Cafe
Market Place, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 0QG
£290,000 15 July 2025
GUIDE PRICE AUCTION DATE
Set in the extremely popular village of Middleton in Teesdale, Café 1618 offers huge potential for a variety of uses. A rare opportunity to acquire a unique property having recently been run as a Café/Restaurant and B&B. The property is also sold with a separate one bedroom character cottage. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size and opportunity for a purchaser to reshape the property into something truly outstanding. No onward chain. Situation & Amenities - Barnard Castle 11 miles, Bishop Auckland 21 miles, Darlington 25 miles. All distances are approximate. Middleton-in-Teesdale is the main centre for Upper Teesdale in the North Pennines, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Much of the village has been designated a conservation area so the houses and shops retain much of their original character. The village is situated on many of the North's famous walks, including the Pennine Way, the Teesdale Way and with the Coast to Coast Cycle Path not far away. Primary school for the village and surrounding area at Middleton-in-Teesdale, state secondary school with sixth form, public school and prep school at Barnard Castle. Middleton has a doctors surgery, Co-operative store, Barclays Bank, butchers and other shops. The Property - Nestled in the charming Market Place of Middleton in Teesdale, a rare opportunity to acquire a unique character property having recently been run as a Cafe/Restaurant and B&B and offering an exceptional opportunity for development and personalisation, this property is a rare find in a sought-after location. The property also boasts a separate one bedroom character cottage, providing additional living space or the possibility of rental income. The versatility of this layout allows for various uses, whether as a guest accommodation or a private retreat. Cafe 1618 - The property is situated in Middleton in Teesdale, an extremely popular village with locals and visitors alike. It offers extensive accommodation and an incredibly flexible layout including café, kitchen, toilet facilities, study/office, bar, function room/restaurant, two letting rooms with en-suite shower rooms, two further bedrooms and bathroom. Cottage - The character cottage is a separate dwelling ideal for holiday letting or annex, and is full of charm with exposed stonework, flagstone flooring and beams. There is an open plan living room/kitchen and a first floor bedroom with en-suite shower room. Garden - With direct access to the market place, there is a large enclosed garden with outbuilding and ample external dining and access to the cottage.
Market Pl, DL12
Guide Price
£290,000
Auction Date
15 Jul 2025
End Time
11:54
Venue
Online
Auctioneer
IAM Sold
GSC Grays
Unit 7, Diamond Court, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2EN
0345 646 0302
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