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" Occupying a superb elevated position with extensive views, Heath Cottages is a traditional, double fronted period cottage with gardens totalling around 1/4 an acre. The property historically was two cottages which have been sympathetically combined and extended to create a spacious, four bedroom, three reception family home retaining many charming features including beamed ceilings.

Situation & Amenities Barningham is a small picturesque village situated on the edge of Barningham Moor. The village is approximately 6 miles from the market town of Barnard Castle and 8 miles from the historic town of Richmond. Barningham is easily accessed from the A66, with excellent transport links to the A1(M) at Scotch Corner, making the main business centres of Newcastle, Durham, Teesside and Leeds, all within commuting distance. Railway stations on the East Coast Mainline can be found at Northallerton and Darlington, offering services to London Kings Cross. Newcastle, Durham Tees Valley and Leeds/Bradford Airports are also easily accessible. Accommodation Entrance Porch An external main door leading to an entrance porch offering space for outside footwear and coats and a double glazed door leading to the principle accommodation. Snug 4.27 x 4.25 (14'0' x 13'11') A warm and welcoming room with a window overlooking the front garden. The snug benefits from a feature fireplace with a multi fuel burner set within a Yorkshire sandstone surround, exposed ceiling beams, stone flagged floor, built in cupboard and staircase leading to the first floor landing. From here there is access to the dining room to the front and the rear living room. Living Room 6.03 x 4.32 (19'9' x 14'2') With double glazed sliding patio doors offering access to the rear paved patio with superb elevated views over the gardens and countryside beyond, feature log burner fire set within a Yorkshire sandstone surround, wooden flooring. Dining Room 4.3 x 3.98 (14'1' x 13'1') A spacious room with window overlooking the front towards the front garden. With a feature fireplace with marble surround and cast iron inset with open grate, window to the front elevation, feature shelved niche. From here there is access to the kitchen. Kitchen 4.19 x 2.55 including units (13'9' x 8'4' includin Fitted with a matching range of wall and base units in reclaimed pine with a combination of granite and solid wood work surfaces over incorporating a Belfast sink, plate rack, space and plumbing for dishwasher. Terracotta tiled floor. There is a window looking into the Conservatory and doors leading to the utility room and the conservatory. Utility room/wc 1.66 x 2.54 (5'5' x 8'4') Fitted with the same reclaimed pine units in the kitchen with a small Belfast sink and useful cupboards. Terracotta tiled floor. White low level w.c. Conservatory A spacious conservatory with domed ceiling, exposed stone walls to two sides and french doors opening out onto the elevated patio outside the living room. First floor landing With access to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom/wc Master Bedroom 3.99 x 4.38 (13'1' x 14'4') A delightful room which overlooks the front garden with built in wardrobes and a separate built in cupboard providing plenty of storage space, shelved niche. Bedroom Two 3.39 x 4.27 (11'1' x 14'0') With window to the front elevation, built in wardrobe, radiator and wash hand basin. Bedroom Three 3.52 x 2.56 (11'7' x 8'5') With window overlooking the rear gardens and countryside beyond. Fitted with a double step in shower cubicle concealed behind pine doors. Bedroom Four 2.51 x 1.92 (8'3' x 6'4') This room is currently used as an office. With exposed beams and brick detailing, and window overlooking the rear gardens and countryside beyond. Bathroom/wc With a white suite comprising freestanding slipper bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Beamed ceiling and window overlooking the rear gardens. Externally The property has a beautiful and substantial, walled front garden facing south with extensive views to the east. Incorporated within the front garden is a gated gravelled area which provides off street parking for two cars for the property. The garden is laid to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub beds borders, a central shrub bed and mature trees.

The property occupies an elevated position and to the rear has a patio and seating area immediately outside of the the living room and conservatory. From this area there are both stone steps and a gravelled path leading down to the lower garden with fish ponds and waterfalls, lawns, gravelled area and well stocked flower and shrub beds. Coal Store. Log Store. Services The property is served by oil fired central heating. Wayleaves, Easements and rights of way 1 Heath Cottages is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way, whether public or private, light, drainage, water and electricity supplies and all other rights, obligations, easements, quasi-easements and all wayleaves or covenants whether disclosed or not. There is a private pedestrian right of way in favour of number 2 Heath Cottages through number 1 Heath Cottages garden to the rear. The property is accessed via gravelled lane off the main road. Agents Note Barningham postal address is Richmond, North Yorkshire, however the property lies just over the border in County Durham. Tenure The property is believed to be offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Local Authority Durham County Council Tel: 03000 26 00 00. Council Tax For Council Tax purposes the property is banded D. Viewings Strictly by appointment with the selling agents GSC Grays, telephone 01748 829217. Particulars Particulars written June 2015. Photographs taken June 2015. "