Summary - 16 MARKET PLACE MIDDLETON IN TEESDALE BARNARD CASTLE DL12 0QG
6 bed 1 bath Character Property
Village-centre character property with café, cottage and strong holiday-let potential.
Freehold character property with active alcohol licence and café fit-out
Includes separate one-bedroom cottage — potential rental or annex
Large enclosed garden with outbuilding and external dining potential
Six bedrooms but only one main bathroom — capacity constraint
Oil-fired central heating; residential EPC G3 (very poor)
Stone walls likely uninsulated — energy upgrades required
Sold by modern auction: buyer’s fees and 4.5% reservation fee apply
Chain-free but subject to reserve price and auction conditions
Set in Middleton-in-Teesdale’s Market Place, Café 16–18 is a substantial stone character property with clear commercial and holiday-let potential. The building has been run as a café/restaurant with an active alcohol licence and includes a separate one-bedroom character cottage and a large enclosed garden — useful for external dining or guest space. Being chain-free and freehold, it offers hands-on purchasers immediate scope to trade, convert or let.
This is best suited to an investor, hospitality operator or buyer wanting a mixed-use village business. The layout currently combines café/restaurant areas, bar, function room and several letting rooms alongside private accommodation — useful for continuing a B&B model or expanding lettings. The village location draws walkers and visitors year-round, and nearby towns (Barnard Castle, Darlington) are within reasonable driving distance.
Buyers should note important practical considerations: the main heating is oil-fired with boiler and radiators, residential EPC is very poor (G3), and the building’s stone walls are assumed uninsulated — refurbishment and energy upgrades will be needed. There is only one main bathroom serving six bedrooms in the advertised layout, which will limit capacity without alteration. The property is offered at auction subject to a reserve; buyer’s fees, a Reservation Fee (4.5% non-refundable, minimum fee applies) and additional auction terms will apply — inspect the Buyer Information Pack before bidding.
Viewing is recommended to appreciate the scale and conversion possibilities. For a purchaser prepared to invest in fabric, services and energy improvements, this property presents an unusual village-centre opportunity to run a hospitality business and generate income from the cottage and letting rooms.
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