4 bedroom house

Occupying an unrivalled elevated position with superb far-reaching views over the Teesdale countryside, Whistle Crag House is a truly unique four bedroomed detached family home occupying approximately 10.5 acres (4.2 hectares) plot, half way between the highly sought-after village of Eggleston and Middleton in Teesdale. Barnard Castle 11 miles, Bishop Auckland 21 miles, Darlington 25 miles. All distances are approximate. Middleton in Teesdale is the main centre for Upper Teesdale in the North Pennines, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Much of the village has been designated a conservation area so the houses and shops retain much of their original character. The village is situated on many of the North’s famous walks, including the Pennine Way, the Teesdale Way and with the Coast to Coast Cycle Path not far away. Primary school for the village and surrounding area at Middleton in Teesdale, state secondary school with sixth form, public school and prep school at Barnard Castle. Middleton has a doctors surgery, Co-operative store, Barclays Bank, butchers and other shops.

Ground Floor Accommodation
The property is entered via a modern contemporary entrance door through to a porch and hallway leading to the focal point of the house comprising dining/family room with snug and kitchen. The living/dining area has a superb double glazed picture window with stunning views, contemporary lights and radiators, the kitchen has a matching range of wall and base units incorporating granite worktops with space for a range style cooker. The snug provides a cosy seating area with log burner and door to a utility room. The hallway also leads through to a living room with dual aspect windows, log burning stove and doors through to a study with fitted bookcases and hobby room beyond.

First Floor Landing
The first floor landing provides access to a master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower room as well as a guest bedroom with en-suite shower room. There are two further bedrooms and a three piece house bathroom suite on the first floor of the property.

Externally
The property is approached by a private driveway through electric gates to a parking area with attached double garage. There is an enclosed rear courtyard garden with timber built shed. The majority of the garden is found to the South of the property on different levels with a generous log and garden equipment log store, and greenhouse. The plot of 10.5 acres has a variety of areas .

Land/Plot
The property benefits from a substantial plot including approximately 10.5 acres (4.2 hectares) of mixed woodland, the majority of which are conifers. The land has a variety of established areas with part walled boundaries and a pond.

Solar/PV
Included in the sale of the property are 16 solar panels which the vendor has advised us are owned by Whistle Crag House with a feeding tariff to be transferred on sale.

Services
Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.

Tenure, Local Authority & Council Tax
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Durham County Council Tel: 03000 26 00 00.
For Council Tax purposes the property is banded G.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
Whistle Crag House is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, drainage, water and electricity supplies and all other rights, obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or covenants whether disclosed or not.

Areas, Measurements & Other Information
All areas, measurements and other information have been taken from various records and are believed to be correct but any intending purchaser(s) should not rely on them as statements of fact and should satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment via GSC Grays.

Disclaimer Notice
GSC Grays gives notice that:
1. These particulars are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but no warranty is provided. Statements made should not be relied upon as facts and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy by inspection or otherwise.
3. Neither GSC Grays nor the vendors accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused.
4. Any plan is for guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes, and compass bearings are approximate and should not be relied upon without checking them first.
5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition, repair or otherwise nor that any services or facilities are in good working order.
6. Please discuss with us any aspects that are important to you prior to travelling to the property.