1, Station Houses, Bishop Auckland

If you want to own a piece of history, then this property is for you. Originally a railway station for Coundon, then converted in early 2000's after years of being derelict, it is now a lovely home - a mix of old and new, but situated on a plot with a total area of close to 1 acre. Our clients have provided pictures of the property in use as the station, so that buyers can get a feel for the place in times gone by.......

THE SITE

The site is made up of 3 separate, family friendly lawned areas of garden that sees a plethora of visiting wildlife including rabbits, foxes, badgers and a variety of birds. The rest of the site has a large section of gravelled area that can provide ample safe storage for a large number of vehicles and could be used to run a business from, having done so in the past. Just to the side of the property lies the Auckland way path which follows the route of the old railway, now a pleasant place to walk or cycle.

THE HOUSE

A generously sized family home, measuring 161 Sq m of internal space, aranged over two levels. The accommodation comprises of an entrance lobby with stairs rising to the first floor, to the left, are three reception rooms, currently arranged as a dining room, a snug sitting room with feature patio doors to the garden (This room offers a wealth of use options including office, playroom or Bedroom), and a long garden room. To the right is another sitting room featuring a log burning stove and picture window to overlook the garden - perhaps previously a waiting room and this would have been the door leading passenger out onto the platform before catching their train.

Lastly, we have the very well-appointed and generous kitchen which offers eating space, a laundry room with wk. as well as a wealth of cupboards for storage and integrated appliances. A true home cooks delight with ample worktop space and fitted electric hob with extraction above, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer all with a triple aspect so the room is bathed in natural light.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms - the master enjoys sliding door wardrobes for storage and a view to the front of the house. The other two feature windows that look over the fields to the rear. The house bathroom is very impressive - fully tiled and featuring a wet room style shower, oval bath, toilet and sink.

THE GARAGE

The generous garage, big enough for four cars, features two remote controlled roller shutter doors. Planning permission was granted in 2021 for conversion to a Holiday let/studio, and then alterations to the garden layout to provide a separate outside space, and parking. These plans have subsequently lapsed however for full information on the application please visit the durham Council website - durham.gov.uk, go to the planning portal and use the reference number DM/20/03156/FPA.

Any buyers taking up this opportunity could create multi-generational living on site.

THE AREA

New Coundon lies on the outskirts of Bishop Auckland town, and as such has a number of facilities within close reach. The railway that the property was built to serve no longer exists but the Railway station in Bishop Auckland links to Darlington and the East Coast main line between Edinburgh and London. Bishop Auckland and the nearby towns of Spennymoor and Newton Aycliffe all feature primary and secondary schools, Health care, shops, facilities and leisure outlets.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material information in property listings Guidance

PART A

Local Authority – Durham County Council

Council Tax Band – B

Tenure – Freehold

PART B

Property Type – 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

Electricity supply – Mains

Water Supply - Mains

Sewerage – Mains

Heating - Gas fired boiler with radiators and log burner

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: ample on Site with Quadruple Garage

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 are noted on the tile

Rights & Easements- Rights are noted on the title

Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction

Flood risk – very low

Coastal Erosion - NA

Protected Trees – no

Conservation area – no

Planning Permission – yes - see above

Accessibility – The property has not been altered for accessibility

Mining Area – yes

Selective License Area – Yes

Agents note:

The title plans do not match the curtilage

No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions.

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