Cottage for sale in Lowburn Farm, Front Street, Ireshopeburn, County Durham DL13

Accommodation in Brief
Sitting Room | Dining Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Utility Room | WC | Principal Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom | Two Further Bedrooms | Shower Room | Flexible Attic Room/Fourth Bedroom

Detached Double Garage | Parking | Barn | Outbuildings | Gardens

The Property
Lowburn Farm and included outbuildings form part of a former Dales farmstead. The property was the subject of a restoration twelve years ago. It was stripped back to four walls. The roof, roof timbers and chimney stacks were replaced. The floor joists and internal timbers were replaced. The plumbing and electrics were fully renewed. The ground floor has stone floors. Connections to the sewer, mains water, electricity and telephone are new. Reclaimed materials were used where possible and many of the original features were kept when uncovered. A high level of installation was installed to the roof, outside walls and floor. Replacement windows are in a maintenance free PVC but sash style. The exterior of the house was repointed and has the benefit of heritage cast iron guttering. The boundary walls have all been rebuilt. The extensive works carried out should provide many years of low-cost enjoyment of the property.

A flagstone path leads through the garden to the front door and the entrance lobby with the reception rooms either side. These face south and have window seats. Both have exposed stone walls, flagstone floors and ceiling beams. The sitting room has a fixed oak dresser to the left of an inglenook fireplace housing a multifuel stove. The kitchen has a farmhouse feel with fixed seating allowing everyday dining and a modern energy efficient electric Aga. There is a utility room off the kitchen with space for white goods and this leads to a WC.

There are three double bedrooms on the first floor. The principal bedroom has two fitted wardrobes. The en-suite features a freestanding roll-top bath. Also on this floor is a shower room with walk-in shower.

The second floor is approached via a door from the landing and up a bespoke oak staircase. The attic has exposed roof timbers and offers additional bedroom or living space.

Externally
The property has gardens to the front, side and rear. There is a large hay barn adjoining the house. The property has an extensive range of outbuildings providing a number of uses and potential. The hay barn and the double garage have been fully refurbished including new floors, timbers and the joinery has been replaced. Both have light and power. The other outbuildings are in a good state of repair.

A detached double garage offers convenience and practicality, and there is also an area adjacent to the garage on which Lowburn Farm holds an easement for additional parking.

Local Information
The nearby village of St John’s Chapel, one mile away has a church, primary school, two pubs, a Co-op store, café, doctors’ surgery and two community halls. All the villages in the Dales have village halls offering a wide range of community activities such as crafting, bowls, history and garden clubs etc. There is a two hourly bus serving the dale. Stanhope just over eight miles away has a wider range of amenities i.e. Health centre, butcher, baker, greengrocer, travel agent and hardware shop.

Whilst the property offers scope for home working, the commuter cities of Newcastle, Durham and Darlington are about an hour’s drive away.

From Lowburn walks into the surrounding countryside and moors are possible without using the car. However, being centrally placed The Lake District, Northumberland, the East Coast and the Yorkshire Dales are an easy day out.

Approximate Mileages
Stanhope 8.3 miles | Wolsingham 13.9 miles | Durham City Centre 28.7 miles | Newcastle City Centre 34.6 miles | Newcastle International Airport 37.8 miles

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Hunter Multifuel Stove for central heating. Electric underfloor heating in kitchen, utility room and WC.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.