Welcome to High Waskerley Farm, Consett, a cozy and compact house type home with 5 bed in the DH8 9LJ 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
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £715,000 and a rental potential of £4,648 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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In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Mar 29, 2011. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"Charming yet grand Grade II Listed two storey barn conversion - must be viewed to appreciate the overall size and quality of the property
? Lifestyle property ? Sympathetic conversion ? Characterful and contemporary blend of design ? Exceptionally well presented ? 400 ft2 (aprox) lounge with cathedral ceilings ? A wealth of original features ? Breath taking panoramic views ? Private south facing sheltered garden ? Double detached garage and store ? 300 ft2 (aprox) breakfasting kitchen with cathedral ceilings
The Area
Shotley Bridge
This sympathetic and in keeping development at High Waskerley Farm lies a mile to the west of Shotley Bridge within open countryside and is adjacent to an ?Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?. Whilst remaining sheltered, the quadrant of barns is situated in an elevated position overlooking the nearby village. Placed on the Northumberland county border yet lying within a Durham postcode, the property is perfectly placed for anyone requiring easy access routes to the main regional centres of the area or those wishing to reside within the much sought after catchment area for Corbridge and Hexham schools. The Forge boasts an idyllic position set within fields, surrounded by woodland, yet commanding outstanding views over the valley and beyond to the moors of Stanhope common. Retaining its rural feel, the property is ideally positioned just outside the community of Shotley Bridge which has a number of day to day facilities, traditional pubs and restaurants and is within easy access to several supermarkets. Durham City, Hexham and Newcastle are extremely accessible and Gateshead Metro Centre is a mere 25 minutes drive away. The property lies less than 15 minutes from both Derwent reservoir offering sailing and angling and the luxurious Slaley Hall with the exceptional facilities of two 18 hole championship golf courses, spa and fitness centre. In addition, Weardale ski slopes are a comfortable 40 minutes drive away.
There is a very active community in the Parish. Most activities focus on the Church and Church Hall which are located in the hamlet of Snods Edge, a five minute drive, and include, a baby and toddler group, two youth clubs, sports club, flower club, Women?s Institute and many regular family functions.
For the commuter the A68, A69 and the A1(M) provides links with the major commercial centres of the northeast. Mainline railway stations can be found at Durham City and Newcastle which offer further communications with the rest of the Country. The local train service is available from Stocksfield, a 15 minute drive that links to Carlisle to the West and Newcastle to the East. The area is complemented by international airports, Newcastle being 30 minutes away and Durham Tees Valley, 50 minutes.
The Property
The Forge
The Forge is Grade II Listed and has been sympathetically and lovingly converted to provide a magnificent spacious family home which is full of original features and has huge character. This deceptively large two storey property lends itself perfectly to entertaining, with a wealth of exceptionally presented reception room space, together with 5 bedrooms. Following steps up to the main entrance, you enter a vestibule prior to leading through to the inner hallway of the main dwelling. The first room lying on the southern elevation is the impressive 300 ft2 (approximately) kitchen/breakfast room with its vaulted ceiling, exposing the main A-frame of the building. This room benefits from lots of natural light provided by three windows and in turn, magnificent views over open countryside. The oil fired Aga, which is the heart of the home, is housed within an original stone inglenook, whilst providing a cosy ambiance to the kitchen it also provides for farmhouse style cooking and efficiently heats the hot water for the property. To one end, the kitchen has a bespoke range of wall and base units topped with sleek black granite with metallic fleck work surface, set within is a Blanco double sink unit with waste disposal unit together with integrated dishwasher, NEFF double oven and touch sensor, infrared, easy clean hob and a Whirlpool American style fridge freezer. The breakfasting area is extremely spacious and has a wall of toffee glass panels which floods light into the inner hallway, and currently accommodates a large, eight seater farmhouse table. The floor is laid with Travertine tiles throughout the kitchen/breakfast areas.
Returning to the inner hall, the utility room is located opposite the kitchen providing access through a stable door to the shared rear courtyard. This room has a one and a half sink unit and full range of wall and base units with plumbing for both washing machine and tumble dryer. The oil fired central heating boiler is housed here and whilst the Aga provides the hot water for the property, this boiler can also do so if required. In this utility room there is also a porcelain tiled floor. To the western elevation of the property lies the impressive drawing room. This main reception room with double height vaulted ceiling and exposed stone walls provides the wow factor of this property. This is a fantastic reception space measuring over 400ft2(approximately), which makes this an ideal home for entertaining many guests. It has a large inglenook fireplace with an extremely efficient multi fuel stove as its centre piece. The original large archway, allows spectacular views over the south elevation and access to a large sheltered patio area. A spiral staircase leads up to a spacious Gallery currently being used as a 5th bedroom by the present owners. The raised dining room is open plan to the lounge and has wonderful views to the south whilst benefiting from two large windows to the rear courtyard. This generous room currently comfortably accommodates a large table seating ten people. Overall the dynamics of this room flow well providing for flexible and versatile accommodation to suit a range of lifestyles. Returning to the inner hall there is a large cupboard/cloaks area.
The first of three bathrooms can be found off the inner hallway and is well equipped with a luxury contemporary suite, blending exposed stone walls and features with clean stylish lines. There is a large free standing double ended bath with additional shower head fitting, together with an enclosed shower cubicle boasting a large rainfall shower head, large pedestal wash hand basin with monobloc tap and WC. This room is warmed by a large traditional style radiator with heated towel rail and fully tiled in a natural effect stone tile. An opaque window opens over the rear courtyard. A step down to a slightly lower level leads you to the 4th bedroom which is being used as a second lounge by the present owners.
The Master Bedroom is of impressive proportions and commanding stunning views to the south, and an equally spacious en-suite incorporating twin wash hand basins set within a bespoke marble surface over vanity units, large inset mirrors and wall units. A large double ended bath with additional showerhead attachment, WC and bidet. There is a separate shower enclosure with waterfall shower head. This room is fully tiled. The fixtures and fittings used in this bathroom are Jacob Delafon and only the highest quality has been chosen. A staircase leads up to a further two large bedrooms which enjoy breathtaking views across to Chopwell woods and The Derwent Valley. The landing area leads to a further contemporary shower room which has a double walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin. This room is fully tiled in a natural effect stone. An original stone wall and doorway leads to the large attic space which is fully boarded.
Measurements
Kitchen/Dining Room
6.90m x 3.88m
(22' 8" x 12' 9")
Dining Room
6.84m x 2.50m
(22' 5" x 8' 2")
Drawing Room
7.85m x 4.90m
(25' 9" x 16' 1")
Snug
5.06m x 2.85m
(16' 7" x 9' 4")
Family Bathroom
1.51m x 3.15m
(4' 11" x 10' 4")
Master Bedroom
4.40m x 5.56m
(14' 5" x 18' 3")
Ensuite
2.00m x 3.89m
(6' 7" x 12' 9")
Bedroom Two
5.04m x 4.05m
(16' 6" x 13' 3")
Bedroom Three
3.88m x 4.36m
(12' 9" x 14' 4")
Bedroom Four
4."
