House For Sale £270,000
2 Castle Court, Startforth is a beautifully presented, charming three-bedroom semi-detached stone house looking directly onto the historic castle and the river below.
Ideally positioned in the coveted village of Startforth, adjacent to the ancient County Bridge, that spans the River Tees to Barnard Castle - with just a scenic 5 minute walk up the side of the castle into the centre of town. The house is accessed up a private drive shared with two other houses and comes with a single garage and a dedicated parking space. A metal gate through a stone wall leads into the cottage garden and entrance. There are wonderful views from every room and a second, private decked area with palm tree at the other side of the house with river/castle views. Built in 2000, the house has an attractive, natural stone exterior. The entrance hallway has a downstairs toilet on the right and half glazed doors leading to the kitchen or living room.
The kitchen also has a utility room and a dining area with double doors opening onto the decking area. The living room has views to the cottage garden on one side and the castle on the other. The whole of downstairs has oak flooring. Upstairs there are three bedrooms - again all with castle views. The master bedroom has an en suite with shower, whilst a separate upstairs bathroom has a bath. The stairway window to the rear has a view onto the cottage garden. The property is offered to the market with no onward chain and viewing is highly recommended.
Situation & Amenities - Barnard Castle town centre 0.2 miles, Richmond 15 miles, Bishop Auckland 14 miles, Darlington 16 miles, Durham 26 miles (please note all distances are approximate). The property is located in the sought after village of Startforth, west of the historic and popular market town of Barnard Castle. Startforth is a highly desirable location. Darlington and Bishop Auckland are both within close proximity, while the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds also easily accessible. The property lies within easy reach of the A66 and A1(M) bringing many areas within commuting distance.
2 Castle Court is a beautifully presented, three bedroom family home which has accommodation briefly comprising: Utility room, ground floor WC/shower room, breakfast kitchen, living room, dining room, first floor landing, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, there is a fully stocked lawned cottage garden, off street parking, a single garage and a decked area with palm tree to the front with a side path.
Accommodation – part glazed modern double glazed door to:
Hall – Oak floor with carpeted staircase rising to the first floor, wall mounted radiator, solid door to the downstairs toilet and half glazed doors to the kitchen and living room.
Toilet – with WC and hand wash basin. Wall mounted radiator and double glazed obscure window.
Kitchen - Fitted to include a variety of wall and base units, laminate surface, tiled splashbacks, sink with mixer tap and draining board and a cooker with extractor hood, a double glazed window, oak wooden flooring, a wall mounted vertical radiator and an opening leading through to the dining area. This dining area also with wall mounted radiator has double glazed patio doors opening to the decking area with castle views.
Utility Room - Plumbing for washing machine and dryer, laminate work surface, radiator & oak floor. Outside door leading to the path to the side of the house.
Living Room - A well presented and cosy living room with a gas fire set in a marble hearth and surround, 2 wall mounted radiators and a partially glazed door through to the hall. A large double glazed bay window looks to the front castle aspect.
First Floor
Landing - Double glazed window on the stairs, attic access hatch with doors leading off to the first floor accommodation. All upstairs apart from the bathrooms carpeted same as the stairs.
Bathroom - Includes a bath, WC and hand wash basin, heated towel rail, partially tiled walls, tiled floor and an obscure double glazed window.
Bedroom One - Double bedroom with a double glazed window overlooking the castle. Radiator.
Bedroom Two - Smaller bedroom with a double glazed window to the castle aspect. Radiator.
Bedroom Three – Master double bedroom again with castle/river view via its double glazed window. Radiator, fitted wardrobe.
En Suite - Shower cubicle, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled floor, partially tiled walls, heated towel rail and an obscure double glazed window.
Externally -
Garage & Parking - Garage with space for parking for one car. A dedicated parking space for another car on the drive.
Gardens - Well established, low maintenance, rear cottage garden and front decked area boasting stunning views of the castle and river below.
Services - Mains electricity, drainage, water and gas. Gas fired central heating.
