A simply superb renovated Medieval country cottage, believed to originally date back to circa 1300, which has been lovingly and thoughtfully restored to retain many original features while providing the comfort and luxury of 21st century living in the heart of this highly sought-after village location.

Built from dressed Roman stone from the nearby Longovicium Roman Fort - including an archeologically significant Roman engraving, which can be seen in the front boundary wall - historians believe Peth Cottage was originally the chancery (writing office) of what is now All Saints Parish Church.

The renovation of the property was completed in 2014, and sympathetically enhanced the character and charm of the cottage, exposing some rare architectural features such as the barrelled and vaulted stone ceilings with wrought iron trusses in the sitting room, landing and main bedroom. The large, Georgian window openings, with UPVC double glazing, are another example of the careful blend of old and new, while the cottage benefits from a multi-fuel burner in the Inglenook fireplace, which complements the gas central heating combi. boiler.

Coming into the house through the main front entrance, there is another immediate and unusual example of the stonework of the period, which greets every visitor in the lobby; an original carved stone corbel, which is thought to be a 'self portrait' of the stonemason. The accommodation further comprises: the sitting room with stone fireplace and under-stair recess, dining room with Italian limestone tiled floor with under-floor heating, which continues into the well-appointed fitted kitchen, cloakroom with wash basin through to W.C. The impressive first floor landing, with contemporary wall lights and oak beams, leads to the main bedroom, which also has oak beams and a recess over the stairwell; the second bedroom and an additional bedroom / study with access through to the stylish bathroom, fitted with a contemporary white suite and walk in shower cubicle, Travertine tiled walls and limestone tiled floor.

Outside there is a raised Indian sandstone patio garden, enclosed by the stone walls and a picket fence with gates, external lights, a log store and a cobbled double driveway.

EPC rating E. Council Tax Band C.

The cottage is situated less than 200 yards from Durham Road in the centre of Lanchester village, where there is a good range of shops and amenities. Lanchester is also well renowned for its primary and secondary schools and has a thriving community that has made it a very popular location for people moving into or within the region. Being situated just off the A691 / Durham Road, there is easy road access from Peth Bank to Durham centre (8 miles), to Consett (5.4 miles) and to Newcastle via the A692 (14 miles), as well as Stanley and Chester-le-Street.