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Cowshill, Weardale, Co Durham DL13

North East

£395,000

Listed on 22/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Coach House
Area
2322 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom stone barn conversion in Cowshill is arranged over two floors and offers a range of reception spaces, bedrooms and bathrooms. The ground floor includes a fitted kitchen, a dining room with a feature fireplace, a further sitting room that could also serve as a bedroom, and a shower room. Upstairs are a large living room with exposed beams, three further bedrooms or office space, and additional bathrooms. The layout also includes a section that could be used as an internal annexe, subject to the buyer's requirements and any necessary checks. Outside, the property has gated driveway parking for several vehicles and gardens to the front, side and rear, with patio areas, established planting and a summerhouse. A separate gated area of ground to the side is included and provides further garden, storage and parking space. The listing describes the property as a former successful bed-and-breakfast and notes its potential for holiday accommodation or use as a home with an annexe. Services are stated as mains electricity, water and drainage, with oil-fired central heating. The vendor advises that the property is freehold. Located in the North Pennines National Landscape, the property is marketed by Pennine Ways Ltd.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

65out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £395,000, The Calf House is priced at about £170 per sq ft, around 9% below the local average—a useful opportunity to acquire a substantial character property at a below-average rate. The stone barn’s beams, fireplaces and multiple reception spaces give it real character, while the gated parking and established gardens add to its appeal. The photographed interiors look usable but traditional, so selective cosmetic updating could refresh the presentation without losing the period feel.

The possible annexe arrangement adds flexibility, though the practical separation and any approvals would need checking. Overall, this is a light project with a strong price-value component, balanced by an average location score and the work of maintaining the established grounds.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh traditional finishes selectively while retaining the exposed beams, stonework and fireplaces.
  • Explore the described internal annexe arrangement, subject to checking practical separation and any required approvals.
  • Make use of the gated parking, multiple reception spaces and established garden areas.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Cowshill, Weardale, Co Durham DL13
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Stanhope Rail Station

    9.0 miles

    Train · Stanhope

  • Alston Rail Station

    9.4 miles

    Train · Alston

  • Frosterley Rail Station

    10.7 miles

    Train · Frosterley

  • Kirkhaugh Rail Station

    11.6 miles

    Train · Kirkhaugh

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,614
Based on a loan of £296,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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