Tucked into the quiet drama of Upper Weardale, in England’s last great wilderness, Barrington Hall is no ordinary country home. Built in 1819 by Bishop Shute Barrington as the village schoolhouse – and later transformed into a 1930s cinema – this detached stone residence has always been a place of story, learning and community.
Today, beautifully restored and full of character, it offers something increasingly rare: a rural home with genuine heritage, nestled within the spectacular landscapes of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Inside, more than 1,560 square feet of move-in-ready space unfolds across three levels. The centrepiece is a stunning cathedral-ceilinged living room, where timber beams and large solid wood windows frame the ever-changing sky. A 12kW log burner provides both warmth and presence.
The handmade kitchen, complete with AGA Rayburn, offers cottage charm and thoughtful design, opening into a calm sunroom with direct access to the front garden. Just beyond the mezzanine, where original 1800s wood flooring still gleams, the principal bedroom retains the former caretaker’s fireplace – a quiet nod to the lives lived here before. Two further bedrooms, a family bathroom and a cloakroom with concealed utility area complete the home.
Recent upgrades include a new oil boiler with Nest controls, full redecoration, secondary glazing, and eight new column radiators. Full fibre broadband is live and ready for home working.
Outside, Barrington Hall is surrounded by gardens enclosed by stone walls and fencing, with mature planting and space for dogs to roam or children to play. A seasonal stream and waterfall run along the rear boundary – a rare and restorative feature.
Set within Wearhead, County Durham’s highest village, this is a home shaped by sky and silence. Shops and cafés are just 2 miles away in St John’s Chapel, with larger towns including Stanhope, Alston and Hexham all within easy reach.
For those seeking heritage, stillness, and unspoilt natural beauty – this is a home with soul.
Wearhead | County Durham | Upper Weardale | DL13 1BE | detached period home.
Viewings are by appointment with JW Wood – see full listing and video tour at www.jww.co.uk/buy/BAO250380.
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