Dales & Shires Estate Agents are very pleased to offer for sale this remarkable opportunity: A most charming and characterful period cottage, offering an exceptional lifestyle in this picturesque and desirable location in Teesdale. Features include: versatile 2/3 bedroom layout, spacious living areas, modern fixtures, air source heat pump, log burner, exposed beams, detached garden studio and stunning views. We anticipate this property will appeal to a variety of discerning buyers and we advise an early viewing to appreciate the location, lifestyle, character, gardens, views and value.

The spacious and versatile accommodation includes 2 double bedrooms to the first floor (plus study/dressing room), en-suite shower room, bathroom, spacious lounge, dining room, kitchen and office/bed 3. Externally there are outstanding, large gardens to three sides, with parking, stone built studio, workshop, store and greenhouse.

The property is idyllically situated on a quiet back lane in the highly desirable and established village of Mickleton. Set within stunning scenery, the local area offers a variety of amenities and outdoor pursuits. Barnard Castle, Richmond, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Bishop Auckland, Durham and Darlington are within easy reach and offer a comprehensive array of additional amenities, including shops, restaurants, highly regarded schools, transport links and recreational facilities. Popular with residents and tourists, the area is an ideal base for those keen to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside, with the North Pennines AONB, Yorkshire Dales National Park and the famous High Force waterfall all easily accessible. There are plentiful walking and cycling routes in the local area. The A1 and A66 are easily accessible, making the area a popular choice for commuters who wish to enjoy a convenient yet rural lifestyle.

Sat Nav location: DL12 0JU.

Front entrance into a vestibule with coat and shoe space. Additional front entrance door to the kitchen.

A large, main reception room with impressive stone fireplace with log burner.

Ample breakfast and dining space, with French doors onto the rear deck and garden.

A modern fitted kitchen with panoramic picture window and space for a 90cm range cooker.

A useful additional room with understairs storage cupboard.

Central landing.

Double bedroom with front window. Door to:

Modern fitted shower suite.

Double bedroom with front window.

Being a throughfare to bedroom 2, this is ideal as a study, dressing room or play room.

Fitted bath suite. Side window.

A particularly valuable annex to the property. Currently used for hobbies (including weaving and wine making), but being ideal for many other uses. The spacious room is decorated and insulated, and has power, lighting and a log burner. Windows with superb views. Within the building there is also a good sized store/workshop.

The large and established lifestyle gardens extend to three sides and are truly exceptional. There are lawns, flowering borders, raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse (12’x8’), log store, raised seating deck, paved seating area, off street parking and an additional timber workshop (also with power and light).

We understand that this property is one of many in the area built upon land included in the ‘Mickleton lease’, which is an historic 1000 year lease from 1607. This doesn’t generally cause any issues and is quite a commonplace arrangement in the local area, and further details are available upon request. Please note: the current EPC was carried out 5 years ago, before the ASHP heating was installed – so a current rating would be better than indicated. The neighbouring property has a right of access at the west end of the rear garden to access their external store. This causes little impact, but additional screening could easily be installed to mitigate if desired.

If you’re selling a property in Yorkshire, Cumbria, or surrounding areas, we would love to hear from you. We cover a large geographic area and have a particular speciality in selling period properties, individual homes & rural property. Please call us for a friendly initial chat about selling your property. We offer free & no-obligation marketing advice and our sales fees are very competitive. We work on a transparent ‘no-sale no-fee’ basis with no long contract tie-ins and no hidden extra charges. Our clients enjoy exceptional marketing, successful sales and a friendly service from our experienced staff. Call us or visit our website dalesandshires.com for further details.

Dales & Shires Estate Agents are based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire and we sell successfully throughout Yorkshire, Cumbria and surrounding areas. Contact us today to view this property, or to arrange a FREE valuation appraisal of your own property.

We have been informed that the air source heat pump is registered under the RHI (Renewable Heat Incentive) grant scheme. The owners/buyers would be entitled to the remaining benefits, which currently equates to £394.53 per quarter - until 22/07/2028