A rare find!! Rarely available on the market this fabulous and most unique business/home offering a fantastic range of residential and commercial opportunities. This Grade I Listed former dwelling is a landmark property within the town and is almost certainly one of the oldest, if not the oldest house in Barnard Castle.

The property has enjoyed a rich and varied history over its many years with a plethora of original features remaining from its 1400's origins. It was during this time that King Richard III granted an annuity to the Forrest Family who once served him as The Keeper of the King's Wardrobe. This is not the only famous person to have crossed its threshold, Oliver Cromwell took lodgings here in 1648 during his Civil War campaign. Since its early beginnings the property has had many guises from a family home ,mystery museum, public house with its own brewery located within the cellars and rope makers to name but a few and ultimately led to its designation in 1950 as a Grade I Listed building.

Since its purchase the owners have lovingly undertaken improvements/conservation work to the property and have ran a popular restaurant, shop, cafe' and licensed bar. . There is potential for further works and expansions to be made not only to the main house but also to Magwich Hall (Detached Victorian Building).

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ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR
Entry is taken directly from The Bank to an entrance vestibule which provides entry to a large reception room.

Reception Room/Living Room
Impressive, molded stone fireplace with basket grate, inset display shelves, beamed ceiling, multipaned window, panelled and papered stud wall. A snug corner with bay window at street level. Ornate carved door provides entry to a storage area under the first-floor external steps. Door through to an inner hall with stone staircase rising to the first-floor accommodation, storage cupboard, access to kitchen/utility and through access to The Bar area.

The Bar
Oakparquet flooring beamed ceilings and access door to the enclosed rear courtyard. Bar/service area with wood panelled serving counter, wall mounted storage shelves, wash hand basin and multi paned window looking out over thecourtyard. Internal access to cellars.

Cloakroom
In two parts with low level wc, hand wash basin, baby changing facilities and wood panelled walls.

Preparatory Kitchen/Utility
Pressurised hot water cylinder, sink unit, strip lighting and window to the rear elevation.

FIRST FLOOR
Access to the first floor is taken from the inner hall with stone stairs leading to the extended landing area with beamed ceilings, wall lighting and display shelving. Staircase leading to the second-floor accommodation.

Dining Room
Feature stone molded fireplace with basket grate, built-in glazed display cabinet, mullioned multi paned windows, window seat, beamed ceiling, ceiling crest dated 1672. Multi paned bay window, recess shelving, beautifully carved entrance door and frame. This room can be accessed internally from the landing or alternatively via external steps at the front of the property.

Kitchen
Fully equipped commercial Kitchen. Through access to: -

Preparatory Kitchen/Utility
Large stainless steel twin sinks with double drainer and tiled splash back. Fitted units and wall mounted storage shelves. External access to the side elevation.

SECOND FLOOR

Landing
Balustrade stairwell beamed oak lintels, boarded ceiling and oak doors.

Bedroom/Reception Room
Ceiling mounted crest, ornate molded plaster insets to coving areas, exposed beams, oak carved high overmantel fireplace with dog grate and inset delftware tiles to firesides and hearth area. Bay window with stone mullion window and leaded window lights with window seating to alcove.

Bathroom
Panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Corner over mantel fireplace, window to the rear elevation and built-in storage cupboards.

Bedroom
Fitted wardrobes and cupboards, window to the side elevation.

Bedroom/Study
Mullioned three-part window with leaded lights, oak cupboards, storage shelves, exposed beams and open staircase leading to the attic room.

THIRD FLOOR

Attic Room
Located within the main roof space providing a further bedroom with bay window having mullion windows and leaded lights. Fireplace, original A-frame roof beams and storage cupboards.

EXTERNALLY
An enclosed stone flagged courtyard with covered stairwell entrance to cellars. The courtyard provides a wonderful additional seating area with a statue of Charles I being the main focal point. Covered entrance to the boundary wall to the north, gives access to the main side alley/runnel.

Magwich Hall (Level One)
A large hall with panelled ceilings, oak parquet flooring, oak panelled Wainscot walls, wall lights, high over mantel stone fireplace with intricate carving and raised dog basket grate. The hall can be directly entered from the courtyard and with a secondary entrance to the southeast with stairs to a further courtyard to the rear of the Hall.

Magwich Hall (Level Two)
Accessed independently from side alley/runnel leading to the roof garden, and multiwindow large room ideal for conversion into loft/apartment.

Basement
Cellars with vaulted ceilings in need of repair. Grants available.

PRICE
Fixtures, fittings, furnishings and stock are available under separate negotiations.

BUSINESS RATES
100% Small Business Rate Relief.

TENURE
Freehold

SERVICES
Mains Electricty, Mains Water Supply and Mains Sewerage

BROCHURE
Photographs and Details Taken Janaury 2024

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