A PROPERTY located in a 19th century Abbey has been put on the market. 

The Victorian Gothic Revival style St Clare’s Abbey built in 1867 and was previously identified to be converted into a 60-bed nursing home.

However, Darlington Borough Council planning committee members instead agreed in 2017 for the Grade II listed building to be converted into homes instead. 

During its history, part of the abbey was used for a girl’s boarding school which closed in 1887.

Since then, the building remained largely unaltered and in 2009, it was listed Grade II along with the exceptionally preserved Chapel.

The Grade II Listed four-bedroom property located within St Clare's Court, Darlington, offers two reception rooms, large kitchen, impressive hallways with exposed beams, four bedrooms all having en-suite facilities, utility room and separate toilet.

There is also allocated external space within a courtyard area. The property also comes with three allocated parking spaced to the rear.

The abbey is constructed of red brick under multi-pitched slate roofs extending in parts to three floors.

The main building is set within grounds extending to six acres. Internally the building retains many original features.

The property, which is situated in Darlington’s West End, is currently on the market for £595,000. 

For more details visit: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/114369680#/?channel=RES_BUY

See inside the property below. All pictures: Carver Residential, Darlington

The Northern Echo:

The Northern Echo: Many of the Abbey's original features have been maintainedMany of the Abbey's original features have been maintained

The Northern Echo: The hallway includes the original roof structure The hallway includes the original roof structure

The Northern Echo: A spacious bathroom is included with the propertyA spacious bathroom is included with the property

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