THERE'S a gaping hole in the roof, the windows are shuttered up and thick ivy covers the brickwork.
But there’s enough visible of the patterned roof tiles and the delicate arched stonework to hint that this was once a special building.
Now is your chance to own a bit of history as the infamous lodge house in Darlington's North Cemetery is set to feature at an auction later this year.
The semi-detached house was built in 1875 and housed the foreman of the Victorian town cemetery.
Constructed in a stone gothic style, it houses three bedrooms across two floors and an outside courtyard area.
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However, the property has been unused for many years and currently stands in an extremely poor condition, with serious repair work needed.
Auctioneer Bidx1 has warned the house should be viewed as a development/ refurbishment opportunity.
The purchaser will be obliged to fully refurbish the property to a required standard within a period of 30 months.
Take a look at the property below
For more information, visit: https://www.onthemarket.com/details/8496043/
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