Barningham, Richmond, Durham, DL11

This attractive mid-terrace cottage offers spacious and characterful accommodation arranged over two floors, blending period charm with practical modern living, enjoying views across the village green and benefitting from a private rear garden. The property is ideally suited as a permanent residence, second home or investment opportunity and is currently ran as a successful holiday let.

Accessed via a delightful stone courtyard, The Cottage is a pretty, traditional stone dwelling that perfectly combines character, comfort and versatility. This charming home currently operates as a highly successful holiday let and offers an attractive lifestyle opportunity alongside potential income generation, whilst also being perfectly suited to full-time occupation.

A timber entrance door opens into a spacious reception hall, where a staircase rises to the first floor. A pleasant side-facing window allows natural light to flood the space, while a useful understairs storage cupboard provides practical storage.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units complemented by contrasting work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. There is space for freestanding appliances, including a dishwasher and fridge, alongside an integrated electric oven and hob. A uPVC double-glazed window overlooks the rear of the property and a stable door provides direct access to the courtyard and garden beyond.

The living room is a characterful space, enjoying a dual aspect with windows to both the front and rear elevations. Exposed ceiling beams add characterful charm. The focal point of the room is a traditional stone inglenook fireplace incorporating a log-burning stove set upon a stone hearth. The room also offers ample space for a dining table.

To the first floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The principal bedroom is a generous double room situated to the rear of the property, enjoying attractive views over the garden.
Bedroom two is a spacious single room or comfortable smaller double. Character features include exposed ceiling beams and a traditional sash window overlooking the village green to the front.

The family bathroom is fitted with a low-level WC, wash hand basin and a panelled bath with electric shower and glazed shower screen. Tongue-and-groove panelling enhances the character of the room, complemented by tiled splashback areas. A rear-facing opaque window provides natural light and privacy, while a useful storage cupboard offers additional practicality.

To the rear of the property is a delightful paved courtyard, providing the perfect space for outdoor dining and relaxation. Steps rise to an attractive lawned garden bounded by mature shrubs and trees, creating a private and established setting ideal for entertaining, gardening or simply enjoying the outdoors.

Tenure & Possession
Freehold, with vacant possession upon completion.

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of 57/D

Local Authority
Durham Council
Tax Band B

Utilities
The property benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage.

Characteristics
Broadband is not currently connected, however is available for connection. Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

The property is located within a Conservation area.

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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with GFW

Barningham is one of the region’s truly unspoilt villages, with a large central green surrounded by an interesting variety of houses and cottages. It supports a thriving community with an active village hall, a historic church and a public house, tea room and farm shop. Set on the edge of open moorland, Barningham offers outstanding access to unspoilt countryside, with immediate links to walking, cycling, riding and wildlife-rich landscapes.

A wide range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities can be found within the neighbouring market towns of Barnard Castle, Richmond and Darlington.
The village lies just to the South of the A66, being a perfect location for the commuter with both the A1 (M) and M6 being found to the East and West respectively.

Darlington mainline railway station and Durham Tees Valley International Airport offer further communications with the rest of the country. Many of the region’s attractions are within a short drive including the delights of North Yorkshire, Teesdale/Weardale and the Lake District