Summary - WOODLANDS HALL GARDEN COTTAGE KNITSLEY CONSETT DH8 9EY
3 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Character home with modern fittings and private garden close to local amenities.
- Built in 1779 with traditional stone character
- Large open-plan kitchen/diner with Miele appliances
- Principal bedroom with en-suite and dual-aspect views
- Garden room with full-height glazed sliding doors
- Private lawned garden, patio, single garage and parking
- Heating via boiler and bulk wood pellets (fuel/storage needed)
- Private septic tank and LPG services; periodic maintenance required
- Original stone walls likely uninsulated; potential energy upgrade needed
Garden Cottage is a handsome 1779 stone home set within the private Woodlands Hall Estate, accessed via a tree-lined driveway and one of just eight houses on the grounds. The house blends historic character with contemporary convenience: a spacious open-plan kitchen/diner with Miele appliances and underfloor heating, a cosy living room with log burner, and a bright garden room with full-height sliding glazing that opens onto the private lawn and patio.
The house offers three double bedrooms, including a principal suite with dual-aspect views and a stylish en-suite. A family four-piece bathroom and a flexible third bedroom currently used as a study suit family life or home-working. Practical benefits include a single garage, additional parking, fast broadband, and no onward chain so the property is available for immediate occupation.
Important practical points: heating is provided by a boiler and bulk wood pellets, services include LPG and a private septic tank, and the original stone walls are likely uninsulated. These features work well for those seeking eco-friendly fuel options and rural independence, but they also mean ongoing maintenance, fuel storage and periodic septic servicing. Council tax is above average for the area.
Positioned close to Lanchester, Consett and within sensible driving distance of Durham and Newcastle, the cottage suits a family looking for peaceful countryside living with good commuter links. The local schooling is well regarded at primary level; secondary provision is nearby. Consider the property’s heritage fabric and rural services when assessing energy performance and long-term running costs.
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