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Guide Price£425,000

Town End House, 2 Stobb Hill, Gainford, County Durham

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Spacious 4/5 bedroom barn conversion
  • Three reception rooms
  • Immaculate gardens
  • Double garage and driveway
  • Situated on the outskirts of Gainford overlooking adjoining farmland

Description

Situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Gainford, this spacious four/five bedroom barn conversion offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern living. With its picturesque setting overlooking and adjoining beautiful farmland, this property is perfect for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle while still being within easy reach of local amenities.

Situation & Amenties - Barnard Castle 9 miles, Darlington 8 miles, Richmond 11 miles, Durham 23 miles. Please note all distances are approximate. Located within the village of Gainford which is ideally situated for easy access to the local towns of Darlington and Barnard Castle, whilst the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds are within reach. The A66 and A1 (M) are easily accessible bringing many areas within commuting distance. Town End House is situated on the outskirts of the historic village of Gainford, on the banks of The River Tees, benefits from a primary school, hairdresser, village store, doctor's surgery, public house and village hall.

The Property - This spacious 4/5 bedroom barn conversion offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern living. With its picturesque setting overlooking and adjoining beautiful farmland, this property is perfect for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle while still being within easy reach of local amenities.
Upon entering, you are welcomed into a generous living space that boasts a double reception room, providing ample room for both relaxation and entertaining. The open-plan design allows for a seamless flow between the areas, making it ideal for family gatherings or hosting friends.
The four well-proportioned bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation, ensuring that there is plenty of space for family or guests. The property also features two modern bathrooms, designed with both style and functionality in mind, catering to the needs of a busy household.
Outside, the property benefits from a double garage and a spacious driveway, providing convenient parking and additional storage options. The surrounding farmland adds to the appeal, offering stunning views and a sense of peace and privacy.
This barn conversion is a rare find in a sought-after location, combining the best of countryside living with the comforts of a contemporary home. Whether you are looking to settle down in a serene environment or seeking a family home with character, this property is sure to impress.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor - With glazed entrance door to entrance hall, door to cloakroom/wc and further door to living/dining room. The living/dining room is a double reception space with arch windows and doors to exterior, exposed beams and stone fireplace with inset log burning stove. The kitchen includes a matching range of wall and base units incorporating rolled edge worksurfaces with sink unit, breakfast bar, space for American style fridge freezer, space for Range style cooker, space for dishwasher. To the rear of the kitchen is a generous sized utility room with built-in storage cupboard, door to exterior and space and plumbing for washing machine. The property also boasts a third reception room currently used as a study or could be used as a fifth bedroom.

First Floor - With galleried landing and built-in storage cupboard. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms on the first floor and a house bathroom comprising a panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and tiled walls and floor.

Externally -

Garden - A beautifully presented garden with wall and hedged boundaries mainly laid to lawn with patio area, vegetable garden with raised beds, planted borders and greenhouse.

Driveway - Gated driveway providing off-street parking for five vehicles.

Garage - Double garage with two up and over doors, power, light and personal door to side elevation.

Tenure - The property is believed to be offered freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Local Authority And Council Tax - Durham County Council Tel: .
For Council Tax purposes the property is banded F

Particulars - Particulars written in June 2026.
Photographs taken in June 2026.

Conditions Of Sale - Anti Money Laundering - Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by GSC Grays they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £37.50 plus VAT (£45.00 inc VAT) per buyer, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable.

Services And Other Information - Mains electricity, gas and drainage, and water are connected. Gas fired central heating. Please note, solar panels are fixed to the roof of the property and included in the sale.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-09-04

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
85 B
86 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
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

8.5 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

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

  • Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool535 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    42
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ingleton CofE Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    48
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    68
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    179
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School3.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    96
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Staindrop Academy3.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    504
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Wyvern Academy5.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    464
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Hummersknott Academy6.1 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,215
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Carmel College6.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,367
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Teesdale School and Sixth Form7.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    684
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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 - Staindrop, Staindrop3.4 miles
Morrisons Daily Bishops Auckland Evenwood, Evenwood5.1 miles
Co-op Cockfield, Cockfield, County Durham5.2 miles

GP surgery

Gainford Surgery584 metres

Pharmacy

Cockfield Pharmacy5.2 miles

Hospital

West Park Hospital5.9 miles

Green space

Play Space336 metres

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

Shildon Rail Station6.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Spa Road387 metres

Typical drive times

Shildon16 min · 11 miles
Darlington15 min · 8.3 miles
Durham (city)33 min · 24 miles
Barnard Castle11 min · 7.9 miles
Bishop Auckland19 min · 13 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 30 or greater chance each yearHigher 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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