1 bed cottage for sale

Positioned in an elevated position to the West of Hill End and above Frosterley, this 1 bedroom property has a history stretching back over 400 years. The building has served many purposes, including being a deer hunting lodge for the Bishop of Durham. The property has been renovated by the current owners, however this is not a typical property, and despite the idyllic location, beautiful views, and extensive renovation completed by the current owners, there are significant limitations and all interested parties should familiarise themselves with the notes below before making any enquiries.

In brief the accommodation comprises of an entrance hallway with stone floor, shower room with WC and electric shower (powered by generator only), a basic but well presented kitchen area with wooden work surfaces and stainless steel sink, a cozy living room with log burner set in a stone fireplace and a large double bedroom to the first floor. The property boasts stunning countryside views from all windows.

Externally the property benefits from a south facing rear garden, external storage area, courtyard area on the site of the former barn, enclosed walled front garden area and patio seating area. Renovation works completed by the current owners include (but not exhaustively) the installation of uPVC windows, installation of log burner, rendering, boarding and plastering of internal walls, re-roofing using reclaimed stone tiles as much as possible, remortoing of external walls, and repointing ridge tiles.

The views and tranquility this property provides both inside and out, present a unique opportunity for a buyer looking for a quiet place to relax for day visits or short stays and to enjoy the Weardale landscape in all its glory.

Agents Notes:

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  The property would not be suitable for mortgage borrowing
  
  
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  The property is very unlikely to be suitable for use as a permanent residence, but more suited to day visits and short stays
  
  
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  The property is not accessible by vehicle and is a 10 minute walk over very uneven, and in places, very wet terrain
  
  
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  Accessible via public footpaths only (across fields, very uneven and very wet in places)
  
  
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  Water supply is via a spring which is situated within a neighbours field and piped directly to the property with no tank and no filtration system, the water is not currently suitable for drinking
  
  
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  No mains electricity supply, the current owner does have a generator for periodic use to power the electric shower
  
  
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  The only heating source is a log burner in the living room
  
  
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  No fuel supply to the property of any source
  
  
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  Sewerage - Small septic tank, which would likely require replacement to meet current regulations. There is permission in place for a compliant septic tank to be installed just outside of the boundary to the Southern edge of the property
  
  
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  The property does not benefit from any land, other than the garden to the rear and a small garden to the front of the property
  
  
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  Viewing strictly by appointment only, all applicants must ensure they do not stray from public footpaths on to neighbours land and should ensure all gates passed through are closed
  
  
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  The property is attached to another derelict building to the Western boundary which is not included within the sale
  
  

Location

Accessible only via public footpaths over very uneven and often very wet ground. 10 minute walk from the nearest road, being Hill End, above Frosterley

Kitchen (3.42m x 2.65m)

- Positioned at the front of the property, accessible via the hallway and providing access to the living room beyond
- Dual aspect with 2 uPVC windows facing North and East and providing fantastic views
- No internal doors to either hallway or living room
- Wooden floors
- Wooden work surface and stainless steel sink (water via spring and not suitable for drinking)
- Under counter storage shelving
- Power sockets (linked to generator only)

Living Room (4.56m x 5.18m)

- Positioned at the rear of the property and providing internal access to the kitchen
- Access between the kitchen and living room is via 2 stone steps
- External access to the side of the property via a hardwood door with glass pane
- Log burner in stone fireplace where part of an old bread oven can still be seen
- Large uPVC window facing South, overlooking the rear garden and hills beyond
- Under stairs storage cupboard

Hallway (1.92m x 2.23m)

- Positioned at the front of the property (North side)
- Provides access to the shower & WC and the the kitchen
- uPVC external door with full height clear pane
- Stone floor
- Half wood panelled walls

Bathroom (1.93m x 0.65m)

- Accessed via the hallway
- Shower cubicle with electric shower (powered by generator only)
- WC

Bedroom (4.63m x 4.37m)

- A staircase rises to the first floor bedroom
- Large double room
- Large uPVC window facing south with great views over the rear garden and hills beyond
- Wooden floor
- Ample space for free standing furniture
- Exposed beams

Garden

- Good sized garden to rear of the property mainly laid to lawn, facing South and West, overlooking fields and providing the perfect place to relax and unwind
- External courtyard where the adjoining barn formally stood, part of walls remain with raised wooden observation platform
- To the front of the property is a small, walled garden area and patio area, both facing North and and East and providing stunning countryside views
- There is no Land included with the property other than the garden areas within the property boundary