Summary - 2 PRINCESS COTTAGES ROOKHOPE BISHOP AUCKLAND DL13 2BP
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Characterful two-bedroom cottage with views and loft potential, chain free.
Chain-free two-bedroom stone cottage with rural hillside views
Recently repaired roof; new guttering and fascia boards installed
Air source heat pump with radiator heating; efficient electric system
Loft offers conversion potential — subject to planning permissions
Very small private plot and limited outdoor space for gardens
Outbuildings located in neighbouring yard; shared ginnel access rights
Compact internal footprint (approx. 679 sq ft) and limited storage
Area flagged as deprived locally; village amenities, low crime
Set in the sought-after rural village of Rookhope, this stone-built two-bedroom cottage offers a compact, characterful home with excellent open hillside views. The house is chain-free and benefits from recent roof repairs, new guttering and fascia boards, plus double glazing and an air source heat pump for efficient electric heating. The open-plan living/kitchen area with flagstone floors and a cast-iron stove creates a cosy, low-maintenance main living space.
The layout suits first-time buyers, a small family, or a holiday let: two double bedrooms upstairs, a shower room, and a generous loft space that offers conversion potential subject to necessary planning permissions and consents. There are useful outbuildings and off-street parking, though the outbuildings sit within the neighbouring yard and access is via a shared ginnel with split ownership and cross-rights.
Buyers should note material limitations: the plot and private garden are very small, internal accommodation is modest (approx. 679 sq ft) and storage is limited. The area scores as deprived in local statistics, which may affect services and resale comparables, though the village itself has low crime, good mobile/broadband and community amenities. Loft conversion or alteration will require planning approval; purchasers must verify consents.
Overall, this terraced cottage is a practical, characterful option for someone seeking a rural retreat with strong views, low running costs from heat-pump heating and scope to add value through careful, permitted improvements.
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