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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · DL12 8EN
For saleReduced £30k (−15%) on 26 OctListed 349 days
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About
A Grade II Listed 2-bedroom cottage with courtyard garden retaining many period features situated in the popular historic market town Barnard Castle.
The property benefits from gas central heating and briefly comprises- Entrance Porch, Cloakroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Landing, Two Bedrooms and Bathroom.
Externally the property benefits from a front forecourt garden and courtyard to the rear. This property provides easy access to the amenities within the town and its surrounding area.
There are a number of nurseries, primary and secondary schools in Barnard Castle including Barnard Castle School and Teesdale School.
Darlington and Bishop Auckland are both within close proximity, while the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds also easily accessible.
GROUND FLOOR Entrance Porch Tiled floor, radiator, door leading to the Cloakroom and ground floor accommodation. Cloakroom Low level WC, wash hand basin, extractor fan.
Living Room A beautiful sash window with shutters overlooks the courtyard, charming features including elegant parquet flooring, a characterful fireplace with a wood-burning stove inset, two radiators, and useful overhead storage cupboards.
A door leads through to the kitchen.
Kitchen Fitted with a good range of base level storage units with work surfaces over, sink drainer unit, ceiling spotlights, porthole window and sash window overlooking the front garden, and stairs to first floor.
FIRST FLOOR Landing Feature period style fireplace, airing cupboard housing gas central heating boiler and doors to accommodation.
Shower Room Wash basin set in vanity unit, low level WC, shower cubicle, extractor fan and radiator.
Bedroom 1 A good range of fitted wardrobes and storage units, sash window overlooking the courtyard. Bedroom 2 Sash window to the front elevation, wood flooring and radiator.
EXTERNALLY To the front of the property is a forecourt garden, which provides access to a fully enclosed side passage featuring a useful laundry cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine and additional storage space.
The passage opens onto a paved courtyard with well-stocked shrub borders. The neighbouring property has a right of access through the courtyard for wheelbarrow purposes.
PRICE Offers In The Region Of- £200,000 SERVICES Gas central heating, mains electricity, water and drainage.
Property Information UPRN- Title Number(s)- DU347269Tenure - FreeholdLocal Authority- DurhamCouncil Tax Band ACouncil Tax Annual Price £1,701Conservation Area - Barnard CastleFlood Risk- Very lowMobile coverage- EE, ThreeBroadband- Basic 15 Mbps, Superfast 80 MbpsSatellite / Fibre TV Availability- BT, SkyCovenants and EasementsThe property(s) is subject to restrictive covenants and easements which will need to be verified by the seller's solicitor.
SurveyWe have not undertaken a survey of the property and therefore are unable to comment on its structural condition. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the selling agent Addisons.
BROCHURE Photographs & details taken November 2025.
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