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" 31 Front Street is a unique and individual six bedroom terraced house, currently split into a four bedroom home and one bedroom self-contained annexe (which could easily be incorporated back into the main house if required), situated in this sought after village. The property would ideally suit those looking for a large family home with the additional benefit of a current income stream, as the self-contained annexe is currently let under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement.

SITUATION Barnard Castle 6 miles, Bishop Auckland 8 miles, Darlington 16 miles, Durham 20 miles, A1 (M) 15 miles, Durham Tees Valley Airport 24 miles (please note all distances are approximate). The property is located in the desireable village of Staindrop, a popular village ideally situated for easy access to local towns of Darlington, Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle, whilst the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds are within easy reach. Main line train stations can be found at Darlington and Durham with International Airports at Durham Tees Valley, Newcastle and Leeds Bradford. The A66 and A1 (M) are easily accessible bringing many areas within commuting distance.
AMENITIES The village of Staindrop benefits from both a primary and secondary school, post office, a number of shops, GP surgery and public houses/restaurants. The area around Staindrop, including the historic market town of Barnard Castle offers excellent walking and other outdoor pursuits, while the town has many amenities from local and national retailers, to a range of educational opportunities including the well regarded Barnard Castle School, local primary schools and Teesdale School. For sporting enthusiasts, golf courses can be found at Barnard Castle, Richmond and Darlington with Horseracing at Catterick, Ripon, York, Wetherby and Sedgefield. DESCRIPTION 31 Front Street is a unique and individual six bedroom terraced house, currently split into a four bedroom home and one bedroom self-contained annexe (which could easily be incorporated back into the main house if required), situated in this sought after village. The property would ideally suit those looking for a large family home with the additional benefit of a current income stream, as the self-contained annexe is currently let under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement. This character home, which has six double bedrooms, has undergone extensive recent renovation and combines modern spacious living with original character, such as the large vaulted cellar. 31 Front Street also has the benefit of secure off-street parking for up to three cars and an enclosed rear garden. The accommodation in the main house currently comprises: entrance vestibule, reception hall, vaulted double cellar, dining room, large breakfast kitchen with contemporary fittings, family room

(with potential access to the annexe) and downstairs WC to the ground floor. To the first floor of the main house there is spacious landing leading to four double bedrooms, one of which has a recently re-fitted en-suite bathroom and a further family bathroom. The self-contained annexe accommodation comprises: kitchen, inner hall, bathroom, bedroom (bedroom five if incorporated within the main house) and living room

