Property description
THE PROPERTY Situated in the centre of Allendale town and on the doorstep of its facilities and amenities number 8 Shield Street is an attractive stone built Grade II listed house. External appearances are somewhat deceiving as an internal inspection will reveal a very well proportioned and spacious home, comprising; entrance lobby, large breakfasting kitchen with hand built cabinets and wooden work tops, a very large living/dining room measuring almost 21 feet long with a feature stone fireplace at one end, a central hallway with stone flagged flooring. The main landing provides access to three bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally there is an enclosed yard with stone flags and a large outhouse for fuel stores. The property has solid fuel central heating via the Rayburn in the kitchen. This property has much charm and character and many noteworthy features and represents an ideal home for full time occupation or as a holiday retreat. In order to fully appreciate the charm and character that is on offer we would strongly recommend an internal inspection.
GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE LOBBY Solid front door. Door to:-
BREAKFASTING KITCHEN 14' 5" x 13' 7" (4.39m x 4.14m) Hand built cabinets with wooden worktops incorporating a enamel Belfast sink, tiled splash backs. Stone Inglenook fireplace and tiled hearth incorporating a solid fuel double oven Rayburn, polished timber flooring and exposed ceiling beams. The electric cooker in this room is also included in the sale.
LIVING/DINING ROOM 20' 11" x 14' 3" (6.38m x 4.34m) Full of charm and character with exposed ceiling beams and fitted display shelving, this room is dominated by the large dressed stone fireplace and hearth incorporating an open fire. Return door to the entrance lobby.
CENTRAL HALL 13' 5" x 7' 10" (4.09m x 2.39m) (max overall) Dog-legged staircase to first floor, original stone flagged flooring, built-in cupboard with plumbing for washing machine.
FIRST FLOOR MAIN LANDING A few short steps leads up to:-
BATHROOM Panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash basin and low level WC. Tiled splash backs. Built-in airing cupboard.
BEDROOM ONE 14' 11" x 14' 4" (4.55m x 4.37m) (max overall) Original fireplace with cast-iron inset/grate with exposed ceiling beams.
BEDROOM TWO 11' 6" x 8' 0" (3.51m x 2.44m) Exposed ceiling beams.
BEDROOM THREE 15' 3" x 12' 7" (4.65m x 3.84m) Cast-iron fireplace and exposed ceiling beams.
EXTERNALLY ENCLOSED YARD With stone flags. The yard is the property of number 8, but number 7 has access through the yard to the rear lane.
OUTHOUSE Housing the fuel store.
SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Solid fuel. Central heating via the Rayburn also supplying the domestic hot water. In addition there are electric heaters in every room (except the bathroom). When the Rayburn is not lit domestic hot water can also be provided by an immersion heater.
NOTES The attic is partly boarded and has a window and electric light. This attic has potential for conversion should more space be required subject to any necessary consents being obtained.
TENURE Freehold.
VENDORS COMMENTS The cottage was perfectly positioned for weekends away and for use as a holiday let on occasions when we were travelling extensively abroad. We love older properties with natural charm and which have stood the test of time.
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