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147-149 Newgate Street
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7EN
The Old School House, Granville Terrace Binchester, Bishop Auckland
£590,000
5 Bedroom House - Detached
- FIVE BEDROOMED
- DETACHED STONE-BUILT PROPERTY
- QUIET, TUCKED AWAY VILLAGE LOCATION
- LANDSCAPED
- APPROX. 3 ACRES LAND (POSSIBLE ADDITION OF 2 FURTHER ACRES)
- 3 HODGSON WOOD STABLE BLOCK
- OFF STREET PARKING
- 3 KENNELS
- INSTANT ACCESS TO COUNTRYSIDE AND BRIDLE WAY
- EPC GRADE D
Set within an impressive plot is this five bedroomed Edwardian stone detached family home, former home of the headmaster of Binchester School, with many original features and boasting a superb garden with a further piece of land spanning approx. 3 acres (possibility of a further 2 acres) with three quality stables and mains water ready to use. Planning permission has also been granted for an all weather surface to be implemented in front of the stable-block. With stunning open countryside to both the front and rear elevations and having close access to the Auckland Way which is a designated bridle way and within close proximity to ancient woodland. Binchester is located approx 3 miles from Bishop Auckland town centre and 3.7 miles from Spennymoor, which allows for access to a range of amenities, from supermarkets, retail stores, food outlets and both primary and secondary schools. There is an extensive public transport system in the area providing access to not only the surrounding towns and villages, but to further afield places such as Darlington, Durham, Newcastle and York.
In brief, the property comprises; an entrance hall leading into the living room, sitting room, kitchen, dining room and cloakroom to the ground floor. The first floor consists of the master bedroom, four further bedrooms and family bathroom. Externally to the front there is a beautifully landscaped garden, mainly laid to lawn with patio spaces ideal for outdoor seating and furniture, paved pathways and perimeter borders hosting an array of well established plants, shrubbery and mature trees. There is also a large block-paved driveway allowing parking for multiple cars. To the rear, there is a further large lawned garden, meticulously maintained with hedged borders, and further mature plants and trees. Gated access from the side lane leads to the additional land at the rear hosting the three stables, mains water and spanning approx. 3 acres.
Living Room
4.67m x 4.5m (15'3" x 14'9")Bright and spacious living room located to the rear of the property offering plenty of space for furniture with neutral decor, feature fire surround and sliding doors leading into the garden.
Dining Room
4.2m x 3.95m (13'9" x 12'11")Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining room provides space for a table, chairs and further furniture with feature inset fireplace and space for a log burner, neutral decor and window the front elevation.
Kitchen
5.8m x 2.72m (19'0" x 8'11")Modern kitchen fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units, complementing work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and sink/drainer. Integrated washing machine, dryer and dishwasher. Space is available for a range style cooker along with further free standing appliances.
Sitting Room
4.13m x 3.87m (13'6" x 12'8")Another large reception room with lots of space for furniture, feature fire surround and large window to the rear elevation.
Cloakroom
1.65m x 1.5m (5'4" x 4'11")Ground floor cloakroom fitted with WC and wash hand basin.
Master Bedroom
4.6m x 4.0m (15'1" x 13'1")Generously sized master bedroom with space for a king-sized bed and further furniture, fitted wardrobes, neutral decor and window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom Two
4.29m x 3.0m (14'0" x 9'10")A second large double bedroom with room for a king-sized bed and further furniture and window to the front elevation.
Bedroom Three
4.0m x 3.89m (13'1" x 12'9")Another well-proportioned double room with neutral decor and window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom Four
2.7m x 2.0m (8'10" x 6'6")Large single sized bedroom with window to the front eleavtion.
Bedroom Five
3.5m x 1.8m (11'5" x 5'10")Bedroom five is a well-sized single room with storage cupboard and window to the rear elevation.
Bathroom
3.48m x 2.62m (11'5" x 8'7")Fully tiled family bathroom fitted with a panelled bath with overhead shower, WC, bidet and wash hand basin set within a vanity unit.
External
Externally to the front there is a beautifully landscaped garden, mainly laid to lawn with patio spaces ideal for outdoor seating and furniture, paved pathways and perimeter borders hosting an array of well established plants, shrubbery and mature trees. There is also a large block-paved driveway allowing parking for multiple cars. To the rear, there is a further large lawned garden, meticulously maintained with hedged borders, and further mature plants and trees. Gated access from the side lane leads to the additional land at the rear hosting the three stables, mains water and spanning approx. 3 acres.es.
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact
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