4 bedroom equestrian property
Study
Equestrian property
4 beds
3 baths
2.15 acre(s)
EPC rating: F
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band E
Broadband: Basic 5Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- A deceptively spacious and versatile family home
- Full site extending to approximately 0.87 Ha (2.15 Ac) with stabling
- Four/five bedrooms
- Four/five reception rooms
- Situated in a convenient, yet secluded position
- Four garages
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A deceptively spacious and versatile family home situated in a convenient, yet secluded position. Full site extending to approximately 0.87 Ha (2.15Ac) with stabling.
The Property
Merrington Mill House is a deceptively spacious family home set in approximately 0.87 Ha (2.15 Ac) and stabling. Originally constructed in 1970, the property would be ideally suited to those with agricultural or equestrian interests and occupies a secluded, yet convenient location.
The main entrance leads into the reception foyer, which in turn leads into the large hall, a versatile room which could be utilised for a number of purposes.
To the left hand side lies a spacious reception room with a dual aspect to the front and side elevations. Formerly an integral garage, this room could also be utilised as a ground floor bedroom as it is serviced by an adjoining shower room which comprises low level WC, a wash hand basin and a shower cubicle with electric shower.
To the rear of the property lies the study, which is a flexible reception room leading into the garden room with doors out to the gardens.
The utility room is at ground floor level and is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted storage units. Integral appliances include an under counter fridge and freezer, while there is also space, power and plumbing for a freestanding washing machine and tumble dryer.
Internal access can be granted to the attached double garage from here, which benefits from electric roller doors, as well as to the rear porch leading out to the rear gardens.
Returning to the reception hall, stairs rise to the first floor landing, where to the left hand side lies the open plan kitchen/living/dining room.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base mounted storage units, topped with contrasting worktops which incorporate a stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer unit. Integral appliances include an electric hob with extractor over, eye level combination oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Featuring tiled effect flotex flooring, the living/dining area is light and airy courtesy of the large windows overlooking the grounds and woodland beyond with the living room having a stone effect fireplace with an electric fire inset.
At first floor level, there is a well proportioned double bedroom which with a suite of fitted wardrobe which extend into an integral dressing table.
There is another well proportioned double bedroom which enjoys a pleasant outlook over the gardens and also benefits from fitted wardrobes.
The first floor accommodation is completed by the family bathroom, fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC with concealed cistern, a wash hand basin set within a vanity unit having useful storage and a sunken bath with shower head attachment. The family bathroom is fully tiled.
Stairs from the first floor landing rise to the second floor which includes two further double bedrooms, both of which benefit from useful storage within the eaves.
There is also a shower room on this floor which comprises a low level WC, a wash hand basin and a shower cubicle with an electric shower.
To the front of the property, there is a block paved driveway with electric gated access providing off road parking for numerous vehicles. This is complemented by the attached double garage, as well as a brick built detached single garage, and a Hodgson’s timber garage with up and over door.
The immediate grounds are predominantly laid to lawn and are planted with flowering and shrub borders, as well as a range of productive fruit trees. Within the gardens, there is a Hodgson’s timber stable block comprising three loose boxes plus a tack/storage room. There is also gated access from the gardens to the grazing land.
Services
The property benefits from mains water and electricity. Drainage is to a private septic tank. The heating system is powered by LPG, there is a tank located in the garden.
Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.
EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of [F/35]
Local Authority
Durham County Council. Council Tax Band E.
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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.
The Area
Rushyford is ideally situated for the commuter. Located to the east of Bishop Auckland the property has excellent access both east and west on the A689 and is just 5 minutes drive away from junction 60 of the A1(M), the major north-south trunk road. In the immediate vicinity day to day facilities can be found at Newton Aycliffe or Ferryhill including schooling, basic shopping facilities and doctors and dental surgeries whilst Durham is but 20 minutes travel by car and Sedgefield and its renowned racecourse can be accessed in around 10 minutes.
