Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to West Softley Cottage Lynesack, Bishop Auckland, a cozy and compact detached type home with 2 bed in the DL13 5RD area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band B.
This classic property was built
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £292,500 and a rental potential of £1,901 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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Additional analysis
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Main Description
Detached bungalow
?Stone built property ? Well presented accommodation ? 2 Bedrooms ?
Dining kitchen ? Living room ? Enclosed gardens ? Off street
parking ? Separate annex/hobby room with shower room and workshop ?
Rural location with panoramic views
The Area
Lynesack is a small hamlet situated between Copley and
Butterknowle, in the heart of the Gaunless Valley. Equidistant
between the towns of Barnard Castle and Bishop Auckland which
provide a range of shopping, educational and recreational
facilities with the neighbouring villages of Butterknowle and
Cockfield providing for more immediate needs.
Many of the regions renowned beauty spots can be found within a
short drive, beyond which can be found the delights of North
Yorkshire, the Lake District, Northumberland and the East
Coast.
For the commuter the A66, A67 and A68 provide links with the major
commercial centres of the North East. Darlington Mainline Railway
Station and Durham Tees Valley International Airport offer further
communications with the rest of the country.
The Property
West Softley Cottage is a detached stone built bungalow which
offers well presented accommodation with the benefit of oil fired
central heating and double glazing throughout.. There are enclose
gardens, with vegetable plots, off street parking area and a
detached annex/hobby room which has a shower room/WC and adjoined
workshop.
A part glazed uPVC entrance door leads into the entrance vestibule
which has a tiled floor and doorways leading off to provide access
to the utility room, bathroom/WC and the dining kitchen.
The utility room again has a tiled floor with a range of built in
storage cupboards, stainless steel sink unit, void and plumbing for
an automatic washing machine as well as ample space for a
freestanding refrigerator/freezer.
The bathroom/WC is a generous sized room having tiled floor and a
white suit which includes a corner bath, walk in shower cubicle,
hand wash basin and WC.
The dining/kitchen is situated in the middle of the property and is
a fitted with a range of base and wall mounted storage units,
having a one and half bowl sink unit, tiled splash backs and a
window that looks to the side of the property. There is an
integrated under counter refrigerator and space for a range style
cooker with an extractor hood over. There is ample space for a
family dining table and chairs and an opening which leads into the
living room.
The living room is a pleasant room having a large window that looks
out onto the garden, an inset wood burning stove which has a tiled
hearth having a decorative wooden mantle.
From the living room a door leads into the front entrance hall
which has a door which provides access to the front garden and an
additional door which leads into the master bedroom. The master
bedroom is a good sized double room which enjoys views out over the
south facing garden.
The second bedroom is accessed from the dining kitchen and is a
further good sized double room having a built in storage cupboard
and views out over the neighbouring fields and scenery beyond.
The Annex
The annex has been converted by the current owners from a derelict
byre. There are two door leading into the annexe from the driveway.
The first door leads into the hobby room/bar which has two windows
which look onto the garden and a bespoke bar with shelves
behind.
There is access to a shower room WC which is partially tiled and
fitted with a fully tiled walk in shower cubicle, hand wash basin
and WC. From the shower room an additional door which leads out to
the front of the property.
A step down from the hobby room leads into a workshop which has
shelving and light and power connected as well as an additional
door which leads out onto the lane at the front of the
property.
If desired and subject to the necessary consents the annexe would
be converted again into a self contained cottage/ granny flat.
Measurements
Kitchen
13' 10" x 10' 1" (4.22m x 3.07m)
Living Room
13' 11" x 13' (4.23m x 3.96m)
Bedroom 1
13' x 12' 4" (3.96m x 3.77m)
Bedroom 2
12' 4" x 10' 1" (3.77m x 3.07m)
Bathroom
9' 4" x 9' 10" (2.84m x 3.00m)
Utility Room
Annexe
Hobby Room
20' 4" x 13' 4" (6.19m x 4.07m)
Shower Room
Workshop
9' 9" x 13' 4" (2.98m x 4.07m)
Externally
A wooden gate leads onto a block paved driveway which leads up to
the property and provides parking for a number of vehicles.
The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and are currently planted
raised vegetable plots along with a green house. The gardens are
enclosed by fencing and stone walling, having well maintained and
well stocked flower boarders surrounding. From the garden there are
view out over the neighbouring fields and scenery beyond .
A gravelled pathway leads from the main garden area around the rear
of the property where there is potential to create kennelling
extend the property, if desired and subject to the necessary
consents. The pathway continues and leads back to the block paved
patio where there is currently a large timber garden shed .
Directions
From the centre of Barnard Castle proceed up Galgate turning left
onto Harmire Road after half a mile. Continue out of town past the
golf club taking the next turning on the right hand side towards
Copley. Proceed straight over the subsequent crossroads and head
into Copley itself. At the T junction turn to the right and proceed
down the road taking the next available left hand turning, sign
posted for Lynesack. Follow the road until reaching a sharp right
hand bend in the road, turn to the left toward St John the
Evangelist church. Proceed along the lane passing the church and
the Old Vicarage, West Softly Cottage will be the next property on
the right hand side.
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