* Freehold
* Period character stone property
* Circa 3 acres
* Kitchen/breakfast room
* Log Burner
* Conservatory
* Sitting room
* 4 Bedrooms
* Shower room
* Bathroom
* Outbuildings
Believed to date back to the 19th century and steeped in history, Chester
House offers period character in harmony alongside stylish interior design to
provide a unique home ideally suited to modern lifestyles. The ground floor of
the property provides a relaxing sitting room with fireplace focal point and
wood - burning stove offering a warming ambience and an adjoining
kitchen/breakfast room which is an impressive, sociable space. Fitted with
bespoke wood - fronted cabinetry, topped by stone work surfaces, the kitchen
features an island unit which creates a subtle divide to the informal dining
area. A door provides access into the bright conservatory, which offers a
flexible - use area for sitting or dining, where the garden and surrounding
landscape can be enjoyed.
Showcasing open vaulted rooms with oak beam frameworks, the first floor of the
property has skylight windows ensuring natural light floods inside. There are
three adjoining bedrooms and a luxuriously appointed family bathroom with
free - standing tub and walk - in shower cubicle. A fourth bedroom is situated on
the lower level with an adjoining shower room with smart, modern fittings. />
Chester House is positioned in a tranquil, secluded setting,
surrounded by picturesque terrain, with the property approached via a private
lane which leads to the frontage of the home and the outbuilding. A low stone
wall borders the driveway with access to a paved terrace with timber
balustrade surround which offers a glorious south - facing spot to sit and relax
and enjoy the views. A wrought - iron gates opens to a grassed garden with a
parterre - style area enclosed by stone walls and containing perennial planting
and shrubs. The stone outbuilding is partitioned to provide a large storage
area with two timber double - doors, and two adjoining store rooms and a further
room which is timber - lined and home to a hot tub.

Chester House is
located an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the northern fringes of the
picturesque rural hamlet of Westgate. The Weardale Way is accessible from the
front gate of Chester House, walking enthusiasts will be in their element. The
nearby village of St Johns Chapel offers a variety of facilities including two
public houses, a convenience store, a cafe, Art & Glass Gallery, a parish
church and a primary school. Within easy reach is Stanhope, a village with a
range of amenities including a medical and dental practice, a primary school,
a petrol station and public houses, along with a grocers and butchers, Post
Office, hairdressers and gift shops. The market towns of Consett and Bishop
Auckland offer a more comprehensive range of retail and facilities including
supermarkets, and well - regarded schooling in the vicinity includes Barnard
Castle School, Durham Cathedral Schools, Pear Tree School and Delta
Independent School.

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