Tees House is a beautifully presented, double-fronted, period property quietly situated within a conservation area in an historic corner of Barnard Castle with secluded, mature gardens and approximately 100m of riverbank along the River Tees. This Grade II listed, six bedroom property retains a wealth of original 18th century features but has been sensitively restored and modernised to provide an exceptional family living space.

SITUATION

Richmond 14 miles, Darlington 17 miles, Durham 25 miles, Penrith 39 miles, Newcastle 41 miles, Carlisle 57 miles, York 59 miles, Leeds 65 miles. Durham Tees Valley Airport 22 miles. A1 (M) 14 miles. A66 3 miles. Please note all distances are approximate.
Located on the banks of the River Tees, within a conservation area in this historic part of Barnard Castle, Tees House is ideally situated for easy access to the local towns of Darlington and Richmond, whilst the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds are within easy reach.
Main line train stations can be found at Darlington and Durham, with International Airports at Durham Tees Valley, Newcastle and Leeds Bradford. The A66 and A1 (M) are easily accessible bringing many areas within commuting distance.

AMENITIES

The property provides an ideal base from which to explore the Yorkshire Dales, Teesdale and the North Yorkshire Moors. Educational opportunities (both comprehensive and private) including the well known Barnard Castle School, can be found in Barnard Castle itself, Richmond and Darlington. Barnard Castle benefits from a selection of both independent and national retailers. Golf courses can be found at Barnard Castle, Richmond, Headlam and Darlington with Horseracing at Catterick, Ripon, York, Wetherby and Sedgefield. Local theatres include Darlington, Richmond and Durham.

DESCRIPTION

Tees House is a beautifully presented, double-fronted, period property quietly situated within a conservation area in an historic corner of Barnard Castle with secluded, mature gardens and approximately 100m of riverbank along the River Tees.
This Grade II listed, six bedroom property retains a wealth of original 18th century features but has been sensitively restored and modernised to provide an exceptional family living space, comprising: entrance hall, large living kitchen, formal dining room, snug/family room, utility, cellar, first floor landing with elegant Georgian windows to both aspects, master bedroom with walk in en-suite, four further bedrooms to first floor, house bathroom, family shower room, attic conversion providing additional bedroom with en-suite shower room and games room and adjacent garage. Externally the property affords raised level flagstone-paved area with extensive mature shrub-beds, descending original stone steps to lawned gardens with mature trees and shrubs, pond and summer house.
The property benefits from gas central heating. Mains services include electricity, gas, water and sewerage.

ACCOMMODATION

The living accommodation comprises:-
Part glazed wooden door leading to:

ENTRANCE HALL

An elegant entrance hall with original tiled flooring, painted wooden panelling to dado rail height, radiator with decorative cover, staircase rising to first floor, heating control panel, archway through to dining room and doors leading to:

LIVING KITCHEN

7.11m(23'4'') x 5.51m(18'1'')The heart of the property, with solid oak flooring throughout, this room provides a warm, welcoming and spacious area, ideal for both family living and entertaining.

LIVING AREA

With bay window to front overlooking the gardens and River Tees beyond, cast iron fireplace with open grate, marble surround and tiled black slate hearth, recess to one side with built-in cupboard with shelving above, further recess with shelving to one side, radiator with decorative cover, coving and TV aerial point.

KITCHEN AREA

With range of quality fitted solid oak kitchen and wall units, leaded display, under-lighting and back lighting, polished black African granite work surface and up stands, gas-fired four oven AGA set in tiled recess, stainless steel Franck sink with contemporary mixer tap, integral American style fridge freezer, integral dishwasher, telephone point, door leading to side of property, back yard with large, double, wooden gates and 'up and over entrance' to garage attached.

SITTING ROOM/ SNUG

5.84m(19'2'') x 3.71m(12'2'')With bay window to front overlooking the gardens and the River Tees beyond, decorative coving and ceiling rose, cast iron fireplace housing solid fuel effect gas fire, decorative alcove to side with shelving, access to under-stairs storage cupboard, radiator with decorative cover, TV aerial point and carpet to floor.

FORMAL DINING ROOM

6.45m(21'2'') x 3.86m(12'8'')With bay window to rear with window seat, original cast iron fireplace with raised Georgian hob grate and striking stone surround, original built-in stripped wooden cupboards to side, staircase rising to first floor, access to under-stairs storage, access to cellar, door to inner hall, archway through to formal entrance hall, door to rear of property and oak flooring.

