Low Startforth Hall East, Boldron Lane, Barnard Castle

An outstanding five bedroom Grade II listed family home providing flexible accommodation and boasting period features with a stunning south facing garden.

Situation - Situated near to the historic market town of Barnard Castle, this property provides easy access to the amenities within the town and its surrounding area. Darlington and Bishop Auckland are both within close proximity, while the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds also easily accessible. There are main line train stations at Darlington and Durham, with International Airports to be found at Newcastle and Leeds/Bradford. The property lies within easy reach of the A66 and A1(M) bringing many areas within commuting distance. Bishop Auckland 15 miles, Darlington 16 miles, Durham 25 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 42 miles, A1(M) 15 miles. Please note all distances are approximate.

Low Startforth Hall East - Originally built as the entertaining wing to the hall in the mid 19th century, the hall was then divided to form a separate dwelling in the 1960s. The house retains an abundance of features including high ceilings, ornate cornicing, picture rails and shutters. Of particular note, is the beautiful oak panelling in the entrance hall with period fireplace originally all from Streatlam Castle. The property was further renovated and extended in 2003. The property stands behind high stone walls with gravelled courtyard and stunning gardens with Gill Beck running through.

Externally - To the rear of the property is a truly stunning south facing garden mainly laid to lawn with fence and high hedge boundaries with well established trees. The garden is mature and well stocked with patio area, raised beds, greenhouse, apple trees and fruit bushes. At the end of the garden there is a small bridge over Gill Beck with seating area looking back across the garden towards the property.

Garage And Driveway - To the front of the property is a garage and gravelled driveway providing off-street parking with gated access.

Services - Mains electricity, gas, drainage, and water are connected. Gas fired central heating.

Tenure, Local Authority & Council Tax - The property is offered freehold with vacant possession upon
completion.

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For Council Tax purposes the property is banded E.

Areas, Measurements & Other Information - All areas, measurements and other information have been taken from various records and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser(s) should not rely on them as statements of fact and should satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

Conditions Of Sale - Anti Money Laundering - Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by GSC Grays they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £37.50 plus VAT (£45.00 inc VAT) per buyer, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment via GSC Grays.

Pariculars - Particulars written in May 2026.
Photographs taken in May 2026.