Summary - COACH HOUSE COTTAGE ESH DURHAM DH7 9QP
2 bed 1 bath Not Specified
Secluded stone character home with vast rural outlook and private grounds.
- Grade II listed stone cottage with significant historic character
- Large internal area ~1,520 sq ft, deceptively spacious for two bedrooms
- Breathtaking uninterrupted countryside views from private grounds
- Wood-burning stove; oil-fired boiler heating, double glazing installed post-2002
- Single bathroom only; two bedrooms limit larger family use
- Listing will restrict alterations and may complicate extensions/repairs
- Slow broadband and image-noted damp — professional survey recommended
Coach House Cottage is a Grade II listed, two-bedroom stone cottage set within a small private plot, offering expansive countryside views and traditional character throughout. The property is notably large for its type (approximately 1,520 sq ft) and has been presented attractively inside, with exposed stonework and an open-plan kitchen/diner that suits relaxed rural living.
Practical details are clear: the house is freehold, semi-detached and heated by an oil-fired boiler with radiators; double glazing was installed after 2002. There is a wood-burning stove in the main living area and a recently renovated bathroom, but the single bathroom and two bedrooms limit family-size flexibility. Grade II listing brings architectural interest and character but will restrict alterations and could complicate extension or structural change.
The cottage sits in a secluded spot within private grounds shared by just a few neighbouring properties, with a decent garden and wide, uninterrupted views across fields. Broadband speeds are slow and mobile signal is excellent — suitable for countryside living but potentially limiting for heavy home-working. There are good local primary schools and village amenities nearby, and council tax is affordable.
Buyers should note some maintenance and conservation considerations: constructed before 1900 with sandstone/limestone walls and internal insulation, the property may need listed-building compliant repairs and ongoing upkeep. There is an image-noted damp concern mentioned in the description that should be investigated during survey. Overall this is a character-rich rural cottage that will suit buyers who value setting and history and accept listed-status constraints.
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