Summary - Market Place, Barnard Castle DL12 8ND
3 bed 1 bath Penthouse
Historic character penthouse with renovation potential in Barnard Castle.
Grade II listed penthouse with historic stone facade and market-square views
Three bedrooms, one bathroom; 884 sq ft of living space
Requires full renovation; period fabric is dilapidated in places
Listed status — alterations need consent and may increase costs
Tenure unclear in paperwork (Freehold and Leasehold both mentioned)
High local crime rate — consider insurance/letting impact
No flood risk; gas central heating; mains services connected
Broadband average, mobile signal excellent
This Grade II listed penthouse occupies an upper floor over Market Place in Barnard Castle, offering historic character, sizable rooms and market-square views. At about 884 sq ft the three-bedroom layout and large reception room present clear rental or resale potential once updated.
The apartment requires renovation throughout; the living room and other principal rooms retain period features but show dilapidation and will need works to modernise heating, electrics and finishes. Listed status is a material constraint — repairs and alterations will need listed-building consent and could raise costs and timescales.
Practical details: there is a single bathroom, gas central heating, mains services, no flood risk, and basic-to-average broadband. The tenure details are inconsistent in the paperwork provided (Freehold and Leasehold references); prospective buyers must verify legal title before exchange. High local crime levels are recorded and should be considered for insurance and letting prospects.
For an investor or buyer comfortable with listed-building projects, this penthouse offers location-led upside in a popular market town close to shops, cafes, schools and cultural attractions. For those seeking a move-in-ready home or purchasers unable to manage a listed renovation, the property will be an intensive project.
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