Summary - 2 STANHOPE HALL, BISHOP AUCKLAND, STANHOPE DL13 2PF
5 bed 5 bath House
Spacious historic manor with strong B&B potential in scenic North Pennines.
Grade II listed medieval manor dating from circa 1139
Stanhope Hall is a rare, Grade II listed medieval manor offering 3,058 sq ft of historic accommodation across three storeys. The house retains many original features — exposed stonework, timber beams, mullioned windows and large inglenook fireplaces — and sits within formally walled gardens and very large grounds on the edge of Stanhope in the North Pennines.
The layout comprises a 32ft split-level drawing room with flagstone floor beneath carpet, separate sitting room with woodburner, fitted kitchen, five double bedrooms each with en suite and useful ancillary rooms including laundry. Off-street parking and a private garden, terrace and deck with pergola provide private outdoor space and scope for outdoor entertaining or guest use.
This property suits a buyer seeking a substantial period home, or an investor/operator targeting B&B or multiple-unit conversion (subject to planning). Its medieval origins and solid stone construction give it architectural gravitas and long-term value upside, especially for buyers who value character and location within the North Pennines National Landscape.
Material considerations are straightforward and important: the listed status means any alterations will require listed building consent and may add cost and complexity. Broadband speeds are slow and some areas will need ongoing maintenance or sympathetic restoration to meet modern standards. The rural fringe setting brings serenity but also relative distance to major services.
Overall this is a character-rich, flexible property with strong rural appeal and clear commercial potential, balanced by listed-building constraints and likely restoration and infrastructure costs.
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