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" Grade II Listed 3 storey period house
?+? Beautiful period house ?+? Grade II listed ?+? Versatile 3 storey accommodation ?+? 2 Reception rooms
3 Bedrooms ?+? Useful cellar and attic ?+? Convenient central location ?+? Close to the River Tees and Demesnes

Outside

NOTE ONE
There is no outside space other than a small area that houses the refuse bins, and there is a right of access over this for the neighbouring property. The property is very close to the demesnes and the river.

The Area

Barnard Castle
Thorngate is ideally placed at the bottom of The Bank but a stones throw from the River Tees and the Demesnes. An area formally dominated by woollen mills and weavers cottages; this delightful location now comprises an interesting variety of impressive houses, cottages luxury apartments and town houses. Barnard Castle is an historic market town supporting a range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Often referred to as the gateway to Teesdale, where there are many renowned beauty spots close at hand, beyond which can be found the attractions of North Yorkshire, The Lake District, Weardale, Northumberland and the North East Coast. For the commuter the A66, A67 and A1(M) provides links with the major commercial centres of the North East. Darlington Mainline Railway Station and Durham Tees Valley International Airport offer further communications with the rest of the country.

The Property

13a Thorngate
Renovated by the Teesdale Buildings Preservation Trust, this Grade II listed 3 storey property provides generous and versatile accommodation, which is full of character. The ground floor comprises a spacious living room with cellar, rear hall and WC with the principal sitting room lying to the first floor along with a breakfast kitchen. There are 3 good sized bedrooms along with a bathroom/WC all of which have the benefit of gas fired central heating. The outdoor space is limited which lends itself perfectly to families with older children or a professional couple. A door off Thorngate leads to a covered passageway which also accesses the neighbouring property to the rear and leads up to the private entrance doorway to 13a. This in turn leads to an entrance lobby with stairs off to first floor and also through to a spacious living room having twin bay windows to the front and has a modern mounted flueless gas fire and being a most versatile room which could be utilised for a number of purposes including a self contained annexe for a dependant relative. To the rear is a hallway with secondary entrance doorway along with a downstairs cloakroom/WC. There is also a door leading to a barrel vaulted cellar with original flag stone floor. To the first floor is an elegant sitting room with projecting bay window and seat, open grate with stone lintel and jambs, shelved alcove and coving. The breakfast kitchen has a range of shaker style units, including Bosch oven/grill, four burner hob unit with recirculating hood, space for further appliances and ample room for a family table and chairs. On the second floor are three good sized bedrooms along with a bathroom/WC having white suite. There is also a doorway concealing a fixed staircase which leads up to a floored attic providing useful additional storage facilities.

Measurements

Living Room
17' 1" x 24' 3" (5.21m x 7.39m)

Cellar
15' 1" x 14' (4.60m x 4.27m)

Sitting Room
21' 2" x 14' (6.45m x 4.27m)

Kitchen
11' 8" x 12' 4" (3.56m x 3.76m)

Bedroom One (front)
13' 3" x 13' 8" (4.04m x 4.17m)

Bedroom Two (front)
8' 1" x 13' 5" (2.46m x 4.09m)

Bedroom Three (rear)
6' 9" x 13' 1" (2.06m x 3.99m)

Attic
22' 2" x 13' 8" (6.76m x 4.17m)

Outside

Directions
From the centre of Barnard Castle proceed down The Bank continuing straight ahead into Thorngate where the subject property will be found shortly on the right handside.

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