- Character Features Throughout +
- Generous Detached Garage with Excellent Versatility +
- Well-Stocked Mature Gardens +
- Tranquil Rural Setting +
- Versatile Layout +
- Grade II Listed Character Property +
The Cottage is a charming Grade II Listed stone barn conversion, situated in the tranquil rural hamlet of High Waskerley Farm. Surrounded by scenic open countryside, this delightful property offers a peaceful retreat while remaining within easy reach of the amenities in nearby Newcastle and Durham. With a host of lovely character features and a mature, well-stocked garden, The Cottage is an ideal home for those seeking rural charm and versatile family living.
Beyond the entrance porch, the inviting central hallway reveals a split-level layout. The spacious rear dining hall, kitchen, and utility room are set at a slightly lower level, providing a cosy and functional heart to the home. The well-appointed kitchen is equipped with modern Bosch and Neff appliances, ample counter space, and creates a welcoming atmosphere for cooking and dining. A utility room features on the other side of the dining hall, offering additional storage. Also on this level is a ground-floor bedroom with an accompanying and recently updated shower room, ideal for guests or multi-generational living.
Towards the front of the house, the sitting room is a bright and airy space, highlighted by exposed beams, an impressive feature stone fireplace with a multifuel burner, and solid oak flooring. Patio doors open onto the mature garden. A separate reception room/office offers versatile space, perfect for a home office, family room, or additional sitting area, with its own patio doors leading to the garden.
Upstairs, the property boasts three generously sized bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes ample built-in storage, while the other two bedrooms provide comfortable living quarters for family members or guests. An ensuite services the principal bedroom and a spacious family bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi-style bath and modern fixtures, services the remaining two bedrooms.
Externally
The Cottage includes a substantial detached double garage providing secure parking and excellent additional storage. Generous in scale, this versatile building offers clear potential for alternative uses, whether as a home office, studio, workshop or gym, subject to the necessary consents, making it well suited to modern flexible living.
The mature cottage garden is arranged on two levels, featuring patio areas perfect for relaxing and entertaining. A picturesque pond with ornamental acers attracts abundant wildlife, including resident newts, while several fruit trees and a potting shed enhance the garden’s charm. The garden’s south-facing orientation ensures it catches the sun throughout the day and enjoys lovely views over the adjacent farmland.