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5 bedroom detached house for sale
Thornley village, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland
Detached house
5 beds
3 baths
EPC rating: E
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1800Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Unique five bedroom detached property
- Panoramic views over local countryside
- Surrounded by gardens with open views
- Ample off road parking & double garage
- Greatly improved by current owners
- Extensively fitted bespoke kitchen
- Superb family home
- Quiet location close to schooling and shopping facilities
- UPVC triple glazed windows (some double glazed)
Robinsons are excited to offer to the sales market this unique five bedroom detached house, located in the desirable Thornley village. Approached via a pleasant, private driveway, Thornley House occupies an elevated position enjoying panoramic views overlooking the adjoining countryside. The property was originally constructed in 1968, and was thoughtfully designed as the living accommodation is situated on the first floor which enjoys superb far-reaching views of Weardale, whilst the bedroom accommodation is situated to the ground floor. Thornley House benefits from generous and flexible accommodation, therefore would be ideally suited to a variety of purchasers.
The property is in a superb condition throughout and has been greatly improved by the current owners, this house would make a fantastic family residence, sitting on a generous size plot surrounded by enclosed gardens, open views, ample off road parking and versatile living accommodation for modern day family living.
The internal accommodation comprises; ground floor entrance which gives access to the welcoming hallway with a floor to ceiling double glazed window looking directly onto the impressive rear aspect views. Lounge with access to balcony which enjoys the best of the views and would be an ideal space for a number of purposes. Two further reception rooms which are currently being used a second lounge and dining room. Extensively fitted kitchen which is bespoke made by local woodcraft company Staples, which a wide range of wall, base and drawer units and space for dining table.
A double bedroom with modern en-suite shower room and seperate WC conclude the ground floor.
The lower ground floor has four well proportioned bedrooms, the main having a en-suite shower room and impressive views. Family bathroom with a re-fitted modern suite.
Outside - The property is enclosed and is accessed via a gated driveway which allows off road parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a double garage. The gardens have been well cared for with mature boarders, giving a good degree of privacy. There is a selection of seating areas which all enjoy the far-reaching views.
Location - The property is situated amidst open countryside on the fringes of the village of Tow Law and Thornley village. Tow Law has a range of everyday facilities including butchers, Post Office, doctors and dental surgeries together with pharmacy, primary school and small supermarket. The nearby village of Wolsingham and Crook offers schooling from primary through to secondary and sixth form education. The towns of Consett, Lanchester, Durham, Hexham, Crook and Bishop Auckland have a more comprehensive range of facilities including professional services, hospital health care and larger supermarkets. The property is situated just off the A68 which provides excellent commuter links north to south and Durham and the A1(M) can be reached in under half an hour. The area is complemented by mainline railway stations at Durham, Darlington and Newcastle offering further communications with the rest of the country. There are international airports at Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley.
Agent Notes - Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band F £3685.00
Tenure: Freehold
Property Construction – Standard,
Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements are for guidance only
Electricity supply – Mains
Water Supply – Mains (not metered)
Sewerage – Septic Tank
Heating – Oil
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm.
Restrictions – covenants which affect the property are within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – yes
Probate – being applied for NA
Rights & Easements – None known, check with seller
Flood risk – refer to the Gov website - Coastal Erosion – refer to the Gov website - Protected Trees – check with seller
Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of. Check with seller.
Accessibility/Adaptations – any alterations or conversions etc.
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required by your legal representative.
Disclaimer: Our details have been compiled in good faith using publicly available sources and information obtained from the vendor prior to marketing. Verification and clarification of this information, along with any further details concerning Material Information parts A, B & C, should be sought from a legal representative or appropriate authorities before making any financial commitments. Robinsons cannot accept liability for any information provided subsequent amendments or unintentional errors or omissions.
HMRC Compliance requires all estate agents to carry out identity checks on their customers, including buyers once their offer has been accepted. These checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property. An administration fee of £30 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying out these checks.
The property is in a superb condition throughout and has been greatly improved by the current owners, this house would make a fantastic family residence, sitting on a generous size plot surrounded by enclosed gardens, open views, ample off road parking and versatile living accommodation for modern day family living.
