A wonderful opportunity to purchase a smallholding located in the rural hamlet of Holwick having the most incredible panoramic views to both the front and rear of the property. The property includes a three bedroom farmhouse with attached stone built byre, one bedroom cottage, double garage, workshop and a range of stores. There is a separately located field extending to approximately 2.03 acres which is of sound grassland.

The farmhouse and cottage are both in need of updating and modernisation but provide the purchaser with much development potential, to create a most amazing home with an enviable backdrop.

The rural hamlet of Holwick is located approximately three miles from Middleton in Teesdale with all its services, including schools, doctors and shops.

Rooms

Allans Hill House

Entrance Reception
Double glazed front door, storage cupboard, painted stone former fire place, beamed and boarded ceiling, radiator and window to the front elevation.

Hall
Shelved understairs storage, doors accessing the kitchen and living room.

Kitchen
Fitted base and wall units, sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, space for under counter fridge and space for slot-in electric cooker, oil fired central heating boiler and window to the front elevation.

Living Room
Beamed and boarded ceiling, window to the rear elevation, fire place with wood surround, marble back and hearth, inset solid fuel fire and radiators. Doors to stairs, conservatory and second reception room.

Reception Room Two
Beamed and boarded ceiling, radiator and window looking through to the conservatory.

Conservatory
Lean-to conservatory with Upvc window panels and door leading out to the rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
Doors providing access to the first floor accommodation, loft hatch and window to the front elevation. A good sized landing area which could be used as study/office area.

Bedroom One
A double bedroom with window to the rear elevation, storage cupboard and radiator.

Bedroom Two
Double bedroom with radiator and window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Three
Good sized single bedroom with window to the front elevation and radiator.

Bathroom
Coloured suite with panelled bath, pedestal hand wash basin, low level wc, radiator and part obscured glazed window.

Allans Hill Cottage

Entrance Hall
Double glazed front entrance door, dado rail and radiator. Opening to kitchen, door to living room and stairs rising to the fist floor.

Living Room
Beamed and boarded ceiling, understairs recess, inglenook fireplace with solid wood mantlepiece. Radiator, wall light and double doors leading to the conservatory.

Conservatory
Lean-to style conservatory with exposed stone walls and double glazed window units. French doors accessing the rear garden. Wall lights, radiator and power socket.

Kitchen
Fitted with a range of wooden wall and floor units, contrasting worktops and tiled splashbacks. Integrated oven and hob with extractor fan unit over, sink unit with drainer and window to the front elevation. Plumbing for washing machine and space for upright fridge freezer.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
Narrow landing with loft hatch, wood panelled walls, airing cupboard and obscured glazed window to the bathroom.

Bedroom One
Double bedroom with window to the rear elevation, radiator, fitted wardrobes and matching dressing table.

Bathroom
Low level wc, panelled bath with shower over, built-in storage, pedestal hand wash basin, tiled splashbacks, radiator, storage cupboard and obscured glazed window to the front elevation.

EXTERNALLY
Double wooden gates to the front of the property provide vehicle access and off road parking. There is also a further wooden gate which provides pedestrian access to both Allans House and The Cottage next door. To the front of the house there is a lawned garden with planted borders and to the front of The Cottage there is a paved patio area. To the rear of the properties there is an open plan garden which is predominately laid to lawn with planted borders, mature trees, shrubs and patio areas.

Out Buildings
Surrounding the principal accommodation are various buildings forming useful additional space with potential for conversion opportunities subject to the necessary consents. These include: - Two Storey Byre 6.44mx 4.63m Two storey byre with six stall being of traditional stone construction. Stone stairwell to the frontage which provides access to a loft space. To the eastern extent a range of outhouses to include : - Workshop 4.36m x 2.84m with light and power.Store 2.04m x 2.31m WC 2.11m x 1.96m Two Further Store approx 2m x 2m and 2m x 1.5mDouble Garage - 6.41m x 4.31mA former chapel which has been converted to provide a double garage with direct road frontage and twin access doors. The garage has light and ladder access to the loft for further storage.

Land
The land is known as North Croft has gated access direct to the road and is situated on the opposite side to the road being slightly east of the main holding. The land extends to approximately 2.03 acres of good sound grassland surrounded by stonewalls and with a further internal division. The land has a natural water supply but cannot be guaranteed as faithful. The land in question is well sheltered and productive.

Property Info
HouseTitle Number(s) DU291692Local Authority: DurhamCouncil Tax: Band CAnnual Price:£2,268Conservation Area: NoFlood Risk Very lowBroadband Basic 6 MbpsSatellite / Fibre TV Availability: BT and Sky CottageTitle Number(s) DU150991Tenure: FreeholdLocal Authority: DurhamCouncil Tax Band:B Annual Price: £1,984Conservation Area: NoFlood Risk: Very lowBroadband: Basic 6 MbpsSatellite / Fibre TV Availability: BT and SkyCovenants and EasementsThe property(s) is subject to restrictive covenants and easements which will need to be verified by the seller's solicitor. SurveyWe have not undertaken a survey of the property and therefore are unable to comment on its structural condition. ServicesMains water, mains electricity and oil fired central heating. Septic tank sewerage which is located in the field.

PRICE
£470,000

BROCHURE
Details and photographs taken May 2025.

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