Summary - Peakside Barn, Near Hill End, Frosterley DL13 2SX
1 bed 1 bath Cottage
Remote 1-bed stone cottage with field and restoration potential — cash buyers only.
Historic 1-bed cottage with panoramic Weardale countryside views
Includes adjoining derelict building—similar footprint to main house
Large 0.28-acre rough grazing field enclosed by dry stone walls
No mains electricity; currently generator-powered only
Spring-fed water supply provided but NOT potable
Access on foot only — 10-minute walk over uneven, often wet terrain
Permission granted for compliant septic tank just outside southern boundary
Cash-only auction; non-refundable buyer fee and 10% deposit required
Set on an elevated position above Frosterley with panoramic Weardale views, Peakside Barn is a one-bedroom historic cottage with a sizable 0.28-acre field and an adjoining derelict outbuilding. The stone-built property dates back over 400 years and was renovated in recent years to a basic, usable standard; it retains rustic character and double glazing installed post-2002. The setting and vistas make it attractive for short-stay use or a renovation project with strong countryside appeal.
This is a cash-only auction sale with immediate exchange and a strict 28-day completion requirement. The sale includes a derelict building of similar footprint to the main house, offering clear scope for restoration, conversion or expanded accommodation (subject to consents). Permission is already in place for a compliant septic tank to be installed just outside the southern boundary, addressing current sewerage compliance concerns.
Buyers must be realistic about practical limitations: there is no mains electricity or mains drainage, the water supply is spring-fed and not suitable for drinking, and access is by footpaths only — a ten-minute walk over very uneven and seasonally wet terrain. The property therefore suits cash buyers seeking a remote weekend/holiday bolthole, renovation investor, or a buyer prepared to carry out further works and install infrastructure for more regular use.
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