Boldron Lane, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12

An exceptional four bedroom family home, tucked away in a private position within the popular village of Startforth. Set within an extensive plot of approximately 0.29Ha (0.71Ac), the property also offers a separate cottage and a range of outbuildings.


The Property
West Mews is an exceptional four bedroom family home, tucked away in a private position within the popular village of Startforth. Originally constructed in 1633, and understood to be the servants quarters to Low Startforth Hall, the property offers an abundance of charm and character. Set within an extensive plot of approximately 0.29Ha (0.71Ac), the property offers a rare combination of space, seclusion, and versatility.

The grounds include a range of useful outbuildings, garaging and stables, providing excellent potential for further development, subject to any necessary consents. In addition, a separate cottage sits within the grounds, ideal for those seeking an income generating holiday let or for families needing additional, self contained accommodation.

The main entrance opens into an impressive reception hallway, where large windows flood the space with natural light. From here, the ground floor accommodation is easily accessed.

To the left of the reception hallway lies the kitchen, fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units topped with elegant granite worktops incorporating a composite sink. The room offers generous space for a dining table, while the standout feature is the impressive AGA, beautifully set within a tiled inglenook.

The kitchen is supported by a practical utility room with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and also grants access to the ground floor WC. A secondary utility room provides additional storage cupboards and a door leading to the side elevation, while two spacious larder/pantry cupboards offer further storage, one of which with a traditional stone cold shelf.

Returning to the entrance hall, the living room sits to the right and is a well proportioned reception space centred around an attractive, original marble fireplace with matching hearth and an open grate fire. Double doors open into the conservatory, complemented by an additional side window that enhances natural light.

The conservatory is generously sized and provides direct access to the rear garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

Further along the hallway, the dining room enjoys a bright and airy feel, courtesy of the dual aspect windows overlooking both the front and rear elevations.

Returning to the entrance hall, a staircase rises to the generous first floor landing. The master bedroom is a well proportioned double, enjoying a pleasant rear aspect overlooking the gardens and benefiting from built-in wardrobes.

The second and third bedrooms are also good sized double rooms, both with views to the front elevation. The fourth bedroom is a small double with views to the front elevation.

A separate WC serves the first floor, fitted with a low level WC and wash hand basin.

The fully tiled family bathroom completes the accommodation, featuring a modern white suite comprising a low level WC, a pedestal wash hand basin, a panel enclosed bath, and a separate shower cubicle with a mains fed shower. The family bathroom also features underfloor heating.

To the front of the property lies an extensive, gated driveway providing ample off road parking, as well as lawned gardens with mature planted borders. The driveway grants access to a large garage/workshop with sliding doors, power and lighting.

There is also a Grade II Listed Dovecote within the grounds, as well as two additional garage/workshops with double doors, and a range of stabling comprising three loose boxes.

To the rear of the property lies a large garden, predominantly laid to lawn and framed by mature borders and established trees, alongside productive fruit bushes such as strawberries and raspberries, creating a peaceful and private outdoor space. The garden leads down to a delightful stream, with the boundary extending to the bankside. There is also a pleasant potting shed and greenhouse within the grounds of the garden, as well as a patio area providing the ideal space for entertaining.

Mews Cottage
Mews Cottage enjoys its own private entrance and a generous rear garden, making it ideal for a variety of uses. The main entrance door opens into an inner hallway, providing access to all rooms.

A well proportioned living room lies to the rear elevation, offering pleasant views over the garden and featuring a cosy wood-burning stove as its focal point.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units topped with contrasting work surfaces, incorporating a stainless steel sink unit. There is a freestanding electric cooker along with space for additional white goods.

The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a low-level WC, a pedestal wash hand basin, and a panelled bath with shower over.

A double bedroom completes the accommodation, providing comfortable and versatile living space.

Mews Cottage benefits from it’s own private, enclosed garden which is predominantly laid to lawn and leads down to the pleasant stream, and benefits from a useful timber shed which provides storage and electricity.

Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.

Notes
1. The Dovecote within the grounds is Grade II Listed.

2. There is a gravesite within the grounds dating back to the 1700s.

3. Some of the trees within the grounds are subject to Tree Preservation Orders.

EPC Rating
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Local Authority
Durham County Council
West Mews - Council Tax Band E
Mews Cottage - Council Tax Band B

Utilities
West Mews benefits from mains electricity, gas fired central heating, mains water and drainage.
Mews Cottage benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage. The property is heated by electric storage heaters, as well as the multi-fuel stove.

Parking
There is a gated driveway which provides off-road-parking, as well as a range of garage buildings.

Characteristics
Broadband is currently connected. Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

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The Area
Startforth lies on the fringe of the ever popular town of Barnard Castle and comprises an interesting variety of houses. It is situated only a mile from the town centre by a pleasant walk over the Tees, either over the County Bridge or by the Green Bridge, and also serviced by local transport. There is a broader range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities found within the town centre itself.

Barnard Castle if often referred to as the “Gateway to Teesdale” with many renowned beauty spots close at hand. For the commuter, the A66, the A67 and the A1(M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East. Darlington Mainline Railway Station and Teesside International Airport offer further communications.