Welcome to 6 Gill Lane, Barnard Castle, a charming and spacious detached type home with 4 bed in the DL12 9AS area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built 1967-1975 and has a reported internal area of 183 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £413,400 and a rental potential of £2,687 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Dec 3, 2013. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"Modern detached family bungalow
n++ Stone built dormer bungalow n++ Open plan kitchen/living/dining area n++ Additional sitting room n++ 4 Bedrooms n++ Off street parking facilities & single garage n++ Private gardens
The Area
Startforth
Startforth is on the fringe of the ever popular town of Barnard Castle and comprises an interesting variety of houses and cottages, situated but a mile from the town centre via a pleasant walk back over the Tees either over the County Bridge or via the Green Bridge. Startforth supports a primary school and a public house; there is a broader range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities being found within the town centre itself.
Barnard Castle is often referred to as the n++Gateway to Teesdalen++ with many renowned beauty spots being found close at hand. For the commuter the A66, A67 and A1(M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East. Darlington Mainline Railway Station and Durham Tees Valley International Airport offer further communications with the rest of the country.
The Property
6 Gill Lane
6 Gill Lane is a considerably improved and remarkably spacious detached dormer bungalow occupying an idyllic situation within an established plot, having views across the Beck and the adjoining fields. The highly versatile accommodation has the benefit of gas fired central heating and double glazing as well as ample parking facilities and an attached garage/workshop.
A uPVC entrance door leads into an entrance porch off which is a useful cloak room which is fitted with a range of storage cupboards. There is also access to a useful utility room which has space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer, storage cupboards, working surfaces, hand wash basin and doorway leading through to the garage.
The open reception hall provides access to the main open plan living accommodation as well as the stairs which lead up to the first floor.
The living accommodation offers great flexibility, currently the sitting area lies to the rear of the property and has picture windows which over look the rear garden and to the scenery beyond, there are also French doors which lead out to the rear sun terrace and garden.
There is formal dining area which lies to the side of the property and is accessed from the reception hall via an open arch. This area provides ample space for a family dining table and chairs but could also be utilised as study/home office.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted storage units, double stainless steel sink unit, breakfast bar, tiled splash backs and window over looking the garden. There is space for appliances including dishwasher, cooker and ample space for a large freestanding refrigerator/freezer.
A doorway from the kitchen leads into an inner hallway which gives access to the main sitting room, rear lobby and the principal bedroom accommodation. The sitting room is a generous room having three windows which enjoy views over the garden along with a gas fired flame effect fireplace with solid hearth and slips and a decorative wooden surround.
The rear lobby has exposed wooden flooring and doorway which provides access to the garden and side access gateway.
To the ground floor there are three bedrooms. There are two double bedrooms which both have build in wardrobes and views over the garden. There is a further double bedroom which again has build in storage cupboards and a view over the garden.
The main family bathroom/WC is half tiled and fitted with a white suite including bath, WC and hand wash basin, separate fully tiled shower cubicle and sky light.
To the first floor is the master bedroom which is a spacious double room which is bright and airy having a velux roof light and a dormer window which enjoys views over the garden and to the scenery beyond.
To the first floor there is also a shower room/WC which is has a fully tiled shower cubicle, WC, hand wash basin and Velux roof light. From the first floor landing there is also access to the loft space which is fully boarded and has light connected.
Measurements
Kitchen
16' 6" x 10' 9" (5.03m x 3.28m)
Sitting Room
22' 8" x 18' 1" (6.91m x 5.51m)
Dining Room
11' 0" x 9' 1" (3.35m x 2.77m)
Living Room
21' 7" x 13' 1" (6.58m x 3.99m)
Bedroom One (1st Floor)
19' 8" x 14' 10" (5.99m x 4.52m)
Shower Room/WC
Bedroom Two
13' 3" x 9' 11" (4.04m x 3.02m)
Bedroom Three
13' 4" x 10' 7" (4.06m x 3.23m)
Bedroom Four
9' 6" x 9' 3" (2.90m x 2.82m)
Bathroom/WC
Externally
Garden
The property sits in a generous plot having a large block paved driveway to the front of the property which provides parking for several vehicles. The driveway extends to provide access to the main entrance door of the property and the garage which has three panel folding doors, light and power and water connected, double doors leading out into the rear garden and personnel door which leads into the utility room.
The gardens which surround the property are mainly laid to lawn and are largely enclosed by mature evergreen hedges. To the front of the property there is a rockery, mature flower borders and a pathway which extends around to the side and rear of the property. To side there is a further lawned area with a wooden gate which leads to the rear garden where there is a further lawned area, raised flower border and sun terrace which extends around the side of the property to provide access to the rear of the garage.
The garden slopes down from the sun terrace towards the beck, this area has been fenced and the lower area has been terraced and paved to create a further seating area. The boundary of the property continues over the beck and incorporates the wooden bank on the other side.
Garage
The driveway extends to provide access to the main entrance door of the property and the garage which has three panel folding doors, light and power and water connected, double doors leading out into the rear garden and personnel door which leads into the utility room. 17' 11" x 9' 8" (5.46m x 2.95m)
Directions
From the centre of Barnard Castle proceed down The Bank and over County Bridge, bearing around to the left. Take the second turning on the right hand side into Gill Lane and proceed up the hill where the subject property will then be found shortly on the left hand side.
Property Ref:96_230_3139154"
Tax band F
1,088 sqm plot
