An opportunity to purchase a semi-detached stone built property either as a water-tight shell or completed build. The property enjoys a semi-rural location with open countryside views and quadruple garage with garden room as well as generous living accommodation extending to approximately 2282 sq ft/ 212 sq m. There are four bedrooms, with two with en-suite and an L shaped living kitchen with bi-fold doors leading out to the south facing gardens.

Pricing - The pricing for this property is available with the two following options;

The Watertight Shell Price: from £529,995 (depending on specifications chosen). This price will include a completed quadruple garage and garden room, as well as the finished site and landscaping.

The Completed Property Price: Offers in the region of £669,995.00 (depending on specifications chosen).

Key Features - Uninterrupted countryside views to north and south of property*Generous south and east facing gardens, with opportunity to purchase adjoining paddocks*Large entrance courtyard*Quadruple garage with garden room* Available as a watertight shell or finished*Serviced independently with water, electric, fibre broadband and bio treatment plant*

Description -

The Old Farmhouse - An opportunity to purchase a superb, semi-detached property, situated in open countryside and built with original reclaimed stone and sitting within approximately a quarter of an acre. The accommodation, extending to approx 2282 sq ft/ 212 sq m, offers a main entrance with a covered porch, leading into a cloak room before a central hallway which has doors to the ground floor living space. There is a large open plan L shaped dining/ living kitchen with the added benefit of a separate walk-in pantry and bi-fold doors opening out to the south facing gardens.
The lounge to the front of the property has a triple aspect, allowing in plenty of natural light. The hallway also leads to a study, ground floor WC, utility room and staircase to first floor. There is an additional covered entrance door, situated adjacent to the utility.

To the first floor The Farmhouse benefits from four double bedrooms, including a Master suite with walk-in-wardrobe and en-suite. Bedroom two also has an en-suite, whilst bedrooms three and four having shared use of the spacious main bathroom with room for a separate shower and bath.

Externally - Externally, the principle gardens face south and accessed from the bi fold doors in the kitchen as well as an additional north facing courtyard. There is also a quadruple garage and garden store room, extending to 919.99 sq ft, 85.47 sq m approximately and built with original reclaimed stone to remain in keeping with the main property. The property also has use of a communal, stone built bin store.

Situation - Ingleton 2 miles, Gainford 1 mile, Staindrop 3 miles, Darlington 9 miles (hospital & main line train station), Bishop Auckland 9 miles (hospital & train station), Barnard Castle 10 miles, Richmond 14 miles, Durham 21 miles (hospital & main line train station), Teesside Airport 14 miles, A1 (M) 9 miles. Please note all distances are approximate.

Amenities - The nearby villages of Gainford, Ingleton and Staindrop benefit from primary schools, public houses and active village hall communities. Gainford benefits from a doctors surgery, village shop, hairdressers, coffee shop and a lively drama club and theatre. Barnard Castle, Darlington and West Auckland offer a selection of independent and national retailers. Educational opportunities can be found in Barnard Castle, Staindrop and Darlington (both comprehensive and private).

Planning Permission - Durham County Council have approved the planning for four barn conversions, four detached garage blocks, hard and soft landscaping and new access. The application was granted on 19th October 2018. The planning reference is DM/18/02296/FPA. A further approval was granted on 4th March 2020 for the demolition and rebuild of the Old Farmhouse (DM/20/00033/FPA).

Method Of Sale - By private treaty.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights Of Way - The Old Farmhouse is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, drainage, water and electricity supplies and all other rights, obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or covenants whether disclosed or not.

Services & Site Works - The Vendors will undertake to complete the following works:
1. The new entrance walls, pillars, bin store, surfacing of roadway
2. Mains electricity, water, air source heating system and individual Bio-disc Klargester treatment plant.
3. Fibre broadband

Energy Performance Certificate - The property does not yet have an EPC. A report will be commissioned should the property be sold as a completed unit.

Tenure, Local Authority & Council Tax - The property is believed to be offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Durham County Council. For Council Tax purposes, the property is yet to be banded.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment via GSC Grays.

Particulars - Photographs taken October 2019. The headline photograph was taken in 2015. Particulars revised December 2021

Disclaimer Notice - GSC Grays gives notice that:
1. These particulars are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but no warranty is provided. Statements made should not be relied upon as facts and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy by inspection or otherwise.
3. Neither GSC Grays nor the vendors accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused.
4. Any plan is for guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes, and compass bearings are approximate and should not be relied upon without checking them first.
5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition, repair or otherwise nor that any services or facilities are in good working order.
6. Please discuss with us any aspects that are important to you prior to travelling to the property.