• A charming former lead miners smallholding +
• Four bedroom detached house +
• Set in approximately 3.55 Ha (8.78 Ac) in all +
• Benefitting from predominantly off-grid living +

A charming former lead miners smallholding, comprising a four bedroom detached house set in approximately 3.55 Ha (8.78 Ac) in all. Benefitting from predominantly off-grid living, the property would ideally suit a variety of purchasers.

The Property
Slack House Farm is a charming, former lead miners smallholding situated amidst open countryside. The full site extends to approximately 3.55 Ha (8.78 Ac) in all and benefits from two useful outbuildings, a workshop with power and water. The smallholding is predominantly off-grid with renewable energy sources, providing a sustainable lifestyle.

The main entrance leads into the sun room which enjoys superb views over the gardens, featuring wooden flooring, there is also a wood burning stove.

A door from here leads into the vestibule, where to the right hand side lies the living room. Featuring a multi-fuel stove within an inglenook set upon a stone hearth. Featuring beamed ceilings, the room enjoys views to the front elevation.

The kitchen features space for freestanding units, there is a fixed unit with a Belfast sink as well as a wood burning Esse stove which powers the central heating system and provides hot water to the property. The kitchen is serviced by a useful pantry cupboard and also provides access to a useful store at the side of the property which benefits from full planning permission for a two storey extension to the property to provide further living accommodation and an additional en-suite bedroom.

Returning to the vestibule, stairs rise to the first floor landing. To the right hand side lies the master bedroom, a well proportioned double enjoying superb views to the front elevation overlooking the property’s land and countryside beyond. Featuring a full height ceiling, there is a useful mezzanine level above accessible via a fold down loft ladder. There is also a wood burning stove.

The second bedroom is a further double and also enjoys a front aspect view and features an exposed stone wall with feature fireplace.

The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a low level WC, a wash hand basin set upon a pedestal and a panel enclosed bath.
There is access to the loft space from the landing which is boarded for storage.

Accessed externally, there are two further en-suite bedrooms. Previously utilised as bed and breakfast accommodation, both bedrooms are well proportioned doubles, featuring Velux skylights and wooden flooring. Both rooms are serviced by en-suite facilities comprising a low level WC, a wash hand basin and a shower cubicle.
A gravelled driveway leading from the access road provides ample off road parking for a number of vehicles. Attached to the house is a stone built barn as well as a wooden open sided barn, both of which could be utilised for a number of purposes. The gardens extend to the front and are predominantly laid to lawn, planted with flowering borders and trees, there are also vegetable gardens and a polytunnel, ideally suited to the keen gardener. There is also a decked area which provides access to a timber built workshop, which benefits from an electricity and water supply. Adjacent to the workshop is an external composting WC, there is also a sheltered log store and an additional outhouse containing the controls for the solar panels and wind turbine. The adjoining agricultural land extends to the front and is divided into two paddocks, the full site extends in all to approximately 3.55 Ha (8.78 Ac).

Notes
1. The access track is unregistered and the ownership is unknown, it is understood that Slack House Farm benefits from a full right of access. The track is also a public bridleway and is utilised by neighbouring landowners.

2. A public footpath exists along the Southern boundary and crosses the adjoining land and driveway under ownership of Slack House Farm.

3. Please note that the kitchen units are freestanding and are not included in the sale, with the exception of a fixed sink unit.

4. Please note that two rooms within the property do not benefit from central ceiling lights.

Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of B/83.

Local Authority
Durham County Council. The property is Council Tax Band D.

Utilities
The property benefits from a mains water supply, while drainage is to a private septic tank and reed beds.

The property benefits from a 2.5kW Proven wind turbine and 1.9kW solar array. The energy feeds into battery storage (16 deep cycle Trojan batteries) in a 48v system, fed to the consumer units through a Xantrex SW Series inverter. In addition, there is a backup diesel generator.

The Esse wood burning stove within the kitchen heats the radiators and provides hot water to the property. Solar thermal panels are currently sited on the land and could supplement the hot water supply, however these are currently disconnected.

Parking
A gravelled driveway to the rear provides ample off road parking for numerous vehicles.

Characteristics
Broadband is currently connected with average speed of approximately 17mbps. Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.

Important Notice
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The Area
Ireshopeburn is a picturesque Dales hamlet situated in Upper Weardale, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Dark Sky Conservation area. It is quiet, peaceful and offers a real community feel with only a small population. Close by, the village of St John’s Chapel has a range of day to day facilities including Co-op, Doctors’ surgery, Ambulance Station, Primary School and 2 traditionally run public houses. Stanhope, 10 minutes drive away, has a very convenient range of shops, bank, petrol/bus station, pubs & open-air heated swimming pool. A regular bus service operates from Weardale to Bishop Auckland where connections can be made to Durham (City and University) and other major towns.