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Freehold
£730,000
6 bed detached house for sale
High Street, Witton Le Wear DL146 beds
3 baths
3 receptions
EPC rating: C
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
F
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Witton-le-Wear Primary School 0.2 miles
- Howden-le-Wear Primary School 1.7 miles
- Bishop Auckland 4.2 miles
- Shildon 6.5 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- 6 bedroom detached house plus 1 bed annexe
- Ideal for multi generational living
- Approximately 2.50 acre plot
- Private woodland plus paddock
- Detached workshop and car port
- Potential for equestrian use
- Air Source Heat Pump, solar panels plus ev charge point
- Far reaching open countryside views
- Potential to put your own stamp on it
- Large and spacious living accommodation
A truly special and incredibly spacious family home offering 6 bedrooms across 2 floors and a separate 1 bedroom annexe perfect for multi generational living, all set in approximately 2.50 acre plot complete with far reaching uninterrupted countryside views, private woodland, fruit trees and a detached workshop and car port. This property boasts space in abundance and has the benefit of an air source heat pump, ev charge point plus solar panels and a quality finish. Rare to the market, this has been a much loved family home for over 40 years and whilst the property would benefit from some updating it boasts exceptional quality materials throughout and is in excellent condition.
The ground floor accommodation comprises of an impressive hallway featuring mezzanine style landing and floating mahogany staircase, a large living room with sliding doors that open onto a vast and raised decked area, a spacious dining room with direct access into the generous sun room which boasts outstanding almost panoramic views of open countryside, a well appointed kitchen with space for an additional dining table, generously proportioned utility room which provides external access to the front and rear of the property and internal access into the garage, a separate shower room plus main bathroom complete with corner jacuzzi bath and vast walk in shower and 3 spacious double bedrooms benefitting from either inbuilt storage furniture or fitted wardrobes.
To the first floor are a further 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are generous doubles with the benefit of well appointed En suite bathrooms and the other a single bedroom currently configured as a home office. All of the first floor accommodation boasts roof lights, under eaves storage and engineered bamboo flooring while the large atrium landing is currently used as an additional seating area.
The 1 bedroom annexe is currently self contained and can be accessed via either the annexe kitchen, bedroom or sun room but it also has the potential to be integrated back into the main house living space via a staircase which is still in situ. It offers additional and generous accommodation comprising of a living room, kitchen, sun room and a large double bedroom with En suite bathroom.
Externally the property continues to impress with a spacious decked patio which is directly accessed via either the living room or sun room, a generous block paved driveway which provides off street parking for up to 5 vehicles, a large integral double garage, detached and standalone workshop formerly used as a stable block, covered car port currently used for outdoor storage space, green houses and a total plot of approximately 2.50 acres. The plot is elevated and slopes subtly down to the Weardale Railway line to the Southern boundary and boasts private woodland of approximately 0.77 acres, fruit trees, a manicured lawn area adjacent to the main house plus a paddock of approximately 1.17 acres.
EPC Rating: C
Location
Witton le Wear is a semi rural village located within County Durham and situated on the North bank of the river Wear. The sought after village is well connected for access into Durham city centre and the surrounding market towns of Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle. Witton Le Wear has the benefit of a primary school, community centre and 2 public houses.
Hallway
(2.74m x 4.16m) plus (11.26m x 0.98m).
Upon entering the property you find yourself in an impressive, bright and spacious hallway benefiting from a bespoke handmade mahogany floating staircase, solid engineered bamboo flooring and a mezzanine style first floor landing. The hallway is neutrally decorated and flooded with natural light via the roof lights from the first floor atrium.
Living Room (7.34m x 4.55m)
Accessed directly off either the hallway or the dining room and via glazed internal doors is the living room, which is located to the rear of the property and boasts far reaching open countryside views and access onto the spacious and elevated hardwood patio area. The living room is bright and generously proportioned and has the benefit of a multi fuel burner with marble surround, concealed coving lighting, neutral decoration, uPVC windows and uPVC sliding external doors.
Dining Room (5.69m x 4.59m)
Accessed via internal glazed sliding doors from the living room or directly via the hallway is the dining room, which is a large room that looks out onto the sun room and the countryside views beyond. The dining room boasts ample space for a large family dining table plus further storage furniture, a large uPVC window with views to the side of the property, a wooden double glazed internal window into the sun room plus sliding double doors.
