Bowes, Barnard Castle

£650,000

Guide price

VERY, VERY DESIRABLE Family Home with LARGE GARDENS (Plot about 0.64 Acres) & STUNNING VIEWS. Fabulous 7.24m x 4.90m max L-shaped Nixon s KITCHEN/DINING ROOM, SITTING ROOM, large 4.24m x 3.66m/13'10 x 12'0 SNUG/OFFICE (or BEDROOM 5), large HALL, UTILITY, WASHROOM/WC & adjoining 5.49m x 3.05m/18'0 x 10'0 GARAGE/WORKSHOP etc. 4 double BEDROOMS & 2 BATH/SHOWER ROOMS. OUTBUILDING, Extensive PARKING & Fabulous Front & SSW Rear GARDENS. The surrounding scenery is magical - see local walk picture. For Sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Situated within a Conservation Area, on the very edge of The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) & surrounded by open countryside, Barnard Castle is under 5 miles, the A66 Trans Pennine Route & A67 are minutes away, Scotch Corner about 15 miles, Tebay & M6 motorway about 29 miles. Mainline from DARLINGTON (about 21 miles) - LONDON Kings Cross - about 2 hours 20 minutes.

Bowes is an historic* & vibrant Teesdale community village: Primary School, active Village Hall, Public House, Social Club, Church & Bowes Castle (built between 1171 & 1187). Nearby is thriving market town of Barnard Castle, the gateway to Teesdale with its gorgeous scenery, access to Swaledale & the Lake District. The town is home to Barnard Castle School (leading independent boarding & day school) & Teesdale School.

HALL

5.56m max (3.05m) x 4.07m max (18'2 max (10'0 ) x

Terracotta floor, staircase to first floor with wine-store & cupboard under.

WASHROOM/WC

2.14m x 1.65m (7'0 x 5'4 )

Washroom with handbasin & adjoining WC.

Large OFFICE/SNUG (or BEDROOM 5)

4.24m x 3.66m (13'10 x 12'0 )

Windows to front & sides.

SITTING ROOM (VIEWS)

5.29m x 3.77m (17'4 x 12'4 )

Open fireplace, dual aspect windows, door to outside & double doors to:

KITCHEN & DINING ROOM (VIEWS)

7.24m x (4.90m max) 3.16m min (23'9 x (16'0 max)

A fine Nixon s bespoke fitted room with an extensive range of wall & floor units, larder unit, pan drawers & integrated refuse bin. Slate worktops with solid butcher s block, peninsular unit & inset sink. Range cooker recess, integrated fridge & dishwasher. Terracotta flooring, dual aspect windows & open to:

DINING AREA (VIEWS)

Terracotta flooring, glazed double & side screens to:

CONSERVATORY (VIEWS)

4.29m x 2.85m (14'0 x 9'4 )

Overlooking the gardens & far beyond. Door to rear.

UTILITY/BOOT ROOM

3.46m x 1.66m (11'4 x 5'5 )

Fitted floor units & worktops with inset double drainer sink, plumbing for washing machine & Worcester oil-fired boiler. 2 windows to front, door to REAR LOBBY & outside & door to:

Adjoining GARAGE/WORKSHOP

5.49m x 3.05m (18'0 x 10'0 )

Electric roller door, 2 side windows, light, power & cold-water tap. Doors to STORE (1) 1.66m x 0.92m/5'5 x 3'0 & STORE (2) 1.28m x 0.92m/4'2 x 3'0 .

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Deep built-in Airing Cupboard & loft hatch with slide-down ladder to:

Large LOFT AREAS

AREA (1) 7.17m x 2.95m/23'6 x 9'8 Plus EAVES & with double glazed Velux windows; AREA (2) 3.66m x 2.95m/12'0 x 9'8 .

BEDROOM 1 (VIEWS)

4.29m into robes x 3.21m (14'0 into robes x 10'6

Including built-in Nixon s wardrobes - Stunning views.

BEDROOM 2 (VIEWS)

3.76m x 3.61m (12'4 x 11'10 )

Gorgeous views.

BEDROOM 3 (VIEWS)

3.82m x 2.75m (12'6 x 9'0 )

Including built-in wardrobes - Stunning views.

BEDROOM 4.

3.66m x 2.80m (12'0 x 9'2 )

Including built-in wardrobe. Window to side with views of Bowes Castle.

SHOWER ROOM (1)

3.05m x 1.53m (10'0 x 5'0 )

Full-width shower area, washbasin & WC. 2 windows to front.

BATH/SHOWER ROOM (2)

2.72m x 1.64m (8'11 x 5'4 )

Panelled bath with shower over, washbasin & WC. Window to side.

OUTSIDE FRONT

Stone boundary wall with gates to long approach driveway, wonderful large lawned garden with flower/shrub & wild borders, raised beds, greenhouse & OUTBUILDING (3.82m x 3.71m/12'6 x 12'2 ) - possible STUDIO etc. Extensive PARKING & gates to either side to:

Southwest REAR GARDENS

STUNNING VIEWS: Flagged patio area & large lawn with established flower/shrub borders, cold-water tap, outside lighting & door to Back Lane.

NOTES

1) Freehold

2) Council Tax Band: F

3) EPC: 48-E

4) Mains water, electricity & drainage

5) Double Glazing & Oil Central Heating

*HISTORY

*The pub, once a 17th-century coaching inn, famously played host to Charles Dickens who found inspiration in the village academy, which he immortalised as Dotheboys Hall in Nicholas Nickleby. The graves of 2 people who inspired characters portrayed by the great author can be seen in Bowes churchyard to this day: William Shaw (1782-1850) was the headmaster of The Bowes Academy, & is said to have been the model for Wackford Squeers in Nicholas Nickleby - they share the same initials. George Ashton Taylor, who died in 1822 aged 19, inspired Dickens to create the character of Smike in the same novel.