Mickleton, Barnard Castle, DL12

Upon entering the gated entrance to this charming double fronted property with courtyard garden, the Chapel House welcomes you in to a lifestyle you know you are going to adore. The original arched double door entrance with feature glazing above, opens into a raised entrance area with hidden storage within the original bench seating. Polished wood flooring offers a warmth to this property with contrasting neutral pallet and design throughout. A magnificent feature log burning fire sits proudly within an ornate fire surround, a discreet storage area below the stairs offers a small area to position a desk or simple work station. Stained glass feature windows remain in the original stone walls, with decorative coving and deep skirting to floor. The kitchen offers panoramic vistas across the valley beyond, hand painted wall and base cabinets, with contrasting wood surfaces, integrated five ring cooking range, with double oven and grill, dish washer, and space for fridge/freezer. A separate utility provides additional cabinets with inset ceramic sink. There is also a shower room, and separate wc. 

Open spindles to staircase leads to the first floor spacious landing with full-height fitted storage cabinet, there are four elegant bedrooms, three being double in size, one having en-suite facility, as well as a house bathroom with beautiful period fittings. Each room benefits from picture-windows, ornate coving and deep skirting, enhancing this charming property at every corner.

To the top floor is a wonderful double bedroom with feature port-hole window capturing the valley views perfectly, as well as providing access in to the loft with extensive storage area.  

Externally the property is split level, with a raised decking area having steps down to a courtyard garden with stone outbuilding ideal for a variety of uses, leading to an area of lawn with gate into the meadow fields beyond. In all the property sits within approximately one acre of land. 

Things to do in Mickleton; High Force waterfall beauty spot, Bowes Museum and the wonderful cafe, Eggleston Hall Gardens as your neighbour, and The Coach House reopens again very soon, Grassholme reservoir situated in Lunedale with sailing club and fishing club, The Crown at Mickleton for great food and ambience, a wonderful drive to the Lakes over the Brough road direct via the A66 in to Kirby Stephen and the Eden Valley, as well as Samuel James Deli Cafe in Middleton in Teasedale, the list goes on.