Summary - LANE HEAD COTTAGE LUNEDALE MIDDLETON IN TEESDALE BARNARD CASTLE DL12 0NX
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Five-bedroom farmhouse with acreage, barn and panoramic valley views.
Detached five-bedroom converted farmhouse with period stone character
Lanehead Cottage is a substantial five-bedroom detached farmhouse set within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just under four miles from Middleton-in-Teesdale. Recently renovated and sympathetically extended, the house combines original stone character with contemporary living: a large open-plan farmhouse kitchen, garden room, formal dining and multiple reception spaces suit family life and entertaining. A mezzanine studio and principal suite add flexible accommodation for guests or home working.
Externally the property sits in approximately two acres of south-facing meadowland with panoramic Teesdale valley and reservoir views. A substantial agricultural barn with discrete stabling supports equestrian or smallholding use, while generous off-road parking and a south-facing garden with patio give practical outdoor living and recreational options for children and animals.
Practical considerations are clear and important to factor in. The house is heated by an oil boiler with radiators and relies on private oil supply; broadband speeds are very slow and there is no mobile signal. The building is of traditional stone construction (pre-1900) with double glazing installed before 2002 and assumed wall construction without modern cavity insulation, which may mean higher running costs and potential for further upgrading.
This is a rural, remote-hamlet setting that will suit families seeking space, privacy and outdoor lifestyle rather than urban commuter convenience. The nearby market town provides essential amenities and schooling, though the closest listed school has a current Ofsted rating of Inadequate. Overall, the property offers rare acreage and character in a dark-sky, outdoor-activity area, but prospective buyers should budget for ongoing energy and connectivity improvements.
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