Summary - 1 Sandypath Cottages, Shotley Bridge DH8 8SD
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious country home with expansive valley views and versatile land.
Approximately 2.25 acres of paddock and multiple outbuildings
Sandypath Cottage is a distinguished Victorian stone house set high above the Derwent Valley, offering sweeping countryside views, extensive gardens and about 2.25 acres of adjoining paddock and outbuildings. The house retains rich period character – exposed stone, carved woodwork, exposed beams and two atmospheric reception rooms with wood-burning stove and open fire – making it ideal for buyers seeking a rural family home with scope for small-holding activities or creative workspace use.
Practical strengths include two driveways with ample off-street parking, a recent gas combi boiler, double-glazed windows, CCTV and an alarm system. The gardens are thoughtfully landscaped with multiple viewing terraces, decking and a pergola, giving numerous places to enjoy the valley outlook. Outbuildings and land provide potential for a workshop, studio or hobby-farm, subject to the agricultural restriction noted below.
Buyers should note some important limitations: part of the land is restricted to agricultural use only, the paddock is initially sloped before levelling, and the stone walls are assumed uninsulated which could affect energy costs despite the recent boiler. Broadband speeds are very slow, and council tax is in a higher band, factors that may affect home working and running costs. The property is offered freehold and presents clear scope for renovation or reconfiguration where buyers want to increase living or workspace capacity.
This is a substantial, characterful property for families or lifestyle buyers who value privacy, outdoor space and scenic views, and who are comfortable with maintenance and modest modernization to match the home to contemporary living needs.
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