MAGNIFICENT GRADE II* LISTED PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

Seven bedroom property dating back to the late 17th century which was later extended creating the two bedroom cottage plus the bandroom - a single storey detached building. With breathtaking views over the Pennines. Possible potential for development/change of use subject to English Heritage permissions.

Tenure

See Legal Pack

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It is a privilege to bring this magnificent and unique portfolio of property to the market. These properties form an important part of British History and are of great historical significance to England but especially to Weardale and have been listed as Grade II* by the English Heritage. Situated in a small picturesque Hamlet named Newhouse in Ireshopeburn, chiselled neatly into the hillside and commanding outstanding views across the Pennines, surrounding villages and the unspoiled natural beauty of Weardale.

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The property comes in three parts; The earliest being the main house which has 5 bedrooms and retains many original period features, briefly comprising a rear hallway leading in from the stone walled passageway at the rear, a spacious dining room and a large bright lounge, both having marble fireplaces, thought to be made from local Frosterley marble. Also having a kitchen with the original brick built domed bread oven as well as the original larder pantry store room on the ground floor.

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Decorative carved double turn staircases rising to the first and second floors where there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor and two further bedrooms to the second floor, one benefiting from a large storage cupboard. The house can be enjoyed as a separate unit or can be accessed at three points from the adjoining cottage on the ground and first floors.

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The second element is the cottage. Briefly comprising hallway which leads in from the stone passageway at the rear with internal doors to a utility room which also has a W/C and to a large kitchen diner which boasts an oil fueled AGA and the original larder cupboard which has been hand crafted from solid wood. A further door opens into the lounge on the ground floor. A single flight of stairs rise to the first floor from a small hallway to the front elevation, into a large bedroom. There is a beautiful feature fireplace and an arched ceiling. To the side elevation is a tall sash window providing stunning views as far as the eye can see across the Pennines.

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A further step up to the back of this bedroom takes you to a large bathroom, with separate shower cubicle as well as a separate door into the W/C. To the front and side are mature communal gardens shared between the house and cottage with a stone-built tool shed adjoining the cottage, whilst to the back is an impressive stone wall with arched alcoves, a beautiful place for exhibiting flowering planters. There is also a coalhouse.

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The third element is, subject to relevant planning consent, the Bandroom, which was constructed in 1847 and is a single storey building, offers great potential to be developed into a separate dwelling.

Viewing

Please contact Auction House North East on 01642 931060 for viewing schedule.

Energy Efficiency Rating (EPC)

Current Rating E

Services

Interested parties are invited to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of the services.

Local Authority

Durham County Council

Solicitors

Endeavour Partnership, Tobias House, St Marks Court, Teesdale Business Park, Stockton, TS17 6QW, Ref: Jamie Brown, Tel: 01642 610300

Additional Fees

Administration Charge - £720 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.