Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NQ

The property, in need of further loving renovation, is dripping with original features, including, but not limited to, original beams, original stone and wooden fire surrounds, original window shutters, built-in cupboards.

stained glass windows and original floorboards. The spacious and characterful main living room opens, via folding wooden doors, into a large kitchen/dining room making one giant room.

There is an original chimney breast and a fireplace opening, making a useful focal point for this kitchen.

This is potentially the right place for a range cooker, a log-burning stove or an aga, depending on taste and needs.

Being south-facing, and with double doors opening onto the sun terrace, light simply streams into the kitchen unabated.

One can easily envisage walking from the kitchen out onto what is a fairly large terrace, and enjoying the morning sunlight.

Alternatively, you might be sipping wine and watching a glorious evening sunset from your table. The terrace, with its railings, is quite high and overlooks the garden below.

As you sit at this lofty terrace, high graceful walling frames the garden all around you, making this a woprivate refuge with highly sought after views.

This is the most beautiful and unique extension of your home, and the most wonderful place to entertain your friends.

With panoramic views of the fields and moorside all around you, you sit drinking your morning coffee from the terrace, and you feel very lucky that Barnard Castle sits at the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The hustle and bustle of the town seems a million miles away as the eye travels across a rich tapestry of fields under skilled agricultural stewardship.

In the foreground to your right, the local church just comes into view.

Downstairs, beneath the kitchen and terrace, a large cellar opens via double French doors making a romantic opening into the main garden.

This is where you become blissfully aware of the peace and serenity of your setting. A substantial garden space awaits your direction, as it is a blank canvas of great proportions and elegant lines.

Impressive gates take you out of the garden into a private driveway, and this driveway leads into the church yard, from where it is possible to access the main road.

In essence, there is space for vehicles to park securely inside the rear garden. Clearly this is a huge asset.

A workshop-cum-garden room that is full of light, consisting of a sturdy, stone-built outbuilding with a tanked floor, lends itself well to being developed into an outside office, art room or further accommodation, nestled at the bottom of the garden.

Up beautifully-renovated stairwells to the first and second floors, there follows an array of spacious, delightful bedrooms - each very different and with their own unique original interesting features and fireplaces.

They really do have to be seen to be understood.

The bathroom, equally spacious, has the added bonus of a very appealing dressing room space, containing a real original fireplace and original floorboards.

The master bedroom next to this,, has a vaulted ceiling, casting this room into the most magical proportions.

With a wide array of architectural buildings, from Grade l-listed stone bridges, abbeys and castles, there is much to explore, even in the immediate vicinity.

Life in the community would be described by many as supportive and busy. Firstly, there are many first-rate primary and secondary schools making this an excellent area in which to invest.

A mainline train station at Darlington that can take you to Kings Cross lies only 25 minutes away, and the A1 is 15 minutes by car.

There are many things to be involved in socially, including a large amateur dramatics club, Teesdale Operatic Society, Golf Club, U3A, Cricket Club, Rugby Club and Tennis Club, to name but a few .

300 metres from the iconic Grade l-listed Market Cross, locally known as "The Butter Market", this robust traditional house is in the epicentre of Barnard Castle on one of its most famous streets.

It is within easy reach of all major amenities, including artisan and mainstream shops and restaurants. It is also within a short walk from the doctors' surgery and the community hospital.

The castle, that frames the whole town, from which the town gets its name, stands at the top of the high street less than 5 minutes walk away.

The Bowes Museum, a purpose-built art museum, is a mere 500 metres from the property, so one can broaden ones horizons at the many exhibitions held there.

In short this is a wonderful town with something for everyone and a fantastic place in which families can grow. 21 Newgate is a superbly sophisticated property in an ideal and epic location.

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Council Tax Band: C (Durham Council) Tenure: Freehold Restrictions: Listed building, Conservation area GROUND FLOOR   Entrance Porch   Door to front, Single-glazed window to front, Ceramic flooring, Lounge   Single-glazed sash window to front, Radiator, Telephone point, TV point, Solid wood flooring, Open fireplace, Consumer unit in cupboard, Kitchen/diner   Single-glazed patio doors to rear, Ceramic single bowl sink, Solid wood work surfaces, Part tiled, Gas and electric oven point, Fitted kitchen with wall and base units, Plumbing for washer and dishwasher, Gas central heating boiler, Solid wood flooring, Inset spotlights, BASEMENT:   Rear hall   Double-glazed half-glazed door to rear, Concrete floor, Storage cupboard, Cellar   Steps from rear hallway, Concrete floor, Power, Light, Storage cupboard, FIRST FLOOR:   Landing   Stairs from ground to first floor, Single-glazed opaque window to rear, Solid wood flooring, Bedroom 1   Single-glazed sash window to front, Built-in wardrobes, Radiator, Feature open fireplace, Solid wood flooring, Dressing room   Radiator, Open fireplace, Solid wood flooring, Bathroom   Double-glazed window to rear, Single-glazed opaque window to side, Wash-hand basin with mixer tap, Bath with mixer taps and overhead shower attachment, WC, Radiator, Part tiled, Laminate flooring, SECOND FLOOR:   Landing 2   Double-glazed window to rear, Carpet flooring, Stairs from first floor, Bedroom 2   Single-glazed sash window to rear, Radiator, Carpet flooring, Feature open fireplace, Inset spotlights, Bedroom 3   Single-glazed sash window to front, Fitted wardrobes, Radiator, Solid wood flooring, THIRD FLOOR:   Attic Storage   Stairs from first floor, Double-glazed window to side, Lighting, Power, Carpet flooring, OUTSIDE   Rear Garden   South-facing, Outbuildings, Patio, Terrace, Garden tap, Outbuilding   Double-glazed window to side, Double-glazed sliding doors to rear, Lighting, Power, Concrete flooring,