4 bed detached house for sale

Low Bollihope, Near Frosterley DL13

Nestled in a remote rural setting, this unique four-bedroom detached farmhouse offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property of remarkable character and history, believed to date back to circa 1670. Enjoying outstanding panoramic views from both inside and out, the house sits on a generous plot of approximately one acre and is presented to the market chain free. The property is currently undergoing renovation, with further works required, making it an ideal project for those seeking to restore and personalise a period home. Original architectural features abound, lending a sense of timeless charm throughout the interior. The farmhouse benefits from four bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, and a country-style kitchen awaiting transformation. A large adjoining workshop provides versatile space for hobbies or storage, while a separate stone outbuilding offers additional potential.

The outdoor spaces offer a variety of settings to enjoy the tranquil rural environment. An enclosed courtyard runs the full length of the Southern side of the house, providing ample locations for al fresco dining or relaxing in the sun. To the Eastern end, a further enclosed seating area awaits cosmetic improvement but holds fantastic potential for an intimate garden retreat. On the Northern side, a spacious terrace with breathtaking hillside views is currently laid to concrete and would benefit from enhancement, presenting an exciting opportunity for the new owners to add their personal touch. Adjoining the Northern boundary, a paddock enclosed by a mixture of fencing and traditional stone wall offers scope for rough grazing of a small number of animals (subject to the necessary registrations), and features an old stone sheep enclosure at its Eastern end. Ample parking is available adjacent to a stone outbuilding at the Westerns end of the plot, suitable for heavy-duty four-wheel-drive vehicles. This unique farmhouse is perfect for those seeking a peaceful rural retreat with scope for further improvement and personalisation. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the full potential on offer, but please read the Agent Notes regarding access limitations before enquiring.

Agents Notes

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  Owners’ access to the property is over extremely rough ground, and features a river crossing, private gated track and a very steep incline, only being suitable for heavy duty 4x4 vehicles with excellent traction and ground clearance
  
  
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  Viewers access is strictly by appointment only and due to insurance limitations, viewing access will take place on foot. All viewers will be met and accompanied for an approx. 1 mile walk to the property, over rough ground, including a river crossing and a very steep hill. All viewers will require wellies for the river crossing
  
  
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  Central heating is provided via a 22kw multi fuel burner with back boiler
  
  
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  Septic tank
  
  
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  Mains electricity
  
  
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  Water supply is spring fed with no filtration currently in place. 1,500-gallon external water tank with pressurisation unit and 2 internal 50-gallon tanks
  
  
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  There is a public right of way (footpath) up the track which leads to the property from the Northern side, this adjoins a public bridleway which approaches from the Western side. Neither of these rights of way pass through the paddock or walled garden belonging to the property, however they do pass through the area owned to the Western boundary close to the stone outbuilding.
  
  

Disclaimer:
These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of the seller or agent has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. We are obliged to conduct an Anti-Money Laundering (aml) check on all buyers, this is a legal requirement, it’s an online process and doesn’t affect your credit score. We charge a fee for the aml check, which our Onboarding and Compliance Team will collect once a buyer has had an offer accepted on a property.

EPC Rating: E

Location

Pye Close Farm is located in a remote rural location on a hillside above Bollihope Burn, within the North Pennines National Landscape. The nearest village is Frosterley (3 miles). Owners’ access to the property is over extremely rough ground, and features a river crossing, private gated track and a very steep incline, only being suitable for heavy duty 4x4 vehicles with excellent traction and ground clearance.

Hallway (3.11m x 2.18m)

- External access to the property is gained from the rear on the Southern side. A wooden door opens into the entrance hallway which provides onward internal access to the middle hallway, kitchen and a stone staircase rising to the first floor
- Exposed stone walls
- Stone floor
- Timber clad ceiling
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Radiator

Kitchen (3.28m x 4.83m)

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the entrance hallway
- Two wood effect uPVC windows to the Southern aspect
- Exposed stone walls to two sides with timber cladding to the other two
- Pitched, timber clad ceiling
- Double Belfast sink
- Wooden flooring benefiting from underfloor insulation
- Ceiling light fittings
- Radiator

Middle Hallway (1.76m x 1.67m)

- The middle hallway links the entrance hallway to the lounge, living room and bathroom
- Timber clad ceiling
- Stone flooring
- Plastered walls
- Ceiling light fitting

Lounge (4.40m x 4.53m)

