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3 bed House - detached
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BR/BA:
3 BR, 3 BA
Location:
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham
Description:
Set in open farmland with fine views to Witton Castle and across surrounding countryside, Witton Keep was formally the home of the Engine Man for the original Darlington & Stockton Railway and has been substantially extended and refurbished to an extremely high standard and offers light and spacious accommodation with a contemporary feel, yet sympathetically incorporating many original features. The well appointed accommodation would be ideally suited to both family life or those looking to entertain. NO CHAIN
SITUATION
Bishop Auckland 4 miles, Barnard Castle 15 miles, Darlington 17 miles, Durham 17 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 39 miles, Durham Tees Valley Airport 23 miles. Please note all distances are approximate. The A68 and A1(M) all lie within easy reach, providing good commuter access to Teesside, Newcastle and other employment areas of the North East. There are mainline train stations at both Darlington and Durham, with International airports at Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley.
AMENITIES
Situated near the village of Witton Park, with its Primary School, Public House, Churches and Village Hall. Further facilities and extended education opportunities are available in the surrounding area. The village provides a convenient base from which to enjoy a range of local amenities including shops, restaurants and other entertainment in the locality. Located within picturesque Teesdale, in close proximity to Weardale, Tynedale and the Yorkshire Dales, all offering a range of countryside walks and nature trails. Numerous golf courses can be found in the area, with courses near Bishop Auckland, Durham, Darlington and Hexham. For Horseracing enthusiasts, there are racecourses at Newcastle, Sedgefield and Hexham. Durham County International Cricket hosts international. national and local matches.
DESCRIPTION
Set in open farmland with fine views to Witton Castle and across surrounding countryside, Witton Keep was formally the home of the Engine Man for the original Darlington & Stockton Railway and has been substantially extended and refurbished to an extremely high standard and offers light and spacious accommodation with a contemporary feel, yet sympathetically incorporating many original features.
The well presented accommodation comprises: entrance hall, breakfast kitchen, orangery, living room, garden room, WC, utility, double basement room, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, double garage and gardens.
The property has double glazing throughout and benefits from oil fired central heating, mains electricity and water.
ACCOMMODATION
Part glazed door opening to:
ENTRANCE HALL
With beams to ceiling, stone flags to floor, recessed contemporary 'living flame' gas fire, stairs rising to first floor and doors opening to:
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 7.39m x 3.12m min (24'3' x 10'3' min)
With range of fitted units with granite worksurfaces, central island with sink unit, Britannia double oven with hob, extractor hood, microwave, coffee maker, twin dishwashers, breakfast bar, stone flags to floor, windows overlooking gardens to rear and open archway through to:
'ORANGERY' 5.46m x 3.40m (17'11' x 11'2')
Fully double glazed with French doors leading to garden at rear, feature stonework, built in double barbeque fireplace and chimney breast, velux windows, door to utility and WC and double part glazed doors leading to living room.
WC
With WC, wash basin, window to rear and stone flagged floor.
UTILITY 2.26m x 2.49m (7'5' x 8'2')
With built in units and cupboards, granite worksurfaces, sink unit, plumbing points, heated towel rail, window to rear and stone flagged floors.
LIVING ROOM 4.34m x 5.54m (14'3' x 18'2')
A light and airy room with windows to front, cast iron open fire range, built in alcove cupboard and shelving unit, TV aerial point and door leading to bedroom one.
GARDEN ROOM 4.60m x 6.10m (15'1' x 20'0')
With wide reaching views across open countryside, exposed stonework, recessed ceiling lamps, TV aerial point and double doors opening to garden.
BEDROOM ONE 6.20m x 4.88m max (20'4' x 16'0' max)
A generous room with open trussed ceiling, radiators, exposed stonework, windows to front and side and door leading to:
EN-SUITE 2.46m x 3.89m (8'1' x 12'9')
With roll top bath with side shower attachment, walk-in shower with rainhead attachment, wash hand basin, WC, radiator, heated towel rail, exposed timbers and window to side.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
With recessed shelving and doors leading to:
BEDROOM TWO 7.47m x 3.84m (24'6' x 12'7')
With views to all sides, space for dressing/living area and stairs rising to:
GALLERIED EN-SUITE 3.94m x 3.73m average (12'11' x 12'3' average)
With recessed spa bath, contemporary rectangular wash hand basin, WC, wooden flooring, window to rear overlooking countryside and access to:
LOFT ROOM 6.63m x 2.26m average (21'9' x 7'5' average)
Extensive loft area storage with roof light, light and power points.
BEDROOM THREE 3.53m x 6.76m (11'7' x 22'2')
With windows to front, radiator, exposed feature stone wall and door leading to:
BATHROOM
With panel bath and shower over, tiled splashback, wash hand basin in full vanity unit, WC, heated towel rail, tiles to floor and window to rear.
BASEMENT ROOM 4.39m x 3.71m (14'5' x 12'2')
With original 'copper' boiler, natural brickwork, stone flags to floor, door to garage.
STORE ROOM
Offering additional basement storage with stone flags to floor.
DOUBLE GARAGE 6.22m x 7.57m (20'5' x 24'10')
With twin electric doors, lighting, power points, central heating boiler, water points, utility area, range of fitted units, worksurfaces, sink unit and built in microwave.
EXTERNALLY
Original block-set driveway and hardstanding lies to the front flanked by lawned gardens with a large pond, paved terrace and shrub borders are bounded by open farmland.
Further lawned gardens stretch to the rear and sides with a flagged terrace, large natural pond with timber deck and mature trees.
TENURE
The property is believed to be offered Freehold with Vacant Possession upon completion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Durham County Council Tel (01833) 690000.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment only via GSC Grays Tel (01833) 637000.
PARTICULARS
External photograph taken September 2010. Internal photographs taken February 2010.
NOTE:
Please note that the neighbouring property The Old Forge can be purchased jointly with Witton Keep to provide ancillary accommodation to Witton Keep, or alternatively to generate an additional income stream.
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