£460,000 /Sale price

Nestled within the picturesque scenery of the North Pennines National Landscape, this unique property offers traditional characteristics and modern comfort. This delightful residence boasts breathtaking views along with original features such as exposed wooden beams, flag stone floors, and stone fireplaces. The 3-bedroom detached cottage comes with a 2-bedroom adjoining annexe. The interior of the main living space, features two large welcoming reception rooms, with the ground floor equipped with zone controllable underfloor heating, a solid fuel Aga, and a multi-fuel stove, perfect for creating a cosy ambience. With a notable off-grid status, this property caters to those seeking a sustainable lifestyle. The expansive plot, stretching approximately 0.6 acres, provides ample space for outdoor activities and entertaining. A series of enclosed terrace seating areas, and a decked balcony from the annexe living area, offer scenic spaces to retreat and bask in the outstanding views of the rolling hillsides that surround the property.The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises, entrance porch, dining room, kitchen, and living room. A staircase rises from the dining room to the first floor landing and onwards to the property’s three bedrooms (two with En-suite), and the family bathroom. The annexe accommodation, which has its own entrance from the covered terrace, comprises, entrance hallway, two bedrooms, bathroom on the ground floor, and a staircase rising to the first floor where the open-plan diner/living area is located.Externally, the property is accessed via a private farm track (over which the property has a right of access), secured with wooden gates, offering an exclusive entrance for its inhabitants. Benefiting from being placed on a substantial plot, with ample room for outdoor activities and entertaining. The sweeping garden areas, meeting with the connecting paddock through an open gateway, create a seamless flow between the outdoor spaces. With a designated parking area for multiple vehicles, this property ensures convenient accommodation, showcasing an ideal blend of comfort, privacy, and outstanding natural beauty.Estate Agents NotesElectricity - generated via solar panels and a wind turbine with battery storage and diesel operated generator for back upWater - the property’s water supply is spring fed with a reverse osmosis filtration system. The spring is located approximately 400m uphill from the property and the owners have recently installed new piping connecting the spring to the property in addition to a 2,000l storage tankSewerage - septic tank located within the paddockInternet - reliable internet connection using 4G or Starlink connectionFuel - Oil (1,500l tank)There is a plant room located to the rear of the property, which is home to the battery bank, oil fired Combi boiler for the main property, water filtration system, and inverters for the solar and wind turbine.EPC - the property is extremely well insulated to a level not reflected in the current EPC ratingDisclaimer:These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of the seller or agent has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. We are obliged to conduct an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check on all buyers, this is a legal requirement, it’s an online process and doesn’t affect your credit score. We charge a fee for the AML check, which our Onboarding and Compliance Team will collect once a buyer has had an offer accepted on a property.EPC Rating: D