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Wearhead House, Front Street, Wearhead, DL13

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

1,948 sq ft

181 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Large 4-bed semi-detached house
  • Character features - traditional coving/ceiling corbels, open fires, and deep sills
  • Spacious rooms throughout
  • 2 reception rooms
  • Utility room
  • Vast South-East facing garden with countryside views and tranquil sounds of the passing river
  • Driveway and double garage providing off-road parking off-road parking for multiple vehicles
  • Located in the North Pennines, a recognised National Landscape

Description

Nestled in the picturesque village of Wearhead, within the North Pennines National Landscape, this impressive four-bedroom semi-detached house perfectly blends traditional features with generous proportions. The property’s elegant façade welcomes you into a home brimming with character, where traditional coving, ceiling corbels, open fires, and deep window sills evoke a timeless appeal. Inside, spacious rooms flow seamlessly, offering two inviting reception rooms ideal for both family gatherings and entertaining guests. A practical utility room adds convenience to every-day living, while large windows throughout ensure the interiors are bathed in natural light. Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms (three double) provide ample accommodation for a growing family or those seeking flexible living space. This large home also boasts a driveway and a double garage, providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles - a rare and valuable feature in such a rural setting. The vast gardens are a true highlight of the property, providing a beautiful outdoor space in which to relax and unwind, and for children and pets to play. With sweeping countryside views and the peaceful sounds of a passing river, this property offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the very best of country living.

In brief, the ground floor accommodation comprises, a large hallway, two living rooms, utility room, kitchen, rear porch, and staircase that rises to the first floor. To the first floor, are the property’s four bedrooms, WC, and family bathroom.

The outside space is equally impressive, accessed internally from the hallway or externally from the driveway. The considerable garden, bordered by traditional stone walls, wraps around the Southern and Eastern sides of the property, creating a private space that is both secure and picturesque. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with numerous flagstone pathways that separate the green spaces, while planted borders are alive with colourful flowers, mature shrubs, and established trees. There is ample space for outdoor furniture, providing the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the soothing sounds of the nearby river. To the South-Eastern corner, a wooden pedestrian gate leads directly to the riverbank, over which the property enjoys access rights, including a fishing licence - a true benefit for nature lovers and anglers alike. The large driveway, positioned to the Eastern side and accessed via double wooden gates that open beneath a stone archway, provides parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the double garage. The garage, equipped with automatic doors, power, and lighting, is laid to concrete and can also be accessed from a wooden pedestrian door positioned to the Southern side. This exceptional outdoor space combines practicality with natural beauty, making it ideal for family life, entertaining, or simply enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the countryside.

This is a rare opportunity to secure a sizeable country home. Contact us today to secure your viewing.

Estate Agent Notes

-            The neighbouring property to the Western side has pedestrian access rights over the front of the property in which to gain access to their windows for cleaning (however they rarely use this)

-            Neighbouring properties have vehicle rights to the access lane that runs to the rear of the property in which to access their driveways

Disclaimer:
These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of the seller or agent has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. We are obliged to conduct an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check on all buyers, this is a legal requirement, it’s an online process and doesn’t affect your credit score. We charge a fee for the AML check, which our Onboarding and Compliance Team will collect once a buyer has had an offer accepted on a property.
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: E
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage,Driveway
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
Ground floor

Wearhead House, Front Street, Wearhead, DL13

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£2,257
Property: £ 450,000
Deposit: £ 45,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About Weardale Property Agency, Stanhope

63 Front Street, Stanhope, DL13 2TY
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Built on a foundation of providing the very best customer care and service for our clients, Weardale Property Agency is the leading estate agency serving the Weardale area. In 2024 and 2025 we sold more properties in DL13 than any other agent, and market data from Rightmove shows that those listed with Weardale Property Agency, on average sell considerably quicker than those listed with other agencies operating in the area.

The service level we provide to our clients has been nationally recognised and we have been identified as one of the top estate agents in the UK. At this year’s Best Estate Agent Guide Awards, the only awards in which ALL UK agents are judged, Weardale Property Agency took home 2 Gold Awards, one for Sales and one for Lettings, ranking us in the top 2% of agencies nationwide.

We believe that communication is the single most important aspect of a smooth sales process, so everything we do is built upon listening to and understanding your requirements, then providing you with clear information, quickly and conveniently, every step of the way.

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