Nestled within the the quiet village of Garrigill, St John's House is a charming property located within the picturesque countryside of the South Tyne Valley. Dating back to the 1800's the property still retains much of its original charm and character and is located in generously sized grounds. Apart from the main residence, two things make St John's House stand out, they are a large heated swimming pool and a holiday cottage both of which have been a useful source of income for the property. Accommodation comprises briefly of: hallway, lounge, dining room, family room, kitchen, utility room, W.C. and a store room. To the first floor there are four bedrooms (master en suite) and a family bathroom, additional W.C. and a spacious office. The holiday cottage comprises of a vestibule, lounge, kitchen bedroom, shower room and first floor which could be turned into a second bedroom. The large swimming pool has a reception area, jacuzzi, sauna and shower. The grounds of St John's House are low maintenance and generous in size and have a gated drive. Internal viewing is a must to fully appreciate what this period property has to offer.
Entrance into:
Hallway - 14' 0'' x 12' 4'' (4.26m x 3.76m)
Spacious, light and airy hallway entered through a aluminium door. Decorative coving, picture rail, double panel radiator and an understairs storage cupboard. Provides access to the lounge, dining room, kitchen and stairs leading to the first floor landing.
Lounge - 19' 1'' x 12' 8'' (5.81m x 3.86m)
Spacious, well presented lounge benefiting from an open fire place with a rustic brick surround with bullnosed brick arch and feature alcoves. Decorative coving, wall mounted lighting, double panel radiator, double glazed window with original wood shutters and wood panelling below. A double glazed door leads out to the rear garden.
Dining room - 12' 8'' x 12' 6'' (3.86m x 3.81m)
Decorative coving, wall mounted lighting, wood flooring, double panel radiator and a double glazed window with shutters and wood paneling.
Kitchen - 12' 10'' x 10' 5'' (3.91m x 3.17m)
Fitted kitchen comprising of a range of wall and base units with a complementary work surface. Sink 1.5 with drainer board and mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks, single panel radiator and a double glazed window. Leads through to the utility room and the family room.
Utility room - 8' 5'' x 8' 2'' (2.56m x 2.49m)
Good sized utility room benefiting from a stainless steel sink, plumbing for washing machine, work surface, shelving, window and a door leading out to the front garden. Provides access to the downstairs W.C..
W.C. - 5' 3'' x 2' 11'' (1.60m x 0.89m)
W.C.
Family room - 13' 9'' x 12' 10'' (4.19m x 3.91m)
This second reception room makes an ideal play room, games room, or an additional lounge. Decorative coving, wall mounted lighting, built in cupboard, double panel radiator and a double glazed window with window seat. Leads to the store room.
Store room - 16' 6'' x 11' 3'' (5.03m x 3.43m)
Currently used as a store room but could have many other uses if desired and has a double panel radiator and leads to the holiday cottage and with a door leading out to the rear garden. Houses the modern efficient LPG Worcester boiler.
Hallway stairs leading to:
First floor landing
Spacious landing with a large double glazed window over the half landing. Decorative coving and provides access to all bedrooms, bathroom and W.C..
Bedroom one - 12' 10'' x 10' 5'' (3.91m x 3.17m)
Double bedroom with a feature fire place, double panel radiator and a double glazed window.
Bedroom two - 13' 6'' x 12' 4'' (4.11m x 3.76m)
Double bedroom benefiting from a feature fire place, double panel radiator and a double glazed window with wood paneling and a pleasant outlook.
Bedroom three - 9' 1'' x 8' 5'' (2.77m x 2.56m)
Decorative coving, single panel radiator and double glazed window with feature wood paneling and offering an attractive outlook over the rear garden.
Family bathroom - 12' 8'' x 9' 0'' (3.86m x 2.74m)
Stylish bathroom comprising of a bath with mixer tap and shower attached with an attractive tiled surround with built in lighting. W.C. and hand wash basin with mixer tap and a matching tiled surround. Large two door built in cupboard, double panel radiator, laminate flooring and a double glazed window.
W.C. - 8' 11'' x 4' 6'' (2.72m x 1.37m)
W.C., hand wash basin with mixer tap and a double glazed window.
Master bedroom - 13' 7'' x 12' 1'' (4.14m x 3.68m)
Large double bedroom with decorative coving, double panel radiator and a double glazed window looking out over the rear garden. Leads through to a rear passage way.
Passage way
The passageway from the master bedroom leads to the master en suite and an office. The passageway has a large alcove where there would be space to place a fitted or walk in wardrobe. There is also wall mounted lighting, single panel radiator and a sash window.
Master en suite - 8' 11'' x 7' 10'' (2.72m x 2.39m)
Shower cubicle, bath, W.C., pedestal hand wash basin, tiled splashbacks, wall mounted lighting, single panel radiator and a sash window.
Office - 11' 4'' x 10' 2'' (3.45m x 3.10m)
Good sized room with a variety of uses if an office is not needed. There is a radiator, sash window and door leading to the top floor of the holiday cottage.
Holiday cottage
The holiday cottage is a great source of income for the property and a typical charge per week is £350 in the low season and £500 in the high season.
Vestibule - 9' 3'' x 4' 8'' (2.82m x 1.42m)
Through a wood door with side panels. Provides access to the lounge and stairs leading to the first floor.
Lounge - 23' 5'' x 8' 6'' (7.13m x 2.59m)
Ceiling beams, feature fire place, wall mounted lighting, double panel radiator and large window. Leads to the shower room and the kitchen.
Kitchen - 8' 3'' x 6' 9'' (2.51m x 2.06m)
Range of wall and base units with a complementary wood effect work surface providing a \"cottage feel\". Stainless steel sink with drainer board. Tiled splashbacks and a window. Leads through to the bedroom.
Bedroom - 11' 6'' x 9' 7'' (3.50m x 2.92m)
Double bedroom with a built in cupboard, wall mounted lighting, single panel radiator and a sash window.
Shower room - 10' 0'' x 4' 0'' (3.05m x 1.22m)
Double shower cubicle with a Mira Sport shower. W.C., pedestal hand wash basin and single panel radiator.
First floor - 27' 2'' x 12' 8'' (8.27m x 3.86m)
This could be made into a second, additional bedroom for the holiday cottage increasing the potential income. Feature exposed beams, two single panel radiators and large window.
Swimming pool - 33' 2'' x 25' 3'' (10.10m x 7.69m)
The large, modern swimming pool is a useful source of income for the property and charges are currently £25 per hour and at full capacity the pool can generate up to £1500 per week. The swimming pool has an entrance area (16' 4'' x 13' 10'' (4.97m x 4.21m)) with base units and a stainless steel sink which can be used to provide drinks. The main area of the swimming pool (33' 2'' x 25' 3'' (10.10m x 7.69m)) has a vaulted pine cladded ceiling, two large windows and boasts a Jacuzzi. The pool also benefits from a six person sauna, shower and a room housing the pool heating components.
Exterior
The property boasts a generously sized garden to the front with gated access. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of trees and shrubs. There is also a drive providing ample off street parking. The garden continues round the side of the property where there is the swimming pool and a large shed. The spacious rear garden is laid to lawn with a spacious patio area and a range of trees. The property utilities mains water and sewage, has a three phase electricity supply, heating via LPG with a new underground tank installed under the front garden.
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