5 bed detached house for sale

Westgate, Weardale DL13

Set in a picturesque rural location, this substantial five-bedroom detached Victorian house, built in 1871, offers an exceptional blend of period charm and versatile living. The property is offered chain free and benefits from a thoughtfully designed later extension, providing the ideal option for independent living - bedroom five enjoys direct access to its own private living space below, perfect for multi-generational families or guests. Throughout the home, large windows frame beautiful views and flood the interiors with natural light, while original architectural features evoke a sense of timeless elegance. The spacious layout includes multiple reception rooms and flexible accommodation, making it perfectly suited to modern family life. With a total plot size of approximately 1.4 acres (including a 0.6 acre paddock and riverbank), this home presents a rare opportunity to enjoy both grandeur and privacy in a truly tranquil setting. Several small outbuildings offer practical storage solutions, and the property’s unique position ensures uninterrupted views both inside and out.

The extensive outside space is a true highlight, with a huge, well-kept garden to the East that bathes in sunlight from dawn until dusk. The sweeping lawn is bordered by mature, colourful plantings, creating a delightful space for relaxation and play. Private access to the bank of the River Wear runs the entire length of the Southern boundary, offering exclusive fishing rights and a serene spot to relax and enjoy the sounds and sights of the river. Closer to the house, paved seating areas on both the Eastern and Western sides provide perfect settings for outdoor dining or entertaining. To the West, an enclosed paddock of approximately 0.6 acres is bordered by traditional stone walls and agricultural fencing, with convenient road access via a secure steel gate. Additional outbuildings provide ample storage for gardening equipment or hobbies, while a newly tarmacked driveway with EV charge point offers generous parking for multiple vehicles. This exceptional property combines the best of country living with practical amenities, making it an outstanding choice for families seeking space, privacy, and a truly idyllic riverside lifestyle. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that this unique home has to offer.

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Location

Westgate is a village in Weardale, County Durham, and is situated within the North Pennines National Landscape. The area is hugely popular with walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as those just looking to get away from busy city life.

Entrance Porch (1.68m x 3.87m)

- External access is gained to the rear of the property via a composite door leading into a newly built entrance porch which is dual aspect with uPVC windows on Western and Northern sides
- The entrance porch provides access to the hallway via a further composite door which would have likely been the original rear entrance to the property
- Exposed stone walls to two sides
- Vinyl flooring
- Wall mounted light fitting

Hallway

(4.45m x 3.52m) + (3.40m x 2.27m)
- The hallway is positioned to the Western side of the property, being internally accessed from the entrance porch and providing onward internal access to the dining room, lounge, kitchen, and staircase rising to the first floor
- The hallway benefits from a uPVC door providing external access to the Northern side of the property, this would have likely been the original entrance to the property
- A multi fuel burner is in situ however it has not been used within the five years which the current owner has lived in the property and any new occupier should make their own investigations as to its suitability for use
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting
- Two radiators

Dining Room (4.27m x 4.62m)

- Positioned to the Northeastern corner of the property and accessed from the hallway
- Well-proportioned dining room being dual aspect with a uPVC bay window to the Eastern side with beautiful views over the garden and a further uPVC window to the Northern side
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- There is an open fire within this room however it has not been used within the five years which the current owner has lived in the property and any new occupier should make their own investigations as to its suitability for use

Lounge (4.29m x 5.80m)

- Positioned to the Eastern side of the property and accessed from the hallway
- Well-proportioned lounge with uPVC bay window to the Eastern aspect with beautiful views over the garden
- Original Victorian wooden window shutters still in working order
- There is a further double wooden door with stained glass panes providing access to the garden
- Open fire
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting
- 2 radiators

Kitchen (4.26m x 4.63m)

- Positioned to the Western side of the property, being internally accessed from the hallway and providing onward internal access to the staircase which leads down to the garden room and up to bedroom five
- Well-proportioned kitchen with ample space for dining furniture if desired
- Newly fitted kitchen in 2026 with quartz work surfaces and integrated composite sink with instant boiling water tap
- Integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, induction hob, electric oven and overhead extractor hood
- Large range of over/under counter storage units
- Feature ceiling hooks provide memories of the Victorian heritage of this property
- lvt flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Ceiling spotlights
- Radiator
- The property’s electrical consumer unit is located in a high-level cupboard within this room

Utility Room (1.40m x 3.02m)

- Positioned to the Western side of the property being internally accessed from the entrance porch and providing onward access to the ground floor WC, kitchen and hallway
- uPVC window to the Southern aspect
- Plumbing for washing machine with laminate worksurface and tiled splashback above
- lvt flooring
- Ceiling spotlights
- Radiator

WC (0.84m x 1.90m)

- Accessed from the utility room on the Western side of the property
- uPVC window to the Western aspect with frosted lower pane
- Hand wash basin set on vanity unit with integrated storage cupboards below
- WC

- Half tiled walls
- Tiled flooring
- New decorated
- Ceiling spotlight

Garden Room (4.26m x 4.83m)

