Market Place, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12

A fantastic opportunity to purchase the unique and spacious, three-bedroom character apartment with garden situated in the heart of picturesque Middleton-in-Teesdale enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding dales.

This beautifully appointed accommodation is laid out over the two floors and briefly comprises Entrance Hallway, Living Room, Kitchen/Diner, Utility Room and Bedroom to the First Floor and Two Bedrooms and Bathroom to the Second Floor. Private garden to the rear and off-road parking for two cars.

Barclays Bank House is located within the popular market town of Middleton-in-Teesdale, offering small supermarket, butchers and various other shops. There is a doctor's surgery, public houses, cafés, post office, church, village hall and regular community events and activities. Barnard Castle offers a wider range of facilities with a range of shops, banks and hospital together with further recreational, professional and cultural facilities including Bowes Museum. Many of the attractions of Teesdale and Swaledale are just a short distance away as are the North Yorkshire Moors and Lake District National Park. Both Durham and Newcastle are also within easy reach and provide comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.

ACCOMMODATION

Front entrance opening into vestibule leading to the
entrance hall where a staircase leads to the main accommodation.

Half Landing

Sash window overlooking the front street and stairs rising to the main landing.

Landing

Coving to ceiling, dado rail, radiator and doors providing access to the first floor accommodation. Stairs rising to the second floor.

Living Room

A wonderful reception room with high ceilings, picture rail, window overlooking the front street, high over mantle fireplace with inset fire. Radiator, central ceiling light and radiator.

Dining Kitchen

Modern fitted kitchen having a good range of shaker style wall and floor units with granite effect worktops incorporating porcelain sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Integrated appliances including induction hob with stainless steel chimney style extractor above, double oven with warming drawer, dishwasher, wine cooler, fridge and freezer. Oil fired Aga with tiled splashback, fireplace with grate, exposed wood flooring, picture rail, window to rear and inset lighting.

Utility

Freestanding units with worktops and tiled splashbacks, Belfast sink, half panelled walls, tiled flooring, oil fired central heating boiler and radiator. Cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Window to side elevation and rear access door leading out to an outside WC and external staircase. Door accessing the shower room.

Shower Room

Double walk-in shower cubicle with mains shower, low level wc, pedestal hand wash basin, heated towel rail, half panelled walls and tiled flooring.

Bedroom 1

Currently use as a study with high overmantel fireplace with grate, coving to ceiling, picture rail, radiator and window to the front elevation.

Roof Terrace

Accessed from the first floor landing leads to the terrace at the rear which is a lovely spot for outdoor dining, or simply to relax in peace and quiet

SECOND FLOOR

Half Landing

Window overlooking the front street.

Landing

Coving to ceiling, dado rail, window overlooking the rear gardens, twin lights and radiator. Storage cupboard with light and obscured glazed window.

Bedroom 2

Double bedroom with high over mantle fireplace with grate, picture rail, radiator and window to the front.

Bedroom 3

Double bedroom with high over mantle fireplace with grate, picture rail, radiator and window to the front.

Bathroom

An attractive bathroom of huge proportions with freestanding claw foot bath which rests upon a raised plinth to one corner, with an original fireplace retained as a character feature. The suite is completed by a separate shower cubicle, traditional wash hand basin, WC with high level cistern and a heated towel rail.

EXTERNALLY

Access from the first floor landing leads to the elevated terrace at the rear which is a lovely spot for outdoor dining, or simply to relax in peace and quiet. The main gardens are surrounded by high stone walls creating a private haven. One side of the garden is laid out as an area of easily maintained lawn with space for outdoor furniture. The other side has a patio area to the rear corner, with a thriving planting area for the keen gardener.Wide gates open to allow access to a gravelled driveway that leads to the garage and there is also a useful garden store and a separate wood store.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment throughout the selling agents Addisons Chartered Surveyors: opt 1

TENURE

Leasehold. 125 years from 6 January 2005. NO SERVICE CHARGES OR GROUND RENT.

COUNCIL TAX

Band B

SERVICES

Oil-fired central
heating. Mains Electricity, Water and Drainage.