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4 bedroom character property

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Character property
4 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: F*
1,313 sq ft / 122 sq m

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Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
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Property description & features

A superb opportunity to purchase a period, four bedroom townhouse, situated on the sought after Bede Road, in Barnard Castle. Osborne House is located close to the amenities on offer in the Market Place and well situated for the schools, making it an ideal home for a variety of purchasers. This attractive stone built property requires full renovation, offering the new owner the opportunity to create a home tailored to their personal taste, whilst incorporating an array of period features; including bay and sash windows, period fireplaces, staircase and cornicing detail. There is spacious accommodation throughout with two reception rooms to the ground floor, breakfast kitchen and utility, four bedrooms to the first floor and a bathroom, as well as a substantial cellar with a window which has potential to create a further bedroom/ reception room, subject to renovation. Externally, there are gardens both front and rear, as well as the added benefit of a garage.

Situation & Amenities - Bishop Auckland 15 miles, Darlington 16 miles, Durham 25 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 42 miles, A1(M) 15 miles. Please note all distances are approximate. Situated in the historic market town of Barnard Castle, this property provides easy access to the amenities within the town and its surrounding area. Darlington and Bishop Auckland are both within close proximity, while the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds also easily accessible. There are main line train stations at Darlington and Durham, with International Airports to be found at Newcastle and Leeds/Bradford. The property lies within easy reach of the A66 and A1(M) bringing many areas within commuting distance.

Description - A superb opportunity to purchase a period, four bedroom townhouse, situated on the sought after Bede Road, in Barnard Castle. Osborne House is located close to the amenities on offer in the Market Place and well situated for the schools, making it an ideal home for a variety of purchasers. This attractive stone built property requires full renovation, offering the new owner the opportunity to create a home tailored to their personal taste, whilst incorporating an array of period features; including bay and sash windows, period fireplaces, staircase and cornicing detail. There is spacious accommodation throughout with two reception rooms to the ground floor, breakfast kitchen and utility, four bedrooms to the first floor and a bathroom, as well as a substantial cellar with a window which has potential to create a further bedroom/ reception room, subject to renovation. Externally, there are gardens both front and rear, as well as the added benefit of a garage.

Accommodation - A solid front door leads into the entrance porch.

Entrance Porch - Period tiled flooring, cornicing detail and a stained glass period door leads into the entrance hallway.

Entrance Hallway - Period doors lead into the two reception rooms and the kitchen. Traditional spindle staircase leads up to the first floor, cornicing detail, period tiled flooring and feature alcove.

Sitting Room - A bay window with sash and secondary glazing to the front, cornicing detail and picture rail. Period style fireplace with an open fire with tiled hearth and wooden surround. Night storage heater.

Dining Room - A sash window overlooking the rear garden, period style open fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden surround, cornicing detail and a night storage heater.

Kitchen - With a range of wall and base units, in need of modernisation, with a stainless steel sink unit, sash window to the side, storage cupboard, a period range fireplace, with a tiled hearth and surround and a doors leading to the utility and to the cellar.

Utility - Two windows to the side and a door leading out to the rear garden. Wall and base units, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin.

Cellar - Stone steps leading down to the cellar, a substantial space with potential to be incorporated into the living accommodation. Window to the front and a stone raised shelf.

First Floor Landing - There is a half landing with doors leading to bedroom three and the house bathroom, further stairs lead up to the main landing and to bedrooms one, two and four. There is a feature window to the rear and loft access.

Bedroom One - A double bedroom with a sash window to the front and an open feature fireplace with a tiled hearth and surround.

Bedroom Two - A double bedroom with a sash window overlooking the rear garden a feature fireplace with a tiled hearth and surround.

Bedroom Three - With a range of fitted storage, sash window to the rear, an additional storage cupboard and access to the loft.

House Bathroom - With a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Window to the side.

Bedroom Four - With a sash window to the front and picture rail.

Externally - To the front of the property there is a substantial flower bed and paved area with stone walled boundaries. There are stone pillars to either side of the stone steps leading up to the front door. To the rear of the property there is a paved courtyard garden with a substantial flower bed, a door leading to an external WC and a pedestrian door leading into the garage. There is pedestrian access to the rear lane via a timber door and stone walled boundaries.

Garage - With double timber doors accessed via the lane to the rear of Bede Road from Victoria Road.

Tenure - The property is believed to be freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Services And Other Information - The property is heated by night storage heating. Mains water, electric and drainage connected.

Local Authority And Council Tax Band - Durham County Council [use Contact Agent Button].
The property is banded C.

Particulars & Photographs - The particulars were written and the photographs taken in September 2021.

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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.
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