- Positioned to the Western end of the property and accessed from the middle hallway
- Dual aspect with a large, wood effect uPVC window to the Northern aside providing fantastic views of the surrounding hillside, and on the Southern side, a wood effect uPVC external door with clear glass pane providing access to the rear courtyard
- 22kw multifuel burner with back boiler set in stone fireplace
- Stone flooring
- Plastered walls to two sides. One wall is timber clad with the remaining wall being exposed stone
- Exposed ceiling beams
- Ceiling light fittings

Living Room (4.51m x 4.60m)

- Formally a barn, the living room is positioned to the Eastern end of the property and accessed from the middle hallway
- Two stone steps lead from the middle hallway down into the room which was dug out during the conversion.
- The living room also provides external access via a wood effect uPVC door with clear glass pane
- Further access is available to the adjoining workshop via an external grade wooden door
- Wood effect uPVC window to the Northern aspect providing fantastic views of the surrounding hillsides
- Wooden flooring set on concrete with insulation in between
- The doorway between this room and the middle hallway was formally the rear entrance to the property
- An open wooden staircase rises from this room to bedroom one
- Exposed stone wall to one side with the remaining three walls being plastered
- Exposed ceiling timbers
- Ceiling light fittings
- Radiator

Bathroom (2.95m x 2.19m)

- Positioned centrally at the front of the property and accessed from the middle hallway
- Small wood effect uPVC window to the Northern aspect
- Tiled flooring
- Half timber clad walls
- Shower enclosure with electric shower, acrylic cladding and curtain
- Ceiling spotlights
- Hand-wash basin
- WC

- Towel rail
- Radiator

Landing (1.37m x 1.22m)

- From the entrance hallway a quarter turn stone staircase rises to the first-floor landing. This stone staircase was originally external
- The landing provides access to bedrooms 2 and 3, whilst bedroom 4 is accessed via a step down and back up over the top of the stone staircase
- A wood effect uPVC window to the Southern aspect is located at the turning point on the staircase
- The landing itself features a wooden floor with a mix of exposed stone and plastered walls
- Exposed ceiling timbers
- Wooden clad ceiling
- Ceiling light fitting

Bedroom 2 (4.44m x 3.05m)

- Positioned to the Western end of the property and accessed from the landing
- Wood effect uPVC window to the Southern aspect with fantastic views over the surrounding hillsides
- Well-proportioned double room
- Integrated wardrobes
- This room is the location of the property’s immersion water heater
- Exposed stone wall to one side with plastered walls to the other three
- Exposed ceiling timbers
- Wooden flooring
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 3 (4.46m x 3.07m)

- Positioned centrally on the Northern side of the property and accessed from the landing
- Wood effect uPVC window to the Northern aspect with fantastic views of the surrounding hillsides
- Well-proportioned double room
- Stone fireplace with wood burner
- Feature stone alcove which would have formally been the location of a window
- Plastered walls
- Exposed ceiling timbers
- Wooden flooring
- Ceiling spotlights
- Radiator

Bedroom 4 (3.12m x 2.20m)

- Located to the South side of the property and accessed from the top of the stone staircase
- Small, wood effect uPVC window to the Eastern aspect
- Single bedroom with pitched ceiling
- This room is currently being used as a storeroom and requires full renovation

Bedroom 1 (4.67m x 4.65m)

- Positioned to the Eastern side of the property and accessed via a wooden open staircase rising from the living room
- Well-proportioned double room
- Wood effect uPVC window to the Eastern aspect providing fantastic views
- Wooden flooring
- Timber clad pitched ceiling which benefits from being insulated
- Exposed stone walls
- Exposed ceiling beams
- Ceiling beam mounted light fittings
- Wall mounted electric heater

Workshop (5.02m x 6.56m)

- Positioned to the Eastern end of the property and accessed externally via the rear courtyard or internally via a door to the living room
- The workshop benefits from power and lighting
- Wooden framed window to the Southern aspect

Garden

- The property benefits from a range of outdoor spaces
- An enclosed courtyard spans the full length of the rear of the property on the Southern side offering ample locations for outdoor seating
- To the Eastern end of the property is a further enclosed outdoor seating area which although currently requires cosmetic improvement works, offers fantastic potential
- To the Northern of the side of the property is a further terrace offering fantastic potential. Currently laid to concrete, and would benefit from cosmetic improvement, the terrace offers fantastic views of the surrounding hillsides
- The property benefits from an adjoining paddock on the Northern side which could potentially provide rough grazing for a small number of animals subject to obtaining the required registrations
- The paddock is enclosed by a mixture of fencing and stone wall, and features an old stone sheep enclosure at the Eastern end
- A separate stone out building (6m x 3.3m) is located to the Western side of the property

Parking - Off Street

Ample parking is available adjacent to the stone building at the Western side of the property, although is only suitable for heavy duty four-wheel-drive vehicles