Property description

Mill House is a highly impressive barn conversion that provides spacious and well-appointed accommodation, gardens, a double garage and a nearby paddock of approximately three-quarters of an acre, situated in a rural setting next to Middle Newbiggen Farm, a mile from the popular village of Lanchester, and with views over the countryside of the Derwent Valley.

Sympathetically converted in 2010/11 as one of five former farm buildings, the house has timber-framed sash windows and oil-fired central heating, and includes many charming traditional features, such as exposed stone walls, wooden beams, stone-flagged flooring and stable-style doors. The accommodation comprises: kitchen/dining room with hand-painted oak units, lobby area to utilty room/W.C., sitting room/snug with oak flooring, large living room with solid-fuel stove in a deep-set fireplace, first floor landing with wooden beams, leading to the spacious master bedroom at one end, with built-in wardrobes and en suite bathroom, and a further bedroom suite to the other, also with en suite shower room and wardrobe, while in between there is a third bedroom that has a mezzanine storage area over the bathroom. There are gardens to three sides, including a stone-flagged path, lawns to the side and rear, a decked seating area and a stone patio. There is also a private gravelled drive with a wooden gate that provides space for parking up to 5 cars, and has a double garage. The paddock is situated approximately 150 metres up the road, via a gate, and is suitable for grazing.

Lanchester village, a mile along Newbiggen Lane, provides some good local facilities, amenities and community-based activities, as well as renowned schools from primary to sixth form - including St. Bede‘s School & College. There are many equestrian enthusiasts in and around the area, and there are country walks and cycle routes available. There is access to Durham (9.5 miles) along the A691, while Consett is approximately 4 miles away and Newcastle less than 15 miles to the north-east.