As the name suggests this is an old converted school house that is steeped in history and has a mass of character and charm throughout. This Grade II listed property has been tastefully renovated to a high standard and is currently been enjoyed as a holiday let. This property offers the possibilities of an investment opportunity but is also a great two bedroom village property lending itself to a range of lifestyles.

Entrance Porch
A Travertine floor with panel walls and fitted storage cupboard with seat.

 

Living Room
This was once the original class room with high ceilings and large picture windows with shutters. Some of the original lead windows are still in place. In the centre of the room is a multi-stove burner with sandstone hearth and mantel piece. This generous room really is a bright and airy space great for entertaining.

 

Dining Kitchen
The kitchen has a hand-made bespoke kitchen with integrated fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, two bowl stainless steel sink, electric oven, hob with extractor and conventional microwave oven. All these appliances are built-in. The dining area has ample space for a six seater dining table and benefits from windows to three sides with a built-in window seat. This dining kitchen looks out on to the rear yard area and across to Easington Fell and Birkett Fell.

 

Master Bedroom
A true double bedroom spreading front to back with windows at either end and high ceilings with a feature built-in original cupboard. Ample space for a double bed and extra furniture and seating areas.

 

Bedroom Two (to the front of the property)
A second double bedroom currently with twin beds, original diamond shaped window looking over on to one of Newton’s village greens.

 

House Bathroom
A four-piece house bathroom finished to a very high standard with travertine floors and walls with decorative dado rail and in set tiles, white modern bath panelled with an oak finish and chrome mixer taps, double main pressure shower with chrome fitments, low-level WC and marble vanity unit with white ceramic bowl with chrome mixer tap. This room has a large sky tube allowing plenty of natural light into the room.

 

External
To the rear of the property is a tarmacadam rear yard which was once the playground, you can also access this area via a right of access over a driveway down the side of the property. A generous rear yard with a stone double garage which is on a lease from the King Edwards Estate at £104 per annum (please refer to the site map to see which areas are rented). From this area you have long distance countryside views looking back at Easington Fell.

 

Services
Oil-fired central heating and hot water, mains drainage, mains electricity and mains water.

 

Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon legal completion. A rent of £104 per annum is payable to the Kings Edwards Estate for use of a larger yard area and out building. (Please refer to the site map)

 

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