In addition to it being ideally placed for commercial facilities, the rural areas of the North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors are all within a easy reach of the property providing a full range of outdoor leisure and rural pursuits.
The Property
Merrington Mill House is a deceptively spacious family home set in approximately 0.87 Ha (2.15 Ac) and stabling. Originally constructed in 1970, the property would be ideally suited to those with agricultural or equestrian interests and occupies a secluded, yet convenient location.
The main entrance leads into the reception foyer, which in turn leads into the large hall, a versatile room which could be utilised for a number of purposes.
To the left hand side lies a spacious reception room with a dual aspect to the front and side elevations. Formerly an integral garage, this room could also be utilised as a ground floor bedroom as it is serviced by an adjoining shower room which comprises low level WC, a wash hand basin and a shower cubicle with electric shower.
To the rear of the property lies the study, which is a flexible reception room leading into the garden room with doors out to the gardens.
The utility room is at ground floor level and is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted storage units. Integral appliances include an under counter fridge and freezer, while there is also space, power and plumbing for a freestanding washing machine and tumble dryer.
Internal access can be granted to the attached double garage from here, which benefits from electric roller doors, as well as to the rear porch leading out to the rear gardens.
Returning to the reception hall, stairs rise to the first floor landing, where to the left hand side lies the open plan kitchen/living/dining room.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base mounted storage units, topped with contrasting worktops which incorporate a stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer unit. Integral appliances include an electric hob with extractor over, eye level combination oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Featuring tiled effect flotex flooring, the living/dining area is light and airy courtesy of the large windows overlooking the grounds and woodland beyond with the living room having a stone effect fireplace with an electric fire inset.
At first floor level, there is a well proportioned double bedroom which with a suite of fitted wardrobe which extend into an integral dressing table.
There is another well proportioned double bedroom which enjoys a pleasant outlook over the gardens and also benefits from fitted wardrobes.
The first floor accommodation is completed by the family bathroom, fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC with concealed cistern, a wash hand basin set within a vanity unit having useful storage and a sunken bath with shower head attachment. The family bathroom is fully tiled.
Stairs from the first floor landing rise to the second floor which includes two further double bedrooms, both of which benefit from useful storage within the eaves.
There is also a shower room on this floor which comprises a low level WC, a wash hand basin and a shower cubicle with an electric shower.
To the front of the property, there is a block paved driveway with electric gated access providing off road parking for numerous vehicles. This is complemented by the attached double garage, as well as a brick built detached single garage, and a Hodgson’s timber garage with up and over door.
The immediate grounds are predominantly laid to lawn and are planted with flowering and shrub borders, as well as a range of productive fruit trees. Within the gardens, there is a Hodgson’s timber stable block comprising three loose boxes plus a tack/storage room. There is also gated access from the gardens to the grazing land.
Services
The property benefits from mains water and electricity. Drainage is to a private septic tank. The heating system is powered by LPG, there is a tank located in the garden.
Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.
EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of [F/35]
Local Authority
Durham County Council. Council Tax Band E.
what3words
Every three metre square of the world has been given a unique combination of three words. A free App is available for iOS and Android smartphones and using the unique sequence of words below you will be able to pinpoint this property.
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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.
The Area
Rushyford is ideally situated for the commuter. Located to the east of Bishop Auckland the property has excellent access both east and west on the A689 and is just 5 minutes drive away from junction 60 of the A1(M), the major north-south trunk road. In the immediate vicinity day to day facilities can be found at Newton Aycliffe or Ferryhill including schooling, basic shopping facilities and doctors and dental surgeries whilst Durham is but 20 minutes travel by car and Sedgefield and its renowned racecourse can be accessed in around 10 minutes.
In addition to it being ideally placed for commercial facilities, the rural areas of the North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors are all within a easy reach of the property providing a full range of outdoor leisure and rural pursuits.
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