House For Sale £395,000
A unique and individual detached family home set within approximately 0.36 Ha (0.88Ac) within the desirable village of Cotherstone. In need of modernisation, the property is available with no onward chain.
The Property
The Station is a deceptively spacious and individual property set within the desirable village of Cotherstone. Occupying an extensive plot amounting to approximately 0.36 Ha (0.88 Ac), the original part of the property was the former railway station serving Cotherstone until it became defunct in 1964. The property requires modernisation, however presents an exciting opportunity to create a unique family home.
The main entrance is to the front and leads into the UPVC constructed sun room which enjoys views overlooking the adjoining countryside.
This in turn leads into the dining room, which was the former ticket office for the station, complete with the original ticket window which has been blocked off.
To the right hand side lies the living room, formerly the Station Masters office, which features a stone effect fireplace with a gas fire and a dual aspect to the front and side.
The kitchen is located to the left hand side of the dining room and is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted storage units with stainless steel sink unit.
There is an inner hall to the side which grants access to one of the bathrooms, as well as external access to the gardens.
Returning to the dining room, steps lead up to the sleeping accommodation. At first floor level, there is a well proportioned double bedroom enjoying views to the side elevation, as well as a good sized single which could be utilised for a number of purposes.
A staircase leads down to the ground floor accommodation, where to the right hand side is an internal store room with limited head height. There is also an external door to the side elevation from the ground floor hallway.
The ground floor accommodation is completed by a double bedroom to the rear with a useful walk-in wardrobe/store as well as a further bathroom comprising of a low level WC, wash hand basin and panel enclosed bath.
The gardens extend in all to approximately 0.36 Ha (0.88 Ac) and are laid to lawn, incorporating a variety of shrubs, trees and flower beds.
Wrapping around the entirety of the property, there is ample off road parking for a number of vehicles, as well as access to the cellar at the rear. There is also a raised terrace to the front which was the former platform for the station.
Note
A part of the access road to the property is owned by a neighbouring property, it is understood that The Station benefits from a right of way over this area.
Services
The property benefits from mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. The central heating system is powered by a combination boiler .
Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.
EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of [F/36]
Local Authority
The local authority is Durham County Council. The council tax band is E.
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Every three metre square of the world has been given a unique combination of three words. A free App is available for iOS and Android smartphones and using the unique sequence of words below you will be able to pinpoint this property.
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The Area
Cotherstone is a sought after village within the heart of Teesdale supporting a traditional range of amenities. The village is surrounded by delightful open countryside with many walks and renowned beauty spots being close at hand and the village has an active community and is well supported with a school and two public houses.
Barnard Castle, an historic market town, is just 4 miles away and provides a range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Often referred to as the “Gateway to Teesdale” there are many renowned beauty spots close at hand as well as the attractions of the North Yorkshire Moors and Dales, the Lake District and Northumberland.
For the commuter the A66, A67 and A1 (M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East. Darlington Mainline Railway Station and Teesside International Airport offer further communications with the rest of the country.
The Property
The Station is a deceptively spacious and individual property set within the desirable village of Cotherstone. Occupying an extensive plot amounting to approximately 0.36 Ha (0.88 Ac), the original part of the property was the former railway station serving Cotherstone until it became defunct in 1964. The property requires modernisation, however presents an exciting opportunity to create a unique family home.
The main entrance is to the front and leads into the UPVC constructed sun room which enjoys views overlooking the adjoining countryside.
This in turn leads into the dining room, which was the former ticket office for the station, complete with the original ticket window which has been blocked off.
To the right hand side lies the living room, formerly the Station Masters office, which features a stone effect fireplace with a gas fire and a dual aspect to the front and side.
The kitchen is located to the left hand side of the dining room and is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted storage units with stainless steel sink unit.
There is an inner hall to the side which grants access to one of the bathrooms, as well as external access to the gardens.
Returning to the dining room, steps lead up to the sleeping accommodation. At first floor level, there is a well proportioned double bedroom enjoying views to the side elevation, as well as a good sized single which could be utilised for a number of purposes.
A staircase leads down to the ground floor accommodation, where to the right hand side is an internal store room with limited head height. There is also an external door to the side elevation from the ground floor hallway.
The ground floor accommodation is completed by a double bedroom to the rear with a useful walk-in wardrobe/store as well as a further bathroom comprising of a low level WC, wash hand basin and panel enclosed bath.
The gardens extend in all to approximately 0.36 Ha (0.88 Ac) and are laid to lawn, incorporating a variety of shrubs, trees and flower beds.
Wrapping around the entirety of the property, there is ample off road parking for a number of vehicles, as well as access to the cellar at the rear. There is also a raised terrace to the front which was the former platform for the station.
Note
A part of the access road to the property is owned by a neighbouring property, it is understood that The Station benefits from a right of way over this area.
Services
The property benefits from mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. The central heating system is powered by a combination boiler .
Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.
EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of [F/36]
Local Authority
The local authority is Durham County Council. The council tax band is E.
what3words
Every three metre square of the world has been given a unique combination of three words. A free App is available for iOS and Android smartphones and using the unique sequence of words below you will be able to pinpoint this property.
///workshop.property.baker
The Area
Cotherstone is a sought after village within the heart of Teesdale supporting a traditional range of amenities. The village is surrounded by delightful open countryside with many walks and renowned beauty spots being close at hand and the village has an active community and is well supported with a school and two public houses.
Barnard Castle, an historic market town, is just 4 miles away and provides a range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Often referred to as the “Gateway to Teesdale” there are many renowned beauty spots close at hand as well as the attractions of the North Yorkshire Moors and Dales, the Lake District and Northumberland.
For the commuter the A66, A67 and A1 (M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East. Darlington Mainline Railway Station and Teesside International Airport offer further communications with the rest of the country.
