"Ballaskyr", 2 Durham Road, shares its name with an area on the Isle of Mann's famous TT course. It is an imposing and spacious, Edwardian family home, located a short distance from the market place in Bishop Auckland. This truly impressive residence offers well laid out and generously proportioned rooms, with some of the bedrooms enjoying a lovely outlook over "The Willows" and the greenery that surrounds it below. It sits on a plot that extends to just under 1/4 of an acre, with the gross internal space measuring 320 Sqm.

Originally constructed for the Ferens family, the property retains many Arts and Crafts features such as period fireplaces, stained glass windows, deep coving to ceilings, servant hailing system, brass door knobs and finger plates, yet is well appointed with modern fitted kitchen and well presented and modern bath/shower rooms

The accommodation comprises of an entrance vestibule with cloakroom/wc. This opens into the very impressive hallway with stairs rising to the first floor with storage cupboard underneath. To one end of the house lies the main living room which has not only two bay windows of different styles, but also a stove with tiled fireplace. Accessed off this room and connecting to the second reception room is the garden room which features a whole wall of windows with a fine view over the garden and beyond - a wonderful place to enjoy a morning coffee, or evening glass of wine! Our clients have introduced a vine to the room which will flourish in years to come. Next up is the second reception room, which also has a fireplace and bay window. This connects to the second hallway with double doors to the garden. Our clients have changed this into a useful office/crafting room. This connects in turn to the very impressive Kitchen and dining area - The kitchen is expansive with a wealth of units for storage with black granite worktops and some integrated appliances as well as space for free standing ones as well. The room also features the dining area, the walk in pantry and the utility/laundry room making this the beating heart of this family residence. The fourth reception room completes the ground floor layout and is currently set up as a playroom - this room originally would have been used by the servants for the family that lived here as the call system showing which room the servants were required in is still on the wall, although sadly, is no longer working.

The first floor is equally as impressive as the ground floor as the first thing visible when ascending the stairs is the beautiful stained glass peacock (Pictured), before the large landing, off which the bedrooms can be accessed. Of the five bedrooms, three feature ensuite shower rooms, the remaining two bedrooms share the main bathroom for the house. The Master bedroom is the pick of the bunch as it not only features an old fireplace, but enjoys a box window with a beautiful view, but also this window could provide access to the roof of the garden room, and could be developed into a balcony.

Externally the property provides gardens to all sides as well as off street parking for numerous cars on the gravelled driveway. The plot offers the potential for the erection of a garage (Subject to planning permission) on the gravelled section to the side of the house without losing any of the well-presented gardens, currently set up with family life in mind. There is a decked area that is pleasant place to sit and eat or entertain in warmer weather, lawned sections, a children’s play area.

Durham road provides access to the town from the A688 Highway, meaning that any commuters will have swift access to the transport links. Durham City can be reached in 15 minutes, while the A1 junction in one direction, and Darlington in the other are also easy to get to by car. "Ballaskyr" is located towards the bottom of the hill, so walking to the market place and the facilities that is offers is only a short distance away.

Whilst we have endeavoured to portray this incredible home in the very best way we can, we feel that the only way to truly appreciate what is on offer here is to visit it yourself and take it all in.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

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PART A
Local Authority – Durham County Council
Council Tax Band – G
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 (Installed 2021) with radiators and log stoves
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

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 - Restrictive covenants are noted on the title documents dated 1975
Rights & Easements- Rights are noted on the title documents
Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction
Flood risk – very low
Coastal Erosion - NA
Protected Trees – Yes - Please view the Durham county Council map and use the reference number Order No: BAUDC-1971
Conservation area – No
Planning Permission – no
Accessibility – The property has not been altered for accessibility
Mining Area – no
Selective License Area – no

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