* Freehold
* Attractive Detached Stone Property
* Flexible Layout
* Beautiful Period Features
* Private & Peaceful Setting
* Open Countryside Views
* Parking & Detached Garage
* Market Town Location
Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Porch | Kitchen/Dining Room | Sitting Room | Utility Room | Shower Room |
Principal Bedroom | Second Bedroom
First Floor
Two Further Bedrooms | Study/Fifth Bedroom | Bathroom
Externally
Detached Garage | Driveway Parking Garden | Patio | Two Sheds | Wood Store |
Summerhouse
The Property
Rectory Cottage is an attractive period cottage with stylish décor set in a
tranquil location on the outskirts of an idyllic County Durham market town.
With wonderful open countryside views to the rear, yet within a few minutes’
walk of shops, pubs and amenities, it offers the best of both worlds with
versatile accommodation that can maximise bedroom or reception space, as
required.
A wooden portico above the front door leads into an entrance porch with a
perfect coat cupboard and a door into the heart of the home; the
kitchen/dining room. The delightful country cottage kitchen features exposed
period stone, brickwork and wooden beams, Belfast sink, wooden butcher’s block
worktops and a striking range cooker. There is plumbing for a dishwasher in
the kitchen and the good size utility room provides additional storage plus
laundry facilities. A breakfast bar from the kitchen leads neatly into the
dining area where an oak staircase heads up to the first floor and a dual
sided wood burning stove sits in an internal stone fireplace between the
dining area and the sitting room. The sitting room is a wonderful warm and
homely space, full of character and with beautiful relaxing décor making the
most of the period features.
The ground floor also houses two bedrooms; the generous principal bedroom with
gorgeous arched windows and light coming into the room, and a second double
bedroom to the rear of the house with a smart shower room and WC beside it.
These rooms could be reconfigured to become reception rooms, an office, play
room or home gym to suit the needs of any buyer.
To the first floor are two further well - presented bedrooms, the largest with
double built - in wardrobes, a study/fifth bedroom and a spacious bathroom with
separate shower and a mirror with digital features and display above the sink.
Externally
Rectory Cottage is accessed up a private driveway with parking for several
vehicles. A summerhouse stands beside the house and a dedicated wood store
sits opposite. Beyond a gate is a detached garage with gravel forecourt and a
lovely patio for outdoor relaxing, eating and entertaining. A large lawn
surrounded by traditional stone walls and mature trees enjoys privacy and
superb views over the fields to the rear of the house, to which a gate
provides direct access. There is also a further wood store and two very useful
storage sheds.
Local Information
Rectory Cottage is located within the small and picturesque market town of
Middleton - in - Teesdale which is situated to the north side of Teesdale between
the two nearby villages of Newbiggin and Eggleston and a few miles to the
north west of Barnard Castle. Surrounded by glorious open countryside in the
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb) it is perfectly
placed for outdoor enthusiasts as the property is well - located for walking,
cycling and horse riding with quiet country lanes and beautiful scenery with
High Force and Low Force Waterfalls and the Tees Valley Railway Walk all
within close proximity.
Middleton - in - Teesdale offers a bank, butchers and various other shops. There
is a doctor’s surgery, public houses, cafés, French restaurant, post office,
church, village hall and regular community events and activities. Barnard
Castle offers a wider range of facilities with a range of shops, banks and
hospital together with further recreational, professional and cultural
facilities including Bowes Museum. Many of the attractions of Teesdale and
Swaledale are just a short distance away as are the North Yorkshire Moors and
Lake District National Park. Both Durham and Newcastle are also within easy
reach and provide comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and
shopping facilities.
For schooling, there is a nursery and primary school in the village whilst
secondary schooling is available at Teesdale School in Barnard Castle and the
prestigious Barnard Castle School is close by providing private education from
4 - 18 years; Prep School 4 - 11 years and Senior School 11 - 18 years.
For the commuter, the A66, A67 and A1 (M) provide excellent road links to the
regional centres of the North East, North West (via the M6) and Yorkshire. The
railway station in Darlington provides main line services north and south and
both Teesside International Airport and Newcastle International Airport are
very accessible.
Approximate Mileages
Barnard Castle 10. 1 miles | Kirkby Stephen 18. 7 miles | A1(M) Scotch Corner
23. 0 miles | Darlington Rail Station 25. 6 miles | Richmond 25. 2 miles | Durham
City Centre 31. 5 miles | M6 J38 Tebay 30. 3 miles | Teesside International
Airport 31. 5miles | Newcastle City Centre 38. 1 miles | Newcastle International
Airport 42. 3 miles
Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Oil - 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 be 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.

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