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3 Bedroom Detached House, Hood Street, St. Johns Chapel, DL13
Hood Street, St. Johns Chapel, DL13
Weardale Property Agency
63 Front Street, Stanhope
Description
Nestled in the picturesque village of St Johns Chapel, this beautifully renovated three-bedroom detached house, built in 1905, seamlessly blends tradition with modern comforts. The property’s character features have been lovingly preserved, including original wooden floors, deep wooden sills, and traditional coving, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The spacious layout offers two reception rooms, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, while a well-appointed utility room adds practicality for busy households. With uPVC windows throughout, the home floods with natural light and ensures energy efficiency. The home is complemented by a newly paved rear yard, front garden, and a gravel driveway with off-road parking for at least two vehicles.
In brief, the ground floor accommodation comprises, an entrance hallway, WC, open-plan living room and dining room, kitchen, rear porch, and staircase that rises to the first floor. To the first floor, are the property’s three bedrooms (two double), and bathroom.
The current owners have thoughtfully renovated the property, with the following updates: full rewire and replumb; walls internally insulated; reconfiguration of the ground floor layout, enabling the installation of a WC and expansion of the kitchen; uPVC windows resprayed; installation of a hardwired smoke alarm; conversion of old coal shed into a utility room; and new paving in the rear yard.
The outside areas offer a peaceful space with breathtaking views of the surrounding hillsides. A pathway laid with patio stone leads from the pavement to the front door, dividing two distinct sections of the front garden. To the Western side, a mixture of lawn and decorative bark chippings is planted with established shrubs and colourful flowers, while the Eastern side features decorative bark chippings with further planting, creating an attractive and low-maintenance setting. The rear yard, South-facing and well-proportioned, is accessed internally via a double-glazed uPVC door from the rear porch or externally through a wooden gate at the end of the driveway. This private outdoor area is laid to patio stone and bordered by traditional stone walls to the East, West, and South, offering ample space for garden furniture and plant pots, as well as a storage shed for added convenience. The stone-built coal house serves as a practical utility room, further enhancing the home’s versatility. The gravel driveway, positioned to the Eastern side of the property, is easily accessed from the roadside and front garden pathway and provides secure off-road parking for at least two vehicles.
Whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat or a family home with plenty of character and outdoor space, this property invites you to enjoy village living at its finest. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this home has to offer.
Disclaimer:
These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of the seller or agent has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. We are obliged to conduct an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check on all buyers, this is a legal requirement, it’s an online process and doesn’t affect your credit score. We charge a fee for the AML check, which our Onboarding and Compliance Team will collect once a buyer has had an offer accepted on a property.
EPC Rating: D
Key Features
- 3-bed detached built in 1905
- Fully renovated by current owners
- Character features - original wooden floor, deep wooden sills, and traditional coving
- 2 reception rooms
- Utility room
- UPVC windows throughout
- Front garden and rear yard
- Driveway with off-road parking for at least 2 vehicles
- Located in the picturesque village of St Johns Chapel
Property Details
- Property type: House
- Property style: Detached
- Price Per Sq Foot: £300
- Approx Sq Feet: 984 sqft
- Council Tax Band: C
Rooms
Entrance Hallway
1.74m x 1.92m
- External access to the front of the property is gained via a double-glazed uPVC door with frosted pane into the entrance hallway, which provides onward internal access to the downstairs WC, living room, and staircase that rises to the first floor - Original wood flooring - Neutrally decorated - Traditional coving - Ceiling light fitting - Radiator - The property’s electrical consumer unit is located here
WC
0.76m x 1.52m
- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the entrance hallway - Laminate flooring - Neutrally decorated - WC - Hand-wash basin with tiled splashback - Ceiling light fitting - Radiator - Extractor fan
Living Room
- Positioned to the front of the property, accessed from the entrance hallway, and being open-plan (4.12m x 7.39m) with the dining room - Spacious lounge area - Double-glazed uPVC bay window to the Northern aspect, looking over the front garden - Original wood flooring - Neutrally decorated - Alcove with built-in shelving to the Western wall - Traditional coving and ceiling rose - Fireplace set on a stone hearth with exposed brick surround and stone mantle - Central ceiling light fitting - Two radiators - Space for lounge furniture
View Living Room PhotosDining Room
