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£790,000

The Farm House, Bowlees Farm, Wolsingham, DL13

Land size
5 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • 5-bed stone built farm house dating back to 1590
  • Including 5 acres of land
  • Fully re-built in 2010 and renovated in 2018
  • Bursting with character features
  • Feature round house
  • Signature mezzanine bathroom
  • Multi fuel stove set on stone hearth
  • Underfloor heating
  • Outdoor parking for multiple vehicles
  • Enviable elevated position with stunning views over Weardale

Description

A rare gem in the heart of Weardale, this immaculately presented 5-bedroom farm house offers a unique blend of traditional charm and modern convenience. Available CHAIN FREE and including 5 acres of land, this stunning stone-built property dates back to 1590, and was fully re-built in 2010 and underwent further renovations in 2018, ensuring a perfect blend of historical character with contemporary comforts. From the moment you step inside, you are greeted by an array of character features, including wooden sash windows with deep stone sills, exposed wooden lintels and ceiling beams, arrow slit windows, a multi fuel stove set on a stone hearth, and exposed stone walls. Modern touches include the spacious and impressive round house with it's oak flooring, conical roof and roof lantern, whilst the signature mezzanine bathroom provides a touch of luxury with its sunken bath and large walk in shower. Its modern energy-efficient design features double glazed windows, air source heat pump, and underfloor heating, ensuring a warm and cosy environment. The property also boasts outdoor parking for multiple vehicles, as well as gardens that provide stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The ground floor accommodation consists of a hallway, large living room, spacious kitchen/diner, feature round house, laundry room, and WC. An impressive central oak staircase rises from the ground floor to the first floor accommodation, where the master bedroom is located which features an imposing exposed stone wall and access to the grand mezzanine bathroom. The first floor accommodation is completed by 2 further double bedrooms (both with En-suites) and a large bathroom. An additional staircase provides access to the second floor which offers 2 further double bedrooms.

Step outside to the expansive space on offer. Positioned to the South of the property, a large lawned area provides a serene setting to soak in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Raised stone planters and a hot tub help to create a peaceful ambience to unwind in after a long day. Additionally the ample space for dining and garden furniture sets the stage for al fresco dining and entertaining, while two outdoor taps provide convenience for maintaining the lush greenery. A parking area can accommodate multiple vehicles and is complemented by stone steps leading to a Yorkstone pathway that provides access to the front of the property. To the North of the property, the lawn area offers views of the rolling hillside, and provides plenty of space for garden furniture. The rear garden is also home to the property’s air source heat pump.

This property epitomises luxurious countryside living at its finest, offering a harmonious blend of comfort and character.
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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-07-11

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 72 Homes with Land listings in North East England (5+ acres).

This Property£158,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £35,969 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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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
Private Garden

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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

  • Wolsingham Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    163
    Type
    Community school
  • Tow Law Millennium Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    77
    Type
    Community school
  • Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    83
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Peases West Academy3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    126
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hartside Primary Academy4.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    241
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Wolsingham School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    774
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Parkside Academy6.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    833
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester7.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,240
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Bishop Barrington Academy8.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    599
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College8.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,229
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* 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

Spar Wolsingham, Wolsingham0.7 miles
Co-op Tow Law, Tow Law1.8 miles
Spar Fir Tree Filling Station, Fir Tree3.4 miles

GP surgery

North House Surgery4.3 miles

Pharmacy

Wolsingham Pharmacy1.2 miles

Hospital

Weardale Hospital6.7 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

Wolsingham Rail Station1.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

New Row Road End762 metres

Typical drive times

Crook13 min · 6.6 miles
Tow Law6 min · 2.4 miles
Willington15 min · 7.5 miles
Wolsingham6 min · 2.3 miles
Durham (city)26 min · 14 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

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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