Sun Room (7.21m x 3.06m)
Accessed via the dining room or externally from the patio is the sun room, boasting almost entirely panoramic views of the open countryside and being fully glazed on 3 sides. The sun room offers a wonderful and spacious further living space and features exposed stone walls and stone floors. The sun room has a glass roof that has been pir insulated making it suitable for use in all weathers. The sun room also provides access options to the annexe flat located below in the form of a staircase which remains in situ but has been boarded closed, although could be easily integrated back into the main house.
Kitchen (3.04m x 5.67m)
Accessed directly via the hallway is the kitchen which is a generously proportioned and well appointed space offering a good range of over- under storage cabinets complete with quartz worktops, engineered bamboo flooring, 2 large uPVC windows overlooking the side garden, spotlights and ample space for a further dining table. Integrated appliances include; double oven with grill, induction hob, cooker hood and double stainless steel sink with food waste disposal. The kitchen also offers space for a free standing fridge/ freezer plus dishwasher and access to the utility room.
Utility Room (3.03m x 2.94m)
The utility room is accessed internally via the kitchen but also provides external access to both the front and rear of the property plus internal access into the garage. It provides additional over - under storage cabinets, work surface space, a sink plus the associated plumbing and electrics for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The utility room also offers further space to accommodate additional fridge/ freezer.
Shower Room (1.37m x 2.89m)
Accessed directly off the hallway is a ground floor shower room which offers a 3 piece suite including; separate shower cubicle, hand wash basin with under sink storage and a WC. The shower room is found at the front of the property and benefits from a uPVC window, extractor fan and laminate flooring.
Bedroom 1 (4.73m x 4.79m)
Accessed via the hallway and located to the rear of the property overlooking the garden and boasting countryside views is bedroom 1, which is a large and bright double bedroom. Bedroom 1 benefits from fitted mirrored wardrobes and ample space for additional free standing storage furniture. A large uPVC window floods the room with natural light.
Bedroom 2 (3.64m x 5.69m)
Accessed directly off the hallway is bedroom 2 which is a generously proportioned double bedroom benefitting from fitted mirrored wardrobes, a large uPVC window, hand wash basin and ample space for free standing storage furniture.
Bedroom 3 (3.75m x 4.58m)
Accessed directly off the hallway and located at the front of the property is bedroom 3, which is a spacious double bedroom benefitting from inbuilt storage cupboards, a large uPVC window, hand wash basin and ample space for free standing storage furniture.
Bathroom (2.99m x 4.57m)
Accessed directly off the hallway is the property's main bathroom which provides a 5 piece suite including; corner jacuzzi bathtub, large glazed walk in shower cubicle, bidet, hand wash basin with under sink storage and a WC. The bathroom benefits from engineered bamboo flooring, 2 heated towel rails and a large frosted uPVC window.
Atrium (3.90m x 5.11m)
A large spacious atrium style landing offers access to the first floor bedrooms and benefits from under eaves storage space, engineered bamboo flooring, a large roof light with inbuilt blinds and the opportunity to configure it as an additional seating area.
Hallway (5.95m x 1.83m)
Neutrally decorated and providing access to bedroom 4 and its associated En suite bathroom, the hallway provides additional under eaves storage space and benefits from engineered bamboo flooring.
Bedroom 4 (4.49m x 5.16m)
Accessed via the hallway is bedroom 4, which is a large and bright double bedroom with the benefit of an En suite bathroom. Bedroom 4 boasts engineered bamboo flooring, neutral decoration, roof light with inbuilt blinds, spotlights, under eaves storage space and ample space for free standing storage furniture.
En Suite (2.53m x 3.19m)
Accessed via bedroom 4 is the En suite bathroom which provides a 4 piece bathroom suite including; bath, separate shower cubicle, hand wash basin and WC. The En suite benefits from half tiled walls, neutral decoration, engineered bamboo flooring and a roof light with in built blind.
Bedroom 5 (4.50m x 2.77m)
Accessed directly off the atrium landing is bedroom 5 which is a bright and well proportioned double bedroom complete with En suite bathroom. Bedroom 5 benefits from engineered bamboo flooring, roof light with inbuilt blind, spotlights and under eaves storage, one of which provides access to the invertor for the solar panels.
En Suite (1.72m x 2.22m)
The En suite bathroom to bedroom 4 provides a 3 piece bathroom suite including; bath with overhead shower attachment, hand wash basin and WC. The En suite also benefits from engineered bamboo flooring, fully tiled walls, roof light with inbuilt blind and inbuilt storage cupboard and shelves.
