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The detached house on Hall Lane, which dates back to the late 1500s, was once the home of Rev. Robert Hutton, Rector of Houghton-le-Spring.
Bettermove, the estate agents handling the sale, describe the property as “full of history and charm”.
The home still retains many of its original features, including one of only three self-supporting cantilever staircases in Europe.
The ground floor consists of a large dining room, sitting room, study, and open plan kitchen/dining room and there are two bathrooms, two separate toilets, and a secondary staircase leading to the upper floors.
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Attached to the main house are three office rooms and a 2,500 square foot workshop with a 20 foot ceiling and a 12 foot roller shutter door.
This space offers potential for business or personal projects.
There are four double bedrooms on the first floor, along with a sitting room, family bathroom, additional WC, and a large entertainment room currently with a full size snooker table.
The second floor contains three further bedrooms, a toilet, a shower room, a utility room, and a large utility room, which offers potential for future development.
The property also has off street parking for several vehicles, and a secondary access point via Nesham Place which leads to a secure yard and direct access to the workshop/garage.
Bettermove highlights the property’s location in Houghton le Spring, within easy reach of local shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants, and also notes the transport links provided by the nearby A1 (M) and A690.
The property is available with no onward chain, offering interested buyers a hassle-free purchase.
Bettermove says: “This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history, offering modern amenities and ample space for living and working.”
They add that the property offers “tremendous potential for development”, making it an ideal investment opportunity for those seeking to expand or convert the space for commercial, residential or mixed-use purposes.
The estate agents recommend viewing the property to fully appreciate its character and potential.
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