St Ives Cottage
West Blackdene
Weardale
County Durham

GUIDE PRICE

£199,950

Located in the picturesque village of West Blackdene in the Northern Pennines an area of outstanding natural beauty, St Ives Cottage is idyllically situated high on the riverbank overlooking a tumbling waterfall on the River Wear. The delightful gardens of St Ives Cottage have to be seen to be appreciated. A range of local facilities can be found at nearby St Johns Chapel whilst Stanhope, Durham and Newcastle can be accessed via the road network.

Situated on the popular Weardale Way walk West Blackdene is an ideal starting point for walking and cycling in the outstanding Northern Pennines.

This beautifully presented and surprisingly spacious cottage is truly a little bit special enjoying superlative views over the river and countryside beyond, this cottage will be of interest to a wide variety of purchasers including small families and those searching for a weekend or holiday home.

The property offers double glazed windows and central heating and the accommodation on offer briefly comprises entrance porch, lounge dining room with feature cast iron multi fuel stove, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom with modern whit suite.

Externally to the front of he property there is a pleasant well stocked garden, there is also an additional riverside garden which enjoys views over the river and is set mainly to lawn with a paved patio area.

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch

On dwarf stone wall construction with a uPVC double glazed door and windows, lantern wall light, stone flagged floor and stable style door leading to lounge.

Lounge

16' 10" (5.13m) x 15' 8" (4.78m)

With double glazed window to front, oak effect laminate flooring, central  heating radiator, feature beamed ceiling, TV point, staircase rising to first floor and multi fuel stove in in inset fireplace with stone flagged hearth and natural wood mantle.

Breakfast Kitchen

16' 6" (5.03m) x 7' 0" (2.13m)

Fitted with an extensive range of base, drawer and cupboard units, matching wall mounted storage cabinets, round edge working surfaces and matching breakfast bar, Electric cooker point, one and  half bowl stainless steel sink unit, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, central heating radiator, telephone point and feature beamed ceiling, oak effect laminate flooring and two double glazed windows to rear.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

With central heating radiator and airing cupboard.

Bedroom 1

13' 9" (4.19m) x 12' 3" (3.73m)

With double glazed window to front, decorative cast iron fireplace in contemporary fire surround, wall lights, built in double wardrobe and stripped and stained wooden flooring.

Bedroom 2

9' 1" (2.77m) x 7' 5" (2.26m)

With double glazed window to rear, central heating radiator and feature beamed and panelled ceiling.

Bathroom

Fitted with a white suite comprising bath and electric shower over and shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and W.C., tile effect laminate flooring, central heating radiator and obscure double glazed window.

Externally

To the front of the property there s a pleasant and well stocked cottage garden which has been gravelled and paved for ease of maintenance and is enclosed with a small gate to the front lane. Across the lane there is a further additional riverside garden which is undoubtedly one of the highlights of this superb Weardale property. Enclosed by wrought iron railings, hedge and fence this secluded garden which is laid mainly to lawn with a patio area boasts a superb position overlooking a waterfall on the river Wear and superb countryside views beyond.

Viewing

By appoint with the vendor please call 07515 713500