Dales & Shires Estate Agents are very pleased to offer for sale this interesting, individual, spacious (1200sqft) and highly desirable 3 bed character home. Forming part of the Grade II listed Dotheboys Hall (formerly Bowes Academy, famed in the Victorian era for inspiring Charles Dickens’s Nicholas Nickleby). Enjoying a convenient village edge position, with transport links and Barnard Castle within easy reach. Features include: majority double glazing, oil central heating, a log burner, attractive fireplaces, thick walls, quality fixtures & fittings and tasteful decoration. We anticipate this property will appeal to a variety of buyers and we advise an early viewing to appreciate the location, character, space, presentation, quality, views and value. This property is ideal for buyers wanting to enjoy the character, large grounds and rural village lifestyle, yet with the benefit of shared and well managed maintenance and finances (each property is leasehold and comes with a share of the overall freehold for the building and grounds).

The spacious accommodation includes a large lounge, dining kitchen, utility porch, shower room (ground floor), bathroom (first floor) and 3 large bedrooms. Externally there are extensive grounds (totalling 0.5 acres), with large lawns, paved seating areas and mature trees & borders.

The property is situated in the desirable, established and convenient village of Bowes, which features the Bowes Castle ruins, a nursery, primary school, village hall and The Ancient Unicorn pub. Larger towns and cities of Barnard Castle, Richmond, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Kirkby Stephen, 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, this area is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside, including Teesdale, The North Pennines AONB, The Yorkshire Dales and The Lake District. 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 9LL.

Large main reception room with sash window, feature fireplace and staircase upwards. The room is comfortably large enough for an additional study area / dining.

Extensive and high quality fitted kitchen with granite work surfaces and space for a large formal dining table. Integrated appliances and space for an electric range cooker. Impressive store fireplace with log burner.

Entrance door leads into this useful space, ideal for boots, coats, utilities (plumbing for appliances) and storage.

Fully tiled wet room with modern fixtures.

Good sized landing with large storage cupboards and staircase upwards.

Large double bedroom with built in wardrobes.

Large double bedroom with built in wardrobes.

Stylishly appointed with a free-standing bath suite.

Small landing area into:

Generous twin room with two roof windows with blinds.

Set within superb and well-maintained mature communal grounds of approximately 0.5 acres. There are extensive lawns, paved seating areas, superb rural views and mature trees.

Share of overall freehold, along with a long leasehold on the property itself (999 years from 1981). Service charges are very reasonable at approximately £82 - £105 per month - depending on annual expenditure (this includes buildings insurance, grounds maintenance, communal lighting and building maintenance – and there is usually a monthly surplus, building up a healthy reserve fund for larger one off works). As the 7 owners are also the freeholders, there is no third party management company, so communal monies are used efficiently and fully controlled by the owners collectively. To book a viewing, to ask any questions, or to make an offer, you are very welcome to contact us 7 days a week by phone or email. We are the exclusive selling agent for this property. Viewings are by appointment only.

If you are selling a property, we would love to hear from you. We have over 25 years of experience in property sales, and can handle any type of residential property or land. We have particular expertise in selling period property, individual homes, niche, lifestyle and specialist properties (e.g. equestrian, Grade II listed, rural, guest houses, land and coastal). Please call us for a friendly initial chat about our services and how we can help with selling your own property.

Dales & Shires is an independent, Yorkshire based estate agency. We are particularly experienced in selling period property and village/rural homes. We cover a large geographical area – selling successfully throughout all parts of Yorkshire and surrounding areas (including Cumbria, County Durham, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire and Northumberland). We can assist clients with properties in all types of location, from towns and cities, to villages, rural hamlets and coastal areas.

We provide a very personal and dedicated service to our clients. We offer free valuations and marketing advice, without a pushy sales pitch. We are straight talking, straight forward, and we provide clients with a pleasant and transparent service. Our sales fee is competitive (typically 1%+VAT) and we work on a ‘no-sale no-fee’ basis, with no long contract tie-ins and no hidden extra charges. Clients enjoy excellent marketing, successful sales and a friendly service from our very experienced and dedicated staff. Call us or visit our website dalesandshires.com for further details. To view this property, or to arrange a FREE valuation appraisal of your own property, you can contact us 7 days a week by phone or email.