Stanhope, DL13

Positioned in an enviable elevated position above Stanhope, in the North Pennines National Landscape, this exquisite property presents a unique opportunity for multi-generational living or a lucrative holiday let business being run alongside your home. A 6-bedroom detached residence comprising of a 3 bedroom farmhouse and 3 bedroom cottage, both impeccably finished. The estate offers a total of 6 bathrooms, underfloor heating, and breathtaking panoramic views. As if that weren't enough, being only recently completed in 2022, its modern energy-efficient design features uPVC windows, solar panels, and air source heat pumps, ensuring comfort and sustainability. The property boasts not only a double garage but also 3 additional storage buildings which were formally stables and could very easily be reinstated as such. Furthermore. there’s an abundance of parking for numerous vehicles, and 2 EV charge points.

An ideal home for equestrian enthusiasts, sitting on a 10-acre plot, the property benefits from an all-weather arena, a field shelter, and 8.45 acres of grazing land split between 2 fields and a paddock.

The main house (“The Barns”) accommodation consists of a large open plan kitchen/diner, a huge family living room boasting stunning views of the Weardale landscape, a utility and boot room, a ground floor shower room, further ground floor WC, office, and 3 well proportioned double bedrooms, all benefiting from en suites. Stepping next door to “The Stables” you will find a large open plan kitchen/diner/living room with panoramic views, a further 3 double bedrooms, one of which benefits from a large en suite, a ground floor wet room, utility and boot room and separate WC.

There a multiple outdoor dining areas, with a patio, decked area and enclosed courtyard nestled between the 2 properties which benefits from raised stone planters and a hot tub with overhead canopy. This property epitomises luxurious countryside living at its finest, offering a harmonious blend of comfort and style.

The EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating of A, relates to one of the two properties.

The Barns - Kitchen/Diner

5.7m x 6.66m

- Positioned to the North of the property and accessed directly via the main hallway
- Spacious kitchen/dining area
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Vaulted ceiling
- Eight ceiling light fittings
- Neutrally decorated
- Over/under counter storage units
- Granite work surfaces with built-in sink and drainer
- Two integrated ovens
- Integrated electric hob with overhead extractor
- Integrated dishwasher
- Integrated fridge
- Built-in wine fridge
- Breakfast bar with space for 3 breakfast bar stools
- Integrated storage cupboard
- Two uPVC windows with draw-blinds looking over the East of the property providing great views of the surrounding countryside
- One window has a deep stone sill and the other has a granite sill

The Barns - Living Room

8.54m x 5.02m

- Positioned to the East of the property and accessed via the hallway
- Grand room with extensive space for furniture
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams
- Six ceiling light fittings
- Neutrally decorated
- Built-in electric fire
- Triple aspect uPVC windows looking over the North, East, and South of the property
- The uPVC windows looking over the North and South of the property have deep stone sills and draw-blinds
- Large arch uPVC window looking over the East of the property with double uPVC doors that open onto a terraced area adjacent to the driveway, presenting jaw-dropping views of the surrounding countryside

The Barns - Entrance Porch

2.5m x 2.43m

- Positioned to the South of the property and accessed externally from the driveway via a uPVC door and providing onward access to the hallway
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Vaulted ceiling
- Velux roof window
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Neutrally decorated
- Ample space for furniture

The Barns - WC

1.47m x 1.68m

- Positioned to the South of the property and accessed via the hallway
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Ceiling spotlights
- Neutrally decorated
- Half tiled walls
- Hand wash basin
- Wall mounted mirrored storage unit
- WC
- South facing uPVC window with draw-blind and deep stone sill

The Barns - Hallway

- (2.11m x 3.74m) + (1.49m x 2.83m) + (2.50m x 2.41m)
- The hallway is accessed via the entrance porch and rear porch and runs through the centre of the property, providing access to the first-floor landing, office, WC, kitchen/diner, and living room
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Ceiling spotlights
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Neutrally decorated
- Understairs storage cupboard
- Built-in storage unit and wine rack
- Floor to ceiling arched uPVC window with deep stone sill

The Barns - Office

2.07m x 3.54m

- Positioned to the South of the property and accessed directly from the hallway
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Ceiling spotlights
- Neutrally decorated
- Space for free-standing storage furniture
- South facing uPVC window with deep stone sill, looking over the courtyard
- The room could be used as a single bedroom

The Barns - Rear Porch

1.71m x 1.1m

- Positioned to the South of the property and accessed externally from the courtyard via a uPVC door and providing onward access to the hallway
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Neutrally decorated
- Integrated storage cupboard