Bedroom 6 (2.25m x 3.22m)
Accessed directly off the atrium landing is bedroom 6, currently configured as a home office but could easily be used as a single bedroom. Bedroom 6 benefits from engineered bamboo flooring, roof light with inbuilt blind and a spotlight.
Annexe Living Room (6.72m x 2.91m)
The annexe living room is centrally located and provides access to the sun room, kitchen or through to the bedroom. It is neutrally decorated and bright with sliding doors that open up to the sun room. The living room has the benefit of an inbuilt storage cupboard and potential internal access to the main house.
Annexe Kitchen (3.11m x 3.09m)
Internal access to the annexe kitchen is via the living room however external access to the garden is also available. The kitchen has the benefit of a uPVC window and uPVC glazed external door. It offers a good range of over - under storage cabinets with space for a free standing fridge/ freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Annexe Sunroom (4.74m x 2.54m)
Accessed via sliding doors from the living room or externally via glazed double doors is the sun room which is a large and well appointed additional living space for the annexe, currently used as a dining room/ living room. The sun room benefits from open countryside views to 3 sides and exposed stone walls.
Annexe Bedroom
(1.64m x 1.05m) plus (5.46m x 3.02m)
Accessed via the living room is the annexe bedroom, which is a generously proportioned double bedroom with the benefit of an En suite bathroom. The bedroom offers external access into the garden and boasts a large uPVC window and ample space for free standing storage furniture.
Annexe Bathroom (1.71m x 1.80m)
The En suite bathroom to the annexe bedroom provides a 3 piece bathroom suite including; shower cubicle with electric shower, hand wash basin with under sink storage and WC. The bathroom benefits from fully tiled walls and tiled flooring.
Workshop And Car Port
Workshop- 91.07m x 2.45m) plus (4.21m x 4.15m plus 4.15m x 4.30m), Car port ( 5.71m x 2.97m).
The property benefits from a detached workshop and carport. The workshop has the benefit of 2 spacious rooms with concrete flooring, stone walls, electricity and power. The workshop is used by the current owner as storage space but was formerly a stable block. The covered car port sits adjacent to the workshop and is currently used for outdoor storage.
Garden
The property benefits from a generous, elevated and private plot of approximately 2.50 acres. The outside space comprises of an area of manicured lawn positioned adjacent to the main house, a paddock of approximately 1.17 acres and a private woodland of approximately 0.77 acres. The outside space boasts multiple patio areas ideal for outdoor entertaining including the elevated decked area accessed internally via the sun room or living room or via an external staircase from garden level. The plot is enclosed and bounded by a combination of fencing, dry stone wall and established shrubs and also has the benefit of 2 separate greenhouses.
Parking - Garage
The property has the benefit of large integral double garage with roller door, associated wiring suitable for electric car charging, electricity and lights. Internal access to the utility room is provided through the garage.
Parking - Driveway
The property benefits from a large and private block paved driveway which could easily accommodate off street parking for up to 5 vehicles.
The ground floor accommodation comprises of an impressive hallway featuring mezzanine style landing and floating mahogany staircase, a large living room with sliding doors that open onto a vast and raised decked area, a spacious dining room with direct access into the generous sun room which boasts outstanding almost panoramic views of open countryside, a well appointed kitchen with space for an additional dining table, generously proportioned utility room which provides external access to the front and rear of the property and internal access into the garage, a separate shower room plus main bathroom complete with corner jacuzzi bath and vast walk in shower and 3 spacious double bedrooms benefitting from either inbuilt storage furniture or fitted wardrobes.
To the first floor are a further 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are generous doubles with the benefit of well appointed En suite bathrooms and the other a single bedroom currently configured as a home office. All of the first floor accommodation boasts roof lights, under eaves storage and engineered bamboo flooring while the large atrium landing is currently used as an additional seating area.
The 1 bedroom annexe is currently self contained and can be accessed via either the annexe kitchen, bedroom or sun room but it also has the potential to be integrated back into the main house living space via a staircase which is still in situ. It offers additional and generous accommodation comprising of a living room, kitchen, sun room and a large double bedroom with En suite bathroom.
Externally the property continues to impress with a spacious decked patio which is directly accessed via either the living room or sun room, a generous block paved driveway which provides off street parking for up to 5 vehicles, a large integral double garage, detached and standalone workshop formerly used as a stable block, covered car port currently used for outdoor storage space, green houses and a total plot of approximately 2.50 acres. The plot is elevated and slopes subtly down to the Weardale Railway line to the Southern boundary and boasts private woodland of approximately 0.77 acres, fruit trees, a manicured lawn area adjacent to the main house plus a paddock of approximately 1.17 acres.
