Summary - ASHBROW SIDEHEAD WESTGATE BISHOP AUCKLAND DL13 1LE
6 bed 3 bath Detached
Six bedrooms across two linked dwellings; ideal for multi-generational use
Set on an elevated site in the North Pennines National Landscape, Ashbrow offers two linked stone dwellings converted and renovated to a high standard. The main barn conversion provides spacious living with a dramatic floor-to-ceiling window, mezzanine and a high-spec John Lewis kitchen with ESSE multi-fuel stove. A fully self-contained three-bedroom annexe cottage sits alongside, making the property ideal for multi-generational living or running holiday lets from home.
Outdoors the south-facing gardens and multiple patios maximise the sweeping Weardale views. Practical upgrades include a 2021 septic tank, mains electricity with a switch-activated backup generator, separate oil tanks and planning permission in place for a double garage. The owners report extensive renovation works finished to an immaculate standard and many original stone features remain, giving character alongside modern fittings.
Buyers should note some important practical factors: the property uses a private borehole for water, heating is oil-fired (separate systems for each dwelling), broadband speeds are very slow and the stone walls are assumed uninsulated. The sale is by conditional auction terms — a reservation fee and prescribed completion timescales apply. These points affect running costs, connectivity and purchase process and should be considered alongside the clear lifestyle and income potential.
This is a rare countryside opportunity for families wanting flexible accommodation or investors seeking an on-site holiday-let business. The combination of space, elevated views and approved garage planning makes Ashbrow a strong proposition where buyers are prepared to accept rural utilities and auction conditions.
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