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Located above what used to be Barclays Bank, in the popular town of Middleton-in-Teesdale, this substantial and robust maisonette, formerly the bank manager's house is close to all amenities. Just 10 miles form Barnard Castle, the property is served by a good cross-section of mainstream and artisan suppliers and is surrounded by outstanding natural beauty and centres of Heritage. This is superb walking, cycling and sailing countryside with a sailing club, High Force Waterfall, Cauldron Snout and the Pennine Way just minutes away.

Deceptively spacious inside, there is also a substantial amount of storage space outside the property, including a garage, off-road paved parking spaces, log store, and garden shed. Access to the back is gained through a charming stone archway which chases under the neighbouring Teesdale Hotel. The cobbled tunnel leads to high double gates conveniently housing an integral personnel door.

The private, walled back garden is set well back from the shadow of the house, allowing full sunshine to fill the garden almost all day long. The garden is already well-balanced, being divided equally between lawn and patio. Delightfully framed by a high Victorian-style stone wall and amongst thoughtful landscaping, it offers a comfortable and satisfying sunny seat among a wide range of plants including an espaliered apple tree.

Being situated adjacent to the highly-rated Teesdale Hotel and opposite the famous Middleton-in-Teesdale Fish and Chip Shop, themselves both elegant buildings, lends the property extra charm and very fortuitous convenience.

Internally with its high ceilings and very spacious rooms, it is built on sophisticated Victorian lines, seen within the very limbs of the architecture. More recently owned by an antiques dealer, many original aspects have been cultivated, such as the numerous original fireplaces, the sash windows and the walled, rear garden.

Wide, characterful balustraded stairs lead from the welcoming entrance hall. The property is light and airy throughout, and the following cascade of spacious rooms are a great combination of Victorian and contemporary styles.

In particular, the kitchen/diner is outstanding. It is large, practical, beautifully illuminated and perfectly equipped, even for the most discerning chef. Besides having a restored Victorian fireplace, the piece de resistance is that it also has an aga adding the final touches to the already supreme ambience.

This property is in a rare and beautifully-positioned location, suitable for those who steadfastly refuse to compromise on quality and on their desire to remain in the countryside enjoying a healthy lifestyle. There is a lot of potential here but the property needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated. Call 01833 523521 for a viewing or for any further information please talk to our local expert on 07545 707801.