Summary - 59 Galgate, BARNARD CASTLE DL12 8EN
5 bed 2 bath Terraced
Spacious historic home with separate cottage and large private garden.
Grade II listed Georgian townhouse with high ceilings and period features
Five substantial bedrooms with potential for ensuite conversions
Adjoining two-storey cottage (59A) offers rental or multi‑generational use
South-facing mature garden with terraces, greenhouse and patio
Planning permission granted for rear conservatory (not implemented)
Solar panels installed, exporting to the national grid
Requires restoration and sympathetic updating to return to former condition
Listing status restricts changes; works need listed-building consent
Built in 1725, this Grade II listed Georgian townhouse delivers commanding kerb appeal and generous internal proportions across four storeys. Tall arched windows, high ceilings and multiple period fireplaces give immediate character, while large reception rooms offer flexible family living and formal entertaining space.
The property includes an attached two-storey cottage (59A) with independent access — currently configured as two bedrooms, two receptions and a kitchen — presenting clear options for rental income, multi-generational use or re-integration into a single larger home. Planning consent has been obtained for a rear conservatory (not implemented), and solar panels feed back to the grid, helping reduce running costs.
Outside, the south-facing mature garden is private and sizeable with terraces, greenhouse and patios — ideal for summer entertaining or family activities. The location is central in Barnard Castle, moments from the High Street, schools and local amenities, and within convenient road links to Darlington station for wider connections.
Practical considerations are straightforward: the Grade II listing will restrict alterations and require listed-building consent for many works. The house shows historic wear and would benefit from restoration and updating in parts; the area records above-average crime and local deprivation. Sold freehold and with no onward chain, this house suits buyers seeking a substantial period home with renovation potential or an investor wanting immediate letting options.
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