Summary -
Thistle Island,Rookhope,BISHOP AUCKLAND,DL13 2DD
DL13 2DD
4 bed 2 bath Farm House
14 acres, workshop and solar — a character farmhouse for family living and smallholding life.
- 14‑acre smallholding with pasture, woodland and private stream
- 4 double bedrooms, two reception rooms, large kitchen‑diner
- 64 m² garage/workshop with 3‑phase power and inspection pit
- Air source heat pump and 10 kW solar array with feed‑in tariff
- Former plant nursery outbuildings and sizeable hardstanding parking
- Built 1855; stone walls with internal insulation, needs ongoing maintenance
- Slow broadband and rural services; area classified as relatively deprived
- Freehold, low local crime, excellent mobile signal
Set within 14 acres of pasture, mixed woodland and a private stretch of Rookhope Burn, this 1855 detached farmhouse offers substantial space and genuine small‑holding potential. The house was formed from several cottages and later operated as a plant nursery, so the plot includes useful outbuildings, a large 64 m² garage/workshop with 3‑phase power and inspection pit, and former nursery infrastructure ready for reuse.
Internally the layout suits a large family: two reception rooms, a generous kitchen‑diner, two utility rooms and four double bedrooms upstairs, including a large master with extensive en‑suite. The property benefits from low running costs thanks to an air source heat pump system and a 10 kW solar array (with historic feed‑in tariff). Double glazing is installed and the walls have internal insulation associated with the heating upgrade.
Buyers should note the property’s age and rural location. Built before 1900, traditional stone construction will require ongoing maintenance; some areas may need sympathetic repair or modernisation. Broadband speeds are slow and the area is classified as relatively deprived, which may affect connectivity and services despite excellent mobile signal and low local crime.
This is a characterful, substantial farmhouse for a buyer wanting privacy, mixed‑use outdoor space and independent workshop facilities. It will suit a family, small‑holding hobbyist or purchaser seeking a rural lifestyle with scope to adapt and improve the buildings and services over time.
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