Summary - 18 HIGH TOWN WESTGATE BISHOP AUCKLAND DL13 1JX
2 bed 1 bath Cottage
Charming rural two-bedroom with valley views and modernised services.
South-facing walled garden with private outdoor space
Inglenook fireplace with original bread oven and multi-fuel burner
Recently renovated: full rewire, new plumbing, roof repairs
Sliding sash-style uPVC windows throughout
Plumbing present for back boiler; radiator-ready pipework in place
Traditional sandstone walls; likely no cavity insulation — consider upgrades
Medium flood risk; small plot and remoter location
Neighbour has right of access via path between house and garden
This newly renovated 2-bedroom semi-detached cottage in Westgate combines original character with practical modern upgrades. Exposed stone walls, flagstone floors, exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace with the original bread oven give the house strong period appeal, while recent works — a full rewire (2021), new plumbing, sliding sash-style uPVC windows and roof repairs — reduce immediate maintenance needs.
The layout is straightforward: a dual-aspect living room with a multi-fuel burner, kitchen on the ground floor, and two double bedrooms across the first and second floors. The main rooms face south and enjoy open valley views; a small, walled south-facing garden provides private outdoor space. Plumbing is installed to allow a back boiler connection from the stove and space/pipework is in place for future radiator installation if desired.
Notable practical points are clear and factual: the cottage sits in a remoter, sparsely serviced area with average mobile and broadband, medium flood risk, and a small plot. The building is traditional sandstone/limestone with assumed no cavity insulation in the stonework — some external or specialist internal insulation may be required for long-term thermal efficiency. EPC currently rated E. A pathway runs between the house and garden with a neighbour’s right of access.
This property will suit buyers seeking a characterful rural home who appreciate a mix of original features and recent mechanical/upgrading work. It also offers further upside for someone prepared to complete sympathetic energy-efficiency improvements and personalise finishes.
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