• Beautiful period conversion +
• Three bedroom apartment +
• Substantially updated by the present owners +
• Set in 3 acres of grounds +
• Situated in the beautiful Weardale countryside +
• Stunning period features +
• Private garden +

A substantial and impeccably presented Grade II* Listed three bedroom apartment occupying the Georgian west wing and much of the ground floor of the original c14th Peel Tower. Situated in the beautiful Weardale countryside, the conversion of this substantial property, and grounds of approximately 3 acres, was completed in 2007 and substantially upgraded by the present owners in 2016/2017. This apartment provides spacious and adaptable living with stunning period features.

Location - Bishop Auckland 5 miles, Darlington 16 miles, Durham 13 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 35 miles (please note all distances are approximate). The property is situated within the village of Witton-Le-Wear which benefits from two Public Houses, two Churches and a primary school. Within close proximity of the property lies the market town of Bishop Auckland which has a good range of amenities including both independent and national shops and eateries.

Accommodation -

The Property - The apartment benefits from oil fired central heating and monitored security alarm system. The imposing gravelled driveway leads up to the property and provides parking for two cars with the benefit of night flood lighting. The property is accessed via an impressive entrance vestibule leading to a substantial shared hallway with feature stone fireplace. The apartment offers spacious and adaptable living with a large reception room, featuring period shutters to the window, facing the private front garden. The stairs lead down to a bright, spacious and beautifully designed kitchen/sitting room with further stairs leading to a utility/laundry room, WC and third double bedroom with en-suite. The first floor has two light and airy double bedrooms, the master with en-suite and second bedroom featuring a walk in wardrobe/dressing room. There is a family bathroom with freestanding bath and externally the property is set within approximately 3 acres of mature, communal gardens.

Ground And Lower Ground Floor - The property is entered through a hallway leading to the impressive first reception room with feature fireplace, period shutters and oak floorboards. Stairs leading down to the impressive kitchen/sitting room with oak flooring and a comprehensive range of bespoke fitted wall and base units and integrated appliances throughout. The imposing porcelain surfaced central island offers generous storage and houses a sink unit. The room also incorporates a separate sitting area with striking feature fireplace and secondary glazing to all windows. There is also a cloakroom/WCon this floor. From the hallway, further stairs lead down to a utility/laundry room with fitted wall units and space for white goods. This leads onto a third double bedroom with en-suite comprising double shower cubicle, sink , WC and heated towel rail.