Mill Cottage

Bradley Hall is delighted to welcome to the market this charming detached four-bedroom stone-built cottage located in the picturesque valley of Low Bollihope, Frosterley. The property offers captivating views of stunning countryside and unique rolling landscapes, as well as the adjoining beck. A meandering rustic drive leads to the valley floor, where this former water mill is situated. The property has been lovingly restored by the current owners to provide superb modern living accommodation throughout. There is ample parking via a cobbled granite driveway.

The main entrance door leads into the kitchen, where there are ample wall and base units with a contrasting granite worktop and a matching large corner pod with granite table. High-quality integrated appliances include a grill, microwave, steam oven, induction hob, dishwasher, and wine fridge. There is also a hot tap. Leading from the kitchen through French doors is the large living room, where doors lead to the idyllic side garden.

On the ground floor, there is a utility room, a WC, and a boiler room. There is a bedroom on the ground floor with a large fully tiled ensuite featuring double sinks, a walk-in shower, and a jacuzzi bath with a TV. This bedroom also has a mezzanine level. Throughout the ground floor there is tiled flooring with underfloor heating. The property is heated via a ground source heat pump.

On the first floor, there are three further bedrooms, two of which benefit from walk-in wardrobesor they could be utilised as additional bedrooms. The main bathroom boasts a basin, WC, and jacuzzi bath with shower. Solid oak doors are featured throughout.

Externally, this cottage is truly one of a kind, benefiting from a small river location and offering stunning views over hundreds of acres of open pastureland in this unique landscape. Not only are the gardens secluded, but the house itself is also secluded, offering unbridled peace and tranquillity. In addition to the main house, there is the added benefit of a kitchen garden with raised beds and a large shed suitable for storage or an animal shelter. The property itself benefits from being surrounded from original stone slabs with stone steps leading to the raised top garden and a large slabbed patio area with flower beds. In addition to this, there is a stone built duck house on the river.

Weardale is a much sought-after area along the Wear Valley. Frosterley has its own primary school, convenience store, and public houses and is situated between the larger towns of Stanhope and Wolsingham, where many more facilities can be found, including a range of local shops, schools, and leisure facilities. Open countryside, dramatic natural features, and the many local beauty spots, all within commuting distance of Newcastle, Durham, Darlington, and Teesside, accessible via the road networks A689, A68, and A1(M), make this an idyllic location. Viewing is a must to fully understand the property and the location on offer.

A truly spectacular opportunity, and viewing is essential.

Fishing Rights – The property is sold with fishing rights (located at the front of the property).

Further fishing rights just over a mile away is available by separate negotiation.

Services
New Ground Source Heat Pump
Treatment Plant
Private Water Supply (waterwell)

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