5 Bedroom Semi Detached Character Property, 3 The Castle, Stanhope, County Durham

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | Kitchen/Dining Room | Sitting Room | WC | Principal Bedroom with En-Suite | Sauna | Three Further Bedrooms | Bathroom

First Floor
Bedroom with En-Suite | Kitchen | “Cosy Cave”/Media Room

Externally
Courtyard/Garden Area | 0.34 Acres of Development Land

The Property
No. 3 The Castle offers a rare opportunity to acquire a distinct home within the historic walls of Stanhope Castle, in the charming market town of Stanhope, County Durham. Set in the picturesque North Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property has been finished to a luxurious modern standard while preserving character and texture throughout. The sale also includes 0.34 acres of adjoining development land, with planning permission previously granted for five properties, two houses and three bungalows, creating a clear route for future development, subject to any necessary renewals and consents.

The castle’s story reaches back to the 1600s. The present form was created by a grand redesign in 1798, then later adapted into private apartments in the 1980s. Within this setting, No. 3 delivers modern comfort within a noble backdrop.

Completed in 2015 as a sensitive extension to the historic structure, No. 3 blends contemporary specification with authentic features. A standout is the media room, set beneath an original stone arched ceiling with exposed masonry, an intimate retreat that contrasts pleasingly with the crisp finishes found elsewhere. Throughout, quality details include a well appointed kitchen and Burlington sanitaryware.

A spacious first floor entrance hall with exposed stone leads into a large semi open plan sitting room, kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances, including a Bosch oven, gas hob and Kenwood fridge freezer, with sleek quartz worktops and matching flooring. A walk in pantry offers excellent storage. The adjoining dining space suits formal entertaining, while the sitting area is arranged for relaxed living, with an electric fire and tasteful décor that complements the building’s fabric.

Also on this level are four thoughtfully presented bedrooms, three generous doubles and a single. The principal bedroom has an en suite fitted with a Burlington suite, and the additional bathrooms are similarly specified for a consistent, high end finish. A sauna, located beside one of the bathrooms, provides a welcome place to unwind after days spent exploring the surrounding countryside.

Externally
No. 3 enjoys a private courtyard style garden within the castle grounds, ideal for outdoor dining and quiet relaxation. The purchase comprises the entire south east corner of the castle, giving a particularly special sense of place within this historic enclave.

Local Information
Stanhope is a bustling market town in the heart of the Durham Dales, situated on the River Wear and surrounded by moorland of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The surrounding area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and tourists alike with stunning surrounding scenery for moorland, fellside and riverside walks. The ford at Stanhope is a popular attraction where walkers can cross the River Wear using huge stepping stones and Stanhope is located on the popular C2C Cycle Route and is the terminus of the heritage Weardale Railway. Other tourist attractions include the 18th Century Stanhope Castle, a heated open air swimming pool, the famous fossil tree which is approximately 320 million years old and the Durham Dales Centre which hosts craft shops and an award-winning tearoom and the popular annual Stanhope Agricultural Show. Also nearby is Derwent Reservoir for those interested in sailing and fishing. Stanhope provides a good range of day-to-day facilities including doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, local supermarket, Post Office, art gallery and other local businesses. Nearby Consett and Bishop Auckland provide further professional, retail and recreational services. While Durham and Newcastle are also within easy reach.

For schooling, there is a primary school in Stanhope and secondary schooling is available at Wolsingham School & Community College which is nearby. Further private schools are available in nearby Barnard Castle, Durham and Newcastle. The local senior school has an excellent range of sports and fitness facilities available for the local community.

For the commuter, Stanhope while being rural, is conveniently located for access to the major regional centres of Durham and Newcastle, and from here links to all areas of the UK can be found by rail. Newcastle International Airport and Teeside International Airport are both within easy reach.

Approximate Mileages
Wolsingham 5.8 miles | Bishop Auckland 15.7 miles | Hexham 19.9 miles | Durham City Centre 21.2 miles | Newcastle City Centre 26.8 miles | Newcastle International Airport 30.8 miles

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

Tenure
Freehold

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
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Submitting an Offer
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