Welcome to The Old Post Office, Richmond, a cozy and compact detached type home with 4 bed in the DL10 6QE area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £353,731 and a rental potential of £2,299 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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"A magnificent period stone built double fronted cottage believed to date back to the early/mid 19th century which has been sympathetically extended and refurbished to provide high quality fittings throughout. The Old Post Office, which is pleasantly positioned within this tranquil and picturesque North Yorkshire village, benefits from delightful and traditional rear gardens with the whole site extending to around 0.25 acres in total. The village provides the reputable Black Bull Inn and Restaurant, is well placed for anyone requiring access to the A1(M), which is approximately 5 minutes drive time to the South bound carriageway. The nearby village of Scorton and Middleton Tyas provide further amenities with the historic market towns of Richmond, Northallerton and Darlington all within easy reach.The programme of refurbishment includes the provision of solid oak timber floors to the ground floor rooms with tiled floors to the utility room, WC and first floor bathrooms. The first floor bedrooms feature exposed wide board timber floors, the kitchen/living/dining room is well equipped with integrated appliances to include Smeg range style cooker, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. A combination of solid oak or granite work surfaces complement the cream coloured shaker style units. The first floor provides three excellent double bedrooms together with a small single ursery room and two newly fitted bathrooms. All first floor rooms are entered via timber latch doors. The property which also has timber beams to a number of rooms has been re-plumbed with a new central heating system and oil-fired combination boiler, rewired and a new security alarm system installed.
DETAILS
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A magnificent period stone built double fronted cottage believed to date back to the early/mid 19th century which has been sympathetically extended and refurbished to provide high quality fittings throughout. The Old Post Office, which is pleasantly positioned within this tranquil and picturesque North Yorkshire village, benefits from delightful and traditional rear gardens with the whole site extending to around 0.25 acres in total. The village provides the reputable Black Bull Inn and Restaurant, is well placed for anyone requiring access to the A1(M), which is approximately 5 minutes drive time to the South bound carriageway. The nearby village of Scorton and Middleton Tyas provide further amenities with the historic market towns of Richmond, Northallerton and Darlington all within easy reach.
The programme of refurbishment includes the provision of solid oak timber floors to the ground floor rooms with tiled floors to the utility room, WC and first floor bathrooms. The first floor bedrooms feature exposed wide board timber floors, the kitchen/living/dining room is well equipped with integrated appliances to include Smeg range style cooker, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. A combination of solid oak or granite work surfaces complement the cream coloured shaker style units. The first floor provides three excellent double bedrooms together with a small single
ursery room and two newly fitted bathrooms. All first floor rooms are entered via timber latch doors. The property which also has timber beams to a number of rooms has been re-plumbed with a new central heating system and oil-fired combination boiler, rewired and a new security alarm system installed.
Agents Notes:
We have been informed by the vendors that the building was originally constructed as two cottages and at a later stage part of the building was converted into a post office, then later into a detached dwelling house.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Porch, Study, Sitting Room, Living/Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility, WC. First Floor: Landing, Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room, 3 Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom. Externally: Gardens to front and rear, Double Garage
GENERAL REMARKS
UPVC Double Glazing, Oil Fired Central Heating and Security Alarm System.
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Double glazed door into
ENTRANCE PORCH
With quarry tiled floor, half panelled half glazed door into
STUDY 3.90m x 1.7m (12'10' x 5'7' )
With UPVC double glazed window to the front, double radiator, exposed timber ceiling beams, solid oak oards, telephone socket, power points, double wall light point, glazed double doors opening though to Living/Kitchen, and glazed door through to
SITTING ROOM 5.4m x 3.9m inc staircase (17'9' x 12'10' ) (minimum measurements)
Featuring exposed timber ceiling beams, solid oak floorboards, three double radiators, a chimney breast incorporating open fire with timber lintel and stone hearth, three windows with deep sills, five double wall light points, two TV aerial points, velux roof window, staircase providing access to first floor accommodation.
KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING ROOM 7.26m x 3.94m plus 2.29m x 1.45m (23'10' x 12'11' plus 7'6' x 4'9' )
A large room with UPVC double glazed window to the front and two further windows providing views to the side and rear of the property. The room features exposed solid oak floor and timber ceiling beams. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of cream coloured shaker style floor and wall mounted cupboards with oak work surfaces, chimney breast incorporating a tiled recess with a stainless steel range style Smeg two door oven with ceramic hob unit and concealed extractor canopy, fitted oak shelves, integrated fridge and freezer, a central island with a granite works surface, integrated drawers and cupboards, two double radiators, three double wall light points, TV aerial socket and power points, ceiling mounted spotlights, fitted cupboard with consumer unit. The kitchen opens into a 'wet area' with matching floor and wall mounted units with granite work surfaces incorporating a Belfast sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, fitted drawers, oak shelving, oak flooring, ceiling downlights and double glazed side window.
UTILITY 3.12m x 1.45m (10'3' x 4'9' )
Enjoying natural light from a large velux roof window, tiled floor, a fitted unit with oak work surface and integrated washing machine/tumble dryer, radiator, power points, stable door providing access to rear gardens, door through to
WC
Low flush WC, contemporary style washbasin with mixer tap, radiator, tiled floor, tiled splashback, obscure double glazed window to the side, extractor fan and ceiling downlights.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With access to roof space.
BEDROOM 1 3.94m x 3.50m max (12'11' x 11'6' max )
A double bedroom to the front with UPVC double glazed window, double radiator, ceiling downlights, wide board exposed timber floor.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 1.8m x 1.5m (5'11' x 4'11' )
With corner tiled cubicle with shower unit, low flush WC, a washbasin with fitted cupboard, wall mounted heated towel rail, tiled floor and walls to dado height, glazed window providing views to the east.
BEDROOM 2 3.9m x 3.5m (12'10' x 11'6' )
A double bedroom to the front with UPVC double glazed window, double radiator, ceiling downlights, wide board timber floor covering.
BEDROOM 3 3.58m x 2.96m (11'9' x 9'9' )
A double bedroom with window to the rear, double radiator, wide board timber floor and built in shelved cupboard.
BEDROOM 4/NURSERY 2.40m x 1.90m (7'10' x 6'3' )
A small bedroom with radiator, power sockets and window to the rear.
FAMILY BATHROOM 2.3m x 2.0m (7'7' x 6'7' )
With white coloured suite, panelled bath, curved shower screen, wall mounted shower unit, low flush WC, contemporary wash bowl on beech pedestal shelf, tiled floor and splashback, obscure glazed window to rear, ceiling downlight, extractor fan, wall mounted heated towel rail.
EXTERNALLY
A stone wall runs along the front boundary with attractive cottage style forecourt garden, well stocked with shrubs and flowers, pedestrian gates open to footpath which runs along both sides of the house and leads to the rear gardens.
REAR
The rear garden is set on different levels, the lowest level being gravelled with oil tank and newly fitted oil fired combination boiler which supplies domestic hot water and radiators throughout the property, there is also a water point and a flight of steps running up to the first level. This is laid to lawn with surrounding borders and well stocked rockery, a further flight of steps leads to further separate garden areas, one of which is a meadow style garden sown with wild flowers, surrounded by trees and bushes, prefabricated garden outbuilding, fruit trees. The remaining garden area is more formal, laid to lawn with vegetable garden, an aluminium framed greenhouse and a low stone retaining wall and 'a secret gravelled sitting area' which commands elevated views across a wooded area towards adjoining countryside.
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
Situated on the opposite side of the road with twin up and over doors together with off-road parking for two to three cars.
VIEWINGS
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1,009 sqm plot
