3 bedroom character property

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor

Entrance Hall | Drawing Room | Cloakroom/WC | Dining Room | Kitchen

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room | Two Further Bedrooms | Bathroom

Second Floor
Tower Sitting Room | Roof Terrace

Basement
Three Cellar Rooms

The Property
Nestled in a quiet yet central location with excellent parking provision, beautifully maintained grounds and quirky features, The Tower Wing is an amazing opportunity to own a part of Stanhope’s history. With records for the site dating back to the early 13th Century, Stanhope Castle was potentially demolished in the 1600s, with Cuthbert Rippon of London and local architect, Ignatius Bonomi of Durham starting the process of rebuilding it in 1798. There have been several variations of use since then including a school for boys and in 1980 it was sold, private apartments were created and the property achieved Grade II Listed status the same year.

The grand entrance through the stone arch in the castle wall and up the sweeping driveway are like entering another world, away from the hustle and bustle of the town. The outer door opens into an equally grand foyer with flagged flooring, wood panelling and chandeliers and the entrance hall to The Tower Wing leads off from this with a traditional black and white tiled floor.

To the front of the property, in the curve of the turret and through period glazed double doors is the amazing drawing room. The tall windows let light flood in and the high ceiling, ceiling rose and original wooden floor are complimented by a large marble fireplace with real fire, to create a wonderful homely atmosphere, even in such an impressive room. On the opposite side of the hall, a single glazed period door leads through into the dining room and then down the steps into the kitchen. The layout of these two rooms is wonderfully different and bursting with character features such as another marble fireplace and real fire, a range cooker and skylights to create a light, bright space. The kitchen is fitted with wooden units and a breakfast bar, with space for further free-standing items and a delightful pantry nook. Stairs lead down to the basement where there are three excellent rooms for storage and a wine cellar with stone shelves. Behind the staircase to the first floor is a handy cloakroom and WC.

On the first floor, the large principal bedroom boasts a fireplace, a large shuttered window in the turret, built-in storage and a smart en-suite shower room. Two further spacious bedrooms are located on this floor, one of which is in the turret to the front of the building and is currently set up as a home office, enjoying relaxing countrywide views, conducive to work. The family bathroom offers a delightful contrast with its fantastic handmade copper bath tub and separate modern shower cubicle with massage jets and ceiling windows are a thoughtful addition to this internal bathroom.

Up the final flight of stairs is the tower sitting room, which could suit a variety of uses. It has wonderful arrow slit windows and access to a roof terrace with flag pole and spectacular all-round views of the town and to the river and the fields beyond. This is a delightful place to sit and enjoy the sunshine, with a morning coffee or an evening glass of something!

Externally
The Tower Wing has access to well-maintained grassed and wooded areas, and plenty of residents’ private parking. A lit patio provides an ideal space to sit around the fire pit or to have a barbeque, and picnic tables can be found dotted around the grounds.

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 tea room 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.

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 be 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.