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• Single Storey

• Two Bedrooms

• Open Plan Living/KitchenSpace

• Extensive Gardens

• Provides A BlankCanvass

• No Chain

• EPC (EER) F 33

THE FORGE, NEWHOUSEIRESHOPEBURN, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL13 1QA

A traditional stone built single storey property

which has been sympathetically restored and

extended by the current owners offering two good

sized bedrooms, an extensive open plan dining

kitchen/living area and generous external space.

The property provides scope for further

development within the kitchen and the external

space is available for further landscaping. Situated

on the south facing slope of Newhouse

overlooking the Wear valley the property is well

placed within the natural beauty of the North

Pennine Dales countryside. The property has an

EPC rating (EER) of F 33.

Offers in the region of £225,000

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THE FORGE, NEWHOUSEIRESHOPEBURN, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL13 1QA

SITUATION & AMENITIESSITUATION & AMENITIESSITUATION & AMENITIESSITUATION & AMENITIES

Ireshopeburn is a picturesque Dales hamlet situated

in Upper Weardale with only a small population. It is

quiet, peaceful and offers a real community feel.

The local traditional dales village of St Johns Chapel

nestles in upper Weardale. It benefits from a doctors

surgery, primary school, local Co-operative and two

traditionally run public houses. There is a regular bus

link through Weardale which provides a connection

at Durham City to access the regions main business

centres such as Newcastle and Darlington.

Comprehensive schooling and a community college

can be found in Wolsingham for children aged 11-18.

The larger market towns of Consett, Barnard Castle

and Bishop Auckland offer a convenient range of

facilities including professional services, leisure

amenities and schooling for up to age 18 together

with colleges.

DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION

A traditional stone built single storey property which

has been sympathetically restored and extended by

the current owners offering two good sized

bedrooms, an extensive open plan dining kitchen/

living area and generous external space. The property

provides scope for further development within the

kitchen and the external space is available for further

landscaping. Situated on the south facing slope of

Newhouse overlooking the Wear valley the property

is well placed within the natural beauty of the North

Pennine Dales countryside.

ACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATION

With part glazed door and glazed side panel. Access

to:

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING ROOMOPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING ROOMOPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING ROOMOPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM 13.14m x5.07m (43'1" x 16'8")

This is an open plan living space with some delightful

features including stone flagged floor, exposed walls,

characterful beams and an inglenook fireplace with

cast iron solid fuel burner. The kitchen area provides

a blank canvass to the potential purchaser and

currently comprises a stainless steel sink unit and a

Rayburn. This open plan space also has double doors

leading to the front of the property.

Development works have been undertaken by the

current owner however completion of this work is

required. This therefore creates scope for a potential

buyer to add their own stamp to The Forge.

UTILITY ROOMUTILITY ROOMUTILITY ROOMUTILITY ROOM

With space and plumbing for a washing machine and a

dishwasher.

INNER HALLWAYINNER HALLWAYINNER HALLWAYINNER HALLWAY

With access to loft void.

BEDROOM ONEBEDROOM ONEBEDROOM ONEBEDROOM ONE 4.50m x 3.27m (14'9" x 10'9")

Having an aspect to the front and side and a door

leading to the en-suite.

EN-SUITEEN-SUITEEN-SUITEEN-SUITE

With a white suite comprising electric shower with

tiled surrounds, close coupled WC, pedestal wash

hand basin with travertine tiled splashbacks, tiled

flooring and double glazed sash window.

BEDROOM TWOBEDROOM TWOBEDROOM TWOBEDROOM TWO 4.73m x 2.90m (15'6" x 9'6")

Having fitted cupboards and an aspect to the front.

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FAMILY BATHROOMFAMILY BATHROOMFAMILY BATHROOMFAMILY BATHROOM

With three piece suite comprising panelled bath,

close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with

mixer tap, tiled splashbacks and window to the rear

elevation.

EXTERNALLYEXTERNALLYEXTERNALLYEXTERNALLY

The property has a gated approach with hard standing

leading to the front terrace. The gardens are capable

of being landscaped. There is a right of way through a

gate to the rear of the property to the roadway lying

to the north.

SERVICESSERVICESSERVICESSERVICES

The property is connected to mains water and

electricity. Foul drainage is to a septic tank. The

central heating system is via solid fuel Rayburn.

TENURETENURETENURETENURE

The property is believed to be freehold with vacant

possession.

LOCAL AUTHORITYLOCAL AUTHORITYLOCAL AUTHORITYLOCAL AUTHORITY

Durham County Council Tel: 03000 260000.

COUNCIL TAXCOUNCIL TAXCOUNCIL TAXCOUNCIL TAX

For Council Tax purposes the property is banded D.

DIRECTIONSDIRECTIONSDIRECTIONSDIRECTIONS

Take the A690 from Wolsingham and head west

along the A689 passing through St Johns Chapel. On

the approach to Ireshopeburn, the mining museum is

located on the right hand side of the road. The right

hand turn, signed Newhouse, will take you across the

river and up Well Bank. The subject property is

located passed the T-junction on the right hand side.

VIEWINGSVIEWINGSVIEWINGSVIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment only through GSC Grays Tel:

(01833) 637000

PARTICULARSPARTICULARSPARTICULARSPARTICULARS

Particulars written and photographs taken August

2014.

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