Summary - Newgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8UW
1 bed 1 bath Land
Large serviced plot with barns and stables close to town.
Approximately 2.5 acres of pasture and hard-standing
Set across approximately 2.5 acres on the edge of Barnard Castle, this substantial rural parcel combines open pasture, a large portal barn, stone byre and two stables — all with water, electricity and mains connected. The site sits under a mile from the town centre and local schools, yet enjoys uninterrupted countryside views and direct field access from Westwick Road and Mount Eff Lane.
For investors or equestrian operators the property offers immediate utility and development potential. The existing buildings (portal barn 13.57m x 8.74m, byre 4.42m x 3.97m, two stables and timber sheds) support agricultural, storage or livestock uses today. There is potential to explore Class Q permitted development rights for change of use to residential, subject to a formal application to the council — specialist planning or architectural advice is recommended.
Buyers should note clear limitations: the wider area is classified as deprived with higher local crime rates, and broadband speeds are very slow. Any residential conversion will require a Class Q application and likely further works to meet building regulations; the site’s rural setting may also demand additional services or access upgrades. These factors affect timelines and costs but do not remove core value: large plot, services on-site and strong location close to Barnard Castle make this a tangible opportunity for redevelopment, equestrian use or long-term landholding.
This is a practical, flexible landholding for purchasers comfortable managing planning risk and rural site works — suitable for developers with Class Q experience, small-scale agricultural or equestrian operators, and investors seeking a prominent edge-of-town parcel with development upside.
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