Oozing a wealth of charm and character is this former 19th century converted granary, which was originally built to store grain to feed the horses for the Birtley Co-operative.
Extensively refurbished whilst retaining traditional features which are blended beautifully with modern fixtures and fittings, this fabulous gated family home is presented over three floors and offers a spacious ground floor reception room, a fitted kitchen and downstairs wc to the ground floor.
The first floor includes a formal lounge, two bedrooms, one of which with en-suite facilities and to the second floor, there is the master bedroom with en-suite, two further good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Externally, the property continues to impress with its generous front garden with raised decked patio area, ideal for outside dining and entertaining. A driveway provides off street parking for a number of cars.
Location The property's location offers convenient access to the local shopping facilities, schools and amenities Birtley has to offer with further shopping facilities and amenities within nearby Chester le Street. Transport routes and services provide links to Newcastle and Durham City centres and the surrounding areas.
Entrance Hallway Accessed via a traditional entrance door and having wood effect flooring, a central heating radiator, a built in cloaks cupboard and exposed beams.
Downstairs WC With a traditional style high level wc and a hand wash basin. The room has part tiled walls, a tiled floor and a central heating radiator.
Family Room/Diner 22' (6.7m) x 17' (5.18m) L Shaped. A stunning, triple aspect reception room incorporating the staircase to the first floor and having exposed beams to the ceiling. The room has attractive flooring, double glazed windows to the front and rear of the property and french doors to the side aspect, providing access to the driveway. There are three central heating radiators and the room is shown to accommodate a range of lounge and dining furniture.
Kitchen 17' x 10'4" (5.18m x 3.15m). An impressive kitchen, fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, tiled splash back surrounds and incorporates a Belfast style sink with mixer tap fitting. Space is provided for the inclusion of a range style oven with an extractor positioned over whilst under bench space is available for the inclusion of a washing machine. Integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer and tumble dryer. The kitchen is dual aspect and has a double glazed window to the front and rear elevations. The room has recessed lighting, exposed beams, a tiled floor and a central heating radiator.
First Floor Landing With a continuation of the turning staircase to the second floor and having a double glazed window, a built in storage cupboard and exposed beams.
Formal Lounge 17'9" x 10'9" (5.4m x 3.28m). A spacious triple aspect room with a double glazed window to the front elevation, a double glazed window to the rear elevation and two double glazed windows to the side elevation. The room has exposed beams to the ceiling and two central heating radiators. Currently utilised as a formal lounge, but could equally be used as an additional bedroom.
Bedroom Four 17'4" x 10'10" (5.28m x 3.3m). A generous double bedroom positioned to the rear aspect of the property and having a built in wardrobe, a central heating radiator and a double glazed window. This room has access to an en-suite.
En-Suite Equipped with a corner shower enclosure with an electric shower over and tiled splash back surrounds, low level wc and a pedestal hand wash basin. The room has tiling to the walls, a traditional style central heating radiator with towel warmer, recessed lighting and a double glazed window.
Bedroom Five 8'8" x 8'3" (2.64m x 2.51m). Currently utilised as a home office and having a double glazed window to the front elevation and having a central heating radiator and exposed beams to the ceiling.
Second Floor Landing The landing has a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and beams and there is a Velux style window. A built in cupboard provides space for storage.
Bedroom One 11'6" x 10'11" (3.5m x 3.33m). A lovely double bedroom with a double glazed window to the rear elevation and a double glazed, stained glass window to the side. The room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and beams, built in sliding door wardrobe, a central heating radiator and access to an en-suite.
En-Suite The stylishly appointed en-suite is equipped with a low level wc, pedestal hand wash basin and a walk in shower with a mains fed rainfall shower over and hand held shower attachment. The room has attractive tiling to the walls and floor, recessed lighting, a traditional style radiator with a towel warmer and exposed timbers and beams to the ceiling.
Bedroom Two 10'10" x 8'9" (3.3m x 2.67m). A well proportioned double bedroom with a double glazed window to the side elevation, a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and beams, a central heating radiator and a range of fitted wardrobes with matching dresser unit.
Bedroom Three 10'10" x 7'9" (3.3m x 2.36m). Offering a range of fitted wardrobes and having a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and beams, a central heating radiator and a double glazed window the side elevation.
Bathroom 8'9" x 8'1" (2.67m x 2.46m). The family bathroom is equipped with a bath, pedestal hand wash basin, high level wc and a shower enclosure with a mains fed shower over. The room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and beams, a Velux style window, part tiled walls and a decorative tiled floor.
External A generous, low maintenance themed gravelled garden lies to the front, along with a raised decked patio which offers space for outside seating, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. A driveway provides for off street parking.
Tenure Sarah Mains Residential have been advised by the vendor that this property is freehold, although we have not seen any legal written confirmation to be able to confirm this. Please contact the branch if you have any queries in relation to the flood risk before proceeding to purchase the property.
Probate The property is being sold as part of an estate and the application for probate is about to be submitted. Completion of a sale cannot take place until probate has been received in full, this can take up to 10 weeks from submission of the application and could take longer in some cases.
Flood Risk This property is listed as currently having no risk of flooding although we have not seen any legal written confirmation to be able to confirm this. Please contact the branch if you have any queries in relation to the flood risk before proceeding to purchase the property.
Property Information Local Authority – Gateshead
TV and Broadband - Sky and BT - Basic, Superfast, Ultrafast
Mobile Network Coverage – EE, Vodafone, Three, O2
Please note, we have not seen any documentary evidence to be able to confirm the above information and recommend potential purchasers contact the relevant suppliers before proceeding to purchase the property.
Tenure Type : Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
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