PARSON BYERS

STANHOPE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL13 2PW

PARSON BYERS
STANHOPE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL13 2PW
Hexham 26 Miles | Barnard Castle 12 Miles | Bishop Auckland 17 Miles | Durham 22 Miles | Darlington 28 Miles | Newcastle 31 Miles

Farmhouse in pleasant rural setting

3 Bedrooms 3 Reception rooms Range of outbuildings ideal for conversion subject to consents Extensive grounds Private drive access Section of wooded shelter belt Orchard Large barn/workshop/garaging

Viewing strictly by appointment with the Agent

8 Front Street, Wolsingham, County Durham DL13 3AA Tel: 01388 527966 / Fax: 01388 528258 www.georgefwhite.co.uk

Northumberland Office
Alnwick: 01665 603231

County Durham Offices

Wolsingham: 01388 527966 Barnard Castle: 01833 690390

Yorks & North Lincs Offices

Bedale: 01677 425301 Shiptonthorpe: 01430 876010

London Office
Tel: 0207 409 8307

THE AREA Parson Byers is situated on the outskirts of Stanhope on the southern side of the valley overlooking the picturesque dales village. Its rural situation provides easy access to a range of fellside footpaths, riverside walks, cycle tracks and bridle ways without crossing a main road. Due to the country setting there are a range of outdoor country and leisure pursuits available close at hand. Stanhope offers a range of day to day facilities which include doctor and dental surgeries, primary school, several local grocery shops, public houses, town hall and community centre, art gallery and other local businesses. There is a regular bus service from Stanhope both up and down Weardale which also transports secondary age school children to the Comprehensive and Sixth Form College at Wolsingham, just a ten minute drive away. The market towns of Barnard Castle, Consett and Bishop Auckland can be accessed by car within half an hour and each offer a more comprehensive range of facilities such as supermarkets, professional services and more in terms of leisure.

For the commuter the larger business centres of Durham, Darlington and Newcastle are within a one hour drive and each offer a mainline railway station offering links nationwide together with International airports at Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley providing domestic and international flights. THE PROPERTY The main entrance leads you to the rear porch of the property an ideal and practical spacious rear entrance which also houses the boiler. To the side of the dwelling is a more formal reception hall area. Off the hall is a galley utility room, which has plumbing and electricity for washing machine and tumble dryer together with an additional sink and further units for storage. A door takes you through into the kitchen which is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units and electric oven and hob with spacious and electricity for further appliances. This room overlooks the rear of the property. To the front of the property an inner hall leads you to a snug/living room complete with open fireplace having a dual aspect taking in views of the stunning valley of Weardale. The inner hall leads through to a large dining room with impressive inglenook feature housing a smaller chimney breast and open fire. There is also a door from here linking to the main kitchen. Leading off the front entrance hall there is another spacious reception room. Stairs lead up and split with

one side taking you to the large bathroom incorporating full length bath, WC and pedestal sink. To the first floor there are three bedrooms generous in their proportions though the third is accessed via the master bedroom. From all three bedrooms there are stunning views east over the rolling countryside and beyond to moorland and with the open aspect natural light floods these rooms throughout most of the day. Overall the property is spacious and benefits from excellent proportions and offers the opportunity for a purchaser to alter the accommodation if required to create their dream home. EXTERNALLY Immediately enclosed around the side and the front of the property is a well manicured cottage garden beyond which is a walled courtyard area, extremely sheltered creating an ideal suntrap with a gate to the rear of the property. Further lawned grounds extend up to the boundaries as shown in the attached plan whilst to the north easterly boundary there is a range of dilapidated farm buildings with walled enclosure to the front and the boundary is understood to lie 5 metres to the rear, which would provide an ideal conversion subject to the necessary consents. Stretching along one side of the private drive is a healthy stretch of

mixed woodland shelter belt. To the rear of the property there is a traditional stone built farm building partly open sided to provide shelter for vehicles together with an enclosed workshop section all of which with some attention would provide an ideal multi car garage. Complementing the property is a walled orchard with numerous varieties of fruit trees including apple and plum. Overall the property has a feeling of space and openness. The grounds which are predominately laid to lawn at present could be enclosed to make a more private garden if required. SERVICES There is a right of way granted across neighbouring land to the spring water supply. It is understood that electric is mains connected and drainage is to a septic tank. None of the services, or other equipment included in the property, have been tested. Prospective buyers must make their own enquiries. All measurements contained herein have been recorded by means of a sonic tape and are for guidance purposes only.

NOTE ONE The areas shaded yellow on the attached plan are access tracks which are under ownership. DIRECTIONS Travelling from Wolsingham travel west on the A 689 for approximately 3 miles, travel through the centre of Frosterley and before leaving the village turn left signposted for Hill End. Follow the road down and over the bridge turning immediately right after passing the bridge. Follow the back road to Stanhope for approximately 2.5 miles with the entrance to Parson Byers located on the left hand side identified by George F White for sale board. Follow the track up to the property and the property is the first farm house that you come to.

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This brochure was designed in May 2011

Parson Byers

Hall Living Room 4.82 x 2.89m 15'10" x 9'6" Dining Room 5.5 x 4.75 19'5" x15'7"

UP

Drawing Room 4.41 x 3.43m 14'6" x 11'3"

Hall

Utility Room Kitchen 3.52 x 2.67m 11'7" x 8'9"

Rear Porch

GROUND FLOOR

Bedroom 3 4.91 x 3.14m 16'2" x 10'4"

Bedroom 1 5.5 x 4.89m 18'1" x 16'0"

DN DN

Bedroom 2 4.77 x 3.62m 15'8" x 11'11"

FIRST FLOOR

SKETCH PLAN NOT TO SCALE FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY The placement and size of all walls, doors, windows, staircases and fixtures are only approximate and cannot be relied upon as anything other than an illustration for guidance purposes only. No representation has been made by the seller, the agent or PotterPlans www.potterplans.co.uk

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