Holmey Bank Cottage, Institute Terrace, Billy Row, Crook

Originally built as a Miners institute (For the local coal mines), then spent time as a factory making television tubes, this building was then converted into a residential home in 1990, when our clients made it their home. During their occupation, they have improved and maintained the house in a fabulous manner, and it is now offered to the market as a beautiful home, full of love, character and high quality fixtures and fittings that must be viewed in the flesh to fully appreciate.

The accommodation comprises of a wide and bright hallway where our sellers have created a delightful reading spot under the stairs. The wine rack is here and would a lovely place to spend a quiet afternoon. The stair case is solid oak and winds its way to first floor level. the living room is very generously proportioned. it features the exposed stone work to one wall, a set of patio doors that open onto the garden and a gas fire. The room is currently set up as a lounge only however is big enough to take a dining table and set of chairs with ease. The bathroom is located on the ground floor and features a bath, toilet, sink and separate shower cubicle. On the first floor there are five bedrooms - three that face the front garden and have window seats - perfect for watching the visiting wildlife and two that look to the back of the house and thses both feature fitted wardrobes. The master bedroom is a lovely place to sleep - decorated in rich colours with fitted wardrobes and storage, and features an ensuite shower room. A Separate Wc completes the internal layout.

Externally to the front of the property is a mature garden made up of a decked area for sitting out, a lawned section and a flower bed. to the rear of the property there is a block paved driveway that provides off street parking for two cars with ease.

Institute terrace is located on the out skirts of Billy Row. It is surrounded by mature trees and fields - perfect for walking dogs. Billy row is located a short drive from Crook town which features a good selection of shops, facilities and Amenities, along with food and drink out lets, schooling, leisure and healthcare.

Durham City can be reached by car in 25 minutes, while Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor and Barnard castle are all within easy reach.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material information in property listings Guidance

PART A

Local Authority – Durham County Council

Council Tax Band – C with improvement indicator

Tenure – Freehold

PART B

Property Type – Conversion

Property Construction – Standard

Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls

Electricity supply – Mains & Solar Panels

Water Supply - Mains un metered

Sewerage – Mains

Heating - Mains gas fired boiler with radiators and gas fire in living room

Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage

Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage

Parking: Drive and on street - no permit required

PART C

Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm

Restrictions - Covenants dated 1970 are noted on the title

Rights & Easements- rights are noted on the title document dated 1970

Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction

Flood risk – very low

Coastal Erosion - NA

Protected Trees – no, however some neighbouring trees are protected

Conservation area – no

Planning Permission – no

Accessibility – The property has not been altered for accessibility

Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area; further searches may be required

Selective License Area – no

Included/excluded from the sale - Curtains will remain, light fitting above stairs will remain, plate rack in hallway will remain, cooker and dishwasher will remain, the washing machine will be removed. The shed will remain.

Two integrated fridge freezers included will remain and free standing dresser in kitchen will remain.

No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions.

Furthermore, J W Wood are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, please do seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.

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