The internal accommodation comprises; ground floor entrance which gives access to the welcoming hallway with a floor to ceiling double glazed window looking directly onto the impressive rear aspect views. Lounge with access to balcony which enjoys the best of the views and would be an ideal space for a number of purposes. Two further reception rooms which are currently being used a second lounge and dining room. Extensively fitted kitchen which is bespoke made by local woodcraft company Staples, which a wide range of wall, base and drawer units and space for dining table.
A double bedroom with modern en-suite shower room and seperate WC conclude the ground floor.
The lower ground floor has four well proportioned bedrooms, the main having a en-suite shower room and impressive views. Family bathroom with a re-fitted modern suite.
Outside - The property is enclosed and is accessed via a gated driveway which allows off road parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a double garage. The gardens have been well cared for with mature boarders, giving a good degree of privacy. There is a selection of seating areas which all enjoy the far-reaching views.
Location - The property is situated amidst open countryside on the fringes of the village of Tow Law and Thornley village. Tow Law has a range of everyday facilities including butchers, Post Office, doctors and dental surgeries together with pharmacy, primary school and small supermarket. The nearby village of Wolsingham and Crook offers schooling from primary through to secondary and sixth form education. The towns of Consett, Lanchester, Durham, Hexham, Crook and Bishop Auckland have a more comprehensive range of facilities including professional services, hospital health care and larger supermarkets. The property is situated just off the A68 which provides excellent commuter links north to south and Durham and the A1(M) can be reached in under half an hour. The area is complemented by mainline railway stations at Durham, Darlington and Newcastle offering further communications with the rest of the country. There are international airports at Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley.
Agent Notes - Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band F £3685.00
Tenure: Freehold
Property Construction – Standard,
Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements are for guidance only
Electricity supply – Mains
Water Supply – Mains (not metered)
Sewerage – Septic Tank
Heating – Oil
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm.
Restrictions – covenants which affect the property are within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – yes
Probate – being applied for NA
Rights & Easements – None known, check with seller
Flood risk – refer to the Gov website - Coastal Erosion – refer to the Gov website - Protected Trees – check with seller
Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of. Check with seller.
Accessibility/Adaptations – any alterations or conversions etc.
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required by your legal representative.
Disclaimer: Our details have been compiled in good faith using publicly available sources and information obtained from the vendor prior to marketing. Verification and clarification of this information, along with any further details concerning Material Information parts A, B & C, should be sought from a legal representative or appropriate authorities before making any financial commitments. Robinsons cannot accept liability for any information provided subsequent amendments or unintentional errors or omissions.
HMRC Compliance requires all estate agents to carry out identity checks on their customers, including buyers once their offer has been accepted. These checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property. An administration fee of £30 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying out these checks.
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Robinsons - Estate agents in Crook Organising your property move can be stressful and challenging for many people, which is why we offer our services to assist you and make the whole exchange as simple for you as possible. We work hard to ensure that your expectations are met and that you receive the best price possible for your property. As Crook estate agents with a team of qualified experts, we pride ourselves on our customer service that is unrivalled in the area. We also have the resources to provide the supporting services, such as legal professionals and independent financial advice from specialists in the property industry. Our service successfully manages your home transaction and we make ourselves freely accessible to allow easy communication between you and our team, ensuring that you are constantly involved with the important decisions. Call, email or visit us now so that we can get started on your property move. Crook local information Located a few miles away from the River Wear, Crook is a market town that includes a beautiful backdrop of both modern and traditional buildings. Hope Street is home to most of the local shops and healthy selection of pubs. Large parts of the town contain beautiful flowerbeds within large areas of lawn that makes the area a pleasant atmosphere for the local people. Crook is a market town in County Durham, in the North East of England. It is situated about 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Durham. Crook lies a couple of miles north of the River Wear, on the A690 from Durham. This turns into the A689 leading up into the scenic upper reaches of Weardale, through Wolsingham and Stanhope.












































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