The Smithy, Lartington, Barnard Castle, DL12

The Smithy was converted 35 years ago to this detached two-bedroom single-storey cottage. With no signs of any damp and being easily heated, the cottage is now ready for its next makeover by loving hands.

As you enter through the main door, you are immediately surprised by the deceptively spacious wide hallway, which is warmed by its stained glass window. Many of the original hallmarks of The Smithy have been maintained including the original exposed beams, which feature throughout the property.

The kitchen and lounge are both a very good size and are of pleasant proportions. The lounge has an open fire place and has great potential due to its ability to house a substantial furniture suite. It has all the elements to be a cosy lounge with a roaring fire, and built-in shelves filled with books or favoured ornaments. The kitchen has fitted, modern wall and base units, which are light and bright, and there is ample space and equipment for cooking and dining including a modern gas hob, electric oven and dishwasher. The bathroom and the two double bedrooms are a very good size, have a pleasant, light and airy feel and could be made as modern and luxurious as budgets will allow. The bathroom is decorated with pretty, co-ordinating blue tiles, complimenting the pine panelling and skirting boards.

Set well back from the road and enjoying a high degree of peace and privacy, this could be a nature lover's paradise. Along with the sheer desirability of the village of Lartington, in which The Smithy rests, the garden is arguably the key attribute. It has clearly been stylised in classic "chocolate box" fashion and would be an absolute delight - a haven for birds and gardeners alike. Dependent upon how much gardening one might wish to do, there is ample private parking for multiple cars. Or if you are not much of a driver, the bus stop is right outside your property, just a few metres from your driveway.

Lartington, near Barnard Castle, is under 30 minutes to Scotch Corner and within 45 minutes to Darlington where there is a mainline railway station to London.

This property is a cinch for an investment opportunity, for a gardener, or for those who find stairs overly challenging. Viewing is highly recommended to truly understand the magic of the location and the potential of this fascinating dwelling.

The property is chain free. Call 01833 523521 to book a viewing now.







Council Tax Band: C (Durham Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Parking options: Off Street
Garden details: Private Garden
Electricity supply: Mains
Heating: Gas Mains
Water supply: Mains


GROUND FLOOR


Entrance Porch
Solid wooden door to side,
Single-glazed window to front,
Solid stone flooring,


Lounge
Single-glazed window to front,
Open stone fireplace,
Built-in shelving,
Radiator,
Carpet flooring,
Original exposed beams,
Wall lights


Kitchen/Dining Room
Fitted kitchen,
Wall and base units,
Single-glazed window to front,
doors to lounge and hallway,
Stainless steel sink and drainer,
1.5 bowl,
Laminate work surfaces,
Partially tiled,
Electric oven,
Gas hob,
Cooker hood,
Extractor fan,
Plumbing for dishwasher,
Central heating combi boiler,
Radiator,
Laminate flooring,
Inset spotlights,
Original exposed beams,

Entrance hall
Opaque stained glass wooden door to front,
Carpet flooring,
Consumer unit,

Hall
Single glazed stained glass to rear,
Loft access,
Radiator,
Inset spotlights,
Carpet flooring,
Original exposed beams,

Bedroom 1
Single-glazed window to front,
Radiator,
Telephone point,
TV point,
Carpet flooring,
Original exposed beams,


Bedroom 2
Single-glazed window to front,
Radiator,
TV point,
Carpet flooring,
Loft access,

Bathroom
Single-glazed stained glass window to side,
Bath with mixer taps,
Shower,
Wash-hand basin,
Extractor fan,
WC,
Partially tiled,
Vinyl flooring,
Inset spotlights,
Shaver point,

OUTSIDE


Front Garden
Gated gravel drive,
Walled boundaries,
Mature plants and shrubs,