Step-In 5-6 Horsemarket, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle

Centrally located in Middleton In Teesdale this desirable property provides a 2/3 bedroomed maisonette over 2 floors, a courtyard garden and summerhouse ideal for afternoon tea. An extensive range of outbuildings with substantial storage/workshop area with potential for conversion, and an off street parking area. Whilst the ground floor provides a commercial retail unit space. 

Middleton in Teesdale is located within the picturesque Teesdale Valley and has a good range of local amenities including primary school, shops, bank, tea rooms, cafes and public houses.

Early viewing is highly recommended.

SHOP PREMISES - Double fronted with entrance from Horsemarket, the main thoroughfare through the village. The pavement outside provides space for display stands and for tables and chairs if required.

FRONT RETAIL SPACE - 5.26m x 3.94m – Currently run as a gallery having adjustable display shelving and LED strip lighting.

REAR RETAIL SPACE - 4.86m x 4.17m – Currently used and an art studio with adjustable display shelving and strip lighting. There is a linking door between the shop and the flat which is currently sealed to allow the shop to be operated independent of the flat.

REAR ENTRANCE VESTIBULE/KITCHENETTE - Stainless steel sink unit and door accessing the rear access.

CLOAKROOM - Low level wc, wall mounted hand washbasin and Triton water heater.

MAISONETTE – 5 HORSEMARKET

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall – Partially glazed front entrance door from Horsemarket. Laminate flooring.

Inner Hall – Laminate flooring, radiator, stairs rising to the first floor fitted with a stair lift. Understairs storage recess. Exposed stone wall with feature shelf and window.

Rear Entrance/Utilities Lobby - Tiled flooring, oil fired central heating boiler, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, store cupboard and door accessing the rear yard and outbuildings.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing/Office Area - Laminate flooring, storage cupboards. Understairs recess currently utilised as an office, window to the rear elevation and stairs rising to the second floor.

Living Room - A good sized reception room. Large bay window, south facing with a view over Horsemarket, Fireplace suitable for log-burning decorative stove or similar.

Kitchen - Fitted with a range of wall and floor units with contrasting worktops and splashback. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, space for slot-in cooker with extractor fan above and plumbing for dishwasher. Space for dining table and chairs, laminate flooring and window to the front elevation.

Dining Room – North facing window with view over the roof tops to the hills.

Bathroom – White, three piece suite. Heated towel rail.

SECOND FLOOR

Shower Room – Shower with electric pump. Hot water comes from H&C water system.

Bedroom One – Double bedroom. Dormer window with north view over the roof tops to the hills. Under eves storage.

Bedroom Two – Dormer window, view as for bedroom one. Under eaves storage.

Heating - There is oil fired, under-floor central heating throughout the first and second floors. Each room has its own thermostat.

EXTERNALLY

At the rear of the property there is a large yard containing several outbuildings. There is parking for 2 or more cars. Theres is a “Right of Way” for cars and pedestrians across adjacent property to the main street, Horsemarket

The outbuildings are currently used a s workshop and for storge but could have a variety of uses or be re-developed, subject to the appropriate consents.

The outbuildings create a sheltered area in the yard, a sun-trap. Paved, with a variety of plants and wall baskets a little pond and a waterfall, it makes a secluded Courtyard Garden The Summer House is ideal for Afternoon Tea.

Details of Workshop, Garage, Etc - The workshop is in two parts 6.24m x 4.16m with further through room 6.46m x 3.34m. The garage can be accessed from the second store or by means of separate pedestrian access to the main courtyard area. The buildings are currently used for workshop and storage but have great potential for development subject to the necessary consents being obtained. There is a toilet, coal store, a small store and a Summer House.

SERVICES - Mains Electricty, Mains Water, Mains Sewerage and Oil Fired Central Heating.

PRICE - £275,000

VIEWING - Strictly by Appointment through the selling agents T: opt 1.

BUSINESS RATES - The property is assessed for Business Rates. The Valuation Office Agency website shows the Rateable Value is £3,950. Currently, the business qualifies for Small Business Rate Relief and pays nothing.

Council Tax - Band A

Photographs and Details Taken November 2023. (Some external library photographs have been used).