South Green, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2

A spacious three bedroom family home, in need of modernisation throughout. Located in the centre of the idyllic village of Staindrop, the property benefits from a rear garden, garage, and off road parking. Available with no onward chain.

The Property
The Gables is a well proportioned family home with great scope and potential, benefitting from a spacious kitchen, utility area, two reception rooms and three bedrooms. Externally, the property offers a private and enclosed rear garden, off road parking, an outbuilding and a garage.

The property is entered via a traditional wooden door to the side which opens into a spacious hallway.

To the left is the kitchen, currently benefitting from a range of base and wall mounted wooden effect cupboard with contrasting work tops. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, and voids for a cooker, with an extractor fan over, and washing machine, as well as ample space for further free standing appliances.

An internal door leads on to the lean-to at the rear of the property, from here, the utility area can be accessed, as well as the rear garden. In the utility area, there are base and wall mounted units, with workspace above and shelving to the walls. A corridor leads to a further room which houses the gas combination boiler, and a separate room with a w/c and wash hand basin.

Returning to the hallway, the spacious reception rooms are positioned at the front elevation of the property, both featuring traditional sash windows overlooking the picturesque village green. One of the reception rooms benefits from an open fire with a white marble effect hearth and surround, whilst the second reception room benefits from a modern coal effect electric fire set upon a stone effect hearth with wooden mantle and surround.
The half turn staircase in the hallway rises to the first floor accommodation.

There are two well proportioned double bedrooms situated to the front of the property, both benefitting from built in wardrobes. The third bedroom is located to the rear, and is a good sized single enjoying views of the rear garden, courtesy of the traditional sash window.

The family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation and features a white suite comprising of w/c, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with shower over. There are white tiles around the bath and splashback at the sink, and a useful storage cupboard.

Externally, there is a parking area to the side of the property, which leads to double gates allowing access into the enclosed rear garden. There is a garage and outbuilding, as well as a patio area and extensive area which could be adapted to provide a delightful garden.

Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of D/61.

Local Authority
Durham County Council
The property is Council Tax Band E.

Utilities
The property benefits from mains water, drainage gas and electricity. The central heating system is powered by a gas combination boiler.

Parking
There is an area immediately to the side of the property which may be utilised for parking, as well as gated access to the rear leading to the garage.

Characteristics
Broadband is not currently connected at the property. Mobile coverage is available. Interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

The property is located within a Conservation area.

Notes
1. Please note that there is a pending Land Registry application underway to amend the title plan to reflect the boundaries on the ground to the rear of the garden.

2. The standard Raby Estate restrictive covenants will apply to the property regarding erection of any permanent buildings, change of use or development.

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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with GFW.

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Location
Staindrop is an historic village supporting a surprising range of amenities including primary and secondary schooling, public house, mini supermarket, nursery, Post Office/newsagent, church and chapel.

It has a large central green surrounded by an interesting variety of houses and cottages and lies but 5 miles east of Barnard Castle. Adjoining is Raby Castle and the surrounding parkland which creates a wonderful backdrop to the village and there are many beautiful walks on the doorstep.
A broader range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities can be found within the neighbouring market towns of Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland and Darlington, whilst there are excellent commuter links with the major commercial centres of the North East via the A688, A67 and A1(M).