Summary - 2 THE TOWERS WITTON LE WEAR BISHOP AUCKLAND DL14 0AD
3 bed 3 bath Apartment
Spacious period home set in three acres of countryside gardens.
Grade II* listed Georgian west wing apartment
A substantial Grade II* listed three-bedroom apartment occupying the Georgian west wing of a converted c14th Peel Tower. The apartment was converted in 2007 and substantially upgraded in 2016/17, and it combines generous reception rooms, high ceilings and original period features with a bespoke kitchen and large central island. Two bedrooms have en‑suites and the layout stretches over ground, lower-ground and first-floor levels, offering adaptable family living.
Set within approximately 3 acres of well-tended communal gardens and woodland, the apartment includes a private front garden and allocated parking for two cars off the shared gravel driveway. The setting in Witton‑le‑Wear gives direct access to quiet Weardale countryside while Bishop Auckland, Durham and Darlington are within reasonable driving distance.
Practical considerations are clear: the property is leasehold with a 999‑year lease from conversion and a 15th share of the freehold, but its Grade II* listing brings planning and alteration constraints. Annual management charges are currently £3,548 and council tax is band E. Heating is oil‑fired via boiler and radiators, and broadband speeds are reported as slow — factors to weigh for modern connectivity and running costs.
This apartment will suit buyers seeking period character, space and a rural setting — families wanting proximity to an Outstanding primary school, owners who value historic architecture, or investors after a distinctive property in an affluent rural area. Viewings are recommended to appreciate the scale, high ceilings and mature gardens that photographs cannot fully convey.
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