Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, DL13

Situated in the picturesque village of Stanhope, on the edge of the stunning North Pennines National Landscape, lies this exceptional 5-bedroom Grade II* listed medieval manor house. Dating back to 1139 as part of an original medieval manor house, this remarkable property boasts a wealth of period features, including striking Tudor mullioned windows, exposed wooden ceiling beams, original wooden doors, and Tudor Inglenook stone fireplaces. The interior showcases a harmonious blend of historic charm and modern convenience, featuring a 16th-century staircase and 16th-century wooden panelling. Meticulous recent renovations have been carried out, enhancing the comfort and functionality of the home with the installation of internal secondary glazing, a new gas system boiler, a new central heating system, and a full rewire. The property offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of history that effortlessly combines timeless elegance with modern comfort.

The property has been run as a successful B&B in recent years with a large amount of custom coming from cyclists completing the coast to coast cycle route. The internal accommodation is spread over 4 floors, with the ground floor providing a front porch, open-plan living room and dining area, rear hallway, rear porch providing external access to the property, kitchen, and snug. A feature 16th century staircase rises from the rear hallway to the first floor landing where a WC and laundry room are located. The staircase continues to the second floor landing, which provides direct access to bedroom 1 (large double room, complete with En-suite and walk-in wardrobe), and bedroom 2 which is also a large double room with En-suite. The staircase continues to the third floor landing, where bedroom 3 (large double room with En-suite), bedroom 4 (large double room with En-suite), and bedroom 5 (single room with En-suite) complete the accommodation.

Step outside, where the substantial gardens provide a peaceful escape, with multiple outdoor seating areas offering the perfect spots for relaxation or entertaining guests. To the front and Eastern side of the property, a large lawned area enclosed by stone walling creates a serene setting, while a timber built storage shed adds practicality to the space. The rear and Western side of the property unveils a spacious enclosed garden boasting a luscious lawned area, a gravel patio, and a raised wooden deck seating area with a timber pergola, ideal for enjoying outdoor dining or soaking up the sun. Completing this impressive outdoor space, the front and Southern aspect of the property presents a generously sized gravel parking area, accommodating multiple vehicles with ease.

Stanhope is situated on the edge of the North Pennines National Landscape, the village provides residents with the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of busy city life and enjoy the peaceful and beautiful natural surroundings. The stunning area is also very popular as a holiday destination, and the property could be very successful as a holiday rental, with an abundance of outdoor activities throughout the beautiful Durham Dales. Enjoy local attractions such as the Killhope Lead mining Museum, High Force Waterfall, Weardale Museum, Durham Dales Centre, Hamsterley Forest, Hall Hill Farm, Bowes Museum and Local Agricultural Shows (in August and September.)

Estate Agents Notes

• This stunning property forms part of Stanhope Old Hall and this listing does not encompass the entire hall.

• Stanhope Old Hall (also known as 1 Stanhope Old Hall) is also available to purchase via a separate listing.

Front Porch

1.8m x 1.39m

- External access to the front of the property is gained via an entrance porch positioned to the Eastern side of the property at the top of a grass pathway known as ‘the curtain’
- Original wooden doors both externally and internally providing access to the main living room
- Wooden flooring
- Decorative wooden panelling to one wall
- Ceiling light fitting
- The property’s electrical consumer unit is located here

Living Room

- Positioned to the front and Eastern side of the property and accessed directly from the entrance porch, providing onward access to the rear hallway and being open-plan (5.70m x 10.11m) with the dining area
- Dual aspect with mullioned windows to the Eastern and Western sides, both benefiting from internal secondary glazing and window seats
- Carpeted
- Original exposed wooden ceiling beams
- 16th century wooden panelling to the wall on the Northern side
- More recent decorative half panelled walls surround the remainder of the room
- Original Tudor Inglenook stone fireplace
- Traditional style ceiling light fittings
- Cast iron radiator

Dining Area

- Positioned to the front of the property and being open-plan (5.70m x 10.11m) with the living room
- The dining area sits on a raised wooden floor with a mullioned window to the Eastern aspect which benefits from internal secondary glazing
- Original exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Feature stone alcove being the location of a previous doorway
- Traditional style ceiling light fitting
- Cast iron radiator

Rear Hallway

3.66m x 1.27m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed via the living room to the front and via the rear porch to the back
- The rear hallway provides onward access to the kitchen
- Laminate flooring
- Decorative wooden panelled walls
- A 16th century staircase rises from here and provides access to the upper floors
- Ceiling light fitting
- Cast iron radiator

Rear Porch

1.24m x 1.12m

- External rear access to the property is gained via a rear porch positioned to the Western side of the property via a wood effect composite door
- Wooden door with clear glass pane providing onward access to the rear hallway
- Stone flooring
- Large built-in storage cupboard

