House For Sale £550,000
Accommodation in Brief
Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Kitchen/Dining/Family Room | Sun Room | WC | Porch | Principal Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room, Shower Room & Balcony | Guest Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room | Two Further Bedrooms | Bathroom
Garden Office | Two Garages | Store | Parking | Gardens | Outdoor Seating & Entertaining Areas | Hot Tub
The Property
69 Uppertown is a superb recently constructed property offering bright, spacious and welcoming accommodation that is perfect for contemporary living. Built in 2020, the property occupies a peaceful yet convenient location on the edge of the desirable market town of Wolsingham and benefits from lovely outdoor entertaining space along with a garden office and impressive garaging and parking. Modern design and construction techniques combine to offer excellent energy efficiency.
The front door opens from beneath a sheltering portico to the entrance hall with useful WC. The sitting room sits to one side and is filled with natural light from a dual aspect to front and rear. Bi-fold doors sweep open to the gardens and entertaining area to create indoor-outdoor living space, and an elegant exposed brick feature fireplace houses a multi-fuel stove. The atmosphere is inviting and relaxing, with cool neutral palettes and subtle downlights combining with a stylish illuminated tray ceiling. Adjoining the sitting room is the wonderful sun room, a generous yet cosy escape with extensive glazing to three sides bringing swathes of light.
Across the hall is the gorgeous kitchen/dining/family room which is sure to be at the heart of family life. Bespoke cabinetry wraps around to a breakfast bar defining the kitchen area, with a range of high quality discreet appliances and space for an American-style fridge freezer. The breakfast bar offers work space and a spot for casual dining. There is space for a separate table and chairs before the room flows towards a wide bay window that brings light to a comfortable seating area. There is also a side door to the porch for direct external access.
The staircase from the hall rises with a half turn to the first floor landing and all of the bedroom accommodation. The sumptuous principal suite has a soaring vaulted ceiling adding a sense of even more space to the generous double bedroom. The bedroom flows into a dressing room with an abundance of fitted storage. The dressing room is also accessible from the landing. The principal suite is served by a shower room with shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and pretty tiling. Bringing a luxurious extra touch, glazed double doors open from the bedroom to a large usable balcony that looks over the gardens to rolling green fields beyond.
The guest bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room and double doors opening to a Juliet balcony. Two further bedrooms offer flexibility and versatility; one room is currently configured as a study. These bedrooms are served b the bathroom with a sleek contemporary suite and striking tiling.
Externally
69 Uppertown sits on the edge of Wolsingham with easy access to all of the amenities of this vibrant market town. The outdoor space is designed to be used as much as possible, whilst also being easy to maintain. The outdoor entertaining opportunities are a great draw; hosting barbecue parties, dipping into the hot tub or simply enjoying a quiet moment beneath the pergola with adjustable canopy. Lawns wrap around the front and one side of the house.
Nestled in the garden is a fabulous office building. This is the ideal solution for anyone wishing to work from home whilst making sure that there is separation between home life and work. The garden office is fully equipped with power, lighting and heating.
There is impressive parking provision, with a gated entrance to a resin parking area. This leads to a block incorporating two garages and a useful store room. There is a separate tarmacadam parking area on the opposite side of the property enclosed by bespoke farmers gates, ensuring that there is no shortage of options for visitors.
Local Information
Wolsingham is a charming dales market town situated by the River Wear on the edge of the unspoiled North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The surrounding rural area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and the stunning surrounding scenery is linked by a network of public footpaths, ideal for walking and cycling. The small market town remains much as it did hundreds of years ago and the annual Wolsingham Agricultural Show on the first weekend in September, which was first established in 1763 and is one of the oldest shows in the country.
Wolsingham provides a good range of everyday facilities including doctor’s surgery, chemist, independent grocers and other local businesses. For schooling the village offers Wolsingham Primary School and Wolsingham School & Community College. Further private schools are available in nearby Barnard Castle, Durham and Newcastle. The local senior school has an excellent range of sports and fitness facilities available for the local community. Durham and Newcastle city centres are within easy reach and provide comprehensive cultural, educational and shopping facilities.
For the commuter Wolsingham is conveniently located for access to the major regional centres of Durham and Newcastle, and from here links to all areas of the UK can be found by rail. Newcastle International Airport and Teesside International Airport are both within easy reach.
Approximate Mileages
Wolsingham Village Centre 0.4 miles | Bishop Auckland 10.4 miles | Durham City Centre 14.3 miles | Newcastle City Centre 22.6 miles | Newcastle International Airport 26.5 miles
Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas-fired central heating.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.
Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.
Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.
