1 Bedroom Cottage, Near Hill End, Bishop Auckland, DL13

Positioned in an elevated position to the West of Hill End and above Frosterley, this 1 bedroom property has a history stretching back over 400 years. The building has served many purposes, including being a deer hunting lodge for the Bishop of Durham. The property has been renovated by the current owners, however this is not a typical property, and despite the idyllic location, beautiful views, and extensive renovation completed by the current owners, there are significant limitations and all interested parties should familiarise themselves with the notes below before making any enquiries.

In brief the accommodation comprises of an entrance hallway with stone floor, shower room with WC and electric shower (powered by generator only), a basic but well presented kitchen area with wooden work surfaces and stainless steel sink, a cozy living room with log burner set in a stone fireplace and a large double bedroom to the first floor. The property boasts stunning countryside views from all windows.

Externally the property benefits from a south facing rear garden, external storage area, courtyard area on the site of the former barn, enclosed walled front garden area and patio seating area. Renovation works completed by the current owners include (but not exhaustively) the installation of uPVC windows, installation of log burner, rendering, boarding and plastering of internal walls, re-roofing using reclaimed stone tiles as much as possible, remortoing of external walls, and repointing ridge tiles.

The views and tranquility this property provides both inside and out, present a unique opportunity for a buyer looking for a quiet place to relax for day visits or short stays and to enjoy the Weardale landscape in all its glory.

Agents Notes:

• The property would NOT be suitable for mortgage borrowing

• The property is VERY UNLIKELY to be suitable for use as a permanent residence, but more suited to day visits and short stays

• The property is NOT accessible by vehicle and is a 10 minute walk over very uneven, and in places, very wet terrain

• Accessible via public footpaths only (across fields, very uneven and very wet in places)

• Water supply is via a spring which is situated within a neighbours field and piped directly to the property with no tank and no filtration system, the water is NOT currently suitable for drinking

• NO mains electricity supply, the current owner does have a generator for periodic use to power the electric shower

• The only heating source is a log burner in the living room

• NO fuel supply to the property of any source

• Sewerage - Small septic tank, which would likely require replacement to meet current regulations. There is permission in place for a compliant septic tank to be installed just outside of the boundary to the Southern edge of the property

• The property does NOT benefit from any land, other than the garden to the rear and a small garden to the front of the property

• Viewing STRICTLY by appointment only, all applicants must ensure they do not stray from public footpaths on to neighbours land and should ensure all gates passed through are closed

• The property is attached to another derelict building to the Western boundary which is NOT included within the sale