The Smithy 2, Byers Garth, Sherburn House, Durham

A beautifully presented and thoughtfully improved three-bedroom stone-built barn conversion, offering characterful accommodation with gas-fired central heating and double glazing throughout.

Enjoying a pleasant position with open views to the rear, the property retains a wealth of charming period features, including internal exposed stonework and timber beams. The accommodation includes an impressive entrance hallway with a high ceiling and exposed beams, leading into a delightful dual-aspect open-plan lounge and dining room. French doors open directly onto the rear garden, while a remote-control feature gas range stove creates an inviting focal point. The kitchen is fitted with a range of floor and wall units, incorporating a one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, gas hob with extractor fan, separate electric oven, dishwasher, integrated fridge freezer and attractive stone flooring. A useful utility cupboard provides plumbing and space for a washer/dryer.

There are three bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from a walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room. The en suite is fitted with a low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle with mains-fed wall-mounted shower, complemented by an extractor fan, radiator, shaver point, tiled flooring and underfloor heating. The family bathroom continues the cottage-style charm, featuring a refitted suite with high-level WC and pull chain, wash hand basin and a striking roll-top bath with cast iron feet.

Externally, the rear garden is a true gardener’s paradise, offering generous outdoor space with several lawned areas, pathways weaving through established flowering borders, and patio areas ideal for seating and entertaining. The garden also features a wildlife pond, productive vegetable area and greenhouse. To the front, a gravelled driveway provides off-street parking and includes a home EV charging point.

It is adjacent to the A(181) Highway which provides easy access to Durham City which is less than 10 minutes drive. It is also well placed for access to the A(19), A(690) and A1(M) Motorway making it well placed for commuting purposes.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

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PART A

Local Authority – Durham County Council

Council Tax Band – E

Tenure – Freehold

PART B

Property Type – Terraced

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

Gas Supply- Mains

Electricity supply – Mains

Water Supply – Mains (metered)

Sewerage – communal septic tank. Cost is usually around £380 paid to Byers Garth Management Company Limited which is run by the property owners

Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators- combi boiler fitted in December 2024

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- driveway

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 which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.

Selective licencing area – no

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

Rights & Easements- Owners have right of access across land to access the rear of the property. Right of access to the shared driveway from Mill Lane.

Flood risk – Rivers and seas: very low Surface water: very low

Coastal Erosion – N/A

Protected Trees - NA

Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Or planning details that are known

Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility

Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.

The bedroom curtains, hallway mirror, bathroom mirror, dishwasher, washing machine and garden benches will be taken.

The Greenhouse will remain

The information has been obtained from the seller and, where appropriate, from publicly available or other relevant sources, and has been compiled in good faith. Information supplied by third parties or external sources may be subject to change.

J W Wood is not qualified to provide legal, surveying, structural or other specialist advice. Where any information requires legal or technical interpretation, or where any matter is of particular importance to your decision to purchase, you should seek appropriate verification from your conveyancer, surveyor or other suitably qualified professional before committing to significant expenditure.

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