Summary - The Castle, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland DL13 2PZ
3 bed 2 bath Apartment
Spacious three-bed castellated apartment with large garden and long lease, close to Durham links..
- Three double bedrooms, primary with en-suite
- Large open-plan kitchen, dining and family room
- Substantial private garden and off-street parking
- Very long lease: 957 years, leasehold tenure
- Low service charge (£25) and moderate council tax
- Built pre-1900 in stone; wall insulation assumed absent
- Double glazing present; installation date unknown
- Average broadband; excellent mobile signal, low crime
Set within the striking Gothic-Revival fabric of Stanhope Castle, this three-bedroom apartment combines period character with a large private garden and off-street parking. The open-plan kitchen, dining and family room is bright and generous, while three double bedrooms (one with en-suite) suit families or professionals who value space and flexibility. Excellent road links to Durham and Darlington make commuting straightforward, and local schools and riverside walks add everyday appeal.
Practical strengths include a very long lease (957 years), low service charge, mains gas central heating and double glazing (install date unknown). The building’s stone walls and high ceilings give real character and generous volumes, but as a pre-1900 construction some thermal upgrades may be beneficial: wall insulation is assumed absent and the glazing age is not specified. Buyers should factor potential costs for modern insulation, window renewal or other period-property maintenance.
The apartment sits in a peaceful small-town fringe location with excellent mobile signal, average broadband and low crime. Flood risk is low and council tax is moderate. This home will suit families seeking a distinctive, spacious residence with garden space, or buyers who appreciate period detail and are prepared to invest modestly in energy efficiency and updating to make the most of the property’s potential.
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