A spacious and well-presented stone-built and double bay-fronted period home with four double bedrooms, a large garden, a garage and space for parking several vehicles, situated in the conservation area in Blackhill.
Built in the 1850's the house was bought by the Consett Iron Company in 1874 and it retains several original features, although it has been considerably improved and updated in recent years. With hardwood double glazing to the front and uPVC double glazing to the rear, the house has composite doors and was fitted with a new condensing combi. boiler in December 2013. The spacious accommodation comprises; entrance lobby, hallway, living room with bay window open into rear dining area, sitting room with bay window, fitted kitchen with Range style cooker, a utility room and W.C., first floor landing to four double bedrooms - including one with an en-suite shower room - and a large bathroom, which includes a shower cubicle. Externally the house has a large and well cultivated rear garden, which is approximately 54ft wide and 95ft long, and has a large block paved patio area, two decked seating areas with pergolas, a large lawn and an elevated summer house. There is a large garage with double wooden doors with access via the block paved driveway with wrought iron gates.
The property is situated in Blackhill on the outskirts of Consett, and is close to Shotley Bridge and the Derwent Walk, as well as the Coast-to-Coast cycle route. Schools and shopping and recreational facilities can be found in Consett town centre, Blackhill and Shotley Bridge, while it is an excellent location from which to commute being within easy reach of Durham, Newcastle and Hexham / Northumberland.
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| Entrance Lobby | Tiled floor.
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| Hall | Wood laminate flooring, built-in cupboard.
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| Living Room | 14'3\" (4.34m) x 18' (5.49m) into bay. Feature slate fireplace with living flame gas fire, bay window, cornice, ceiling rose, radiator, open into Dining Room.
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| Dining Room | 11' x 11'6\" (3.35m x 3.5m). Wooden flooring, French doors to rear garden, radiator.
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| Sitting room | 14'11\" (4.55m) x 18' (5.49m) into bay. Feature fireplace with living flame gas fire, radiator, slate hearth and wooden surround, dado rail.
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| Kitchen | 15'6\" x 10'6\" (4.72m x 3.2m). Fitted with cream wall and base units with oak worktops and one-and-a-half bowl ceramic sink, Range style gas cooker with five-ring gas hob and two ovens, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, tiled splashbacks, radiator .
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| Utility Room | 6'1\" (1.85m) x 4'8\" (1.42m) plus recess. Fitted with wall and base units, with granite effect worktop, plumbing for washing machine, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, door to rear garden.
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| W.C. | W.C., wall-mounted wash basin, radiator.
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| First Floor |
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| Landing |
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| Bedroom One | 15'8\" (4.78m) max (13'3\" (4.04m) to robes) x 11' (3.35m). Wood laminate flooring, fitted wardrobes, radiator.
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| Bedroom Two | 10'11\" (3.33m) x 13'9\" (4.2m) plus bay. Floorboards, radiator.
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| Bedroom Three | 11'1\" x 13'9\" (3.38m x 4.2m). Floorboards, radiator, recessed spotlights.
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| En Suite Shower Room | 3'7\" x 6'5\" (1.1m x 1.96m). Fitted with a shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, wall-mounted wash basin, towel radiator, recessed spotlights.
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| Bedroom Four | 10'9\" (3.28m) x 10'3\" (3.12m) plus bay. Wood laminate flooring, radiator.
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| Bathroom | 10'11\" x 11' (3.33m x 3.35m). Fitted with a wood panelled bath, shower cubicle with mains-fed shower (refitted in 2015), pedestal wash basin, W.C., radiator, part-tiled walls, tiled floor, built-in cupboard. Loft hatch with drop-down ladders to loft space with a light and Baxi combi. boiler.
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| Garage | 11'3\" x 18'5\" (3.43m x 5.61m). Double wooden doors, side access door, lights, electric sockets, boards for overhead storage, double glazed window.
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| Externally | There is a large walled garden (approximately 54' wide and 95' long) with a block-paved patio area, two decked areas, pergolas, flower beds, well-stocked borders, a lawned garden, mature shrubs and an elevated summerhouse. There is also a cold water tap and an external power point. A gate leads to the block-paved driveway to the side of the house, which is large enough to allow parking for several vehicles and has wrought iron gates to the front. There is also a small forecourt area and path to the entrance.
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