Summary - LANEHEAD OLD SCHOOL LANEHEAD BISHOP AUCKLAND DL13 1AL
8 bed 5 bath Detached
Spacious character home with one-acre plot and stunning Pennines views.
Originally built 1874 and converted from Victorian school with original features
Set in the North Pennines National Landscape, this characterful former Victorian school offers dramatic living space and far-reaching rural views. The central lounge with mezzanine, exposed beams and a multi-fuel burner is the heart of the house, while the well-equipped kitchen, separate utility and boot rooms support busy family life.
The property sits on about an acre with south-facing lawns, mature trees, a summerhouse and an outdoor kitchen — ideal for outdoor entertaining and children’s play. Parking is generous and private, and there is existing planning permission for an external store with accommodation above to add value or flexible use.
Practical considerations are clear: heating is oil-fired via boiler and radiators, double glazing was installed post-2002, and the stone walls are original with assumed no insulation. Broadband speeds are very slow; this is a remoter rural location with excellent mobile signal but limited online connectivity. Council tax is described as expensive.
This is a rare opportunity for a family seeking substantial, characterful accommodation in a quiet rural hamlet, or for buyers wanting a renovation/investment project with clear scope to enhance comfort and energy performance. The house is well-presented but benefits from targeted upgrading (insulation, heating efficiency, broadband) to maximise its long-term potential.
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