Additional text is available below.A simply superb renovated Medieval country cottage, believed to originally date back to circa 1300, situated on Peth Bank just a short distance from the heart of the village centre. The property has undergone a significant refurb including the following, Kitchen, Bathroom, rewire, gutering, flooring, windows and doors Aswell as block paving in the yard area/ driveway.
The property briefly comprises of an entrance into a large lounge/dining area, with a new cast iron fireplace and gas fire as the centrepiece. Further on is a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a stable door leading out to the side, which can be used as either off-street parking or a yard, depending on a buyer’s needs.
Upstairs there is a beautiful modern bathroom and a very large main bedroom.
Externally, the property benefits from an outside space that can be used as either off-street parking or a yard, depending on the buyer’s preference. There is potential to extend subject to planning permission
The cottage is situated less than 200 yards from Station Road in the centre of Lanchester village, where there is a good range of shops and amenities. Lanchester is also well renowned for its primary and secondary schools and has a thriving community that has made it a very popular location for people moving into or within the region. Being situated just off the A691 / Durham Road, there is easy road access from Peth Bank to Durham centre (8 miles), to Consett (5.4 miles) and to Newcastle via the A692 (14 miles), as well as Stanley and Chester-Le-Street.
MATERIAL INFORMATION:
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PART A
Local Authority – Durham County Council
Council Tax Band – C
Tenure – Freehold
PART B
Property Type – Semi Detached
Property Construction – Standard
Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls
Gas Supply- Mains
Electricity supply – Mains
Water Supply – Mains (metered)
Sewerage – Mains
Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage
Parking- Off Street Parking
PART C
Building Safety – (The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm)
Restrictions – Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – NO
Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction
Conservation Area – Yes
Rights & Easements- NONE
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low
Surface water: Very Low
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees – N/A
Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Or planning details that are known
Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.
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