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Guide Price£550,000

Strawberry Hill Barn, Old Cassop, DH6

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Description

Dating back to 1875, this beautifully converted barn is a rare blend of heritage charm and refined modern living, offering an exceptional sense of space, character and warmth throughout.

Upon entering, you are welcomed via a practical boot room, ideal for country living, which leads through to the heart of the home. The main living room is rich in character, featuring exposed stonework, solid wood flooring and a striking wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

To the rear, the property opens into a superb open-plan sitting and dining area, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. This space flows seamlessly into the stunning garden room – a standout feature of the home – where full-height glazing and sliding doors frame views of the garden, while an exposed stone wall and cast iron radiator add texture and charm.

The kitchen is thoughtfully designed, combining traditional craftsmanship with quality finishes. It features solid wood cabinetry, granite worktops, a range-style Smeg oven and stone flagged flooring, all complemented by exposed ceiling beams. A separate utility area and ground floor WC are conveniently positioned just off the kitchen.

Upstairs, the sense of character continues. The principal bedroom is generously proportioned and enjoys the luxury of an en suite shower room, exposed brickwork and a walk-in wardrobe. Two further double bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation, while a fourth room offers flexibility as a dressing room, study or additional bedroom.

The family bathroom is well-appointed with a bath and overhead shower, maintaining the home’s balance of practicality and style.

Externally, the property is equally appealing. The enclosed garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to create a private and tranquil setting, ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation. A detached double garage offers excellent storage with additional space above, and benefits from an electricity supply, making it suitable for a variety of uses.

This is a home that effortlessly combines period authenticity with modern comfort, set within a highly desirable and peaceful setting.

Location
The small hamlet of Old Cassop occupies an elevated position overlooking open countryside towards Durham City itself which is only 5 miles to the northwest. It is situated close to a working farm and the quiet one-track access lane dissects the surrounding fields and leads to the small cluster of houses which include some new builds, barn conversions and existing houses. The subject property form part of around 12 other dwellings. Whilst situated in the country the location does provide easy access to main arterial routes with the A181 and A688 close by which in turn provide easy access throughout the region.

In line with UK Money Laundering Regulations and HMRC supervision, buyers must complete identity verification using a Government-approved digital verification service. An administrative charge is payable to cover compliance costs, charged at £25 + VAT (£30) for each purchaser. Verification is required following offer acceptance and prior to the property being marked Sold Subject to Contract.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-04-25

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Utilities

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 67% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Cassop Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    114
    Type
    Community school
  • Thornley Academy1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    124
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ludworth Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Community school
  • Kelloe Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    124
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bowburn Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    438
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Belmont Community School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    887
    Type
    Community school
  • Wellfield School4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    862
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hetton Academy4.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    681
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham4.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,293
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • The Academy at Shotton Hall5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,202
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Budgens Thornley, Thornley, County Durham, DH61.3 miles
Co-op Sherburn, Sherburn, County Durham2.1 miles
Spar - Kelloe, Kelloe2.1 miles

GP surgery

Bowburn Medical Centre2.1 miles

Pharmacy

M Whitfield Ltd1.6 miles

Hospital

University Hospital Of North Durham5.3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Durham Rail Station4.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Smithy Farm390 metres

Typical drive times

Peterlee11 min · 8.1 miles
Ferryhill10 min · 7 miles
Spennymoor10 min · 7.6 miles
Durham (city)9 min · 5.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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