Kitchen

3.95m x 2.42m

- Positioned to the rear of the property on the Western side and accessed from the rear hallway, and providing onward access to the snug
- Double glazed window to the Western aspect looking over the rear garden
- Fitted kitchen
- Laminate flooring
- Under counter storage units
- Over counter storage units to one wall
- Laminate work surfaces
- Belfast sink
- Tiled splashback
- Space for free-standing appliances
- Ceiling light fittings
- Radiator

Snug

3.81m x 5.47m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed internally via the kitchen
- Traditional mullioned window benefiting from internal secondary glazing
- Carpeted
- Exposed stone wall to one side
- Inglenook stone fireplace with large log burner
- Ceiling light fitting
- Alcove ceiling spotlights
- Cast iron radiator

First Floor Landing

1.33m x 1.13m

- 16th century staircase rising in three stages from the real hallway to the first floor landing
- Traditional mullioned window benefiting from internal secondary glazing
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting

WC

1.13m x 2.88m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed directly from the first floor landing
- Two wooden framed sliding sash windows to the Western aspect
- Carpeted
- WC
- Hand-wash basin with tiled splashback
- Ceiling light fitting

Laundry Room

3.99m x 2.48m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed directly from the first floor landing
- Although currently used as a laundry room by the owners this room could equally be a small bedroom or home office

Second Floor Landing

- (0.95m x 1.39m) + (1.07m x 5.15m)
- The 16th century staircase continues with a straight run to the second floor landing
- Traditional mullioned window to the Western aspect which benefits from internal secondary glazing
- An internal wooden door provides onward access to bedrooms 1 & 2
- Carpeted
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Ceiling light fittings

Bedroom 2

4.84m x 2.99m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed directly from the second floor landing
- Large double room with En-suite
- Traditional mullioned window to the Eastern aspect
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting

Bedroom 2 En-suite

2.55m x 1.42m

- Accessed directly from bedroom 2 via two steps up
- Laminate flooring
- Half wooden panelled walls
- Large corner shower cubicle with mains-fed shower
- WC
- Hand-wash basin
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Extractor fan

Bedroom 1

5.89m x 2.76m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed directly from the second floor landing
- Large double room with En-suite, which was installed five years ago
- Dual aspect with traditional mullioned windows to the Eastern and Western sides which benefit from internal secondary glazing
- Carpeted
- Exposed wooden ceiling beam
- Large walk-in wardrobe
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Two radiators

Bedroom 1 En-suite

2.45m x 1.92m

- Accessed directly from bedroom 1
- Traditional mullioned window to the Western aspect benefiting from internal secondary glazing
- Two steps up to bathroom area with tiled flooring and half tiled walls
- Panel bath
- Corner shower cubicle with mains-fed shower and rainfall showerhead
- WC
- Wall mounted hand-wash basin
- Ceiling light fitting
- Extractor fan

Third Floor Landing

- (1.30m x 1.01m) + (1.21m x 6.33m)
- The 16th century staircase continues in three stages up to the third floor
- Traditional wooden framed window benefiting from secondary internal glazing to the Western aspect is found halfway up the staircase
- Further West facing mullioned window on the third floor landing and benefiting from internal secondary glazing
- Internal wooden door providing onward access to bedrooms 3, 4 & 5
- Carpeted
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Wall mounted light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 3

4.79m x 3.31m

- Accessed directly from the third floor landing
- Large double room with En-suite
- Traditional mullioned window to the Eastern aspect with fantastic views of the surrounding countryside
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 3 En-suite

2.54m x 1.91m

- Accessed from bedroom 3 via one step up
- Laminate flooring
- Half tiled wall surrounding bath and hand-wash basin
- Panel bath
- WC
- Hand-wash basin
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Extractor fan

Bedroom 4

3.77m x 5m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed directly from the third floor landing
- Large double room with En-suite
- Traditional mullioned window to the Eastern aspect with fantastic views of the surrounding countryside
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 4 En-suite

2.75m x 1.22m

- Accessed from bedroom 4 via one step up
- Laminate flooring
- Decorative wooden half panelled walls
- Large walk-in shower cubicle with fully tiled enclosure and electric shower
- WC
- Hand-wash basin
- Ceiling light fitting
- Extractor fan

Bedroom 5

2.11m x 2.71m

- Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed directly from the third floor landing
- Single room with En-suite
- Traditional mullioned window to the Western aspect
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 5 En-suite

2.12m x 1.23m

- Accessed from bedroom 5 via one step up
- Laminate flooring
- Corner shower enclosure which is tiled with mains-fed shower and curtain
- WC
- Hand-wash basin with tiled splashback
- WC
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Extractor fan

Front Garden

- To the front and Eastern aspect of the property is a large flat lawned area (over 400sqm) enclosed by stone walling to three sides
- Timber built storage shed

Rear Garden

- To the rear and Western side of the property is an enclosed garden benefiting from multiple outdoor seating and dining areas
- Lawned area
- Gravel patio area
- Raised wooden deck seating area with timber pergola

Parking - Driveway

- To the front and Southern aspect of the property is a large gravel parking area providing ample parking for multiple vehicles