- From the kitchen, a doorway leads to a staircase stepping down to the garden room which is part of the extended section of the property
- Well-proportioned living space, being dual aspect with a uPVC window to the Western side and uPVC patio doors to the Eastern side providing external access to the garden
- This room would make an ideal home office, playroom, or independent living room for the occupiers of bedroom 5
- Under stairs storage cupboard
- Neutrally decorated
- Wall mounted light fittings
- Radiator

Landing

(4.03m x 2.14m) + (1.20m x 2.15m)
- A half turn staircase rises to the first-floor landing in two stages
- The first level of the landing provides access to the family bathroom, while the larger second level provides access to bedrooms one, two, three and four
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting in addition to ceiling spotlights

Bedroom 1 (4.25m x 3.29m)

- Positioned to the Southeastern corner of the property and accessed from the landing
- Large double room with en-suite
- uPVC sliding sash style window to the Eastern aspect with views over the garden and riverbank
- Floor-to-ceiling integrated wardrobes with sliding doors
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 1 En-Suite (1.69m x 2.64m)

- Accessed from bedroom one
- uPVC sliding sash style window to the Eastern aspect with views over the garden and riverbank
- Panel bath
- WC

- Hand wash basin set on vanity unit with integrated storage below
- Further integrated storage cupboard
- Half tiled walls
- Steam free mirror with LED light
- Ceiling spotlights
- lvt flooring
- Radiator

Bedroom 2 (4.34m x 3.65m)

- Positioned to the Northeastern corner of the property and accessed from the landing
- Dual aspect well-proportioned double room with en-suite
- uPVC sliding sash style windows to the Northern and Eastern sides with views over the garden and riverbank
- Floor-to-ceiling integrated wardrobes
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 2 En-Suite (1.40m x 2.66m)

- Accessed from bedroom two
- Panel bath with overhead mains fed shower and tiled surround
- Hand wash basin with tiled splashback set on vanity unit with storage cupboards below
- WC

- Extractor fan
- lvt flooring
- Ceiling spotlights

Bedroom 3 (4.16m x 2.84m)

- Positioned to the Southwestern corner of the property and accessed from the landing
- Well-proportioned double room with en-suite
- uPVC sliding sash style window to the Western aspect with views over the paddock
- Floor-to-ceiling integrated storage wardrobes
- Carpeted
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 3 En-Suite (3.11m x 1.70m)

- Accessed directly from bedroom three
- Large walk-in wet room shower with mains fed shower, and rainfall head
- WC

- Hand wash basin
- Wall mounted storage unit with mirrored front
- Additional wall mounted storage cupboards
- Extractor fan
- Tiled flooring
- Ceiling spotlights
- Automatic night lights
- Vertical heated towel rail

Bedroom 4 (3.19m x 3.66m)

- Positioned to the Northwestern corner of the property and accessed from the landing via a small vestibule which provides access to the attic
- Well-proportioned double room
- uPVC sliding sash style window with views over the paddock
- Large built-in wardrobe, large enough to become a walk-in wardrobe if desired
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 5 (2.7m x 3.9m)

- The fifth bedroom is also located within the extended part of the property and is positioned above the garden room
- Accessed via a staircase which leads from the kitchen
- Well-proportioned double room with en-suite
- uPVC window to the Eastern aspect with views over the garden and riverside
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Bedroom 5 En-Suite (1.53m x 3.24m)

- Accessed from bedroom five
- uPVC window to the Western aspect
- Panel bath
- Corner shower cubicle with tiled enclosure, folding glass doors, and mains fed shower
- Hand wash basin
- WC

- Built-in storage cupboard
- Extractor fan
- Laminate flooring
- Ceiling spotlights
- Vertical heated towel

Attic (9.12m x 10.81m)

- The attic is accessed via a small vestibule in between bedroom four and the landing
- A carpeted staircase rises through double wooden doors to the loft space which is partially boarded and extremely well insulated
- 2 uPVC windows, one in each gable end
- Vast amount of storage pace with potential for future conversion subject to the necessary planning consents

Cellar

(4.08m x 8.07m) + (4.06m x 2.28m)
- The property benefits from a large, dry cellar which could make an ideal workshop or storage room
- Power and lighting
- Work bench with storage cupboards and drawers below which were recycled when the kitchen was re-fitted
- The cellar is divided into two rooms with an open doorway between
- Three small, high level uPVC windows with frosted panes
- The cellar is the location of the property’s oil-fired Worcester system boiler
- Water pump installed to extract any overflow from the boiler

Garden

- The property benefits from a huge garden to the Eastern side benefiting from sunlight throughout the entire day
- Well-kept large lawn with beautiful, planted borders
- The garden benefits from private access to the bank of the River Wear, stretching the entire length of the property’s Southern boundary and enjoys fishing rights
- The property benefits from further paved seating areas close to the house on both Eastern and Western sides
- Range of small outbuildings providing useful storage options
- The property benefits from an enclosed paddock to the Western side measuring approximately 0.6 acres, being enclosed by stone walls on two sides and agricultural fencing on the other two
- The paddock benefits from road access via a steel gate

Parking - Driveway

The property benefits from a large, newly tarmacked driveway which provides ample parking for multiple vehicles on the Western side, complete with EV charge point