3 Bed Detached House, Urpeth South Farm, DH9

LOCATION

The Arches is situated at Urpeth South Farm in a peaceful, rural location approximately half a mile to the east of Beamish and three miles west of Chester Le Street. The property is in an extremely accessible location offering ideal commuting options to Newcastle (8.5 miles to the north), Durham (8.5 miles to the south), Sunderland (10 miles to the east) and the wider north east. The A1(M) is approximately 3 miles to the east. There are east coast main line train stations at Newcastle and Durham.

ACCESS

Head west from Chester Le Street on the A693 and turn right towards High Handenhold, turn right again onto Baytree Terrace for approximately half a mile before turning right into Urpeth South Farm.

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DESCRIPTION

The Arches is a tastefully decorated three bedroom stone barn conversion situated amongst a pleasant courtyard of similar converted farm buildings. 

The ground floor enters into the hallway, stairs lead to the first floor and there is access to the boiler room (housing the renewable heating system powered by a ground source heat pump) and a utility / WC which houses the washing machine. Continuing into the kitchen / diner / snug, this is a large open plan room with three attractive, traditional arched windows retaining the form of the original stone barn, which take advantage of the views over the front garden and surrounding countryside. The kitchen is fitted with wall and base units with a belfast sink, oven with electric hob and an integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher. A further reception room adjoins the large open plan room and both rooms have external doors leading out to the garden.

To the first floor there are three double bedrooms and the main bedroom benefits from an ensuite shower room. There is a family bathroom which is fitted with a bath  (including shower over), wash basin and WC.

The property benefits from underfloor heating throughout.

Externally there is a lawned garden to the front, off road parking area for 2/3 cars and a detached garage which has power and lighting.

SERVICES

The property has mains water, mains electricity, drainage to modern private treatment plant and underfloor heating (and hot water) provided via a renewable energy ground source heat pump system.

COUNCIL TAX BAND

Durham County Council - Council Tax Band D

ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING

The EPC rating is C(78)

TENANCY INFORMATION

The property is available unfurnished, on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum term of six months. Rent is payable monthly in advance by direct debit.

All other outgoings, such as Council Tax and utilities will be the responsibility of the tenant. The tenant is responsible for insuring their own personal possessions and contents of the property.

DEPOSIT

In addition to the monthly rent there is a requirement to pay a deposit which is equivalent to 5 weeks' rent.

The Landlord is a member of the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) and a certificate will be provided once the deposit is lodged, prior to the commencement of the tenancy.

AVAILABILITY & VIEWINGS

The property will be available to rent from a date to be agreed (30th June 2024 at the earliest).

Viewing can be arranged with the landlord via OpenRent.