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Main Description

? 2 Bedrooms plus 2 cellar rooms ? Flexible family accommodation ? 2/3 Welcoming reception rooms ? Dining kitchen ? Enclosed garden to the rear

The Area

Startforth is on the fringe of the ever popular town of Barnard Castle and comprises an interesting variety of houses. It is situated only a mile from the town centre by a pleasant walk over the Tees, either over the County Bridge or by the Green Bridge, and also serviced by local transport. There is a broader range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities found within the town centre itself.

Barnard Castle is often referred to as the ?Gateway to Teesdale? with many renowned beauty spots close at hand. For the commuter, the A66, the A67 and the 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

This period cottage boasts spacious and flexible living accommodation with huge character.

18 Low Startforth Road is entered through a uPVC door into an entrance hallway with slate flooring, doors radiating to the living accommodation and stairs rising to the first floor.

A door opens to the right of the hallway into a living room currently used as a family room/children?s playroom. There is a window to the front of the property with views across Startforth.

To the left of the hallway is the spacious dining kitchen which has views to the front of the property and an outlook to the garden at the rear. There are voids for a an American style fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. There is an integrated oven, hob and a stainless steel sink. The kitchen has a modular black slate floor and a tiled splash back.

From the kitchen there is a step down to a further staircase that leads down to a recently converted cellar creating an additional living room and a further spacious room that both have vaulted ceilings.

The living room has a window to the front of the property providing natural light into the room. There is a feature stone inglenook and under stairs storage.

The second cellar room is a good sized room with wall lighting creating a lovely ambience.

To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom.

The first bedroom at the top of the staircase boasts original floorboards and views over Startforth. The room also has two built in storage cupboards and a stone fireplace.

The bathroom lies opposite and has a white suite comprising of a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. The walls are partially tiled with limestone tiles in a brick bond effect. The room has a cupboard storing the boiler and also providing additional linen storage.

The second bedroom is also of good proportions and has a window to the front of the property with similar views to that of the other bedroom and another period fireplace.

Measurements

Kitchen
4.32m x 3.77m

(14' 2" x 12' 4")

Living Room
4.34m x 3.82m

(14' 3" x 12' 6")

Snug
3.95m x 3.46m

(13' x 11' 4")

Bedroom One
3.88m x 3.46m

(12' 9" x 11' 4")

Bedroom Two
4.30m x 3.86m

(14' 1" x 12' 8")

Bedroom Three
2.51m x 3.87m

(8' 3" x 12' 8")

Bathroom

Externally

Garden
To the front of the property there is a decked area ideal for seating with steps up to the front door.

To the rear there is an enclosed garden area which is accessed from the side of the property. There are also two stone built outhouses.

Energy Performance Certificate

EPC
The property is currently rate ?D?.

Directions

Directions
From the centre of Barnard Castle proceed down The Bank and over County Bridge bearing around to the right. Take the first principal turning on the left-hand side towards Bowes/ Brough.

Proceed uphill taking the left turn on to Low Startforth Road, continue along the road where there is a small lane on the right hand side, the subject property is found on the right.

Important Notice

Important Notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance professional verification should be sought. All dimensions/boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.