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.
Disclaimer:
These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of the seller or agent has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. We are obliged to conduct an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check on all buyers, this is a legal requirement, it’s an online process and doesn’t affect your credit score. We charge a fee for the AML check, which our Onboarding and Compliance Team will collect once a buyer has had an offer accepted on a property.
Map Location
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).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Ask Agent
- Water
- Ask Agent
- Heating
- Ask Agent
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Ask Agent
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Driveway
- 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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Surface water
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)
£14.99 · one-off purchase
By LandSale, the platform. Not provided by the listing agent. Ready in about a minute.
Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.
LandSale full disclaimer
Marketing information only - not formal particulars. The details on this website are provided for general guidance and do not constitute an offer or contract. Neither LandSale nor the advertising estate/land agent accepts responsibility for any inaccuracy.
1. Source of information
- Listing content: Core description, asking price, tenure, measurements, photographs and planning history originate from the marketing materials of the advertising estate or land agent. LandSale does not author this content and cannot guarantee its accuracy.
- Automated tags & categorisation: Property type, land-use class, acreage bands and similar labels may be applied by machine-learning models. They are intended as a helpful guide only and may not reflect the property's legal status or permitted use.
- Third-party & enriched data layers: Maps, boundary outlines, planning designations, soil reports, broadband coverage and other environmental or location-based insights are licensed from external suppliers. Such data are supplied “as is", may be incomplete or out of date and are subject to change without notice.
2. Verification required
Prospective purchasers must verify critical matters, including but not limited to planning permission, title boundaries, public rights of way, environmental constraints, acreage, services, access and VAT status, through their own inspections, specialist surveys, legal advisers and the selling agent before relying on the information or entering into any contract.
3. No warranty or liability
LandSale gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose of the information displayed. LandSale shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from any use of or reliance on such information, save where liability may not be excluded by law.
4. Updates & feedback
If you believe any detail on this listing is inaccurate, please let us know. We will investigate and, where appropriate, update the listing or notify the agent.
© LandSale | Version 1.3 - August 2026
Listing agent
Weardale Property Agency, Stanhope
63 Front Street, Stanhope, DL13 2TY









