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"A substantial Edwardian style family home together with a Grade II listed stone cottage, set in the most wonderful position overlooking the wide village green in this much sought after and convenient conservation village.

Entrance vestibule, reception hall and cloakroom. Drawing dining room, sitting room, kitchen and garden room. Principal bedroom with en suite shower room, three further double bedrooms, house bathroom, shower room and separate WC. Two boxrooms.

Separate stone cottage with sitting room, kitchen, shower room and bedroom.

Large mature walled gardens of just over 0.5 of an acre. Extensive private parking and two garages.

Gainford House and The Cottage enjoy an elevated position within the centre of this highly sought after village, with all the principal rooms having a bright and sunny southerly facing outlook over the village green creating a light and spacious environment. The principal property is built in an Elizabethan style and is believed to date from the early 20th century, offering impressive excellently proportioned family
accommodation which includes a number of striking period features such as an impressive central hall and staircase, some fine fireplaces and ornate ceiling plasterwork.

The property is approached through an entrance vestibule with a cloakroom off which then leads into an impressive central hall with a staircase rising to the first floor. The sitting room has an angular bay window to the front and an attractive
fireplace the drawing room dining room is a generous size and has a bay window to the side. The kitchen has a range of fitted base and wall units and includes an Aga together with a separate oven and microwave, a walk in pantry and double doors opening to the garden room which in turn have double doors to the side garden. To the first floor, there is a galleried
landing giving access to the principal bedroom which has an en suite shower room, a second bedroom, house bathroom and a separate WC. To the second floor, there are two more double bedrooms, a shower room and two box rooms with one accessed from bedroom 3.

The Cottage is ideal for a dependant relative and is approached on the ground floor through the sitting dining room with a kitchen off and downstairs shower room. To the first floor
there is a single bedroom.

OUTSIDE
The property is set within generous private gardens of approximately 0.53 acres and is approached through remote controlled gates with stone pillars which lead to a parking area for a number of vehicles and two garages.
The gardens are split into three areas with the front section bounded by a stone wall and laid to lawn with a specimen beech tree. The middle garden is approached directly from the house and has a paved patio and lawned area beyond and the rear garden is principally laid to lawn with mature borders and hedging and a vegetable area.

LOCATION
Gainford is an historic and picturesque village standing on the banks of the River Tees enjoying a large village green surrounded by attractive period properties. It is surprising well served for amenities which include local shops, tea rooms, butchers, hairdressers, a public house, historic village church, doctors surgery and a primary school.
The nearby towns of Barnard Castle and Darlington both offer a much wider variety of facilities including private and state schools. For the commuter, there is quick access to the A1 M which in turn leads to the commercial centres to the north & south and Darlington Train Station provides regular access to the East Coast Mainline serving London and Scotland and Teesside Airport provides access to a range of international destinations. The location makes it ideal for exploring some of the country s most stunning countryside including the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Lake District to the west and the North York Moors to the east.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services The property is connected to mains electric, gas, water and drainage to both the house and cottage with each having their own independent gas central heating systems. The main house also has a seperate oil central heating system.
Local Authority Durham County Council,
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Council Tax Band G
Tenure Freehold

Postcode DL2 3DL
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From the A1 M , head towards Piercebridge and proceed into the centre of the village and turn left at the end on to Gainford Road. Continue into the Gainford and take the turning onto the village green and High Green will be found on the
northern side of the green.

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