For sale: £3.6m mansion close to local beauty spots

(gasometer, scrapyard and Homebase)

In betweener ... property is hemmed in by industrial neighbours

HERE'S a glorious pad with, er, not-so-stunning views.

Gleaming white mansion Tindale Towers, on the market for £3.65million, is being advertised as a short drive from renowned beauty spots such as the Lake District and Scottish Borders.

Reason to splash out ... indoor pool with Jacuzzi

But for some reason, the estate agents forgot to mention it is sandwiched between a giant gasometer, a scrapyard, a bypass - and a Homebase store.
The super-modern art deco property, once featured on TV show I Own Britain's Best Home, has 38 rooms, an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, penthouse bedroom and ample grounds.

Best bar none ... living area with drinks counter

Despite its ugly surroundings estate agents George F White are confident of finding a buyer for the spread in Bishop Auckland, Co Durham - built as a "grand design" by furniture firm owners Mike and Jules Keen.
A spokesman said: "We've had a Marmite response. People either love it or hate it."

Looks good from here ... gleaming mansion