Summary - WEST SOFTLEY COTTAGE LYNESACK BUTTERKNOWLE BISHOP AUCKLAND DL13 5RD
3 bed 2 bath Detached Bungalow
Single-level living with flexible annex and wide countryside views.
Stone-built detached single-storey cottage with traditional character
West Softley Cottage is a stone-built single-storey home set on a large plot in the hamlet of Lynesack, offering three bedrooms and two bathrooms across 1,176 sq ft. The main cottage provides traditional charm with a contemporary living room and wood-burning stove, while the converted byre adds a self-contained one-bedroom space ideal for guests, separate living or a holiday let.
The plot enjoys uninterrupted panoramic countryside views and off-street parking. Environmental features include roof-mounted solar panels which will help running costs; council tax is described as cheap. The property is freehold, located in a quiet rural setting between Copley and Butterknowle, with Staindrop Academy the nearest secondary school.
Buyers should note a number of practical points: mains broadband is very slow and mobile signal is only average; the heating is oil-fired with a boiler and radiators; exterior sandstone walls are assumed to have no insulation. The house dates from before 1900, so it presents both period character and potential maintenance or upgrade needs (insulation, heating modernisation and general refurbishment in places).
This home will suit someone seeking countryside living with flexible accommodation — ideal for downsizers wanting a single-level layout with space for visitors, or investors and holiday-let operators who can benefit from the converted byre and attractive views. Expect to budget for energy upgrades and connectivity improvements to maximise comfort and rental potential.
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