CELLAR

Steps down to good sized, dry storage area with lighting and electrical sockets, providing perfect, stable conditions for long term wine storage.

INNER HALL

With cloaks area, radiator, quarry tiles to floor and doors leading to:

DOWNSTAIRS WC

With WC, pedestal wash basin, extractor and quarry tiles to floor.

UTILITY

4.14m(13'7'') x 2.51m(8'3'')With window to rear, fitted Shaker cream kitchen units, plumbing for automatic washing machine and space for tumble dryer with a full size cupboard laundry station, Belfast sink and beech drainer tops with pigeon hole wall shelving, providing additional storage, quarry tiled floor, radiator and original built-in storage cupboards housing central heating boiler.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

With elegant feature arched window to side, further window to side on half-landing, staircase rising to second floor, staircase down to dining room and doors leading to:

MASTER BEDROOM

5.49m(18'0'') x 4.50m(14'9'')A light and spacious room with windows overlooking the gardens to front and with stunning views over the River Tees, two radiators, carpet to floor, telephone point and access to:

WALK-IN EN-SUITE

Encompassing large shower enclosure with power shower and extractor, WC and built-in vanity unit housing wash basin, mirror with lighting above, electric shaver point, open-shelving and storage cupboards.

BEDROOM TWO

4.52m(14'10'') x 2.79m(9'2'')With window to front overlooking gardens and with beautiful views across River Tees, radiator and carpet to floor.

BEDROOM THREE

3.81m(12'6'') x 3.71m(12'2'')With window to front overlooking gardens and with beautiful views across River Tees, decorative cast iron fireplace with stone surround, built-in wardrobe, radiator and carpet to floor.

BEDROOM FOUR

3.94m(12'11'') x 3.89m(12'9'')With window to rear, decorative cast-iron fireplace with stone surround, radiator with decorative cover and carpet to floor.

BEDROOM FIVE/ OFFICE

3.89m(12'9'') x 2.72m(8'11'')With window to rear, radiator, telephone point and carpet to floor.

FAMILY BATHROOM

With window to rear, free standing roll top bath, painted wooden panelling to dado rail height, WC, pedestal wash basin, wall mounted chrome effect heated towel rail, access to airing cupboard housing 300 litre, pressurised, hot water tank, central heating master control units and providing additional storage and oak flooring.

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM

With window to rear, large quadrant shower enclosure with power shower, built-in unit with black granite surfaces housing low level WC and wash basin with contemporary mixer tap and wall mounted chrome effect heated towel rail. The floor is tiled with under-floor heating, adding a touch of luxury.

ATTIC ROOM

Accessed via a separate staircase from the first floor landing, a spacious attic conversion providing additional self-contained bedroom accommodation and leisure area with re-enforced flooring throughout.

GAMES/ LEISURE AREA

6.71m(22'0'') x 6.53m(21'5'')With exposed timbers, windows to front and side, TV aerial point, under-eaves storage, radiators, laminate to floor and opening to:

BEDROOM SIX

6.71m(22'0'') x 4.06m(13'4'')With exposed timbers, window to front, radiator, under-eaves storage, TV aerial point, laminate to floor, access to walk in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving and door leading to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Encompassing large tiled shower enclosure with power shower, WC, pedestal wash basin, electric shaver point, exposed beam, wall mounted heated towel rail, extractor, part tiles to walls and laminate to floor.

EXTERNALLY

GARAGE

With doors to front, access door to garden to rear, power, lighting and part boarded overhead storage. Off-street parking to front accessed via double wooden gates.

GARDENS

To the front elevation (South West) an excellent split level garden with topiary borders, leading down to substantial lawned gardens and the banks of the River Tees, with mature shrubs and trees, rockery and pond with waterfall, timber summerhouse with lighting and power supply, porch/decking, adjacent round table for outside dining and seating areas from which to take advantage of the stunning views across the river. Tees House owns a considerable area of the riverbank and associated river with fishing rights.

TENURE

The property is believed to be offered Freehold with Vacant Possession upon completion.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Durham County Council Tel: (01833) 690000.

COUNCIL TAX

For Council Tax purposes the property is banded E.

VIEWINGS

Viewings strictly by appointment only through the Agents GSC Chartered Surveyors. Tel: (01833) 637000.

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