4 bedroom detached house for sale

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Porch | Kitchen/Dining Room | Sitting Room | Utility Room | Shower Room | Principal Bedroom | Second Bedroom

First Floor
Two Further Bedrooms | Study/Fifth Bedroom | Bathroom

Externally
Detached Garage | Driveway Parking Garden | Patio | Two Sheds | Wood Store | Summerhouse

The Property
Rectory Cottage is an attractive period cottage with stylish décor set in a tranquil location on the outskirts of an idyllic County Durham market town. With wonderful open countryside views to the rear, yet within a few minutes’ walk of shops, pubs and amenities, it offers the best of both worlds with versatile accommodation that can maximise bedroom or reception space, as required.

A wooden portico above the front door leads into an entrance porch with a perfect coat cupboard and a door into the heart of the home; the kitchen/dining room. The delightful country cottage kitchen features exposed period stone, brickwork and wooden beams, Belfast sink, wooden butcher’s block worktops and a striking range cooker. There is plumbing for a dishwasher in the kitchen and the good size utility room provides additional storage plus laundry facilities. A breakfast bar from the kitchen leads neatly into the dining area where an oak staircase heads up to the first floor and a dual sided wood burning stove sits in an internal stone fireplace between the dining area and the sitting room. The sitting room is a wonderful warm and homely space, full of character and with beautiful relaxing décor making the most of the period features.

The ground floor also houses two bedrooms; the generous principal bedroom with gorgeous arched windows and light coming into the room, and a second double bedroom to the rear of the house with a smart shower room and WC beside it. These rooms could be reconfigured to become reception rooms, an office, play room or home gym to suit the needs of any buyer.

To the first floor are two further well-presented bedrooms, the largest with double built-in wardrobes, a study/fifth bedroom and a spacious bathroom with separate shower and a mirror with digital features and display above the sink. 

Externally
Rectory Cottage is accessed up a private driveway with parking for several vehicles. A summerhouse stands beside the house and a dedicated wood store sits opposite. Beyond a gate is a detached garage with gravel forecourt and a lovely patio for outdoor relaxing, eating and entertaining. A large lawn surrounded by traditional stone walls and mature trees enjoys privacy and superb views over the fields to the rear of the house, to which a gate provides direct access. There is also a further wood store and two very useful storage sheds.

Local Information
Rectory Cottage is located within the small and picturesque market town of Middleton-in-Teesdale which is situated to the north side of Teesdale between the two nearby villages of Newbiggin and Eggleston and a few miles to the north west of Barnard Castle. Surrounded by glorious open countryside in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) it is perfectly placed for outdoor enthusiasts as the property is well-located for walking, cycling and horse riding with quiet country lanes and beautiful scenery with High Force and Low Force Waterfalls and the Tees Valley Railway Walk all within close proximity.

Middleton-in-Teesdale offers a bank, butchers and various other shops. There is a doctor’s surgery, public houses, cafés, French restaurant, post office, church, village hall and regular community events and activities. Barnard Castle offers a wider range of facilities with a range of shops, banks and hospital together with further recreational, professional and cultural facilities including Bowes Museum. Many of the attractions of Teesdale and Swaledale are just a short distance away as are the North Yorkshire Moors and Lake District National Park. Both Durham and Newcastle are also within easy reach and provide comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.

For schooling, there is a nursery and primary school in the village whilst secondary schooling is available at Teesdale School in Barnard Castle and the prestigious Barnard Castle School is close by providing private education from 4-18 years; Prep School 4-11 years and Senior School 11-18 years.

For the commuter, the A66, A67 and A1 (M) provide excellent road links to the regional centres of the North East, North West (via the M6) and Yorkshire. The railway station in Darlington provides main line services north and south and both Teesside International Airport and Newcastle International Airport are very accessible.

Approximate Mileages
Barnard Castle 10.1 miles | Kirkby Stephen 18.7 miles | A1(M) Scotch Corner 23.0 miles | Darlington Rail Station 25.6 miles | Richmond 25.2 miles | Durham City Centre 31.5 miles | M6 J38 Tebay 30.3 miles | Teesside International Airport 31.5miles | Newcastle City Centre 38.1 miles | Newcastle International Airport 42.3 miles

Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.