Rural Gem, 6 bedroom Vicarage in the heart of Aonb

• £750,000
• Location: 

  Bishop Auckland, Newcastle

• Posted: 13/10/2009 03:03

The Old Vicarage Westgate In Weardale:
This grand home sits on a property including a back garden and paddock equalling 1 1/2 acres.The back garden is overlooked by a beautiful terrace with steps leading down. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty there is no shortage of scenery to take in around you, only a few steps down the long private drive and your into slitt wood with it's stunning foot paths and cascading waterfalls.The house itself is a former parsonage,so this building has been built to last, and each room is generously grand in size.Once through the door you will find a maze of rooms, including a study, 2 lounges, a breakfast/ dining room, kitchen,several pantry and utility rooms and first floor toilet.Once upstairs you will come to 6 very different bedrooms, each filled with it's own unique charms and views.Upstairs you will also find the main bathroom, which adjoins the master bedroom via it's own private entrance.There is also a shower room and an end toilet room. There is additional space to be had by any enterprizing person who wishes to convert the massive attic into useable rooms.Though the windows are not double glazed they have all been restored and theres no fear of a chill as each window has handmade wooden shutters to keep out drafts. The house itself is heated by an oil fired central heating system...additional heat can be had using the open solid fuel fireplaces around the house, adding an additional cozy charm to this home.Though rural you will find upon closer investigation that there is a post office shop only yards away, with additional shopping available at the neighboring town of Stanhope 6 miles away.Transport via the local bus system picks up at the bottom of the lane, and runs regularly throughout the year.The local GP's office is down the street in neighboring ST.John's Chapel, a mere 2 miles away.This is a true gem in the heart of rural paradise, with it's generously sized and charactor filled rooms,beautiful surrounding countryside, and local hospitality you certainly can't lose.
Area Description: This village marked the western entrance to Stanhope Park, the Prince Bishops’ deer park. The area is renowned for its wildlife and Slitt Wood, now a site of special scientific interest, is the location for picture perfect walks, waterfalls and the remains of old lead mines.
Nearby towns such as St.Johns Chapel and Stanhope offer most requirements of daily life, a short drive further to Crook or Bishop Auckland will find everything your heart desires.Weardale is a dale, on the east side of the Pennines in County Durham. Large parts of Weardale fall within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) - the second largest AONB in England and Wales.This property sits right in the heart of the most beautiful countryside youll ever see! This house is situated only a short drive into Newcastle, Durham, Darlington and other major towns & cities !

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