Nestled in rural County Durham on the edge of Hamsterley Forest, this exceptional 5-bedroom detached home offers a blend of historic charm and modern luxury. Originally built in the 1840s as a row of 3 cottages and a Post Office, the property was elegantly converted in 1975 to create this spacious stone-built residence. Surrounded by a large garden, and your very own 2.75 acres of mature woodland, this property is a real haven for nature enthusiasts.

The character features, including stone fireplaces and exposed stone walls, add a touch of timeless elegance, complemented by the high-quality fixtures and fittings, such as oak flooring, granite work surfaces, Roca & Imperial Bathroom Company fittings, and Miele kitchen appliances. Recent upgrades, including a new roof installed in 2020 and a full rewire in 2022 will provide peace of mind to the future owners. In brief, the internal accommodation comprises of no less than 4 reception rooms, 2 kitchens and a WC on the ground floor, whilst the first floor offers 5 bedrooms, a family bathroom, an en-suite and an additional space fully connected for the installation of a second en-suite if desired.

Step outside into the expansive outdoor space of this property and discover a serene retreat waiting to be enjoyed. The large garden offers stone paved patio seating areas, ideal for al fresco dining, with a set of stone steps leading to a spacious lawn. This private and peaceful outdoor space is secure for both children and pets being fully enclosed by fencing, whilst being flanked by the large driveway and serene Oak and Beech woodland.

At the end of the spacious driveway you will find a stone built triple garage with a clay tiled roof matching the main house, offering potential conversion into a 2-bed annex, for which planning permission has been initiated, enacted and secured, providing the potential for rental income generation.

With so much to offer, don't miss the opportunity to make this beautiful property your own, schedule a viewing today.

Agents Notes

- Should the buyers not wish to own the Woodland, there is an option to remove it from the sale. The Woodland is currently on a separate title.

- Formerly a listed building but was delisted in 1975 at the point of the former cottages being combined into one dwelling

- The property tenure is freehold

- The property's sewerage is managed by a shared septic tank which is shared with the neighbouring property and the tank is positioned on that neighbour’s property. It is understood that the vendors pay 50% of the emptying fee which takes place every one to two years

- The property’s water supply is spring fed with a filtration system in place. The water supply is subject to inspection from Durham County Council every 2 years. It is understood that this spring supplies four or five properties. The filtration system for the water supply is housed within the back kitchen

- Oil fuelled central heating

- Mains electricity. The electrical consumer unit is housed within the back kitchen

- The property benefits from 2 separate loft spaces which are accessed from the landing. Both spaces are fully insulated and one space is boarded for storage

- It is understood that a wayleave exists for Northern Power Grid to position a wooden pylon within the garden

EPC Rating: E

Rooms

Hallway 2.16m x 1.90m (7ft 1in x 6ft 2in)
-Main access to the property is gained through a wooden door with a small frosted glass pane located to the Eastern end of the property and providing access to the entrance hall -The hall provides onward internal access to the study -uPVC window to the Southern aspect set in an exposed stone wall -Stone flooring -Neutrally decorated -Timber panelled pitched ceiling -Ceiling light fitting

Study 4.01m x 4.27m (13ft 1in x 14ft)
-Positioned to the Eastern end of the property accessed from the hallway and providing onward internal access to the ground floor WC and the lounge -Wooden framed single glazed window to the Southern aspect -Exposed wooden ceiling beams -Neutrally decorated -Carpeted -Radiator -Ceiling and wall mounted light fittings

WC 1.59m x 1.38m (5ft 2in x 4ft 6in)
-Accessed from the study via an oak door -WC -Imperial hand wash basin and fittings -Solid oak flooring -Radiator -Frosted uPVC window to the Northern aspect -Ceiling spotlights

Lounge 5.54m x 4.32m (18ft 2in x 14ft 2in)
-Internally accessed from the study via an oak door, positioned to the front of the property and providing onward internal access to the dining room -Wooden framed single glazed window to the Southern aspect -Exposed wooden ceiling beams -Open fire set on a stone hearth and in a stone surround with lined chimney -Exposed stone walls to 2 sides -Carpeted -Ceiling and wall mounted light fittings -Radiator

Dining Room 5.44m x 4.27m (17ft 10in x 14ft)
-Positioned to the front of the property in between the lounge and library, providing access to both, in addition to further access to the kitchen at the rear of the property -Wooden framed single glazed window to the Southern aspect -Exposed stone walls to 2 sides -Exposed wooden ceiling beams -Oak flooring -AGA multi fuel burning stove set on a stone hearth and in a stone surround -Radiator -Ceiling light fitting -An open iroko wooden staircase rises from the dining room to the first-floor landing

Library 4.20m x 4.29m (13ft 9in x 14ft)
-Positioned to the Western end of the property and accessed via the dining room -Wooden framed single glazed window to the Southern aspect -Oak flooring -Exposed wooden ceiling beams -Cast iron electric (log burner effect) fire set on a stone hearth within a stone surround -The chimney in this room has been capped -Exposed stone chimney breast -Ceiling and wall mounted light fittings

Kitchen 10.43m x 1.81m (34ft 2in x 5ft 11in)
-The kitchen is positioned to the rear of the property, accessed internally via the dining room, providing onward internal access to the back kitchen and external access to the rear garden via a wooden stable door with a small frosted glass pane -Long kitchen spanning most of the rear of the property with 4 uPVC windows looking over the garden, 3 of these windows benefit from granite sills -Travertine flooring with bronze insets -Ceiling spotlights -1.5 porcelain sink -Granite work surfaces -Integrated Miele electric oven and induction hob with overhead extractor hood -Miele dishwasher -Integrated fridge and integrated freezer, plus ample space for an additional freestanding fridge freezer -Oak topped breakfast bar -Under counter storage units -Neutrally decorated

