A luxury country home used for weddings and parties in Bishop Auckland has emerged for sale for £1.3m.

Fairfield House has 12 bedrooms which can sleep up to 24 guests.

It is set within a 1.2-acre site which backs directly onto stunningly picturesque countryside but also is only a short stroll away from the very popular Weardale town of Stanhope in western County Durham.

The agent described the home as "a luxury 5-star self-catering country house".

The listing on Rightmove states: "Fairfield House is a beautiful and very imposing period property with an array of charming character features combined with contemporary luxuries and refinements.

"It boasts very spacious accommodation across three floors including eight superb and spacious bedrooms, five of which have en-suite facilities, one has its own private shower room, whilst the two attic bedrooms rooms share a bathroom.

"There are two very striking lounges, each with lovely garden views, a formal dining room ideal for catering for large groups and a magnificent kitchen with central island and granite/marbled worktops.

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"Completing the accommodation is a very useful utility/boot room."

Find out more on Rightmove here.

Look inside the incredible property here:

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