Mount Pleasant, Lanchester

Two bedroom stone fronted terrace | Wood burning stove | Enclosed rear courtyard

A characterful two bedroom stone fronted terrace, positioned on Mount Pleasant in the heart of Lanchester. The home offers a warm and practical layout, with a generous living room, fitted kitchen, two first floor bedrooms, a family bathroom and an enclosed rear courtyard.

The property has a lovely sense of character, with exposed timber doors, a feature fireplace with wood burning stove, timber flooring to the living room and a traditional stone frontage. It would now benefit from some cosmetic updating in places, giving the next owner the chance to make the home their own while still enjoying a comfortable and well proportioned village property.

Ground Floor

The living room is a generous front reception space, with timber flooring, a staircase to the first floor and a striking fireplace with exposed brick recess and wood burning stove. It is a comfortable room with space for both seating and occasional furniture, creating a welcoming first impression.

To the rear, the kitchen offers a range of fitted units, worktop space, tiled flooring, an integrated oven, gas hob, sink, plumbing for appliances and a rear door leading directly out to the courtyard. There is also useful space for dining or additional storage, making it a practical everyday kitchen.

First Floor

The first floor provides two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The main bedroom is a generous front facing room with feature wall panelling, high ceilings and a useful built in cupboard. The second bedroom sits to the rear and would work well as a guest room, nursery, dressing room or home office.

The bathroom includes a panelled bath with shower over and glass screen, WC, wash basin with vanity storage, tiled walls and a heated towel rail.

Outside

To the rear, there is an enclosed courtyard garden with gated access, hardstanding, raised planting areas and a timber shed. It is a manageable outdoor space, ideal for seating, pots and practical storage.

Location

Lanchester is a popular County Durham village, positioned around 8 miles west of Durham and around 5 miles from Consett, making it well placed for access to surrounding towns, countryside and commuter routes.

The village has a strong local feel, with everyday amenities including shops, places to eat and drink, local services, Lanchester Pharmacy on Front Street and Lanchester Medical Centre on Durham Road.

For schooling, Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School on Front Street is rated Good by Ofsted, with its latest inspection listed in March 2024. St Bede’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College on Consett Road has an Ofsted overall outcome of Requires Improvement from March 2023, with quality of education, personal development, leadership and sixth form provision all judged Good.

Overall, 7 Mount Pleasant is a well located village home with character, practical space and clear potential, ideal for buyers looking for a home they can settle into and improve over time.