(bedroom six if incorporated within the main house). Externally there is a courtyard area, secure off-street parking area for up to three cars and enclosed rear garden. ACCOMMODATION Wooden door leading to: ENTRANCE VESTIBULE With ceramic tiles to floor, antique brass light fitting and glazed door with glass panel above leading to: RECEPTION HALL With split level staircase rising to first floor, ceramic tiles to floor, antique brass wall lights, mains fire alarm and pine doors leading to: DINING ROOM 4.44m(14'7'') x 3.95m(13'0'') With double sash window to front, feature oak beam, open fireplace with slate hearth and painted wood surround, blinds to windows and double radiator. KITCHEN/ BREAKFAST ROOM An exceptionally large family breakfast kitchen with windows to both front and rear aspects. KITCHEN 4.31m(14'2'') x 3.86m(12'8'') With double sash windows to front, blinds, excellent range of modern wood effect base, wall and full length larder units all with stainless steel handles, breakfast bar with cupboards under, two integral fridge/freezers, integral dishwasher, Stove's stainless steel electric double oven with induction, ceramic hob and hot plate, AEG stainless steel extractor, one and a half stainless steel built under sinks with mixer tap into solid walnut worksurfaces, wood hanging rack, integral washing machine, integral tumble dryer, stainless steel light fittings, combination gas boiler and ceramic tiles to floor. BREAKFAST AREA 4.51m(14'10'') x 3.90m(12'10'') With step up to UPVC French doors leading to courtyard area to rear, stainless steel light fittings, double radiator and ceramic tiles to floor. CELLAR Stairs down to two part cellar with vaulted ceiling, light fittings and water meter. FAMILY ROOM 4.74m(15'7'') x 4.77m(15'8'') With double sash window to side, open inglenook fireplace with cast iron log burner, TV aerial point, HD satellite cable, telephone point, double radiator, light fitting, ceramic tiles to floor and internal door to annexe if required. DOWNSTAIRS WC With oak effect floor units fitted in sink and WC with white work top, light fitting, radiator and ceramic tiles to floor. KITCHEN 3.14m(10'4'') x 4.71m(15'5'') With pine base and floor units with tiles to splashbacks and pine worktop over, butler sink, pine display cabinet with glass and storage units with wicker baskets, space for electric cooker, tongue and groove to dado level height to one wall, window to side, radiator, tiles to floor, sash window to side and door leading to: INNER HALL With three single glazed windows to side, exposed stone wall, heating control panel, fire alarm, plumbing for washing machine, Worcester oil central heating boiler, heating control panel, carpet to floor and doors leading to: BATHROOM 2.60m(8'6'') x 2.75m(9'0'') With corner bath, wash basin, WC, tiles to splash backs, pine cabinet, light fitting, radiator, extractor, access to loft space, vinyl to floor and internal door to bedroom. BEDROOM/ BEDROOM FIVE 2.84m(9'4'') x 3.76m(12'4'') With internal double-glazed UPVC window, light fitting, radiator and carpet to floor. LIVING ROOM/ BEDROOM SIX 3.51m(11'6'') x 4.71m(15'5'') With exposed stone, UPVC French doors to parking area to side, telephone point, radiator, HD satellite cable and carpet to floor. FIRST FLOOR LANDING A spacious landing with skylight, wall lights, mains fire alarm, small glass wood surround window and access to loft space. BEDROOM TWO 4.46m(14'8'') max x 4.44m(14'7'') With double sash windows to front, fitted wardrobes, light fitting and double radiator. BEDROOM THREE 4.44m(14'7'') x 3.87m(12'8'') max With double sash window to front, built in double cupboard, single shelved cupboard, light fitting and double radiator. BEDROOM FOUR 3.95m(13'0'') x 2.97m(9'9'') With fixed wooded framed window, light fitting and double radiator. HOUSE BATHROOM 3.00m(9'10'') x 2.85m(9'4'') With sash window to side, roll top cast iron bath, tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin, access to roof space, light fitting, double radiator and wood effect floor. FURTHER LANDING AREA With glass cube window to side, wall lights, access to airing cupboard housing hot water tank for annexe and door leading to: MASTER BEDROOM 3.62m(11'11'') x 4.83m(15'10'') With sash window to side, light fitting, double radiator and Oak door leading to: EN-SUITE BATHROOM With window to side, oak effect vanity unit with glass display cabinets, floor unit, mirror and wash basin, further floor unit housing WC, curved corner bath (shower over) with curved glass screen, tiles to splashbacks, wall mounted heated towel rail and light fitting. REAR GARDEN A good sized private garden with section laid to lawn, further gravelled area, stone wall and border. PARKING AREA A gravelled off-street parking area for up to three cars, accessed via Barnard Street and having locking double wooden gates, outside tap and outside light. COURTYARD AREA Laid to concrete with outside light. TENURE The property is believed to be offered Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion. LOCAL AUTHORITY Durham County Council Tel: 01833 690000 COUNCIL TAX For Council Tax purposes the property is banded E. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment only via the Agents GSC Chartered Surveyors Tel: 01833 637000. PARTICULARS Particulars written February 2010. Photographs of main house taken February 2010. Internal photographs of Annexe taken July 2008. Garden photograph taken July 2008. DISCLAIMER NOTICE - PLEASE READ: GSC Chartered Surveyors gives notice to anyone who may read these particulars as follows:
1. These particulars, including any plan are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. 2. All descriptions including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their corrections by inspection or otherwise. 3. Neither GSC Chartered Surveyors nor the vendor accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. 4. Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. 5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition / repair or otherwise, nor that any services or facilities are in good working order.
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