- Positioned to the rear of the property, being open-plan (4.12m x 7.39m) with the living room, and providing onward internal access to the kitchen and rear porch - Well-proportioned dining area - Dual aspect with a double-glazed uPVC window with deep wooden sill to the Southern aspect, looking over the rear yard and providing magnificent views of the surrounding hillsides. There is a further double-glazed uPVC window with deep wooden sill to the Western aspect - Original wood flooring - Neutrally decorated - Traditional ceiling rose - Ceiling light fitting - Two radiators - Space for dining furniture
View Dining Room PhotosKitchen
1.72m x 3.60m
- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the living room - Double-glazed uPVC window with deep tiled sill to the Southern aspect, looking over the rear yard - Vinyl flooring - Neutrally decorated - Range of over/under counter storage units - Laminate work surfaces with tiled splashbacks - 1.5 composite sink and drainer - Integrated electric oven and hob with overhead extractor - Space for free-standing fridge freezer - Ceiling light fitting - Radiator
View Kitchen PhotosRear Porch
1.34m x 1.38m
- Positioned to the rear of the property, accessed internally from the dining room, and providing external access to the rear garden via a double-glazed uPVC door with clear panes - Triple aspect with double-glazed uPVC windows to the Eastern, Western, and Southern sides. The Southern window provides beautiful views of the surrounding hillsides - Laminate flooring - Neutrally decorated
Landing
1.89m x 3.31m
- A wooden staircase with carpeted runner rises from the entrance hallway to the landing, which provides access to the property’s three bedrooms and bathroom - Double-glazed uPVC window with deep wooden sill to the Eastern aspect, looking over the side of the property - Carpeted - Neutrally decorated - Central ceiling light fitting - Radiator
Utility Room
2.63m x 1.35m
- Located in an old stone-built coal house at the rear of the property, and accessed via a pedestrian wooden door - Stone flooring - Neutrally decorated - Pitched ceiling - Laminate work surface, with under counter plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer - Outside tap - Ceiling light fitting - The property’s Worcester Combi boiler (serviced annually) is located here
Bathroom
2.49m x 1.84m
- A wooden staircase with carpeted runner rises from the entrance hallway to the landing, which provides access to the property’s three bedrooms and bathroom - Double-glazed uPVC window with deep wooden sill to the Eastern aspect, looking over the side of the property - Carpeted - Neutrally decorated - Central ceiling light fitting - Radiator
Bedroom 2
3.50m x 3.64m
- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the landing - Well-proportioned double room - Dual aspect with double-glazed uPVC windows with deep wooden sills to the Western and Southern sides. The Southern window provides incredible views of the surrounding hillsides - Carpeted - Neutrally decorated - Central ceiling light fitting - Radiator - Space for free-standing storage furniture
View Bedroom 2 PhotosBedroom 1
4.10m x 3.68m
- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the landing - Spacious double room - Dual aspect with double-glazed uPVC windows, with deep wooden sills to the Western and Northern sides. The Northern window provides lovely views of the surrounding hillsides - Carpeted - Neutrally decorated - Central ceiling light fitting - Radiator - Ample space for free-standing storage furniture
Bedroom 3
1.92m x 2.01m
- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the landing - Small single room currently configured as an office - Double-glazed uPVC window with deep wooden sill to the Northern aspect, looking over the front of the property and providing lovely views of the surrounding hillsides - Carpeted - Neutrally decorated - Central ceiling light fitting - Radiator - Access hatch to the property’s roof space, which has a pull-down ladder, is fully boarded, and is equipped with power and lighting
Outside Spaces
Front Garden
- A pathway laid to patio stone leads from the pavement to the front door of the property, and dissects two areas of the front garden - The area to the Western side is laid to a mixture of lawn and decorative bark chippings and features shrubs and flowers. The area to the Eastern side is laid to decorative bark chippings and features shrubs and flowers
View PhotosYard
- Accessed internally via a double-glazed uPVC door from the rear porch, and externally via a wooden pedestrian gate positioned to the end of the driveway - Well-proportioned South facing yard providing stunning views of the surrounding hillsides - The yard features newly laid patio stone, and is bordered by stone walls to the Eastern, Western, and Southern sides - Storage shed - Stone-built coal house which acts as the property’s utility room - Ample space for outdoor garden furniture and plant pots
View PhotosParking Spaces
Driveway
Capacity: 2
- Positioned to the Eastern side of the property and accessed from the roadside and front garden pathway - The driveway is laid to gravel and provides parking for at least two vehicles - A wooden pedestrian gate positioned to the end of the driveway, provides access to the rear yard
Location
St Johns Chapel is a village in Weardale, County Durham, and is located in the North Pennines National Landscape. The village benefits from a small supermarket, cafe, pubs, a village hall and primary school. The area is hugely popular with walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as those just looking to get away from busy city life.
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