 12'5) - Currently used as a bedroom, with double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator and TV point.

Lounge - 4.09m x 1.88m (13'5 x 6'2) - With double glazed windows to the front & side elevations, TV & telephone points, radiator and space for a free standing electric fireplace.

Dressing Room - 2.51m x 2.82m (8'3 x 9'3) - With double glazed window to the rear elevation and radiator.

House Bathroom - Including a panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, tiled walls & floor, radiator and double glazed windows to the front & side elevations.

Bedroom One - 3.81m x 3.78m (12'6 x 12'5) - With double glazed windows to the rear elevation & door to the side, TV point, original feature fireplace and radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.51m x 3.76m (11'6 x 12'4) - With double glazed windows to the side elevation, TV point and radiator.

Exterior -

Warehouse - 17.91m x 30.56m (58'9 x 100'3) - With the benefit of power & light, double doors to the front elevation and double glazed window to the rear.

Garden - A sizeable garden that is laid mainly to lawn that benefits from a pond that has a range of wildlife, a timber framed terrace area overlooking the plot & open countryside, space for a range of static caravans and has the benefits of solar panel installation.

Paddock - Great sized grass paddock with water trough, tap connected to the mains water supply, fenced boundaries and great views overlooking open countryside.

Off Street Parking - Accessed via iron gates there is a large gravelled parking area on either side of the property, a further gravelled area to the rear of the property provides off road parking for multiple vehicles.

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1.Fixtures and fittings other than those included in the above details are to be agreed with the seller through separate negotiation.

2.Ryan James Estate Agents has not tested any services, appliances or heating and no warranty is given or implied as to their condition.

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