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" Mid terrace character property
? Unique stone built property ? Grade II Listed ? 2 Reception rooms ? Vaulted cellar ? 2 Double en suite bedrooms ? Rear courtyard ? Sought after and highly convenient location ? No forward chain

The Area

Barnard Castle
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

Cheesborough House
Cheesborough House is a delightful Grade II Listed property which occupies a highly sought after location within Barnard Castle. The property offers characterful accommodation having the benefit of gas fired central heating and an enclosed rear courtyard.

A wooden entrance door leads into the living room which has exposed beams to the ceiling, wooden panelling to dado level, exposed wooden floor boards and window looking out to the front of the property. The main feature of this room is the large stone fireplace which has a stone hearth and enamel multi fuel stove.

Beyond the living room is the open plan dining room/kitchen which is another characterful room again with exposed beams to the ceiling, stone flagged floor and open fire with stone fireplace. There is a window which overlooks and a stable door which leads out to the rear courtyard.

An opening from the dining area leads into the kitchen area, fitted with a range of base and wall mounted storage units, composite sink unit, electric cooker and gas hob with extractor over. There is also an integrated dishwasher and refrigerator along with a useful storage cupboard.

From the kitchen area there is access to the vaulted cellar via a trap door and stone spiral staircase.

To the first floor there are two bedrooms which are both en suite. The master bedroom lies to the rear of the property and is a generous double room having beams to the ceiling, decorative cast iron fireplace with stone surround and window which enjoys views over the rear courtyard and beyond to the River Tees. This room has the benefit of an en suite bathroom which is partially tiled and fitted with a white suite including bath with shower over, hand wash basin and WC.

The second bedroom lies to the front of the property and again is a good sized double room having decorative cast iron fireplace, beams to the ceiling and view to the front over Thorngate. Adjoining this room is a shower room/WC which has decorative panelling to the walls, walk in shower cubicle, hand wash basin and WC.

Measurements

Living Room
15' 10" maximum x 11' (4.83m x 3.35m)

Dining Room/Kitchen
13' 9" x 11' 5" (4.19m x 3.48m) plus 6' 1" x 13' 10" (1.85m x 4.22m)

Bedroom One
14' x 10' 8" maximum

(4.27m x 3.25m)

En Suite Shower Room/WC
6' 3" x 5' 3" (1.91m x 1.60m)

Bedroom Two
10' 11" x 13' 9" (3.33m x 4.19m)

En Suite Bathroom/WC
4' x 6' 4" (1.22m x 1.93m)

Externally

Courtyard
To the rear of the property is an enclosed courtyard which offers a high degree of privacy. The courtyard can be accessed from the dining area as well as a side alley. There is ample space for outdoor dining table and chairs, a raised flower border and a timber garden shed which has light and power connected along with plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

Directions

Directions
From the centre of Barnard Castle proceed down The Bank, continuing straight ahead into Thorngate where the subject property will be found towards the far end on the right-hand side.

Energy Performance Rating
The property is currently rated 'E'.