Summary - BARRINGTON HALL, 22 FRONT STREET WEARHEAD BISHOP AUCKLAND DL13 1BE
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Characterful three-bedroom home in tranquil moorland setting with modern comforts.
Cathedral‑ceiling living room with exposed beams and 12kW log burner
Country kitchen with AGA Rayburn and pleasant garden outlook
Recently upgraded: new flooring, radiators, Nest controls and redecoration
Three bedrooms; one family bathroom plus ground floor cloakroom
Secure, mature gardens with seasonal stream and ample wildlife
Off‑street parking; scope to widen driveway subject to planning
Stone walls assumed uninsulated; may affect heat retention and costs
Oil‑fired heating and conservation area may limit alteration options
Barrington Hall is a spacious, characterful former schoolhouse set in the North Pennines AONB, offering more than 1,560 sq ft across three levels. The cathedral‑ceilinged living room is the home’s focal point, with exposed beams and a 12kW log burner that creates an immediate sense of warmth and drama. A well-appointed country kitchen with an AGA Rayburn and a sunroom opening to the front garden complete the principal living spaces.
The house is move-in ready following recent works: new flooring to much of the home, eight new column radiators on Nest controls, a recent Grant oil boiler, bespoke hardwood windows, three new external doors and full redecoration. Secondary glazing has been fitted to key windows and full‑fibre broadband is connected, making the house suitable for homeworking or creative use while retaining historic charm.
Outside offers securely enclosed gardens, a seasonal stream, mature planting and off‑street parking, plus scope to subtly extend the driveway subject to permissions. Wildlife and easy access to long-distance footpaths make this an attractive base for families and countryside lovers seeking tranquillity.
Important practical points: the property is heated by an oil boiler (not a district system) and the stone walls are assumed to have no built‑in insulation, which can affect running costs despite secondary glazing and new radiators. The house sits in a designated conservation area within the AONB, so alterations may need consent. There is a single family bathroom and one cloakroom only, and council tax sits above average. A chartered surveyor is recommended to confirm construction and services details.
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