Farms, Estates & Land for sale in Beechburn Grange , High Grange, Crook, County Durham -

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A magnificent residential smallholding with a fine period house occupying a private rural position with outbuildings, gardens and grounds set within approximately 10 acres.

Beechburn Grange is a delightful Grade II Georgian farmhouse with later Victorian additions which occupies a superb elevated position at the end of a private track with fine views over the surrounding countryside. Constructed of stone and brick under a slate and pan-tile roof the house offers accommodation of considerable charm and character, including a magnificent 35’ drawing room. Retaining a wealth of period features the house offers excellent potential for a new purchaser to furtherdevelop the property.

The property briefly comprises four fine reception rooms, cloak room, kitchen, utility area and pantry, five double bedrooms, one with en-suite and dressing area, family bathroom and a large attic.

Adjacent to the house there is a delightful range of traditional farm buildings centred around a small stack yard, a herb garden, two glasshouses
and charming informal grounds. The land comprises a mixture of good grassland with sloping pasture in a parkland setting bounded by a stream and some fine wooded plantations.

Beechburn Grange is very well located for access to the business and commercial centres of the North East via Junction 61 off the A1 (13 miles),
Bishop Auckland (3 miles), Durham City (12 miles) and Newcastle (37 miles). Located close to the vibrant and historical City of Durham with its magnificent Cathedral, which offers an excellent range of local shops and restaurants, a
world renowned University and good local schools. The magnificent countryside of Teesdale and Hamsterley Forest lies within easy travelling distance. Mainline east coast railway services are available from Durham and air travel is available
from both Newcastle International Airport and Durham Tees Valley Airport.

Ground Floor
Rear Entrance vestibule with a heavy wood door attractive mosaic tiled floor and glazed inner door to the Rear Hall.

Drawing Room south
10.6m (34’9) x 4.9m (16’0)
A magnificent drawing room ideal for entertaining being 34’ in length and with fine views over the gardens through two large deep bay windows with
sash and shutters. Heavy coving, picture rail and deep skirting boards with two matching tiled fireplaces, hardwood surrounds flanked by arched alcoves.

Dining Room south
3.9m (12’9) x 4.9m (16’0)
A well proportioned dining room with exposed floor boards, deep bay window with shutters, cast iron radiator and a marble fireplace with free standing
grate.

Entrance Hallway south
2.8m (9’3) x 4.9m (16’0)
With a part glazed door, full height entrance hallway, staircase to the first floor and access to the inner hall.

Sitting Room south
4.5m (14’9) x 4.9m (16’0)
A light and airy room with deep bay window with shutters, cast iron radiator, decorative fireplace with a marble inset and freestanding multi fuel stove.

Study/Morning Room east
4.9m (16’0) x 4.0m (13’0)
A charming room with a deep bay window and exposed pine floor boards and a Victorian cast iron fireplace with multi fuel stove.

Cloaks north
3.7m (12’0) x 2.2m (7’3)
A fine cloakroom with exposed floorboards, coat hooks a wall mounted wash basin and giving access to separate wc.

Kitchen north and west
4.2m3.7m (12’0) x 4.9m (16’0)
An attractive farmhouse kitchen with oil fired two oven Aga set in a deep alcove with brick surround, tiled floor, granite work surfaces, natural wood base units and a Belfast sink.

Boiler Room/Utility south and north
5.9m max (19’3) x 2.7m (8’9)
Housing an oil fired central heating boiler, Belfast sink and space for a fridge freezer and a washing machine.

Pantry
Shelved with a stone cold slab and original meat hooks.

First Floor
Access from entrance hall via a staircase with spindles and a pine handrail to the landing.

Landing south
With exposed boards and glazed window.

Master Suite south
4.5m (14’9) x 4.9m (16’0)
A fine double bedroom with exposed boards, tiled fireplace and delightful views over the garden grounds.

Dressing Room east
5.0m (16’6) x 2.7m (8’9) Max
With a deep bay window and a good range of fitted wardrobes and over cupboards.

En-Suite north
3.7m (12’0) x 2.0m (6’6)
Panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin, bidet and low level wc.

