Swape Foot Farm

SWAPE FOOT FARM
MORLEY | COUNTY DURHAM | DL14 0PF
M A X I M I S I N G VA L U E
Swape Foot Farm
Morley | County Durham | DL14 0PS
Bishop Auckland 5 miles | Durham 17 miles | Darlington 14 miles
Beautiful farmhouse in idyllic rural setting
• Detached traditional farmhouse • Well presented, spacious
family accommodation • Five bedrooms • Large gardens to
rear and paddock to front • Gated driveway and ample off
road parking • Countryside setting with fantastic views •
Centrally situated for the commuter •
Wolsingham 01388 529579
[email protected]
www.georgefwhite.co.uk
Morley
Morley is a charming, rural hamlet centrally situated between
Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle and is home to a
delightful range of farms and cottages.
The hamlet is just two miles away from the renowned
Hamsterley Forest, an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty,
with numerous woodland walks and bridleways and a visitor
centre, whilst two miles in the opposite direction lies Cockfield
Fell, England's largest Scheduled Ancient Monument, one of
the most important early industrial landscapes of the UK with
evidence of mining dating back to 1303, meaning that the
hamlet strikes an ideal balance between the desirable lifestyle situation, benefiting from a tranquil, relaxed, semi-rural
location with numerous outdoor pursuits readily on hand and
the fantastic backdrop of the surrounding fells and moorland,
together with the accessible location meaning that the dynamic
city attractions of both Durham and Newcastle are within a short
travelling distance. International Airports at both Newcastle and
Durham Tees Valley offer both national and international travel
and are both accessible within one hour’s drive. Mainline
railway links are also available within the locality, meaning that
Morley is ideally suited for the commuter.
Nearby market towns of Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle
provide a comprehensive range of day to day facilities including
a range of local shops, doctors and dental surgeries together
with restaurants, public houses leisure centres and mixed
schooling at both primary and secondary level.
Swape Foot Farm
Swape Foot Farm is a traditional, detached farmhouse with
spacious family accommodation and numerous retained period
features set within the heart of beautiful countryside taking in
fantastic views.
To the front of the property is a large sun room overlooking the
beautiful gardens, through which the main accommodation lies.
The sun room is floored in an attractive tile effect vinyl flooring,
with dark wood effect double glazed windows and double
opening doors, and a corrugated composite roof. To the left is a
handy storage area which was formerly the coal house, and has
ample space to house additional fridge and freezer together with
storage for shoes and coats and leads to the boiler room.
The kitchen is in a farmhouse style packed with traditional
features, the ceiling is board and beam in a natural wood finish,
and flooring is a terra cotta ceramic tile, whilst set within a large
exposed inglenook stone surround with solid oak mantle over, is
a dark green oil fired AGA range for cooking and water heating.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of solid wood base and wall
mounted storage units, with a natural wood effect working
surfaces and a large Belfast style sink, and having integral
dishwasher and fridge/freezer, together with an electric oven and
ceramic hob with extractor over. The kitchen is of ample
proportions, and has plenty of space for dining table and chairs,
a stable style door leads to a large utility room fitted with a
further range of solid wood base mounted units topped in a
marble effect working surface with space, plumbing and power
for washing machine and dryer, from here is an external access
door to the back of the property and paddock, whilst to the rear
of the utility is a downstairs WC and pedestal wash hand basin
and additional storage space.
The large living room is of fantastic proportions, and has dual
aspect giving a light and spacious feel, to the ceiling are dark
wood beams, whilst the focal point for the room is a large multi
fuel burner set within an inglenook, with large open hearth with
solid oak mantle and surround. Stairs rise to the side of the
living room giving access to the first floor, whilst to the front is a
porched exit to the gardens, and access to the snug. The snug
is again of great proportions with dual aspect, and a traditional
black marble surround fireplace with decorative ceramic tile
insert gives further charm and character.
Taking the stairs to the first floor, the master bedroom is a large
double with windows to three sides, one of which being a
porthole, whilst a cast iron fire place with tiled hearth gives a
beautiful period focal point to the room. The second bedroom is
a large double with a porthole window similar to that of the
master, and again, original dark wood exposed beams to the
ceiling add character.
The third bedroom is a similarly
proportioned double with beams to the ceiling and a black cast
iron fireplace with tiled hearth. The fourth bedroom is another
double with beamed ceilings, and has storage cupboards
housing the water tank, and immersion together with the electric
fuse box. The final bedroom is a smaller room but shares the
beamed ceilings similar to the other bedrooms and has beautiful
views to the gardens and open countryside beyond. From this
room, the loft , which is boarded and insulated, is accessed.
The family bathroom is a great size with a free standing cast iron
enamelled bath, a mains fed corner, cubicle enclosed shower,
together with WC, bidet and pedestal wash hand basin. The
bathroom is tiled to full height on all walls in a white ceramic tile
with a decorative insert, and flooring is in a dark wood effect
linoleum.
Externally
To the rear of the sun room is a sheltered patio area with seating
and planter display, whilst beyond is a large garden,
predominantly laid to lawn, and bounded by a mature coniferous
hedge. To the left hand is a trellis archway with honeysuckle
creepers over leading to an area ideal for vegetable growing,
and having a greenhouse, and an array of fruit trees to include
apple, pear, plum and blueberry. Returning to the main garden,
to the right hand is a decked area providing an additional
sheltered seating area. A gate to the side leads to an area of
hard standing providing ample off road parking and to the main
driveway whilst a pathway leads to the back of the house with a
gravelled area including planting and rockery, and in turn leading
to the paddock.
Services
The property is serviced by mains water and electricity supply,
with drainage being to two private septic tanks, one sited within
the paddock servicing the lavatories, and one sited to the front
of the property for other waste water. The property is heated by
an oil fired boiler, for central heating whist a separate oil fired
system run through the AGA heats hot water. The multi fuel
burner and open fires are independent of the heating and hot
water systems.
The property is double glazed throughout (with Anglian windows
fitted in February 2014 which is triple glazed including porthole
windows) with dark wood effect UPVC fixtures and fittings.
Notes
In proximity to Swape Foot Farm is a traditional stone building
which has planning permission for redevelopment to residential
accommodation.
Energy Efficiency Rating
This property is currently rated ‘F’.
Viewing
To arrange a viewing or for further information please call 01388
529579 or email [email protected]
Directions
From Wolsingham take the A689 to Harperley roundabout, take
the third exit on to the A68, continue passing the villages of Fir
Tree and Witton Le Wear, heading towards Toft Hill. Before
entering the village take the B6282 on to Toft Hill lane, follow
the B6282 for approximately 11/2 miles, the property is located
on the left hand side, opposite the turning signposted for Morley.
Northumberland
Yorks & North Lincs
Alnwick - 01665 603581
Bedale - 01677 425301
Shiptonthorpe - 01430 876010
County Durham
Wolsingham - 01388 529579
Barnard Castle - 01833 690390
www.georgefwhite.co.uk