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Main Description
Detached dormer bungalow
? Mature detached property ? Open plan kitchen/dining room ? Large living room ? 2/3 Good sized bedrooms ? Front and rear gardens ? Detached single garage and additional driveway ? Sought after location




The Area
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 ?Gateway to Teesdale? 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
1 Gill Lane is a detached dormer house which offers flexible accommodation, gardens, garage and off street parking. The property also benefits from gas fired central heating and double glazing throughout.

A part glazed uPVC entrance door leads into the spacious entrance hall which has a useful under stairs study area, stairs leading up to the first floor and doors radiating off to the living accommodation.

The dining kitchen lies to the rear of the property and is a bright room having windows looking over the side and rear garden as well as a door which leads out to the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted storage units and one and a half bowl sink. There is an integrated double oven/grill with hob and extractor over as well as space for a freestanding refrigerator and washing machine. There is also ample space for a family dining table and chairs.

The living room is a large dual aspect room having a large window looking out to the front and French doors which lead out to the rear garden. There is a gas fired flame effect fire which has a decorative hearth and surround.

Also to the ground floor is the second reception room/third bedroom which is a good sized room having windows looking over the front and side.

Accessed from the entrance hall is a useful downstairs WC.

To the first floor there are two double bedrooms both with windows to the side and access to useful eaves storage cupboards.

The family bathroom/WC is fully tiled and fitted with a white suite including bath with shower over, WC and hand wash basin.

Measurements

Living room
6.97m x 3.62m

(22' 10" x 11' 11")

Dining kitchen
5.57m x 3.89m

(18' 3" x 12' 9")

Master bedroom
3.53m x 3.75m

(11' 7" x 12' 4")

Bedroom two
3.65m x 3.54m

(12' 0" x 11' 7")

Bedroom three
2.93m x 3.54m

(9' 7" x 11' 7")

Family bathroom/WC
1.66m x 2.45m

(5' 5" x 8' 0")

Garage
5.03m x 2.59m

(16' 6" x 8' 6")

Externally

Garden
The property is set back behind the front garden which comprises terraced flower beds with adjoining lawn with additional trees and shrubs. A path leads up to the main entrance door and extends to provide access around the property.

Additional wrought iron gates lead onto a drive way which provides off street parking and access to the single garage.

To the rear the garden is mainly laid to lawn having a small adjoining patio area, flower border and green house.

Directions

Directions
From the centre of Barnard Castle proceed down The Bank and over the County Bridge, bearing around to the left. Take the second turning on the right hand side into Gill Lane where the subject property will then be found shortly on the right hand side.