A charming country property set in extensive gardens and grounds amidst the attractive Hamsterley forest surroundings. Requires a full programme of modernisation.

The Area
Hamsterley Forest which offers wonderful opportunities for recreational pursuits. The village of Hamsterley is a thriving and popular village lying to the east of the A68. It supports a public house and sports and social club, primary school, church, and village hall, and comprises an interesting variety of houses and cottages. The surrounding towns of Darlington, Barnard Castle and Bishop Auckland provide a further range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities.

For the commuter the A68 and A1(M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the north east, while Darlington mainline railway station and Durham Tees Valley International Airport offer further communications to the rest of the country. Many of the region’s renowned beauty spots can be found within a short drive.

The Property
1 The Grove is a charming, period property which is one wing of a former shooting lodge. The property is set in a peaceful and tranquil setting within Hamsterley Forest. The property requires a full programme of refurbishment, however offers enormous potential to create an excellent family home.

The main entrance is to the side of the property, with double wooden doors reclaimed from Lowther Castle leading into the reception hall way which has stone flooring.

The reception hallway leads into a large reception room with an interesting architectural curved wall. This room could would work well for a number of purposes such as a dining hall, sitting room or library.

The living room is accessed from here, and features full height multi-paned windows with a glazed door leading to the extensive lawned gardens. Featuring high ceilings throughout which contribute to the overall character and grandeur of the property, there is an impressive inglenook with Sandstone surround housing a multi-fuel stove.

The inner hallway provides access to the remaining ground floor accommodation, as well as having a useful, under-stair storage cupboard.
The dining room is situated to the front of the property, and is another room of generous proportions enjoying a pleasant outlook over the extensive south facing lawn.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted storage units topped with contrasting worktops which incorporate a stainless steel sink. There is space and power for freestanding appliances, while the oil fired AGA provides a focal point to the room. There A pleasant breakfasting area with built in seating lies to the southerly elevation and enjoy views out to the gardens, while a door from the kitchen also leads out to the gravelled area to the rear.

Returning to the inner hallway, stairs rise to the first floor landing which benefits from a useful storage cupboard and ground floor WC. There are four well proportioned double bedrooms, as well as a good sized single which could be utilised as a home office or nursery.

There is a separate room housing a WC and wash hand basin adjacent to the fifth bedroom, while the family bathroom is fitted with an Art Deco suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin set upon a pedestal, and bath with shower over. Featuring marble lined walls, there is also a traditional heated towel rail.

Externally, to the front and side elevations of the property the extensive gardens which are predominantly laid to lawn are found. The gardens incorporate a range of vegetable and flower beds. Two useful outhouses adjoining the property to the rear, one of which houses the oil fired boiler.

Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of E/43.

Driveway and Access
The driveway providing access to the property together with the lawned verge adjoining and the gravelled parking area to the rear, is currently owned by a neighbouring property. A right of way is enjoyed over this area both for the subject property and the three neighbouring dwellings. This area of land, which would provide additional parking or space for a shed or garaging is available to purchase by separate negotiation. Please contact the office for further information.

Services
The property benefits from mains electricity, an oil fired central heating system, water is from a private spring supply.

Septic Tank
Drainage is to a septic tank which is located within the garden of 1 The Grove. It is understood that three neighbouring properties have the right to discharge into the septic tank. All four properties are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the system.

It is understood that the septic tank does not currently comply with General Binding Rules on Septic Tanks. Further information is available from the agent upon request.

Note
1. The fifth bedroom forms a flying freehold over the neighbouring property.
2. A flying freehold exists in the kitchen, a small area of which lies below the neighbouring property’s staircase.

Local Authority
The Local Authority is Durham County Council. The property is Council Tax Band E.

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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.

Important Notice
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