Property description
THE PROPERTY Burncliffe is an attractive stone built detached house situated on the edge of this picturesque village on an elevated site and enjoying superb views in a southerly direction across the Tyne valley and the hills beyond. The property itself comprises; entrance porch, hallway, living room with an impressive stone fireplace, dining kitchen the main feature being the oil fired AGA in wedge-wood blue, an inner hallway leads to a shower room and a second sitting room. Upstairs the landing provides access to three bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally there are two small outhouses and gardens. Being sold with this property is a superb example of a detached Cruck Barn dating from the early 18th Century which is Grade II* Listed and has recently been completely restored. This Barn is currently used as a workshop/store and is ideal for a variety of different uses associated with the house such as a hobby/craft space, playroom, games area, workshop, store, gym or office. Any change of use from workshop/store would be subject to planning permission and listed building consent being obtained (conversion to residential living/sleeping use will not be allowed). The house itself is double glazed throughout (excluding the front door) and there is oil fired central heating. Properties of this nature are rare on the open market and therefore we strongly urge a full inspection in order to fully appreciate what is on offer including the Cruck Barn.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE PORCH
HALLWAY With mosaic ceramic tiled flooring. Staircase to first floor.
LIVING ROOM 13' 1" x 14' 8" (3.99m x 4.47m) Impressive stone fireplace and hearth incorporating a contemporary style multi-fuel burning stove. Corniced ceiling.
DINING KITCHEN 14' 7" x 13' 6" (4.44m x 4.11m) Range of solid wood fitted and freestanding cabinets and cupboards with wooden worktops incorporating a one and a half stainless steel sink and single drainer with mixer tap over. Plumbing for dishwasher. The main focal point however is the two ovened oil-fired Aga in Wedgewood blue. Ornate cornice ceiling and ceiling rose.
INNER HALL With ceramaic tiled flooring, fitted study desk and shelving. Large understairs cupboard.
SHOWER ROOM Shower cubicle, wash hand basin, low level WC and tiled splash backs.
SITTING ROOM 14' 11" x 10' 9" (4.55m x 3.28m) With exposed stonework and ceramic tiled flooring. Glazed double doors to garden.
REAR LOBBY Plumbing for washing machine. Door to outside. Oil-fired boiler.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING (in a clockwise direction)
BEDROOM THREE 7' 9" x 8' 11" (2.36m x 2.72m) (plus door recess)
BEDROOM TWO 14' 6" x 10' 6" (4.42m x 3.2m) With ladder access to the loft boarded for storage purposes.
BATHROOM Panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash basin and low level WC. Fully tiled walls.
BEDROOM ONE 13' 7" x 14' 7" (4.14m x 4.44m) Built-in airing cupboard.
EXTERNALLY
TWO SMALL OUTHOUSES
GARDENS To the side and rear are enclosed stone walled garden areas with sitting areas.
THE BLACK BARN
A DETACHED CRUCK BARN 37' 0" x 13' 6" (11.28m x 4.11m) A superb example of a Cruck Barn, dating from the early 18th Century which has been recently restored. Pitched and Thatched roof, exposed beams and stone walls. Part stone and cobbled flooring this fine example is exceedingly rare! The Barn is Grade II* listed and any works must be approved by Listed building consent.This Barn is currently used as a workshop/store and is ideal for a variety of different uses associated with the house such as a hobby/craft space, playroom, games area, workshop, store, gym or office. Any change of use from workshop/store would be subject to planning permission and listed building consent being obtained (conversion to residential living/sleeping use will not be allowed
SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating to radiators also supplying the domestic hot water.
TENURE Freehold.
NOTES Any fitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale.
There are conditions of the ownership of The Cruck Barn more information can be provided by ourselves.
VENDORS COMMENTS The view from Burncliffe is amazing - wide, open views across the Tyne Valley and great walks and cycle routes from the house . The big kitchen with the custom coloured aga was also a big attraction, it's so cosy all year round and brilliant to cook on. The barn is truly unique and we were proud to own and restore it. The village is a great community with a hotel/pub, shop and tearoom, school, train station and brand new village hall.