For Sale By Auction | 19:00, 26 July 2016 | Lot 16

1 Brookside Villas, South Church, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6SW

Sold After

  • Semi-Detached House
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Tenure: Freehold

Call the team on 0191 908 9691 for more information

Auction Date

Tue 26/07/2016

Auction Time

19:00

Auction Venue

Ramside Hall Hotel Carrville, Durham, DH1 1TD

Impressive five bedroom semi detached period house boasting fabulous original features.

Accommodation is laid over three floors and briefly comprises of a beautiful entrance hallway with original mosaic flooring and staircase, four substantial reception rooms, Breakfasting kitchen, wet room and annexe with kitchen/utility, bedroom and sitting room or office. To the first floor there are two large bedrooms, one which gives access to the spacious family bathroom/wc. To the second floor there two further bedrooms and an additional bathroom/Wc.

Tenure

Freehold

Ground Floor

Rear Entrance - Entered via a lovely composite external door which leads to the lobby. Having beamed ceiling, window and tiled flooring. Access to the wet room and living room. Wetroom/WC - Fitted with a wall mounted wash hand basin, wc and an electric shower. In addition there are recessed lighting, non slip flooring, part tiled walls, central heating radiator and an extractor fan. Living Room - 18'2" (max) x 13'6" - This cosy living room features an impressive Inglenook fireplace which houses a multi fuel burning stove for those cold Winter nights. Having laminate flooring, central heating radiator and two windows which provide natural light. Double doors lead through to the dining room and access to the potential annexe can be gained from here.

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Dining Room - 15'3" plus bay window x 13'6" max - This fabulous dining room is provided with anabundance of natural light by a bay window which overlooks the front gardens. Featuring an ornate fireplace, decorative cornicing and frieze, ornate ceiling rose, picture rail and dado rail.Having a central heating radiator and laminate flooring. Kitchen - 15'2" x 10'0" - Extensively fitted with a vast array of wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces over incorporating a Belfast sink with mixer taps and tiled splash backs. A fabulous Aga Range cooker dominates this kitchen and also provides domestic hot water. There is plumbing and space for a dishwasher, tiled flooring and a recessed spotlights. There are two windows providing natural light and a door that leads to the side garden.

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Main Entrance Hall - Entered via an attractive and complimentary composite door. This delightful entrance hallway oozes character and charm with the many period features present. The original spindled returning staircase to the first floor living accommodation leads off from here and the beautiful period mosaic flooring is a show stopper. Additional features include dado rail, cornice and frieze and original doors. There is a doorway which gives access to steps down into a large cellar. Lounge - 15'2" plus bay x 13'7" - This well proportioned room has a sense of calm and relaxation, boasting many original features which include a beautiful cast iron fireplace with an elaborate tiled inset with poppy design. In addition there is original cornice, frieze, ceiling rose and a central heating radiator. The bay window facing the front garden allows an abundance of natural light.

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Kitchen/Utility - 10' x 6'6" - Fitted with a range of wall and base units with complimentary surfaces over incorporating a Belfast sink with mixer tap and tiled splash backs. Having plumbing and space for a washing machine, space for a dryer, beamed ceiling, tiled flooring and access to the loft. Entry to the bedroom and sitting room can be gained from here. Sitting Room/Office - 15'1" x 9'8" - The original solid fuel brass range fire with bread warmer inset to a fabulous fireplace, still dominates this dual aspect room and coupled with the beamed ceilings adds to the charm and character. French doors lead out to a paved patio area whilst a window to the rear gives additional light. Bedroom - 11'10" x 8'1" - Having two windows located to the rear and a central heating radiator.

First Floor

Landing - A window to the front elevation provides natural light. Having a spindled balustrade, cornice and exposed floor boards. The staircase to the second floor living accommodation leads off from here. Bedroom Two - The large bedroom has a window located to the front elevation and features an original cast iron nursery fireplace. With coving to the ceiling, picture rail and a central heating radiator. Master Bedroom - This large master bedroom is provided with a steady stream of natural light by two windows to the side elevation. Having two central heating radiators and a door which leads to the main family bathroom/wc providing en suite facilities.

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Family Bathroom/WC - 15'9" x 9'11 Max - Fitted with an attractive white suite comprising of a fabulous free standing double ended spa bath, large quadrant shower cubicle with a mains fed shower, wc and his and hers wash hand basins. There is an airing cupboard which houses the gas central heating boiler and hot water cylinder, heated towel rail plus a central heating radiator, coving to the ceiling and two windows for natural light. Access for this room can be gained from both the first floor landing and master bedroom.

Second Floor

Landing - Original exposed beams continues through the whole of the second storey with quirky pulleys which date back many years. A double glazed Velux window provides natural light. Bedroom Three - 16'6" x 12' - A room with charm and original exposed beams. Having access to a loft, under eaves storage and a central heating radiator. Bedroom Four - 13'7" x 13'7" - Another well proportioned room with reduced head height and exposed beams. Naturally lit by a double glazed Velux window and a window located to the side elevation. Having a central heating radiator.

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Bedroom Five - Having exposed beams with reduced head height,central heating radiator and Velux window for natural light. Bathroom/WC - Fitted with a white suite comprising of a free standing roll top bath, wc, bidet and wash hand basin inset to a vanity unit with storage. Having exposed beams, central heating radiator and a Velux window for natural light.

External

Externally there are pleasant gardens to three sides which incorporate a paved patio area, lawn, flower beds, shrubs and a driveway providing off road parking for two vehicles.

Viewing

Please contact Auction House North East on 01642 931060 for viewing schedule.

Energy Efficiency Rating (EPC)

Current Rating D

Services

Interested parties are invited to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of the services.

Local Authority

Durham County Council

Solicitors

Gordon Brown Solicitors LLP, Mains House, 143 Front Street, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3AU, Tel: 0191 3895128

Important Notice to Prospective Buyers:

We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.

Additional Fees

Administration Charge - Purchasers will be required to pay an administration fee of £1200 inc VAT

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.