East Deanery, South Church, Bishop Auckland, Durham

A six bedroom, 13th Century, Grade I listed private residence with significant potential for re-development and 1.42 acres of grassland and grounds.

Believed to be one of the only medieval collegiate establishments to survive, East Deanery was built in 1292 and is a unique and characterful, period property with Grade I listed status. Currently the ground floor is used as storage and recreational space and has significant scope for renovation and redevelopment. The first and second floors are currently used as the primary residence consisting of a kitchen, living room, bathroom, boot room, laundry, utilityroom and three bedrooms. This is a unique opportunity to transform a very special property, which could be used for multi-generational living or two separate residences, subject to the necessary consents. Externally there are 0.58 acres of grassland, several outbuildings and large gardens making it ideal for use as a smallholding. The whole plot including house, gardens and land, measures approximately 1.42 acres.

The land tinted pink on the attached plan is being purchased by the Sellers and it is anticipated that it will be included in the sale. The land tinted blue on the plan is to be excluded from the sale.

History and Architectural features
East Deanery is one of the oldest privately owned residences in the country and was built in 1292 by Bishop Anthony Bek. It was originally constructed for Benedictine Monks and is believed to be one the last stopping points for pilgrims making the journey to St Cuthbert’s shrine, within Durham Cathedral. It has many truly unique features including of particular note, a stone spiral staircase, and several medieval grave covers that have been used to form door lintels and plaques throughout the property. There are several stone arches and stone mullion windows throughout, emphasising the centuries old history of the property.

Directions
From the A688 turn onto St Andrews Road and then take the second right turn into Mill Lane. At the end of the houses, continue over a small bridge onto the access drive to East Deanery. At the top of the hill the gates to East Deanery will be on your right. A second access is available off Rosemount Road. What three words: ///noted.jungle.breed

Location
East Deanery is located in an elevated position withinthe South Church area of Bishop Auckland and close to local amenities such as schools, supermarkets, restaurants and other local services. The area is served by good rail and bus links and the A688 is close by, leading to the A1(M). Durham is approximately 10 miles to the north and Darlington is approximately 11 miles to the south east.

Services
The property is connected to mains water, mains electricity, mains drainage and a solid wood fired
central heating system. A connection to mains gas is avaiable nearby.