EPC Rating: C
Location
Witton le Wear is a semi rural village located within County Durham and situated on the North bank of the river Wear. The sought after village is well connected for access into Durham city centre and the surrounding market towns of Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle. Witton Le Wear has the benefit of a primary school, community centre and 2 public houses.
Hallway
(2.74m x 4.16m) plus (11.26m x 0.98m).
Upon entering the property you find yourself in an impressive, bright and spacious hallway benefiting from a bespoke handmade mahogany floating staircase, solid engineered bamboo flooring and a mezzanine style first floor landing. The hallway is neutrally decorated and flooded with natural light via the roof lights from the first floor atrium.
Living Room (7.34m x 4.55m)
Accessed directly off either the hallway or the dining room and via glazed internal doors is the living room, which is located to the rear of the property and boasts far reaching open countryside views and access onto the spacious and elevated hardwood patio area. The living room is bright and generously proportioned and has the benefit of a multi fuel burner with marble surround, concealed coving lighting, neutral decoration, uPVC windows and uPVC sliding external doors.
Dining Room (5.69m x 4.59m)
Accessed via internal glazed sliding doors from the living room or directly via the hallway is the dining room, which is a large room that looks out onto the sun room and the countryside views beyond. The dining room boasts ample space for a large family dining table plus further storage furniture, a large uPVC window with views to the side of the property, a wooden double glazed internal window into the sun room plus sliding double doors.
Sun Room (7.21m x 3.06m)
Accessed via the dining room or externally from the patio is the sun room, boasting almost entirely panoramic views of the open countryside and being fully glazed on 3 sides. The sun room offers a wonderful and spacious further living space and features exposed stone walls and stone floors. The sun room has a glass roof that has been pir insulated making it suitable for use in all weathers. The sun room also provides access options to the annexe flat located below in the form of a staircase which remains in situ but has been boarded closed, although could be easily integrated back into the main house.
Kitchen (3.04m x 5.67m)
Accessed directly via the hallway is the kitchen which is a generously proportioned and well appointed space offering a good range of over- under storage cabinets complete with quartz worktops, engineered bamboo flooring, 2 large uPVC windows overlooking the side garden, spotlights and ample space for a further dining table. Integrated appliances include; double oven with grill, induction hob, cooker hood and double stainless steel sink with food waste disposal. The kitchen also offers space for a free standing fridge/ freezer plus dishwasher and access to the utility room.
Utility Room (3.03m x 2.94m)
The utility room is accessed internally via the kitchen but also provides external access to both the front and rear of the property plus internal access into the garage. It provides additional over - under storage cabinets, work surface space, a sink plus the associated plumbing and electrics for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The utility room also offers further space to accommodate additional fridge/ freezer.
Shower Room (1.37m x 2.89m)
Accessed directly off the hallway is a ground floor shower room which offers a 3 piece suite including; separate shower cubicle, hand wash basin with under sink storage and a WC. The shower room is found at the front of the property and benefits from a uPVC window, extractor fan and laminate flooring.
Bedroom 1 (4.73m x 4.79m)
Accessed via the hallway and located to the rear of the property overlooking the garden and boasting countryside views is bedroom 1, which is a large and bright double bedroom. Bedroom 1 benefits from fitted mirrored wardrobes and ample space for additional free standing storage furniture. A large uPVC window floods the room with natural light.
Bedroom 2 (3.64m x 5.69m)
Accessed directly off the hallway is bedroom 2 which is a generously proportioned double bedroom benefitting from fitted mirrored wardrobes, a large uPVC window, hand wash basin and ample space for free standing storage furniture.
Bedroom 3 (3.75m x 4.58m)
Accessed directly off the hallway and located at the front of the property is bedroom 3, which is a spacious double bedroom benefitting from inbuilt storage cupboards, a large uPVC window, hand wash basin and ample space for free standing storage furniture.
Bathroom (2.99m x 4.57m)
Accessed directly off the hallway is the property's main bathroom which provides a 5 piece suite including; corner jacuzzi bathtub, large glazed walk in shower cubicle, bidet, hand wash basin with under sink storage and a WC. The bathroom benefits from engineered bamboo flooring, 2 heated towel rails and a large frosted uPVC window.
Atrium (3.90m x 5.11m)
A large spacious atrium style landing offers access to the first floor bedrooms and benefits from under eaves storage space, engineered bamboo flooring, a large roof light with inbuilt blinds and the opportunity to configure it as an additional seating area.
