4 bed Country House

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£820,000

4 bed Country House

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BR/BA:

4 BR, 3 BA

Location:

Barnard Castle, Co. Durham

Description:

Set within mature, well established gardens, Whorlton Croft is a unique, Grade II Listed character property with origins dating from the late 17th Century, with later 18th and 19th Century additions. This well presented spacious property, offering over 3000 square feet of accommodation, has a wealth of original features including flat stone leaded mullioned windows, exposed timbers, stone fireplaces and pan-tile roof, yet offers modern and practical finishes within a house of immense character. There are enclosed gardens, with mature trees and hedging to the front, side and rear and a mnage (currently dis-used) and paddock area (currently used as extended garden) to the rear, extend to approximately 1.35 acres (0.54 hectares). A comprehensive range of stone out-buildings, including stable, garage and workshops offer further scope.

Situation & Amenities
Whorlton Croft is quietly situated in the centre of the picturesque and peaceful village of Whorlton, which overlooks the River Tees. This scenic village has a village hall, church and pub.

The historic market town of Barnard Castle, some four miles to the east, offers a good range of amenities, including national and local retailers, sports centre, state and private educational opportunities at both primary and secondary level. Barnard Castle also boasts a number of historical sites including the Castle with its Norman origins and the nationally renowned Bowes Museum. There is a traditional weekly market and monthly farmers market held in the town, a library and good range of restaurants.

The North Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach and provide an ideal environment for those keen on outdoor pursuits. For the commuter, the A67 and A1(M) provide links to major commercial centres of the North East. There is a main-line railway station at Darlington and regional and international flights are available from Durham Tees Valley Airport and Newcastle International Airport.
Description
Set within mature, well established gardens, Whorlton Croft is a unique, Grade II Listed character property with origins dating from the late 17th Century, with later 18th and 19th Century additions. This well presented spacious property, offering over 3000 square feet of accommodation, has a wealth of original features including flat stone leaded mullioned windows, exposed timbers, stone fireplaces and pan-tile roof, yet offers modern and practical finishes within a house of immense character.

There are enclosed gardens, with mature trees and hedging to the front, side and rear and a mnage (currently dis-used) and paddock area (currently used as extended garden) to the rear, extend to approximately 1.35 acres (0.54 hectares). A comprehensive range of stone out-buildings, including stable, garage and workshops offer further scope.
Ground Floor
An attractive square-headed doorway with solid oak doors leads to the entrance hall, which provides access to the large character drawing room, which has a host of original features including leaded mullioned windows which overlook the private garden, stone Inglenook fireplace housing wood-burning stove and further stone Inglenook fireplace with decorative open grate. The dining room, again accessed via the entrance hall has a wealth of exposed timbers, feature stone fireplace with antique blue and white tiles to hearth, leaded pane windows overlooking the garden, staircase leading to the first floor and French Doors access the adjacent sun room, which provides an ideal private space for quiet relaxation. A further door provides access to the generous study, which can also be accessed via the rear entrance hall.

The rear hall provides access to the spacious Dining Kitchen, with fitted bespoke wooden units and oil-fired AGA set within a decorative brick chimney breast, study and downstairs WC. A staircase leads to the first floor landing. The gym with sauna, shower cubicle and leaded mullioned window and utility/boiler room (with fitted units) complete the ground floor accommodation.
First Floor
A good-sized landing provides access to the spacious master bedroom with leaded windows to front, a further window to the side and to the adjacent bathroom. There is a second large double bedroom with washbasin overlooking the rear of the property and a further double bedroom, with mullioned stone window, overlooks the gardens to the front and the village green beyond. A fourth double bedroom is currently utilised as a dressing room/bathroom, with a range of fitted wardrobes and leaded mullioned window again overlooking the garden, but could easily be returned to a bedroom. A further house bathroom with free-standing roll top bath and separate WC completes the first floor accommodation.
Externally

Gardens
To the front of the property there is a private lawned garden enclosed by mature hedging and stone wall. A further enclosed lawned garden and orchard area extends to the side and rear of the property. A private enclosed flagged patio area provides an ideal outdoor space for quiet relaxation or entertaining.
Mnage & Paddock
A mnage (currently dis-used but could easily be re-instated) and enclosed adjacent paddock area (which is currently utilised as extended gardens) extends to approximately 1.35 acres (0.54 hectares).
Outbuildings
An extensive, gravelled parking area to the rear of Whorlton Croft provides access to a good range of stone outbuildings including stable, workshops and garages and could offer further potential, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
Directions
From the GSC Chartered Surveyors office in Barnard Castle, turn right at the Market Cross and travel out of Barnard Castle on the Westwick Road. At the T junction in Whorlton Village turn right and Whorlton Croft can be found on the right hand side of the village, just past the Bridge Inn, overlooking the village green.

Barnard Castle 4 miles, Darlington 14 miles, Newcastle 40 miles. A1 (M) 12 miles. Durham Tees Valley Airport 19 miles. Please note all distances are approximate.

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Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Sq feet:

3,000 sq. ft.

Amenities:

Gym

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01833 637000

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