Occupying a pleasant position overlooking the West Green at Heighington, we offer for sale a charming TWO BEDROOMED cottage, with a further box room, spacious lounge, kitchen/diner and garden room.

There are two generous double bedrooms, and the bathroom/wc is to the ground floor. A stone wall encloses the forecourt and the garden to the rear is a pretty space which is paved for ease of maintenance and is established with lots of plants and flowers to add colour and interest. In addition there is a single GARAGE accessed via a private lane to the rear.

The property has been a much loved home and offers all the character and quirkiness of a property of it's age. The accommodation will benefit from updating and attention to decor, but is double glazed and gas central heated.

The village of Heighington is highly desirable, and where better to be than in a prominent position on the village green. The village has shops and popular pubs/restaurants. The local school is highly regarded also.

The village has convenient access to Newton Aycliffe, and to Darlington, and there are excellent transport links to the A1M, there is also a local train station which can be accessed via car.

Viewing is highly encouraged to fully understand the accommodation, and the potential on offer to make it a wonderful cosy cottage home.

FOR SALE BY MODERN AUCTION:
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction which is not to be confused with traditional auction. The Modern Method of Auction is a flexible buyer friendly method of purchase. We do not require the purchaser to exchange contracts immediately, however from the date the Draft Contract is received by the buyers solicitor, the buyer is given 56 days in which to complete the transaction, with the aim being to exchange contracts within the first 28 days. Allowing the additional time to exchange on the property means interested parties can proceed with traditional residential finance. which secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. Fees paid to the Auctioneer may be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property and be included in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Further clarification on this must be sought from your legal representative. The buyer will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Reservation form to confirm acceptance of terms prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation from and all terms and conditions can be found in the {infoPack} Pack which can be downloaded for free from the auction section of our website or requested from our Auction Department. Please note this property is subject to an undisclosed reserve price which is generally no more than 10% in excess of the Starting Bid, both the Starting Bid and reserve price can be subject to change. Terms and conditions apply to the Modern Method of Auction, which is operated by Great North Property Auction powered by iam-sold Ltd.Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer will be required to make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.2% to a minimum of £6,000 including VAT 4.2% of the final agreed sale price including VAT. This is subject to a minimum payment of £6,000 including VAT. which secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. Fees paid to the Auctioneer may be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property and be included in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Further clarification on this must be sought from your legal representative. The buyer will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Reservation form to confirm acceptance of terms prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation from and all terms and conditions can be found in the Buyer Information Pack which can be downloaded for free from the auction section of our website or requested from our Auction Department. Please note this property is subject to an undisclosed reserve price which is generally no more than 10% in excess of the Starting Bid, both the Starting Bid and reserve price can be subject to change. Terms and conditions apply to the Modern Method of Auction, which is operated by Great North Property Auction powered by IAM Sold. Reservation Fee is in addition to the final negotiated selling price.


TENURE: Freehold
COUNCIL TAX: C

Reception Hallway - A wooden door opens into the reception hallway, which is a passage way which leads down to the kitchen/diner and accesses the lounge.

Lounge - 5.09 x 4.26 (16'8" x 13'11") - The lounge is a generous reception room, with pleasant views across the green to the front via the UPVC double glazed bow window. Original beams are to the ceiling and a stone built fireplace is a focal point within the room with a living flame gas fire to cast a cosy glow.
The room has a concrete floor and open plan staircase to the first floor.

There is a door leading to the bathroom and separate/wc.

Kitchen/Diner - 4.24 x 2.69 (13'10" x 8'9") - The kitchen diner has a range of floor units and storage cabinets. There are fitted work surfaces and a stainless steel sink unit along with a free standing cooker. The room leads through to the garden room.

Garden Room - 3.94 x 3.47 (12'11" x 11'4") - A lovely room in which to enjoy the views of the garden to the rear. The room is light and bright with a window to the side and french doors opening onto the patio.

Bathroom/Wc - Fitted with a blue suite, to include panelled bath with hand held shower mixer and pedestal handbasin, there is partition wall to separate a wc. The room has a window to the rear aspect and a handy linen storage cupboard.

First Floor -

Landing -

Bedroom One - 4.40 x 2.88 (14'5" x 9'5") - A generous double bedroom, this time with a UPVC window to the rear aspect, having built in wardrobes and a cupboard which houses the central heating boiler.

Bedroom Two - 4.24 x 2.97 (13'10" x 9'8") - A further, second generous double bedroom, which enjoys views of the village green to the front. Also having the benefit of built in storage.

Box Room - 4.41 x 1.62 (14'5" x 5'3") - The extra space to the first floor has a UPVC window to the front aspect and can accommodate a single bed if required .

Externally - The front garden is enclosed by a stone built wall with a wrought iron single gate. There is a garden bed with established rose bushes and hydrangea bush.

There is also a good sized garden and patio area to the rear. The area has been designed for ease of maintenance, with slate chippings and paved pathways. Interest is added with various plants and shrubs to add interest and colour throughout the seasons, and the garden catches a great deal of the summer sunshine.

A personal door from the garden leads through to the GARAGE which measures 5.53 x 2.55 and has double timber doors and power. The garage is accessed via a private lane from the rear.