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Main Description
? Charming property with an abundance of character ? Grade II Listed ? Recently renovated to a very high specification ? Open plan living accommodation ? 3 bedrooms ? Rear courtyard ? Town centre location



The Area
Thorngate is a popular area of Barnard Castle, within walking distance of the town centre via The Bank. Thorngate offers an idyllic setting adjoining the River Tees alongside the ?Green Bridge?.

Barnard Castle is an historic market town which provides a range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. The Demesnes which is a delightful open recreational space lies eastwards along the river from where there are further walks. Often referred to as the ?Gateway to Teesdale? there are many renowned beauty spots close at hand as well as the attractions of the North Yorkshire Moors and Dales, the Lake District and Northumberland.

For the commuter the A66, A67 and A1 (M) provide 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
24 Thorngate is a Grade II Listed stone built end of terrace property which has recently undergone complete renovation to a very high specification. The property is a delightful 3 bedroom town house presented over 3 floors, formally being part of a mill. The property offers an abundance of character occupying a highly sought after location in the centre of Barnard Castle. There is gas fired central heating and double glazing throughout.

A wooden entrance door leads into the open plan living/dining and kitchen area having high ceilings with an oak beam, a wood burning stove set into an inglenook fireplace with dressed stone surrounding. Throughout the ground floor there are Travertine stone floors along with space for a large family dining table and chairs and an opening which leads into the kitchen. A sash window over looks the front of the property and a sash window to the side looks up towards The Bank. A door provides access to the stairs which lead up to the first floor.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern base and wall mounted storage units having a stainless steel sink unit set into the quartz granite worktops. There is space for a range style cooker along with integrated appliances including a refrigerator/freezer and dishwasher. A door provides access to a useful pantry and under stairs storage cupboard and a part glazed wooden door leads out to the rear courtyard garden.

To the first floor landing is a useful study area along with an over head storage cupboard above the family bathroom/WC, a good sized double bedroom which is currently being utilised as a second sitting room and a family bathroom/WC.

The second sitting room is positioned to the front of the property having three windows overlooking Thorngate and up towards The Bank with wooden beams over.

The family bathroom/WC is partially tiled and fitted with a modern white suite including a bath with shower over, hand wash basin and WC.

On the second floor there are two further bedrooms and a shower room/WC along with a double opening cupboard providing extra storage space. The smallest bedroom is currently being utilised as a study having fitted shelves to one wall and a window overlooking the rear of the property. The fully boarded and carpeted loft can be accessed from this room via a loft hatch and step ladders creating further useful storage space with two Velux windows and access to eves storage.

A good sized double bedroom which is currently being utilised as the master bedroom lies to the front of the property having two windows overlooking Thorngate.

The shower room is partially tiled and fitted with a high quality modern suite including a large walk in shower, hand wash basin and WC.

Measurements

Living Area
4.05m x 4.02m

(13' 3" x 13' 2")

Kitchen
2.56m x 3.04m

(8' 5" x 10' 0")

Bedroom One
2.61m x 3.96m

(8' 7" x 13' 0")

Bedroom Two
3.47m x 3.96m

(11' 5" x 13' 0")

Bedroom Three
2.79m x 2.19m

(9' 2" x 7' 2")

Family Bathroom/WC

Shower Room

Externally

Garden
To the rear of the property is a courtyard garden which is fully paved with Indian sandstone having a personnel gate providing access to the side of the property. The courtyard is all enclosed by walling offering a high degree of privacy. There is a brick outdoor store which has light and power connected along with void and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer.

Directions

Directions
From the centre of Barnard Castle proceed down The Bank continuing straight ahead into Thorngate before the road bears round to the right. The property is situated on the left hand side identified by a George F White For Sale board.