The Barns - Bedroom 1

4.51m x 3.4m

- Positioned to the West of the property and accessed directly from the first stage of the landing
- Spacious double room
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Ceiling spotlights
- Neutrally decorated
- Two integrated storage cupboards
- Space for free-standing storage furniture
- South facing uPVC window looking over the courtyard with draw-blind and deep stone sill

The Barns - Bedroom 1 En-suite

2.73m x 1.42m

- Positioned to the West of the property and accessed directly via Bedroom 1
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Ceiling spotlights
- Half-tiled walls
- Shower cubicle with mains-fed shower, overhead rainfall showerhead, and fully clad walls with waterproof covering
- Hand wash basin with under counter storage units and mirrored wall
- WC

The Barns - Landing

3.13m x 1.34m

- Positioned to the North of the property, the split level landing provides access to bedrooms 1, 2 and 3
- Carpeted
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Vaulted ceiling
- Neutrally decorated

The Barns - Bedroom 2

3.69m x 3.47m

- Positioned to the East of the property and accessed from the second stage of the landing
- Spacious double room
- Laminate flooring
- Radiator
- Ceiling spotlights
- Vaulted ceiling
- Neutrally decorated
- Integrated storage wardrobe
- Small East facing uPVC window situated close to ceiling with draw-blind
- Large South facing uPVC window looking over the courtyard and the surrounding countryside with draw-blind and deep stone sill

The Barns - Bedroom 2 En-suite

2.3m x 1.4m

- Positioned to the East of the property and accessed directly via bedroom 2
- Laminate flooring
- Ceiling spotlights
- Velux roof window
- Neutrally decorated
- Shower cubicle with sliding doors, mains-fed shower, and fully clad walls with waterproof covering
- Hand wash basin with under counter storage unit
- Tiled splashbacks
- WC
- Vertical heated towel rail
- Wall mounted storage unit
- Extractor

The Barns - Bedroom 3

4.5m x 3.41m

- Positioned to the West of the property and accessed from the 3rd stage of the landing
- Spacious double room
- Laminate flooring
- Radiator
- Ceiling spotlights
- Neutrally decorated
- Three integrated storage cupboards
- Space for free-standing storage furniture
- Access hatch to roof space
- Small West facing uPVC window situated close to the ceiling with draw-blind
- South facing uPVC window with deep stone sill, looking over the courtyard

The Barns - Bedroom 3 En-suite

2.89m x 1.43m

- Positioned to the West of the property and accessed directly via bedroom 3
- Laminate flooring
- Ceiling spotlights
- Vaulted ceiling
- Velux roof window
- Neutrally decorated
- Half-tiled walls
- Walk-in shower with glass screen, mains-fed shower with rainfall showerhead, and fully clad walls with waterproof covering
- Extractor
- Hand wash basin with under counter storage unit
- WC
- Wall mounted mirrored storage unit
- Vertical radiator

The Barns - Ground Floor Shower Room

2.39m x 1.23m

- Positioned to the North of the property and accessed via the utility room
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Ceiling spotlights
- Walk-in shower with glass screen, mains-fed shower, and fully clad walls with waterproof covering
- Extractor
- Hand wash basin with integrated storage unit
- WC
- East facing uPVC window with draw-blind and deep stone sill

The Barns - Utility Room

5.42m x 1.68m

- Positioned to the North of the property and accessed internally via the kitchen/diner, with external access from the driveway via a uPVC door with clear pane
- The utility room provides access to the property’s garage and ground floor shower room
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Half-tiled walls
- Velux roof window
- Ceiling spotlights
- Neutrally decorated
- Under counter storage units
- Stainless steel sink with drainer
- Tiled splashbacks
- Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer
- Access hatch to roof space which is boarded and stretches above utility room and garage

The Barns - Garage

5.71m x 7.19m

- Positioned to the North of the property and accessed via the utility room and externally via the driveway
- Large double garage with parking for 2 vehicles
- Equipped with power and lighting
- Ample space for storage
- The property’s electrical consumer unit is housed here

The Barns - Storage Buildings

- (5.17m x 3.70m) + (5.83m x 3.71m) + (6.87m x 3.59m)
- Three storage buildings equipped with power and lighting
- The entrance to storage building 1 (5.17m x 3.70m) is wide enough to allow access for a quadbike

The Barns - Field Shelter

2.83m x 8.99m

- Positioned to the West of the property adjacent to the driveway
- Outdoor field shelter providing access directly to/from the property’s grazing land

The Stables - Entrance Porch

1.93m x 2.95m

- Positioned to the South of the property and accessed externally via a uPVC door
- Heavy duty carpet
- Underfloor heating
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Half-tiled walls
- Neutrally decorated
- Space for free-standing furniture

