4 Bedroom Detached House, Frosterley, Bishop Auckland, DL13

Upon entering the front of the property via the glazed external access door you find yourself in a bright entrance porch which provides access through to the central hallway via glazed internal double doors.

(1.56m x 3.96m) PLUS (3.08m x 1.01m). Accessed via the entrance porch is the spacious and bright central hallway which provides access through to reception room 1 on the left, reception room 2 on the right and through to the rear of the property where you will find reception room 3 on the left, the kitchen on the right, a downstairs WC and a large 2 turn staircase leading to the first floor accommodation.

Accessed directly via the hallway and found at the front of the property is reception room 1, which is a bright and spacious room with the benefit of a large hardwood double glazed sash window, neutral decoration and a log burner fireplace with brick surround.

Accessed directly via the hallway or through the kitchen and found at the front of the property is reception room 2 which is a bright and spacious room boasting character features such as exposed ceiling beams and a log burner fireplace with stone hearth. The reception room benefits from a large hardwood double glazed window filling the room with natural light, it is used by the current owners as a living room but would also make a charming dining room. Internal access to the annexe accommodation is gained via reception room 2.

Accessed via the rear hallway and found at the rear of the property is reception room 3 which is neutrally decorated and has the benefit of recently laid wood floor plus a hardwood double glazed sash window. Used currently as a pantry/ larder this room would make an ideal, snug, playroom, home office or even a large utility room/ boot room.

Found at the rear of the property and accessed via the rear hallway, through reception room 2 or externally via the rear stable door is the kitchen, which is newly fitted and well appointed, boasting a good range of over - under storage cabinets in a traditional country shaker style. The kitchen has the benefit of 2 hardwood double glazed sash windows offering fantastic countryside views, tiled floors, spotlights, exposed ceiling beam, feature stone wall which houses the lpg gas bottle fed cooker plus integrated appliances including; electric double oven and dishwasher. A 1.5 porcelain sink with a premium multi functional Quooker tap further enhances the finish of this kitchen.

Accessed via the hallway and located underneath the stairs is the downstairs WC which benefits from tiled floors and a small window with deep sill.

(3.10 x 0.98) PLUS (3.01m x 1.01m). A spacious and bright 2 turn staircase with large hard wood double glazed sash window complete with window seat and boasting views out to the rear of the property leads to the first floor landing. The landing provides access to the property's 4 bedrooms, bathroom and features exposed ceiling beams.

Accessed directly via the landing and found at the front of the property is bedroom 1, which is a large and bright room with the benefit of an En suite bathroom, a large hardwood double glazed sash window with window seat and an inbuilt storage cupboard which houses the property's hot water tank. Bedroom 1 is neutrally decorated and provides ample space for free standing storage furniture but would benefit from some new flooring.

Accessed via bedroom 1 is the En suite which offers a 3 piece bathroom suite including; a bath with overhead mains fed shower, hand wash basin with under sink storage and WC. The En suite benefits from a roof light and a heated towel rail but would benefit from new flooring and tiling to the walls.

Accessed directly via the landing and found at the front of the property is bedroom 2 which is a generously proportioned double bedroom with the benefit of a large hardwood double glazed sash window with window seat. The bedroom boasts neutral decoration, a panelled ceiling and ample space for free standing storage furniture but would benefit from some decorative finishing.

Accessed directly via the landing and found at the front of the property is bedroom 3 which is a good sized double bedroom currently configured as a single. Bedroom 3 benefits from a large hardwood double glazed sash window with window seat, neutral decoration, new carpets and ample space for free standing storage furniture.

Accessed directly via the landing and found at the rear of the property is bedroom 4 which is a generously proportioned single bedroom with reduced head height in part. The bedroom benefits from exposed ceiling beams and a low level hardwood double glazed sash window and space for free standing storage furniture. The bedroom would benefit from some decorative finishing.

Accessed directly via the landing and found at the rear of the property is the bathroom, which is a work in progress but offers huge potential. It is a bright room with the benefit of a low level hardwood double glazed sash window and exposed ceiling beams. The bathroom currently offers a hand wash basin with under sink storage and WC but provides ample space for the installation of a bath.

Accessible via the main house through reception room 2 or privately via the external access door in the kitchen is the annexe living room, which is a bright and well proportioned room found at the front of the property. The living room benefits from 2 large hardwood double glazed windows with deep sills and inbuilt storage cupboard.

Accessed internally via the annexe living room or externally via its own private glazed stable door is the annexe kitchen, which is bright with the benefit of a hardwood double glazed sash window, newly laid wood effect floor tiles, tiled wall splashback and exposed ceiling beam.

Accessed directly via the annexe kitchen and located on the ground floor of the annexe accommodation is the annexe bathroom, which is found at the rear of the property and currently provides a 3 piece bathroom suite including; bath, hand wash basin and WC but would benefit from updating.

Accessed via the annexe staircase and found on the first floor is the annexe bedroom which is a bright and spacious double room that benefits from a large hardwood single glazed window complete with window seat and boasting outstanding countryside views. The annexe bedroom would benefit from some improvements and decorative finishing. A historic leak in the bedroom has caused damage to one of the walls, however repair works have been undertaken to resolve it and the remaining works are purely decorative.

The property has the benefit of a large 2 storey unconverted barn which adjoins the property and extends to approximately 98.4m2 across the two levels. The ground floor is divided into sections currently while access to the first floor is via an external staircase. The barn is not permitted to be used as a separate dwelling but offers the potential to be used as extended living space for the main house, subject to the necessary planning consents.

The property has the benefit of a further 2 stone outbuildings, useful for outdoor storage.

The property has the benefit of a converted and fully clad former shipping container that benefits from a raised decked area and houses the property's hot tub. The decked area provides ample space for outdoor seating, while the container which is which is currently used for storage could be utilised as changing room facilities.

The property has the benefit of a large and enclosed rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn and boasting open countryside views. There is an area of concrete hardstanding which provides parking for multiple vehicles.

To the front of the property sits a large tarmac driveway which offers parking for up to 4 vehicles.

To the rear of the property is an area of concrete hard standing which provides further off street parking for multiple vehicles. This area could be improved to create a driveway.