Marwood, Barnard Castle, DL12
- Land size
- 2.39 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Stone built cottage
- Adjoining land extending to 0.97 hectares (2.39 acres)
- Three bedrooms
- Secluded setting
- Separate garage
- Rural yet convenient location
Description
This charming three-bedroom detached bungalow provides a rare opportunity to acquire a stone-built cottage set within a peaceful and secluded location. The property offers well-proportioned accommodation, featuring three comfortable bedrooms, a spacious living area, and a bright conservatory that enjoys views over the adjoining land. The cottage seamlessly blends traditional character with practical modern touches, making it ideal for those seeking a rural lifestyle without compromising on convenience. The property is complemented by a separate garage, providing secure parking and additional storage. Its rural setting offers tranquillity and privacy, while still being within easy reach of local amenities and transport links.
Externally, the property has a separate garage that sits at the end of the driveway, with the driveway itself wrapping around the garage and providing two access points for easy vehicle movement. Next to the garage there are mature shrub flower beds with ample space for potted plants around the front door and conservatory.
The adjoining field extends to 0.97 hectares (2.39 acres) and is hedge bound, offering a wonderful opportunity for recreation or smallholding pursuits. The land is accessible by vehicle from the main driveway and also features a personnel gate conveniently located next to the conservatory. The grassland is equipped with a mains water supply.
This exceptional outside space ensures the property is perfectly suited for those who value privacy, outdoor living, and the freedom to enjoy the countryside.
EPC Rating: E
Porch
The property is entered through the front door into the entrance porch. The porch has a window to the side and a storage cupboard with access through to the rear porch and into the living room.
Rear Porch
The rear porch provides access to the side of the property and provides additional storage space.
Living Room
The living room is a generously proportioned room with log burning stove, oak flooring and roof light. Doors radiate from the living room the rest of the living accommodation.
Kitchen
The kitchen is naturally light with a dual aspect to the field adjoining the property and over the driveway. The kitchen has oak flooring and comprises wall and base units with oak worktops, a black composite sink and drainer unit and integral appliances including eye level oven, electric hob with extractor fan over, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is additional space for a breakfast table and chairs.
Hallway
The hallway lies off the living room and provides access to the bedrooms and family bathroom.
Conservatory
Double doors open to the conservatory from the living room with windows to side sides providing views over the adjoining field. The room enjoys stone wall details and has patio doors providing external access.
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 is a nicely proportioned double bedroom with useful fitted wardrobes and dressing area and a window to the side of the property.
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 is another double bedroom with window to rear porch providing natural light to the room.
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 lies to the rear of the property enjoying views over the field adjoining the property. The room has been modified to include a separate WC and wash basin.
WC
The WC comprises a WC and wash basin set within a vanity unit. There is also a useful airing cupboard providing additional storage space.
Bathroom
The family bathroom has tiled flooring and comprises a walk in double shower, WC and wash basin set within a vanity unit. There is a useful storage cupboard and heated towel rail and frosted window to the side of the property.
Garden
The property has two driveways in to the property with mature shrub flower beds and space for potted plants around the front door and conservatory.
Side Garden
The property benefits from the adjoining field that extends to 0.97 hectares (2.39 acres). The land is hedge bound with vehicle access from the driveway and a personnel gate next to the conservatory. The grassland has a mains water supply.
Parking - Garage
The property benefits from a separate garage at the end of the driveway. The driveway wraps around the garage with two access points making convenient vehicle access.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- B
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-14
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 209 Homes with Land listings in North East England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- Electric Heating, Wood Burner
- Broadband
- Standard Copper (ADSL)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
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- 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
- Garage
- Garden
- Private Garden, Enclosed 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
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
- Montalbo Nursery & Primary School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 240
- Type
- Community school
- Green Lane Church of England Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 188
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 103
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Cotherstone Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 66
- Type
- Community school
- Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School4.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 39
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Teesdale School and Sixth Form0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 684
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Staindrop Academy4.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 504
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College11 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,229
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Bishop Barrington Academy11 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 599
- Type
- Academy converter
- Wolsingham School12 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 774
- Type
- Academy converter
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
Green space
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
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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