Manor House, originally a barn which was converted in 1979, is a large property situated on the green of Cockfield. It has a farm house type of feel to it, and when the fire is on in the living room, on a cold day outside, it’s a fine place to be. It has been built of stone and is warmed by LPG fired boiler with radiators, and has double glazing throughout.
The accommodation comprises of an entrance porch leading through to a wide and light hallway with stairs rising to the first floor. On the far left hand side lies the dining room/ second reception room which enjoys a dual aspect with windows to the front and rear. Next is a ground floor shower room with toilet and sink and then there is a store cupboard located under the stairs. The kitchen is the beating heart of this property and features ample store cupboards along with fitted appliances, an Island and space for a dining table in front of the large picture window overlooking the garden. The utility room is located at the rear of the house and offers separate space for laundry, kitchen cupboards and a pantry for yet more storage. The living room completes the layout and features the stove and three windows looking to the front and rear of the property, which provide plenty of natural light.
On the first floor there are five bedrooms - most of which feature fitted storage, and a house bathroom featuring a roll top bath.
Externally there are gardens to the front and rear which are predominantly family friendly - a mix of artificial grass (Front) and grass to the rear with mature shrubs and bushes to the boarders. The rear garden also features a summer house as well as a patio for eating outside. To the rear of the garden lies a large concrete yard, that has in the past houses a coal business however now is predominantly vacant. This could provide storage, or potentially development opportunities - subject to planning permission. There is also a garage, one large shed and two smaller sheds. Furthermore there is a third garden area - wall garden to the right hand side of the yard. This is once more arranged with family friendly lawn and also features a patio area - perfect for catching the sun or arranging an outdoor kitchen area with barbeque or Pizza oven in the summer.
Cockfield is a popular village that features a good selection of local amenities that include a garage, convenience sized supermarket, pharmacy and doctors surgery, a couple of pubs and food outlets, a Primary school rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted and is surrounded by the fell which is perfect for walks. The village is also well served with bus links that provide connections to not only Bishop Auckland, but also Spennymoor, Durham city and beyond.
Agents notes:
The owner of this property is related to a J W Wood employee
Council Tax band E
Connected to Mains Water (Non Metered), sewerage, and Electricity - Cockfield does not have a mains gas connection
Flood Risk - Rivers and Seas - No Risk, Surface Water, Very low
Located within a historical mining area
Selective License area - No
Estimated Broadband Download Speeds - Standard - 18MBPS, Superfast 80MBPS
Limited coverage for O2, EE and Vodaphone Mobile phone networks
BT and Sky Satellite and Cable TV available
Covenants apply relating to rights of access over the yard to the rear - A copy of the title plan, and these rights are available to view on request.
Accessibility - The property has not been altered for accessibility
There is a patch of subsidence in the rear yard.
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