An 18th Century County Durham four-bed cottage within a historic estate is up for sale for £675,000.
Grange House, which dates back to 1779, is on the market for offers around £675,000, as listed by estate agents Harrington Brown Property.
The detached house, located near Knitsley, Consett, within the Woodlands Hall Estate, was constructed by renowned landscape designer Thomas White.
The estate, which was frequently visited by Edward VII, was restored in 1991, with Grange House serving as a residential dwelling since then.
The house comes with a host of features, including a double garage, ample parking, a courtyard, and extensive gardens.
It is also fitted with renewable energy sources, which generate around £2000 a year in income.
The property, set in the picturesque County Durham countryside, has a spacious farmhouse-style dining kitchen complete with an electric Aga, and a lounge with a cosy log burner.
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The first floor has four bedrooms, with the master bedroom boasting an en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.
The house also has two spacious lofts that could be converted, subject to relevant planning and approvals and it also has a large north-facing garden to the front, which benefits from good sun until dusk.
To the rear, there is a formal courtyard, with Grange House benefitting from an exclusive quarter of this communal space.
The amenities include a traditional caravan with a log burner overlooking the valley, offering a rustic retreat.
A double garage has electric doors and a mezzanine for additional storage.
There is also an electric car charger and a log burner, making it a comfortable space to work from.
The property is powered by LPG and has a communal septic tank, with shared maintenance costing £400 per annum and is equipped with an LPG boiler and an immersion heater.
Additionally, there are Solar Thermal panels on the roof and Photovoltaic Panels on the garage, which help with the property's running costs.
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