Hallway (5.95m x 1.83m)
Neutrally decorated and providing access to bedroom 4 and its associated En suite bathroom, the hallway provides additional under eaves storage space and benefits from engineered bamboo flooring.
Bedroom 4 (4.49m x 5.16m)
Accessed via the hallway is bedroom 4, which is a large and bright double bedroom with the benefit of an En suite bathroom. Bedroom 4 boasts engineered bamboo flooring, neutral decoration, roof light with inbuilt blinds, spotlights, under eaves storage space and ample space for free standing storage furniture.
En Suite (2.53m x 3.19m)
Accessed via bedroom 4 is the En suite bathroom which provides a 4 piece bathroom suite including; bath, separate shower cubicle, hand wash basin and WC. The En suite benefits from half tiled walls, neutral decoration, engineered bamboo flooring and a roof light with in built blind.
Bedroom 5 (4.50m x 2.77m)
Accessed directly off the atrium landing is bedroom 5 which is a bright and well proportioned double bedroom complete with En suite bathroom. Bedroom 5 benefits from engineered bamboo flooring, roof light with inbuilt blind, spotlights and under eaves storage, one of which provides access to the invertor for the solar panels.
En Suite (1.72m x 2.22m)
The En suite bathroom to bedroom 4 provides a 3 piece bathroom suite including; bath with overhead shower attachment, hand wash basin and WC. The En suite also benefits from engineered bamboo flooring, fully tiled walls, roof light with inbuilt blind and inbuilt storage cupboard and shelves.
Bedroom 6 (2.25m x 3.22m)
Accessed directly off the atrium landing is bedroom 6, currently configured as a home office but could easily be used as a single bedroom. Bedroom 6 benefits from engineered bamboo flooring, roof light with inbuilt blind and a spotlight.
Annexe Living Room (6.72m x 2.91m)
The annexe living room is centrally located and provides access to the sun room, kitchen or through to the bedroom. It is neutrally decorated and bright with sliding doors that open up to the sun room. The living room has the benefit of an inbuilt storage cupboard and potential internal access to the main house.
Annexe Kitchen (3.11m x 3.09m)
Internal access to the annexe kitchen is via the living room however external access to the garden is also available. The kitchen has the benefit of a uPVC window and uPVC glazed external door. It offers a good range of over - under storage cabinets with space for a free standing fridge/ freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Annexe Sunroom (4.74m x 2.54m)
Accessed via sliding doors from the living room or externally via glazed double doors is the sun room which is a large and well appointed additional living space for the annexe, currently used as a dining room/ living room. The sun room benefits from open countryside views to 3 sides and exposed stone walls.
Annexe Bedroom
(1.64m x 1.05m) plus (5.46m x 3.02m)
Accessed via the living room is the annexe bedroom, which is a generously proportioned double bedroom with the benefit of an En suite bathroom. The bedroom offers external access into the garden and boasts a large uPVC window and ample space for free standing storage furniture.
Annexe Bathroom (1.71m x 1.80m)
The En suite bathroom to the annexe bedroom provides a 3 piece bathroom suite including; shower cubicle with electric shower, hand wash basin with under sink storage and WC. The bathroom benefits from fully tiled walls and tiled flooring.
Workshop And Car Port
Workshop- 91.07m x 2.45m) plus (4.21m x 4.15m plus 4.15m x 4.30m), Car port ( 5.71m x 2.97m).
The property benefits from a detached workshop and carport. The workshop has the benefit of 2 spacious rooms with concrete flooring, stone walls, electricity and power. The workshop is used by the current owner as storage space but was formerly a stable block. The covered car port sits adjacent to the workshop and is currently used for outdoor storage.
Garden
The property benefits from a generous, elevated and private plot of approximately 2.50 acres. The outside space comprises of an area of manicured lawn positioned adjacent to the main house, a paddock of approximately 1.17 acres and a private woodland of approximately 0.77 acres. The outside space boasts multiple patio areas ideal for outdoor entertaining including the elevated decked area accessed internally via the sun room or living room or via an external staircase from garden level. The plot is enclosed and bounded by a combination of fencing, dry stone wall and established shrubs and also has the benefit of 2 separate greenhouses.
Parking - Garage
The property has the benefit of large integral double garage with roller door, associated wiring suitable for electric car charging, electricity and lights. Internal access to the utility room is provided through the garage.
Parking - Driveway
The property benefits from a large and private block paved driveway which could easily accommodate off street parking for up to 5 vehicles.
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