Property description
DESCRIPTION Located at the head of a quiet cul de sac in this attractive rural village with easy access via the A69 both west to Carlisle and east towards the Tyne Valley and Newcastle, this detached bungalow was individually designed for a build by a master joiner as his own home. The generous accommodation briefly comprising on the ground floor; an entrance hall, sitting room, second reception room, open to the conservatory, spacious well fitted breakfasting kitchen, utility room, store room, two bedrooms and a well appointed bathroom. Bedroom 4 is currently utilised as a study and there is access from the store room into the integral garage. The first floor consists of two generous bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a shower room complete with sauna. There are well maintained gardens to front and rear and ample driveway parking.
LOCATION Gilsland is a small village that straddles the border between Cumbria and Northumberland, with most of its houses in Northumberland. It is situated on Hadrian's Wall, and is ideal for exploring the North Pennines, Eden Valley and the Scottish Borders. Apart from the Roman forts of Birdoswald and Housesteads, there are numerous other castles in the area, some occupied - Naworth and Featherstone, but most in ruins including Blenkinsopp, Thirlwall, Bellister and Bewcastle. Just north of the village is Gilsland Spa Hotel, much frequented in the summer, on account of its beautiful scenery, and the chalybeate and sulphur springs that issue from the rocks. The village has two pubs, a post office and primary school.
DIRECTIONS From Hexham travel west on the A69, past Haydon Bridge, Bardon Mill and Haltwhistle. Once past Haltwhistle take the next right turn onto the B6318 signed Greenhead and Gilsland. Once you reach Gilsland, go under the bridge and take the second right turn into Irthing Park. When the road forks, bear left and number 8 is at the head of the cul de sac on the right.
SERVICES Mains electricity, drainage and water are connected.
From the front drive, a gentle slope leads to the part glazed front door with glazed side panel, entering into:-
Entrance hall Stairs to first floor with cupboard under.
Sitting room 4.38m x 4.47m Window to front elevation, coved ceiling, glazed double doors to:-
Dining room/sun room 7.32m x 4.37m max A spacious second reception room with laminate flooring, window to side elevation and coved ceiling, open into the sun room area with feature ceiling inset with spot lights, double glazed windows from half height to three elevations and double doors onto the rear patio. Door to:-
Breakfasting kitchen 5.56m x 3.27m Further door to hall, stripped wood floorboards, attractive cream Shaker style hand built fitted wall and floor units with co-ordinating work surfaces with tiled splash-backs. Extractor hood and matching display cabinets. Teak double drainer with two bowl ceramic sink and mixer tap over. Window overlooking the rear garden. Spot lighting and coved ceiling. Door to:-
Utility room Stripped wood floorboards, beech effect wall and floor units with work surface incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap over, tiled splash-back. Plumbing for a washing machine and venting for a tumble dryer. Doors to larder, store room, study/bedroom 4 and to outside.
Larder With spotlight and fitted shelving.
Bedroom 4/study 2.85m x 3.3m Window to rear. Currently used as a home office.
Store room 1.51m min 3.2m max x 4.86m max 1.9m min Window to side elevation, laminate flooring. Door to:-
Integral garage 6.14m x 3.22m With up and over door. Oil fired boiler providing central heating throughout, also providing the domestic hot water.
Bathroom A well fitted room with panelled corner bath, pedestal wash-hand basin, low level wc and separate shower cubicle. Ceramic tiled floor and walls to half height (full height in shower). Coved ceiling, extractor fan, window to front elevation.
Bedroom 3 3.77m x 3.19m (to front of fitted cupboards) Fitted cupboards along one wall, laminate flooring, coved ceiling. Window to front elevation.
First floor Landing Velux window and loft hatch. Spacious galleried landing with seating area.
Bedroom 2 4.35m x 3.76m (into eaves and to front of wardrobes) Fitted wardrobes along one wall, coved ceiling, velux window.
Shower room With corner shower cubicle, wash-hand basin set into a vanity unit and concealed cistern wc. Velux window, door to:
Sauna Bedroom 1 5.27m x 4.36m (into eaves and to front of wardrobes) Fitted wardrobes along one wall and matching dressing table, spot lighting and coved ceiling. Two velux windows.
Externally To the front a brick paved drive provides off-road parking for several vehicles and there is a generous front lawn bordered by a low wall and mature hedging. To both sides of the property there is access to the rear garden which is fully enclosed and is mainly laid to level lawn with flower beds bordering. Immediately to the rear of the house there is a gravelled and paved patio area and to one corner of the garden there is a decked sitting area with pergola over.
Fixtures and fittings Carpets and curtains are available by separate negotiation.
Tenure We understand the property to be Freehold.
FREE MARKET APPRAISAL We would be pleased to provide professional, unbiased advice on the current value and marketing of your existing home.
VIEWINGS Viewing is strictly by appointment. Arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS, Hexham (01434 608980).
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