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Occupying a wonderfully characterful position within the heart of the highly regarded Haughton Green. Sundial Cottage is a substantial and charming period home offering exceptional versatility, generous accommodation and a wealth of original features throughout. This is a property that effortlessly blends traditional charm with everyday practicality, making it an ideal home for families seeking space, flexibility and a true sense of place.

The approach immediately sets the tone, with the cottage enjoying a traditional frontage and a sense of heritage that continues throughout the home. Stepping inside, the entrance hall provides a welcoming introduction, with soft carpeting underfoot, an understairs cupboard for storage and a natural flow into the main living spaces. From here, the layout unfolds beautifully, offering multiple reception rooms that can adapt easily to family life.

To the front of the property, the sitting room is a warm and inviting space, featuring decorative fireplaces and traditional sash windows that flood the room with natural light. Adjacent, the dining room provides an elegant setting for family meals and entertaining, enhanced by solid wood flooring, a gas fireplace and further sash windows overlooking the front aspect.

To the rear, a third reception room offers exceptional flexibility, ideal as a family room, garden room or informal lounge. With dual-aspect windows, patio doors opening to the courtyard and another gas fireplace, this space connects seamlessly with the outdoor areas and lends itself perfectly to both everyday living and social gatherings. A useful loft room offers additional storage or hobby space, adding to the home’s versatility.

The kitchen sits at the heart of the home and is well equipped for busy family life. Fitted with a range of wall and base units, granite and beechwood work surfaces, integrated appliances and a gas AGA. It combines practicality with traditional charm. Doors lead directly to the courtyard, while the adjoining utility room provides further workspace, storage, plumbing for appliances and a Belfast sink, along with access outside. Ideal for keeping household tasks neatly organised. A ground floor bathroom and cloakroom add further convenience, particularly for larger families or visiting guests.

Upstairs, the first floor offers an impressive selection of bedrooms, each full of character. The principal bedroom enjoys sash windows, built-in wardrobes and a decorative fireplace, while further bedrooms also benefit from fitted storage and period features. A second family bathroom on this level is complemented by a further shower room, providing excellent flexibility for busy households and ensuring comfort for family members and guests alike.

Externally, Sundial Cottage benefits from a combination of private garden, courtyard spaces and enclosed outdoor areas, offering places to relax, entertain or enjoy quieter moments throughout the seasons. The landscaped garden is well established, featuring a water feature, greenhouse, summerhouse, shed and workshop. The summerhouse and workshop are finished with electrical supply. Lastly, the greenhouse also has a heating source, which is fantastic for all year round use.

The property enjoys on-street parking and a position that places it within easy reach of local amenities, well-regarded schools, Darlington town centre and transport links.

Haughton Green is particularly prized for its community feel and village-like atmosphere, while remaining conveniently connected. Sundial Cottage represents a rare opportunity to secure a characterful and spacious family home in one of Darlington’s most sought-after settings. A property rich in history, warmth and potential, ready to be enjoyed by its next owners. CALL NOW TO VIEW.