Back Kitchen 4.60m x 1.84m (15ft 1in x 6ft)
-Also positioned to the rear of the property and internally accessed via the main kitchen -2 uPVC windows looking over the rear garden -Oak work surfaces with Miele integrated electric oven and hob -Miele washing machine -Miele tumble dryer -1.5 porcelain sink with under counter storage drawer and cupboard -Over counter storage cupboards -Wall mounted shelving -Wall mounted drying racks -Radiator -Vinyl flooring -Ceiling spotlights -Neutrally decorated -The back kitchen is home to the property’s oil-fired system boiler which provides central heating to the whole house. This room also houses the water filtration system

Landing 8.92m x 0.97m (29ft 3in x 3ft 2in)
-An open iroko wooden staircase rises from the dining room to the first-floor landing which provides access to the property’s 5 bedrooms and family bathroom -Solid oak flooring -Neutral decorated -Radiator -Ceiling light fittings -Access to 2 loft spaces, both fully insulated and benefit from lighting. One has a water storage tank and pumps (not in use as water pressure high)

Bedroom 1 5.35m x 4.25m (17ft 6in x 13ft 11in)
-Positioned to the Eastern end of the property and accessed directly from the landing -Large double room with en-suite bathroom -Wooden framed single glazed window to the Southern aspect with beautiful views over the nearby pond and surrounding countryside -Solid oak flooring -2 column radiators -Exposed stone wall to one side -Neutrally decorated -Ceiling and wall light fittings -Large floor to ceiling integrated storage wardrobes with ample space for additional freestanding storage furniture

En-suite 4.46m x 2.01m (14ft 7in x 6ft 7in)
-Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed directly from bedroom one through an oak door and down two slate tiled steps -2 uPVC windows looking over the garden to the rear -Solid oak flooring -Three walls fully tiled in fired earth slate and one wall exposed stone -Traditional column radiator with heated towel rail -Roll top bath -Large walk-in shower with fully tiled wet room style enclosure, with mains fed shower and rainfall head -WC -Hand wash basin set on wooden vanity unit with storage below -Airing cupboard with oak door which houses the property’s hot water cylinder -Ceiling spotlights

Bedroom 2 4.23m x 4.24m (13ft 10in x 13ft 10in)
-Positioned to the Western end of the property and accessed directly from the landing -Large double room with wooden framed single glazed window to the Southern aspect with beautiful views over the nearby pond and surrounding countryside -Carpeted -Radiator -Ceiling light fitting -Ample space for freestanding storage furniture -Potential for the installation of an en-suite bathroom within a void adjoining bedroom two which is currently accessed from the family bathroom. This space has been boarded, insulated and had plumbing and electrical supply installed. The space measures 2.33 x 1.85

Bedroom 3 3.79m x 3.15m (12ft 5in x 10ft 4in)
-Positioned to the front of the property in between bedrooms 2 and 4 and accessed from the landing. -Well-proportioned double room with wooden framed single glazed window to the Southern aspect with beautiful views -Carpeted -Neutrally decorated -Ceiling light fitting -Radiator -Built-in storage wardrobes with wooden doors -Space for additional freestanding storage furniture

Bedroom 4 3.20m x 3.17m (10ft 5in x 10ft 4in)
-Positioned to the front of the property in between bedrooms 1 and 3 and accessed from the landing -Well-proportioned double room with wooden framed single glazed window to the Southern aspect with beautiful views -Floor to ceiling integrated storage wardrobes with space for additional freestanding storage furniture -Solid oak flooring -Radiator -Neutrally decorated -Ceiling light fitting

Bedroom 5 3.11m x 2.01m (10ft 2in x 6ft 7in)
-Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the landing -uPVC window with views over the rear garden -Oak flooring -Radiator -Ceiling light fitting -Integrated floor to ceiling storage wardrobes -This room is currently utilised as a second study but was previously used as a single bedroom and could equally be used as such again

Bathroom 4.22m x 1.96m (13ft 10in x 6ft 5in)
-Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the landing -Large family bathroom with 2 uPVC windows looking over the rear garden -Tiled flooring -Fully tiled walls -Wooden panel ceiling -Ceiling spotlights -WC -Large walk-in shower cubicle with tiled enclosure and glass screen -Mains fed shower with rainfall head -Tiled bath -Hand wash basin -The bathroom benefits from low level cupboard doors which provide access to an opening which has been boarded and insulated with the installation of plumbing and electrical supply to allow the new owners to convert into an additional ensuite linked to bedroom 2 if desired. The space measures 2.33 x 1.85

Garden

Parking - Garage
-To the rear of the property is a triple garage which has planning permission for conversion into a 2-bed annex providing potential for rental income generation. The planning permission also allows for an extension of the current footprint. -The garage benefits from a new roof which was fitted circa 2020 -Power and lighting, re-wired in 2022 -Water supply -Secure parking for 3 vehicles

Parking - Driveway
-Double wooden gates open to a large, gravelled driveway providing ample parking for at least six vehicles -The driveway provides access to the garage and is bordered by Beech hedgerow -Separate access to lawn -External lighting -Security cameras

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