Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to Rowan Cottage Elm Grange Farm West Auckland Road, Heighington, a cozy and compact detached type home with 3 bed in the area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £330,000 and a rental potential of £2,145 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
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Main Description
Sympathetically converted
Wealth of character and features
4 bedrooms, one with en suite
Private driveway parking with stone outbuilding
Ideally situated for commuting
The Area
Houghton Bank lies alongside the A68 between Darlington and West
Auckland. In the nearby attractive village of Heighton there are a
range of amenities including shops, public houses, churches and
renowned schooling to which rural footpaths provide an even more
direct route.
A wider range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities
can be found within the regional centres of Darlington & Bishop
Auckland. For the commuter the A68 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. Many of the
regions renowned beauty spots within the North Yorkshire
Moors/Dales, Teesdale, Weardale, Northumberland and the Lake
District can all be accessed with ease.
The Property
Rowan Cottage was sympathetically converted from a range of
traditional stone built barns and byers by the current owners.
Spacious, well planned accommodation with majority single storey
living space ideal for families or those wishing for a unique
characterful yet accessible property.
The property benefits from oil fired central heating and comprises,
spacious living accommodation, with 4 bedrooms one of which is en
suite, rear garden, outdoor store and ample off street parking.
A part glazed wooden entrance door leads into the open plan living
room and dining hall which has solid wood flooring throughout,
exposed beams and sash windows. The living room boasts an
impressive exposed brick chimney breast with large inglenook having
a multifuel stove. It has a slate tiled hearth with characterful
timber lintel over, which is a stunning feature. Floor to celling
windows allow natural light to flood the room and enjoy the
countryside views beyond with another glazed door providing access
to the enclosed and private courtyard garden which makes it an
ideal space for entertaining.
The dining hall similarly to the living room has exposed beams and
solid wood flooring which continues throughout. There is space for
a large family dining table and chairs, a sash window overlooking
the front of the property and a brick archway that leads into the
inner hall. Further accommodation is accessed from the hall way and
stairs lead up to the large first floor bedroom.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke brick built and solid
wood base units, with solid oak lintels over cupboard doors which
are inkeeping with the character of the rest of the property. There
is a Belfast sink, tiled splash backs and a sash window looking
onto the front of the property, the flooring is laid in a Spanish
stone tile. There is space for a Range style oven set into an
inglenook with solid oak lintel and ambient lighting, together with
space for additional under counter white goods and a free standing
refrigerator and freezer.
The master bedroom is a good size double room having exposed beams,
solid wood flooring and a sash window overlooking the rear
courtyard. The en suite which is fully tiled and fitted with a
white suite including a shower, hand wash basin and WC along with a
useful linen storage cupboard.
The second bedroom is another spacious double room with a window
overlooking the driveway and exposed beams to the ceiling, while
the third ground floor bedroom is an generous single room which has
a window overlooking the front of the property and a cupboard which
houses the boiler.
The family bathroom/WC is partially tiled with wood panelling and
fitted with a white suite including an electric shower, corner
bath, hand wash basin and WC. A sash window overlooks the front of
the property and tiled flooring.
Stairs from the hallway lead up to the fourth bedroom which has
wood flooring, access to extensive eaves storage and a sash window
overlooking the rear of the property. This room is currently
utilised as a home office/ bedroom however applicants would need to
confirm specification to clarify current compliance with building
regulations.
Measurements
Open Plan Living Dining Room
5.22m x 8.90m
(17' 2" x 29' 2")
Kitchen
3.40m x 3.63m
(11' 2" x 11' 11")
Master Bedroom
3.74m x 3.61m
(12' 3" x 11' 10")
Ensuite
Bedroom Two
4.08m x 3.51m
(13' 5" x 11' 6")
Third Bedroom
2.92m x 2.72m
(9' 7" x 8' 11")
Attic Room
6.17m x 5.00m
(20' 3" x 16' 5")
Family Bathroom/WC
Externally
Courtyard Garden
The property is approached through a five bar wooden gate which
leads onto the enclosed gravelled driveway providing secure and
private off road parking for several vehicles. There is a useful
stone built store with sliding door which is fully shelved having
electrical points and lighting. There is potential for a purchaser
to convert this in to annexed accommodation, a studio or office
(subject to the necessary consents). The south facing courtyard is
enclosed with stone walling and planted with shrubs and gravelled
for ease of maintenance, creating a lovely seating area to
enjoy.
Energy Performance Rating
EPC
The property is currently rated ?D?.
Directions
Directions
From the A1 at junction 58 head towards Corbridge on the A68 follow
the dual carriageway and at the subsequent roundabout take the 1st
left, remaining on the A68. Proceed up Houghton Bank and as the
road levels off the subject property will be found a quarter mile
later on the right hand side identified by a George F White for
sale sign.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
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
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contract or part of a contract.
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