Dulwich House, Galgate, Barnard Castle

From the moment you walk through the door you get a sense of spaciousness. This house has a light and airy hallway with restored Minton mosaic floor tiles throughout. These pretty tiles are absolutely appropriate for the era and where they are. At the sight of them you will feel your shoulders go down and that you can relax because the tiled floor offers an essential layer of practicality for the inevitable heavy traffic. Similarly, the owners have lovingly restored the balustraded staircase which comes with a practical central stair carpet. Thoughtful to the last, the vendors have chosen one which can withstand heavy traffic, and comes with stain-resistant treatments. The result is an immaculate hallway that stays beautiful.

A large living room has been created by the joining together of the original sitting room and dining room. As you enter, the eye naturally focuses upon the beautiful statement fireplaces which are out of this world. The ceilings are high and adorned with graceful cornices. An elegant theme, befitting of the era has been created - one which the owners have carefully kept running throughout the property.

The kitchen to the rear of the ground floor is currently divided into two areas by way of choice of furniture. As you enter, the focal point is the vendors' family dining table and chairs. Dining takes place sitting near the lovely windows that overlook the garden. As you continue down to the other end of the kitchen you enter the working part of the kitchen - a practical and pleasant environment. The carpet in the kitchen is the same as the stairs - attractive, very high quality and stain-resistant. There are many other pleasant features within the kitchen including a fireplace that has potential for a wood burner. Likewise, there is potential for a conservatory and a sun terrace and so on, such is the flexibility of this wonderful property. The majority of the property has been restored in the last two years. Likewise the new central heating was added in 2017, making this property a great investment.

The beautiful stair carpet follows on to the landing on the first floor, where office space has carefully been created making clever use of space. A large family bathroom with a double walk-in shower and sumptuous roll top bath offers a delightful haven in which to relax.

All four bedrooms are spacious, attractively carpeted and thoughtfully decorated with splashes of very rare wallpapers here and there. All bedrooms are spacious, but the second floor has an extra-special bedroom, of substantial size and intricacy in design. The incredibly attractive dormer window there overlooks the street far below. Unique and very special, the dormer has a pitched ceiling, making this bedroom one-of-a-kind. This room could be perceived as the lead or 'master' bedroom.

Whether you are intending to live alone or bringing the whole family, you are likely to have a full lifestyle living in Barnard Castle; As well as being able to walk to all the amenities, including a substantial doctors' surgery which is within five minutes walk, you are close to many sporting and creative outlets. These include, but are not limited to, tennis, golf, cricket, swimming, rugby and athletics clubs. The mighty Bowes Museum in the town provides many interesting exhibitions, musical extravaganzas and Foodie Markets. There are musical outlets to get involved in, such as The Choral Society, who sing in Durham Cathedral from time to time, local choirs aplenty and the Teesdale Operatic Society, who like to produce musicals. If you would like to try out your hitherto thwarted acting ability, there is an amateur dramatics group, 'The Castle Players', which for many years has produced an annual summer play and Winter Tour. They also support local hospitals and care homes, entertaining the needy folk there.
Barnard Castle has its own Castle, and is set on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the River Tees. So exceptionally beautiful walks from Dulwich House are very accessible, and you can collect your loaf of bread from the artisan bakery on the way home. Barnard Castle School provides many theatrical and musical events. It also hosts, among other things The Sportsman's DInner, when International Sportsmen are entertained as the main speaker. So there is a lot to get involved in.

With so many outlets and interests to follow, Barnard Castle is a great place to raise children. Schools that are consistently highly-rated by Ofsted, are within easy reach in the town. There are plenty to choose from, including two central senior schools and several primary schools each with their own personality.

The town is 25 minutes from a mainline train station in Darlington which can take you directly to London Kings Cross in around 2.5 hours.


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Council Tax Band: D (Durham Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Restrictions: Conservation area