The Old Vicarage, Bishop Auckland, for sale for £1.5m

The six-bedroom house is a Grade II listed building with connections to royalty and Lord Armstrong of Cragside.

It dates back to the 18th century but it has had sympathetic improvements over the current owner's 28-year tenure.

The agent describes the property as "a magnificent, detached period house".

On Rightmove, the listing reads: "The property was commissioned by the church in the late 1820s – early 1830s when the first reverend was appointed and resided at the property, the Rev George Watson.

"He began to raise funds to make improvements and additions to the property, one means of raising funds was to write a book of sermons.

"Through influential contacts, royalty became aware which resulted in Queen Victoria purchasing 33 copies.

"The Old Vicarage is a magnificent, detached period house, with Grade II listed status with Royal and Lord Armstrong of Cragside connections.

"The property has undergone a program of sympathetic improvements and renovations throughout the current owners' 28-year tenure, which the owner has documented.

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"Dating from the 18th century the property features handsome sandstone elevations and more than 5,700 sq. ft of stunning living accommodation."

Find out more about the house here.