5 bedroom link detached house

East Deanery is a stunning, Grade I Listed, 13th Century private residence which offers a versatile living space with huge scope for a unique multigenerational living or an individual home. Comprising of a minimum of three bedrooms, potential for separate annexe/cottage and set within a plot of approx. 1.3 acres accessed from either the East or South via two private roads with gates into the property (one electric). This historic building is perfectly positioned to enjoy local amenities within the nearby town Bishop Auckland, including supermarkets, schools, restaurants, healthcare services and retail stores. There is an extensive public transport system in the area via both bus and rail, whilst the A688 is close by leading to the A1(M) both North and South.

Believed to be one of the only medieval collegiate establishments to survive. Bishop Antony Bek built the deanery in 1292 on the high land of the south bank of the River Gaunless opposite St Andrew's Church. Constructed for Benedictine monks, the Deanery was designed with truly unique features, such as incorporating treads from re-used medieval incised cross grave covers into both a lintel as well as built within the distinctive anti-clockwise spiral staircase, which was said to have been designed in order to make it harder for right-handed defenders to wield their swords.

In brief this stone built property comprises; an external stone staircase to renewed first-floor door, leading into the main accommodation including; living room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, two generous bedrooms, family bathroom and staircase ascending further to an additional bedroom with dressing room and potential for ensuite. The ground floor can be accessed both internally via the stone spiral staircase or externally from the front elevation, comprising of; four large reception/storage rooms leading on into additional stores as well as the self contained potential "annexe" with internal or external access.

Living Room - 7.76m x 5.65m (25'5" x 18'6") - The main reception room is filled with character including the exposed stone wall, stunning 15 century beam ceiling, large wood burning stove and Gothic arched doorway.

Kitchen/Dining Room - 5.28m x 4.62m (17'3" x 15'1") - Fitted with a modern range of wall, drawer and base units, complementing work surfaces and island unit. There is ample space for appliances including a range style double cooker as well as space for a large formal table with chairs and other pieces of furniture.

Utility Room - 3.7m 2.16m (12'1" 7'1") - Providing additional storage and space for appliances.

Bathroom - 3.69m x 2.9m (12'1" x 9'6") - The bathroom comprises; a low level WC, wash hand basin vanity unit and panelled bath with overhead shower and shower screen.

Master Bedroom - 5.36m x 7.15m (17'7" x 23'5" ) - The master bedroom is an impressive size, with ample space for bedroom furniture as well as a king sized bed.

Bedroom Two - 5.18m x 3.93m (16'11" x 12'10") - The second bedroom is accessed via a staircase in the main reception room, complete with its own dressing room and additional storage room which has plumbing fitted to be converted to an ensuite.

Bedroom Three - 5.14m x 3.13m (16'10" x 10'3") - Potential third bedroom is a generous double size with plenty of space for bedroom furniture or could be used as a further reception room.

Landing - The landing provides access to the stone spiral staircase which descends to the ground floor level.

Ground Floor Reception Rooms - The ground floor has four large reception rooms/storage rooms as well as smaller stores/laundry rooms and a WC.

Ground Floor Annexe - The ground floor also provides internal access to the potential annexe, which could be a self contained living area comprising; living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and games room. External access leads out to a paved courtyard.

External - Externally the property is set within a generous plot stretching approx. 1.3 acres. To the front elevation is the large gravelled driveway providing plenty of off street parking and secured by electric gates, there is also the high quality basketball half court and paved courtyards. To the rear and the side are the enclosed paddocks/fields. The property also has its County Parish Holding (CPH) number so is a licenced Smallholding allowing the raising of certain animals / crops within the published guidelines.

There is a possibility to develop the 1.3 acres and create some large executive building plots in keeping with the others recently built along the private road. To the front of the property is an original stone building currently used for storage, there is the potential to also develop this into a further cottage.