Family Bathroom north
4.4m (14’6) x 1.4m (4’6)
Panelled bath with shower over, Victorian wc, and basin, exposed boards, airing cupboard and loft access off.

Bedroom Two north and west
5.0m (16’6) x 4.9m (16’0)
A large double room with a vanity wash basin, original oak flooring, a built in cupboard and period fireplace with basket grate.

Bedroom Three south
3.9m (12’9) x 3.8m (12’6)
A double room with a tiled fireplace and a fine views to the south.

Bedroom Four south
4.4m (14’6) x 3.8m (12’6)
Another good double room with sash windows and a walk in cupboard.

Bedroom Five south
4.8m (15’9) x 4.8m (15’9)
A fine double room with an attractive period fire place with tiled inset and walk in cupboard.

Second Floor
Attic north
Accessed from the first floor landing is a staircase leading to an attic area which has been boarded out with two large attic rooms with dormer windows and
ideally suited for conversion to bedroom accommodation/study or playroom each measuring 4.6m x 3.6m (max).

Outside
Beechburn Grange is located in picturesque countryside and approached by a private tarmac driveway through its own fields passing a fine mature oak. The track leads to the rear of the property which is set behind a raised wall. There is a large brick paved car parking area and a detached double garage with concrete floor and inspection pit (5.2m x 7.3m) and a four bay, pole framed barn (10.4 x 5.5m)ideal for hay or machine storage. Beyond this barn is
a large vegetable garden and an old tennis court ideal to make an arena or dressage area. To the west of the house is a brick paved area giving access to
the rear entrance hall a utility room and two stores.

There is a charming range of traditional stone and brick outbuildings under pan-tile roofs, centred around a small brick fold yard and comprising; Former
bothy (4.1m x 2.8m), store (4.5 x 2.1), brick fold yard with former netty, hen house and stone loose box (4m x 6m) and byre. Granary steps lead to a store
and hay loft (9m x4.6m) above a former stable (9m x 4.6m) with original hay racks. The buildings offer superb development potential for either residential conversion, holiday lets or as annexed accommodation to the main dwelling house (subject to all the necessary consents).

To the front of the house is a lawn bounded by a stone ha-ha wall and a delightful herb garden elevated above the garden with stone flagged paths
and borders including an abundance of herbs including rosemary, thyme, sage, bay and chives. There are two fine Victorian greenhouses with former boiler house, one with raised beds (6m x 4.1m) and the other (4.5m x 3.7m) with a fine apricot. To the south-east of the house there is a wooden summer
house with a slate roof.

Gently sloping away from the house are some pleasant informal garden grounds with a small orchard and a delightful wooded escarpment with some fine mature trees and rhododendrons. A garden path leads down to a small wooded copse and into the farmland beyond. The land main part of the land
is well accessed via a track from the house and occupies a delightful parkland setting dissected by Beechburn Beck which forms an idyllic, secluded valley at this point. There is a plantation of fine mature beech trees and some good grazing and pasture land, well served by the beck and a mains water supply. The holding has been organically farmed for 20 years and, in total extends to
approximately 10.16 acres.

General Information
Services
The house is served by mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Mains water to some fields.

Fixtures and Fitting
Fitted carpets and are included in the sale.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax Band
We are verbally advised by Wear Valley District Council that the property lies within Council Tax Band G with a charge for the year 2008/2009 of
£2,418.78

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Smiths Gore’s Darlington Office. t 01325 370500

Directions
Travelling from Bishop Auckland towards Crook on the A689, Beechburn Grange is located on the left hand side just past the road to High Grange and can
be identified by our For Sale board.

Rights of Way & Wayleaves
A footpath crosses the land to the south of Beechburn Grange and over Beechburn Beck (see plan). The land is crossed by overhead wayleaves.
Plans The land is edged in pink on the plans which are for
identification purposes only.

Date of information
Particulars repaired: March 2008
Photographs taken: March 2008

vii) Nothing in these particulars or any related discussions forms part of any contract unless expressly incorporated within a subsequent written agreement.

property reference: SGDA167587