Tenure - The property is to be offered Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion.
Local Authority - Durham County Council.
Ideally positioned in the coveted village of Startforth, adjacent to the ancient County Bridge, that spans the River Tees to Barnard Castle - with just a scenic 5 minute walk up the side of the castle into the centre of town. The house is accessed up a private drive shared with two other houses and comes with a single garage and a dedicated parking space. A metal gate through a stone wall leads into the cottage garden and entrance. There are wonderful views from every room and a second, private decked area with palm tree at the other side of the house with river/castle views. Built in 2000, the house has an attractive, natural stone exterior. The entrance hallway has a downstairs toilet on the right and half glazed doors leading to the kitchen or living room.
The kitchen also has a utility room and a dining area with double doors opening onto the decking area. The living room has views to the cottage garden on one side and the castle on the other. The whole of downstairs has oak flooring. Upstairs there are three bedrooms - again all with castle views. The master bedroom has an en suite with shower, whilst a separate upstairs bathroom has a bath. The stairway window to the rear has a view onto the cottage garden. The property is offered to the market with no onward chain and viewing is highly recommended.
Situation & Amenities - Barnard Castle town centre 0.2 miles, Richmond 15 miles, Bishop Auckland 14 miles, Darlington 16 miles, Durham 26 miles (please note all distances are approximate). The property is located in the sought after village of Startforth, west of the historic and popular market town of Barnard Castle. Startforth is a highly desirable location. Darlington and Bishop Auckland are both within close proximity, while the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds also easily accessible. The property lies within easy reach of the A66 and A1(M) bringing many areas within commuting distance.
2 Castle Court is a beautifully presented, three bedroom family home which has accommodation briefly comprising: Utility room, ground floor WC/shower room, breakfast kitchen, living room, dining room, first floor landing, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, there is a fully stocked lawned cottage garden, off street parking, a single garage and a decked area with palm tree to the front with a side path.
Accommodation – part glazed modern double glazed door to:
Hall – Oak floor with carpeted staircase rising to the first floor, wall mounted radiator, solid door to the downstairs toilet and half glazed doors to the kitchen and living room.
Toilet – with WC and hand wash basin. Wall mounted radiator and double glazed obscure window.
Kitchen - Fitted to include a variety of wall and base units, laminate surface, tiled splashbacks, sink with mixer tap and draining board and a cooker with extractor hood, a double glazed window, oak wooden flooring, a wall mounted vertical radiator and an opening leading through to the dining area. This dining area also with wall mounted radiator has double glazed patio doors opening to the decking area with castle views.
Utility Room - Plumbing for washing machine and dryer, laminate work surface, radiator & oak floor. Outside door leading to the path to the side of the house.
Living Room - A well presented and cosy living room with a gas fire set in a marble hearth and surround, 2 wall mounted radiators and a partially glazed door through to the hall. A large double glazed bay window looks to the front castle aspect.
First Floor
Landing - Double glazed window on the stairs, attic access hatch with doors leading off to the first floor accommodation. All upstairs apart from the bathrooms carpeted same as the stairs.
Bathroom - Includes a bath, WC and hand wash basin, heated towel rail, partially tiled walls, tiled floor and an obscure double glazed window.
Bedroom One - Double bedroom with a double glazed window overlooking the castle. Radiator.
Bedroom Two - Smaller bedroom with a double glazed window to the castle aspect. Radiator.
Bedroom Three – Master double bedroom again with castle/river view via its double glazed window. Radiator, fitted wardrobe.
En Suite - Shower cubicle, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled floor, partially tiled walls, heated towel rail and an obscure double glazed window.
Externally -
Garage & Parking - Garage with space for parking for one car. A dedicated parking space for another car on the drive.
Gardens - Well established, low maintenance, rear cottage garden and front decked area boasting stunning views of the castle and river below.
Services - Mains electricity, drainage, water and gas. Gas fired central heating.
Tenure - The property is to be offered Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion.
Local Authority - Durham County Council.