The Stables - Main Hallway

4.37m x 2.41m

- Positioned in the centre of the property and accessed via the entrance porch through a wooden door with glazed pane, the main hallway provides access to the open plan kitchen/diner, living room, rear hallway, bathroom, and the property’s 3 bedrooms
- LVT flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Roof light tunnel
- Neutrally decorated
- Access hatch to roof space

The Stables - Living Room

4.13m x 5.61m

- Positioned to the South of the property, accessed via the main hallway and being open plan with the kitchen/diner
- Spacious living area
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Vaulted ceiling
- Neutrally decorated
- Chrome power switches
- Double aspect view through large uPVC windows to the South and East of the property providing amazing views of the surrounding countryside

The Stables - Kitchen/Diner

4.1m x 3.6m

- Positioned to the East of the property, accessed via the main hallway and being open plan with the living room
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Ceiling spotlights
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Vaulted ceiling
- Neutrally decorated
- Over/under counter storage units
- Integrated electric oven
- Integrated induction hob and overhead extractor
- Integrated dishwasher
- Plumbing for fridge freezer
- Stainless steel sink with drainer
- Laminate work surfaces and splashbacks
- Chrome power switches
- Ample room for dining furniture
- Large East facing uPVC window looking over the driveway and providing spectacular views of the surrounding hillside

The Stables - Bedroom 1

4.11m x 3.57m

- Positioned to the West of the property and accessed via the main hallway
- Spacious double bedroom
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Neutrally decorated
- Integrated wardrobe
- Space for free-standing storage furniture
- West facing uPVC window with deep stone sill

The Stables - En-suite

2.68m x 2.24m

- Positioned to the West of the property and accessed directly via bedroom 1, up 4 stone steps
- Vinyl anti slip wetroom flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Ceiling spotlights
- Roof window
- Walk-in wet room with glass screen, mains-fed shower and overhead rainfall showerhead
- Fully tiled walls
- Hand wash basin with under counter storage
- WC
- Extractor
- Vertical heated towel rail
- Storage cupboard

The Stables - Bedroom 2

4.1m x 4.91m

- Positioned to the South of the property and accessed via the main hallway
- Spacious double bedroom
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Neutrally decorated
- Integrated wardrobe
- Large South facing uPVC window looking over the equestrian centre

The Stables - Bedroom 3

2.29m x 4.3m

- Positioned to the South of the property and accessed via the main hallway
- Double bedroom
- Laminate flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Neutrally decorated
- Space for free-standing storage furniture
- South facing uPVC window with looking over the equestrian centre and surrounding hillside

The Stables - Rear Hallway

3.27m x 2.25m

- Positioned to the West of the property and accessed via the main hallway, up 4 stone steps
- The rear hallway provides access to the utility room and rear porch
- LVT flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Ceiling spotlights
- Roof window
- Half tiled walls
- Neutrally decorated
- Low-level storage units
- The property’s electrical consumer unit is housed in this room

The Stables - Utility Room

2.21m x 2.26m

- Positioned to the West of the property and accessed via the rear hallway
- The utility room provides access to the WC
- Vinyl flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Ceiling spotlights
- Roof window
- Under counter storage units
- Stainless steel sink with drainer
- Laminate work surfaces and splashbacks
- Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer
- Extractor
- Storage cupboard

The Stables - WC

0.91m x 2.23m

- Positioned to the West of the property and accessed via the utility room
- Vinyl flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Ceiling spotlights
- Roof window
- Half-tiled walls
- Neutrally decorated
- Hand wash basin
- WC
- Extractor

The Stables - Rear Porch

1.95m x 2.05m

- Positioned to the North of the property and accessed externally through a uPVC door via stone steps from the driveway
- The rear porch provides access to the rear hallway
- Heavy duty carpet
- Underfloor heating
- Ceiling spotlights
- Exposed stone walls

The Stables - Bathroom

3.19m x 2.31m

- Positioned to the West of the property and accessed via the main hallway
- Vinyl anti slip wetroom flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Ceiling spotlights
- Roof window
- Panel bath
- Walk-in wet room with mains-fed shower and overhead rainfall showerhead
- Fully tiled walls
- Hand wash basin
- WC
- Extractor
- Vertical heated towel rail

Garden

- 10 acre plot
- 8.45 acres of grazing land consisting of: Field 1 (3.8 acres); Field 2 (4.45 acres); and a paddock (0.2 acres)
- All weather equestrian arena
- Gravelled driveway with parking for multiple vehicles
- Circular stone-walled water feature
- Patio seating areas
- Decked seating area
- Two electric vehicle charging points
- Lawned area
- Children’s playhouse
- Lean-to greenhouse
- A courtyard is positioned between the two properties and benefits from raised stone planters, a hot tub with overhead wooden canopy and a patio seating area. The air source heat pumps for both properties are located in this courtyard.

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway