The Property
Daleholme is a beautiful Georgian period house with generous proportions, lovely gardens and situated in a quiet part of Middleton-in-Teesdale. Daleholme forms the greater part of the original Masterman House, built in 1823 and designed by renowned architect Ignatius Bonomi, which has now been split into three dwellings. The property retains a host of character features including decorative ceiling roses and cornicing, wooden window shutters and wonderful wood flooring, elegantly updated to offer bright and spacious accommodation with quality modern finishes. Recent renovations include the rewiring of both the main house and the outbuilding in 2017 and the renewal/replacement of the roof in 2020.

The striking front door with carved stone surround opens to the welcoming hall.  There are three impressive reception rooms, the drawing room, sitting room and dining room, offering great flexibility. Each room has a soaring high ceiling and a feature fireplace. The drawing room has a dual aspect with views to the south and east. It is currently configured as a study/library, ideal for working from home. The sitting room is a relaxing space while the dining room offers more formal entertaining space. Double doors from the dining room lead to the kitchen which is filled with natural light from a dual aspect including glazed patio doors to the gardens. There are exposed ceiling beams and a range of stylish cabinetry with complementary granite worksurfaces and finished in muted colour palettes. A range cooker sits to one side and a central island offers a casual dining area. Adjoining the kitchen is a huge boot room and utility area complete with a dog bath/shower to one corner. There is scope to use this room for any number of purposes. A walk-in pantry is accessed from the boot room and there is also a useful WC and hand basin.

The lovely wide staircase rises to the first floor via a half landing illuminated by a tall picture window. There are four bedrooms arranged across the first floor with varying outlooks, all reached from the light and airy upper hall. The principal bedroom benefits from extensive fitted wardrobes and a superbly appointed en-suite shower room. The three further bedrooms have eye-catching views from the elevated position across the town and landscape beyond. These bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with period styling blended with high specification contemporary fixtures and fittings, with a suite comprising bath, separate shower, wash hand basin set on a vanity unit and WC. There is enormous attic space at Daleholme. This space offers excellent storage and has huge potential for conversion should interested parties wish to create even more accommodation.

A discreet second staircase from the main hall leads down to the cellar. The cellar comprises two expansive chambers and the raised position of the house means that the cellar sits at lower ground level, so both rooms benefit from windows bringing natural light.

Externally
The stunning landscaped gardens are a key feature of Daleholme and extend to three sides of the house. Beautiful terracing sits to the south east corner of the house with carefully maintained gravelled levels dotted with easily maintained plantings. There are manicured lawns surrounded by colourful shrubs and plantings with mature hedging. There are a number of mature fruit trees including apple, pear, plum and damson. For the keen gardener there are raised planting beds, a large potting shed and a separate greenhouse. To one side of the gardens is a summerhouse providing a fantastic spot to enjoy the gardens and outlook at all times of the year. For the warmer months, there is also an attractive gazebo for al fresco dining and entertaining.

The block paved driveway has ample space for parking several vehicles. The driveway leads up to the substantial outbuilding which incorporates the workshop and an office with patio doors that is perfect for keeping home and work life separate. The workshop is divided into two rooms and was formerly a garage. The garage could easily be reinstated by removing the dividing wall. The outbuilding also includes a large garden store that houses the oil tank and has plenty of space for outdoor equipment. Above the outbuilding is a useful attic storage space accessed by an outside staircase.