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Holwick, Middleton in Teesdale, County Durham, DL12

Land size
2.03 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Small Holding
  • Three Bedroom House
  • One Bedroom Cottage
  • 2.03 Acres of Land
  • Double Garage
  • Attached Stone Byre
  • Workshop
  • Range of Stores
  • Stunning Views

Description

A wonderful opportunity to purchase a smallholding located in the rural hamlet of Holwick having the most incredible panoramic views to both the front and rear of the property. The property includes a three bedroom farmhouse with attached stone built byre, one bedroom cottage, double garage, workshop and a range of stores. There is a separately located field extending to approximately 2.03 acres which is of sound grassland.

The farmhouse and cottage are both in need of updating and modernisation but provide the purchaser with much development potential, to create a most amazing home with an enviable backdrop.

The rural hamlet of Holwick is located approximately three miles from Middleton in Teesdale with all its services, including schools, doctors and shops.

Allans Hill House

Entrance Reception

Double glazed front door, storage cupboard, painted stone former fire place, beamed and boarded ceiling, radiator and window to the front elevation.

Hall

Shelved understairs storage, doors accessing the kitchen and living room.

Kitchen

Fitted base and wall units, sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, space for under counter fridge and space for slot-in electric cooker, oil fired central heating boiler and window to the front elevation.

Living Room

Beamed and boarded ceiling, window to the rear elevation, fire place with wood surround, marble back and hearth, inset solid fuel fire and radiators. Doors to stairs, conservatory and second reception room.

Reception Room Two

Beamed and boarded ceiling, radiator and window looking through to the conservatory.

Conservatory

Lean-to conservatory with Upvc window panels and door leading out to the rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Doors providing access to the first floor accommodation, loft hatch and window to the front elevation. A good sized landing area which could be used as study/office area.

Bedroom One

A double bedroom with window to the rear elevation, storage cupboard and radiator.

Bedroom Two

Double bedroom with radiator and window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Three

Good sized single bedroom with window to the front elevation and radiator.

Bathroom

Coloured suite with panelled bath, pedestal hand wash basin, low level wc, radiator and part obscured glazed window.

Allans Hill Cottage

Entrance Hall

Double glazed front entrance door, dado rail and radiator. Opening to kitchen, door to living room and stairs rising to the fist floor.

Living Room

Beamed and boarded ceiling, understairs recess, inglenook fireplace with solid wood mantlepiece. Radiator, wall light and double doors leading to the conservatory.

Conservatory

Lean-to style conservatory with exposed stone walls and double glazed window units. French doors accessing the rear garden. Wall lights, radiator and power socket.

Kitchen

Fitted with a range of wooden wall and floor units, contrasting worktops and tiled splashbacks. Integrated oven and hob with extractor fan unit over, sink unit with drainer and window to the front elevation. Plumbing for washing machine and space for upright fridge freezer.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Narrow landing with loft hatch, wood panelled walls, airing cupboard and obscured glazed window to the bathroom.

Bedroom One

Double bedroom with window to the rear elevation, radiator, fitted wardrobes and matching dressing table.

Bathroom

Low level wc, panelled bath with shower over, built-in storage, pedestal hand wash basin, tiled splashbacks, radiator, storage cupboard and obscured glazed window to the front elevation.

EXTERNALLY

Double wooden gates to the front of the property provide vehicle access and off road parking. There is also a further wooden gate which provides pedestrian access to both Allans House and The Cottage next door. To the front of the house there is a lawned garden with planted borders and to the front of The Cottage there is a paved patio area. To the rear of the properties there is an open plan garden which is predominately laid to lawn with planted borders, mature trees, shrubs and patio areas.

Out Buildings

Surrounding the principal accommodation are various buildings forming useful additional space with potential for conversion opportunities subject to the necessary consents. These include: - Two Storey Byre 6.44mx 4.63m Two storey byre with six stall being of traditional stone construction. Stone stairwell to the frontage which provides access to a loft space. To the eastern extent a range of outhouses to include : - Workshop 4.36m x 2.84m with light and power.Store 2.04m x 2.31m WC 2.11m x 1.96m Two Further Store approx 2m x 2m and 2m x 1.5mDouble Garage - 6.41m x 4.31mA former chapel which has been converted to provide a double garage with direct road frontage and twin access doors. The garage has light and ladder access to the loft for further storage.

Land

The land is known as North Croft has gated access direct to the road and is situated on the opposite side to the road being slightly east of the main holding. The land extends to approximately 2.03 acres of good sound grassland surrounded by stonewalls and with a further internal division. The land has a natural water supply but cannot be guaranteed as faithful. The land in question is well sheltered and productive.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents Addisons Chartered Surveyors T: opt1.

Property Info

HouseTitle Number(s) DU291692Local Authority: DurhamCouncil Tax: Band CAnnual Price:£2,268Conservation Area: NoFlood Risk Very lowBroadband Basic 6 MbpsSatellite / Fibre TV Availability: BT and Sky CottageTitle Number(s) DU150991Tenure: FreeholdLocal Authority: DurhamCouncil Tax Band:B Annual Price: £1,984Conservation Area: NoFlood Risk: Very lowBroadband: Basic 6 MbpsSatellite / Fibre TV Availability: BT and SkyCovenants and EasementsThe property(s) is subject to restrictive covenants and easements which will need to be verified by the seller's solicitor. SurveyWe have not undertaken a survey of the property and therefore are unable to comment on its structural condition. ServicesMains water, mains electricity and oil fired central heating. Septic tank sewerage which is located in the field.

PRICE

£470,000

BROCHURE

Details and photographs taken May 2025.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
C
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 212 Homes with Land listings in North East England (1+ acres).

This Property£231,527 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £66,025 / acre
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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
58 D
99 A

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

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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
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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

8.5 Gbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good LimitedThree Good LimitedVodafone Limited Limited

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

  • Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy3 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    73
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St John's Chapel Primary School7.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    24
    Type
    Community school
  • Cotherstone Primary School8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    66
    Type
    Community school
  • Wearhead Primary School8.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    11
    Type
    Community school
  • Frosterley Primary School9.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    32
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Teesdale School and Sixth Form11 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    684
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Wolsingham School12 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    774
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Kirkby Stephen Grammar School14 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    377
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Staindrop Academy14 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    504
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Appleby Grammar School14 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    357
    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

Co-op Teesdale, Middleton in Teesdale2.8 miles
Co-op St Johns Chapel, St Johns Chapel7 miles
Co-op Stanhope, Stanhope, County Durham9.5 miles

GP surgery

Old Forge Surgery2.8 miles

Pharmacy

Day Lewis Pharmacy2.7 miles

Hospital

Weardale Hospital9.2 miles

Walking trail

Pennine Way561 metres

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

Stanhope Rail Station9.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Village Hall0.6 miles

Typical drive times

Stanhope33 min · 16 miles
Wolsingham34 min · 21 miles
Durham (city)53 min · 35 miles
Barnard Castle21 min · 13 miles
Kirkby Stephen31 min · 21 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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