High Rowantree Farm, St Johns Chapel, DL13 1RL

Set on approximately 17.5 acres of picturesque Weardale countryside, this exceptional property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully renovated two-bedroom detached farmhouse, a newly converted one-bedroom cottage, and a collection of refurbished agricultural buildings. The two-bedroom farmhouse has been thoughtfully restored to an impressive standard, with works including stripping back to stone, tanking, insulation, re-plastering, a complete re-wire, full new plumbing, a new slate roof, and stylish new kitchen and bathrooms. Engineered oak flooring flows through the living areas, while large windows frame sweeping views of the rolling landscape. The adjacent cottage, converted from a former farm building, offers a charming retreat for guests or family, with contemporary finishes and its own private entrance. Planning permission is already in place to extend the farmhouse’s first floor, allowing the addition of two further bedrooms, and the extensive outbuildings (all with new roofing) provide huge potential for further development, subject to the necessary planning consents. The property is enhanced by a 6 kW solar panel system with 18 kW battery storage, an underground LPG tank, and a newly installed 12-person sewage treatment plant. Additional features include a large garage, a workshop, converted cow Byre currently used as office space, an external storeroom, tractor shed, and an animal field shelter. The layout offers fantastic flexibility with the farmhouse and cottage sited for privacy, and the ancillary buildings being ideally positioned to offer significant future potential.
Located in the beautiful North Pennines National Landscape, the land itself is a haven for those who appreciate the great outdoors, a large proportion of this land offers high quality grazing, and 200 newly planted trees will further enhance future biodiversity. With its extensive acreage, outbuildings, and scope for further development, this unique property is perfect for those seeking a peaceful rural retreat, an equestrian venture, or a family home with space to grow.
Agent Notes:
Spring fed water supply, to a storage tank located in the boot room of the Byre. Water pumped to house and cottage from the tank
The 6 kW solar panel system with 18 kW battery storage is complimented by a mains electricity supply
Newly installed underground LPG tank
All buildings have been re-roofed, the farmhouse and Byre in slate, with the workshop, garage and adjoining stores in profiled sheet metal
Planning permission in place to extend the first floor of the farmhouse to add a further 2 bedrooms, plans can be viewed on the Durham County Council online planning portal ref DM/19/02414/FPA
Adjoining landowners have a right of access through the property via the main farm track
Farmhouse EPC rating is ‘D’ and the Cottage EPC rating is ‘C’

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