3 bedroom house

BEST AND FINAL OFFERS TO BE MADE BY 12:00 ON MONDAY 18TH OCTOBER. A rare opportunity to acquire a small holding with scope for refurbishment in a pleasant rural location looking over the Durham Dales. Available as a whole or in two lots.


Lot One: Cairn Farm

The Farmhouse
The main farmhouse is a substantial and traditional double fronted property. Offering three well proportioned reception rooms, kitchen, laundry and utility together with three sizeable double bedrooms and an upstairs bathroom. The property has been well loved over the years and could benefit from some refurbishment to meet modern day tastes though works well as a traditional family home at present. The rooms to the front of the property are bright and airy taking advantage of the stunning and far reaching view across open countryside. An internal link provides access to the large garage/workshop to the side which could be converted to provide addition living space subject to obtaining the necessary consents. At present however, it is a useful space for storage or covered parking and would work well as stabling for horses if desired.

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of E.

Council Tax Band
The property is rated Council Tax Band C.

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Cairn Cottage
The cottage adjoins the main farmhouse. The entrance opens to a entrance vestibule and stairway with the sitting room and kitchen to the ground floor. There is an open fire in the sitting room and a south facing aspect. The kitchen lies to the rear of the property and is appointed with a range of units, integral oven and hob with extractor fan over and voids for freestanding appliances. To the first floor there is one large double bedroom enjoying similar views to the other south facing rooms and a spacious bathroom.

Council Tax Band
The property is rated Council Tax Band A.

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of D.

Services to Residential Properties
It is understood that the main farmhouse and cottage are serviced by mains electricity, water and drainage. The central heating and hot water to the main farmhouse is fired via a solid fuel boiler with the cottage having a high output back boiler to the open fire heating the it.

The Buildings
Adjoining the main dwelling there is a mono pitched single storey traditional stone building which can be accessed externally via large siding doors or internally via the laundry room. It benefits from electricity and lighting.

To the rear of the house there is another large single storey traditional agricultural building which could also be converted to ancillary accommodation subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Beyond this building is a concreted yard and large modern agricultural building.

The Land
A block of predominantly walled meadowland extending to 2.49 Hectares (6.11 Acres). This largely level block of grassland adjoins the steading and sits to the north of the dwelling houses and has access is directly onto the adopted road.

Services to the Land
It is understood that the land has a metered mains water supply.

Local Authority
Durham County Council.

Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.

Woodland is a traditional village occupying an elevated position situated between Barnard Castle and Hamsterley. It is surrounded by open countryside and supports an active village hall, public house and a primary school. There is also a bus service which transports children to secondary school and the local larger towns. Local auction markets can be found in Barnard Castle, Middleton-in-Teesdale and Darlington among others in surrounding areas.

Hamsterley Forest is just over a mile away and can be accessed by direct public footpaths, it attracts walkers, horse riders, cyclists and caters well for families.

For the commuter the A68, A1(M) and A66 provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East. Darlington Mainline Railway Station and Teesside International Airport offer further communications with the rest of the country.

Marketed by: George F.White, Barnard Castle