Now could be your chance, as a four-bedroom apartment inside Washington’s Usworth Hall goes on the market with offers in the region of £199,950 welcome through Your Move Chris Stonock in The Galleries.
The hall was built in the late 18th Century by Bernard Shaw and in the mid 20th Century was in the ownership of the National Coal Board.
It was bought in 1965 by the Washington Development Corporation as its head quarters and is now a Grade II listed building on the National Heritage List for England.
The ground floor apartment in The Manor is offered as a share of a freehold, with private gated parking.
1. Sitting room flooded with light
The particulars for this home says it has a "bright and airy dual aspect lounge to rear with two sets of French doors leading to separate outside areas." Photo: Rightmove
2. Dual aspect living room
Another look at the lounge, which has windows bringing in light from two sides of the room. Photo: Rightmove
3. Large master bedroom offers its own en-suite and storage
In addition to its own shower room, the master suite also has its own walk-in wardrobe, offering plenty of storage space. Photo: Rightmove
4. Master bedroom's own en-suite
The en-suite is another area of the house which has been given a new look by its current owners, with the room just off the master bedroom. Photo: Rightmove