Accommodation in Brief

Main House

Entrance Vestibule | Reception Hall | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Garden Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Pantry | Utility Room | Store | WC | Principal Bedroom | Four Further Bedroom | Two Bathrooms

Annexe

Family Room | Laundry Room | Two Bedrooms | Bathroom | Wet Room | Store Rooms

Externally

Driveway & Parking | Gardens | Planting Beds | Shed/Store | Greenhouse | Potting Shed | Paddock of Around 1.2 Acres | Around 1.7 Acres in All

The Property

Hudeway is a lovely period farmhouse with adjoining annexe, generous gardens, paddock and wonderful views, all situated just outside the charming market town of Middleton-in-Teesdale. The accommodation is incredibly light and airy throughout, with subtle contemporary styling and quality fixtures and fittings. The flexible layout includes an annexe that could be closed off from the main house to provide separate private accommodation if required. It is currently incorporated with the main house to create a substantial family home.

The entrance vestibule opens to the reception hall which currently offers a study/workspace and access to both the main house and the annexe. The accommodation of the main house is laid out over two floors within the original farmhouse. At the heart of the home is the beautiful kitchen/breakfast room. Lovely bespoke cabinetry and a central island provide an abundance of storage with complementary worksurfaces in mix of African Black Granite and Beech. The cabinetry houses discreet integrated appliances and a striking AGA adding to the country kitchen atmosphere. There is ample space for a table and chairs; the whole space is perfect for spending time with family and friends. The kitchen is further served by a utility room and a walk-in pantry.

More formal reception space is offered by the sitting room and dining room. The sitting room combines a gorgeous bay window, contemporary fireplace with multi-fuel stove and attractive wooden flooring. The dining room features a grand stone inglenook with a multi-fuel stove. Glazed double doors open to the garden room which is the most fantastic spot to enjoy the spectacular outlook. The views stretch over the gardens to the unspoiled landscape beyond. French doors lead directly to a patio seating area at the top of the gardens. A useful ground floor WC and a separate store room complete the ground floor within the main house.

There are five bedrooms arranged across the first floor. The elevated position brings superb views to the bedrooms. Four of the bedrooms are generous doubles; the smaller fifth bedroom is currently configured as a study which is ideal for anyone wishing to work from home. The principal bedroom benefits from extensive bespoke fitted wardrobes. Two well-appointed bathrooms serve the bedrooms. Both of these spacious bathrooms are finished with quality tiling and both have a bath, separate walk-in shower (double length in main bathroom), wash hand basin set on a vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail.

The current owners added linkage that brings together the old farmhouse with the adjacent outbuilding, with all work completed in sympathetic stone and slate to maintain the charming appearance of the property. This has hugely extended the accommodation, adding the flexible annexe. An expansive family room has south-facing French doors framing far-reaching views and a store room to one side. A hall from the family room leads to a laundry room, a wet room and a store room. At the other end of the annexe, and currently reached via separate access from the main house, there are two large double bedrooms that again make the most of the fabulous views to the south. These bedrooms are served by a beautiful bathroom with suite comprising bath, double width walk-in shower, wash hand basin set on a vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail. Interested parties may wish to consider defining the annexe as private accommodation for guests or dependent relatives, or to maintain the rooms as part of this wonderful family home.

Externally

Hudeway benefits from extensive gardens and a paddock of around 1.2 acres. The gardens and land gently fall away to the south with stunning views from the property across glorious Durham Dales countryside. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn, wrapping around the south and west sides of the house. Raised planting beds, a greenhouse, potting shed and a substantial shed/garden store will appeal to the keen gardener. Beyond the gardens is the paddock which is a lovely meadow of wildflowers and a haven for wildlife. The paddock is surrounded by dry stone-walling and separated from the gardens by fencing.

There is excellent parking provision, with a wide gravelled driveway and parking area reached via a gated entrance. In all, the property extends to around 1.7 acres.

Local Information

The property is located just outside the small and picturesque market town of Middleton-in-Teesdale which is situated to the north side of Teesdale between the two nearby villages of Newbiggin and Eggleston and a few miles to the north west of Barnard Castle. Surrounded by glorious open countryside in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) it is perfectly placed for outdoor enthusiasts as the property is well-located for walking, cycling and horse riding with quiet country lanes and beautiful scenery with High Force and Low Force Waterfalls and the Tees Valley Railway Walk all within close proximity.

Middleton-in-Teesdale offers a bank, butchers and various other shops. There is a doctor’s surgery, public houses, cafés, French restaurant, post office, church, village hall and regular community events and activities. Barnard Castle offers a wider range of facilities with a range of shops, banks and hospital together with further recreational, professional and cultural facilities including Bowes Museum. Many of the attractions of Teesdale and Swaledale are just a short distance away as are the North Yorkshire Moors and Lake District National Park. Both Durham and Newcastle are also within easy reach and provide comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.

For schooling, there is a nursery and primary school in the village whilst secondary schooling is available at Teesdale School in Barnard Castle and the prestigious Barnard Castle School is close by providing private education from 4-18 years; Prep School 4-11 years and Senior School 11-18 years.

For the commuter, the A66, A67 and A1 (M) provide excellent road links to the regional centres of the North East, North West (via the M6) and Yorkshire. The railway station in Darlington provides main line services north and south and both Teeside International Airport and Newcastle International Airport are very accessible.

Approximate Mileages

Barnard Castle 10.4 miles | Kirkby Stephen 18.9 miles | A1 (M) Scotch Corner 23.3 miles | Darlington Rail Station 25.0 miles | Richmond 25.2 miles | M6 J38 Tebay 30.4 miles | Durham City Centre 30.5 miles | Teeside International Airport 31.6 miles | Newcastle City Centre 38.5 miles | Newcastle International Airport 43.3 miles

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

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

We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer

Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.