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" AN HISTORIC NORTHUMBRIAN STYLE COTTAGE... Dating from the 1600's, this beautiful nostalgic grade 2 listed updated three bedroom residence which overlooks the "chocolate box" Elwick Village Green, offers an abundance of features with traditional beamed ceilings, characteristic open fires, eye watering landscaped gardens and ample secure parking facilities. Vacant possession is available if required.

Historical Notes
Elwick Village characterises the classical form of a medieval settlement with a quintessential Village Green, a Manor House "Elswick Hall" and The Church of St Peter which bears the carvings of an Anglo-Scandinavian nature dating to the 10th or 11th centuries. Elwick Village, meaning "Ella's Dairy Farm" suggests that there was an Anglo Saxon presence before the Norman conquest and the village still holds on to a unique rural gentrified nostalgia. Earliest records indicate that this stunning Cottage with its characteristic beamed ceilings and open fires dates back to the late 1600's making it one of the oldest residences in this desirable locality, nestled within easy reach of the A19 which interconnects with all regional centres including Hartlepool, Durham City, Sunderland and Newcastle making the village a splendid commuter base for families with a need for easy accessibility to major transport networks. In recent times the cottage has been sympathetically restored, particular emphasis was placed upon its visual appearance with the re-integration of a hand finished lime mortar exterior which may have adorned the cottage some 400 years ago.

Entrance Hallway
The individualistic entrance, originally the external wall of the cottage, offers a wonderful traditional style timber door positioned to the front of the residence complimented with a beautiful double glazed sash window providing views of the picturesque rear gardens and a timber floor. Accompanimnets include an unusual archway recessed into the original exterior wall of the cottage, which, it is believed where the local baker would leave their bread delivery for the occupants in the years gone by and a further attractive timber door which offers accessibility into the principle lounge.

Lounge - 18' 6'' x 17' 11'' (5.63m x 5.45m) into bay
This spectacular larger than average principle reception room portrays the traditional ambience of this awe inspiring cottage residence with feature beamed ceilings leading to a beautiful authentic style double glazed sashed bay window providing outstanding views towards the Village Green, complimented with a wonderful carved timber fire surround and open fire. Additional attributes include two period style doors offering accessibility into the main hallway and the inner hallway together with a further door leading into the eye watering rear gardens and a radiator.

Inner Hallway
A lovely attribute, this room offers accessibility into the useful ground floor cloakroom Wc, the lounge and impressive dining kitchen whilst displaying the traditional characteristical beamed ceilings and a feature newel posted spindle stairwell to the first floor gallery landing area with its double glazed sash window situated on the half landing providing natural light into the area.

Cloak Room W/C
Nestled to the rear of the cottage this useful room denotes the traditional character with exposed timber beams complimented with a lovely timber double glazed window which opens into the rear gardens. Further attributes include a wonderful entrance door from the inner hallway together with a matching pair of doors which provide access into the additional cupboard, a low level Wc, pedestal hand wash basin and a radiator.

Dining Kitchen - 14' 9'' x 12' 3'' (4.50m x 3.73m)
The exquisite dining kitchen offers a mouthwatering accompaniment to this already impressive unique cottage, encompassing a centrepiece inglenook style fireplace with a traditional style railway sleeper type overmantle complimenting the traditional beamed ceilings, eye watering natural slate floor and a spectacular Rayburn style gas range cooker which also provides the central heating to the residence. A wealth of modern, yet beautifully sympathetic, wall and floor cabinets are finished with granite work surfaces integrating a ceramic "Belfast" style sink and chrome mixer taps. Accompaniments include an impressive double glazed timber sash window which overlooks the front grounds and a wonderful entrance door which offers accessibility into the lovely rear gardens, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and an integral fridge and freezer.

Gallery Landing
This gallery landing highlights the traditional ambience of the cottage with beautiful beamed ceilings, an eye catching double glazed timber sash window set to the half landing providing natural light to the entire area and a welcoming newel posted ballustrade complimented with feature delft racks and a lovely archway leading to the master bedroom.

Master Bedroom - 15' 3'' x 12' 10'' (4.65m x 3.90m) into recess
A fundamental attribute to the cottage, this impressive master bedroom offers a spectacular traditional setting, with exposed timber beams flowing throughout the room set to a backdrop of double glazed sash windows to both front and rear elevations. Additional attributes include an array of wardrobes, a radiator and period style door offering an accessibility onto the gallery landing area.

Second Bedroom - 15' 3'' x 9' 2'' (4.66m x 2.80m) into recess
Positioned at the alternative gable end to the master bedroom, this lovely second double bedroom continues with the authentic characteristics, with a traditional style double glazed sash window located to the front elevation and a second double glazed velux window to the rear all complimented with attractive exposed timber beams. Accompaniments include a quaint dressing area divided with an exposed beam, a radiator and a further storage cupboard.

Third Box Bedroom - 6' 9'' x 6' 4'' (2.06m x 1.94m)
An ideal third bedroom, currently used as a study, which is located at the rear of the cottage offering beautiful exposed beams and an authentic style double glazed window which overlooks the rear gardens together with a radiator.

Family Bathroom
Stylishly finished to a more contemporary theme this luxurious bathroom offers a splendid suite comprising of a paneled bath with an impressive chrome finished overhead power shower, a low level Wc and an elevated hand wash basin fitted with complimenting chrome fixtures. Additional accompanimnets include a double glazed velux window positioned to the rear elevation and an attractive contemporary heated towel radiator.

Exterior Grounds
To the front of this outstanding "chocolate box" Northumbrian style cottage lies suitable off street parking for a number of family vehicles leading to a larger than average pitched roofed detached garage and a gate providing accessibility into the spectacular rear landscaped gardens. The exquisite enclosed rear gardens have been sympathetically designed to impact on the traditional character of the cottage with undulating laws intersected with edged borders and authentic style stone features, stone paved patios and an arbor leading to a potential vegetable garden behind the garage.

Detached Garage
Positioned to the side of the cottage, this wonderful larger than average garage offers a splendid attribute to the main residence with windows and a garage door providing accessibility onto the front forecourt.

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