This is a stunning detached stone built home with four bedrooms and five reception rooms on a generous plot with extensive gardens and an adjoining field, the total site area being 6 acres or thereabouts. This beautiful family home has very spacious, light and airy rooms throughout, well-proportioned, well-presented with numerous noteworthy features providing charm and character. There is substantial attached garaging/storage and then a workshop, and in addition there is a separate garage. The property has mature well-laid out and beautifully maintained gardens with a woodland feel and the Shotley Field burn runs along the bottom boundary. The gardens enjoy a high degree of privacy and is ideal for family use. Immediately adjacent to the house is grazing land extending to 6 acres or thereabouts. This is a rare gem of a property and enjoys the benefit of recently installed double glazing and oil-fired central heating. We would strongly recommend an internal inspection in order to fully appreciate what is being offered for sale.
BRIEFLY COMPRISING;
GROUND FLOOR
RECEPTION HALL/MUSIC ROOM 21'2" x 10'5" (6.45m x 3.18m)
A generous sized and welcoming room with fifteen light double glazed front door, polished timber flooring and exposed beams. At one end is a raised stone hearth with tiled backing for a display stove. A glazed door and wall leads to:
SMALL LIBRARY 10'9" x 7'7" (3.28m x 2.3m)
With a range of fitted cabinetry with worktop over and built-in book shelving. Matching polished timber flooring.
LIVING ROOM 17' x 14'7" (5.18m x 4.45m)
A cosy room with windows to the front and rear aspects. Attractive polished timber flooring throughout. Raised hearth at one end with a wood-burning stove. Double doors to:
DINING ROOM 22'6" x 14'6" (6.86m x 4.42m)
A most impressive room dominated by two attractive dressed stone glazed archways, wide planking floorboards and ornate staircase to the first floor with panelling to one side.
LOBBY
Ceramic tiled flooring. Solid rear door to gardens.
CLOAKROOM
Corner wash basin and low level WC. Ceramic tiled flooring.
KITCHEN 16'1" x 1'2"7' (4.9m x 0.36m2.13m)
Beautifully appointed with wall and floor cabinets with marble worktops incorporating a double stainless steel sink with mixer tap over. Four induction hob cooker and matching island unit with further cabinets and worktop space. The focal point is the two ovened Aga in green finish with canopy over. Oak flooring throughout. Door to:
PANTRY 6'4" x 6'3" (1.93m x 1.9m)
A most useful room with ample shelving and ceramic tiled flooring. A perfect accessary to the kitchen.
BREAKFAST ROOM 15' x 11'8" (4.57m x 3.56m)
A light and airy room afforded by windows to three elevations, including double doors to the gardens, high ceilings with downlighting, matching oak flooring. Delightful garden views.
UTILITY ROOM 13'3" x 8'5" (4.04m x 2.57m)
Built-in wall cabinets and worktop incorporating an enamel sink unit with mixer tap over. Plumbing for washing machine. Ceramic tiled floor throughout. Useful storage cupboard. Stable type rear door.
BOOT ROOM 7'10" x 7'9" (2.4m x 2.36m)
Built-in bench seating, ceramic tiled flooring and fitted coat hooks/shelving. Door to outside.
STUDY 12'5" x 9'4" (3.78m x 2.84m)
Fitted shelving and view to the front.
LOBBY
Second staircase to the first floor. Ceramic tiled flooring.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDINGS
From the main staircase, a further short flight leads to a small library space/landing area, with built-in book shelving. To the left:
DOUBLE BEDROOM THREE 16'1" x 8'10" (4.9m x 2.7m)
Built-in storage cupboards, fitted shelving.
DOUBLE BEDROOM FOUR 13'10" x 9'1" (4.22m x 2.77m)
Built-in wardrobe and fitted shelving. (This bedroom is accessed from the second staircase).
BATHROOM
Panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, tiled splashback and chrome heated towel rail (servicing bedroom four).
SHOWER ROOM
Shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, twin heated towel rails (servicing bedrooms two and three).
CORRIDOR LANDING
Access to:
DOUBLE BEDROOM TWO 18' x 11'3" (5.49m x 3.43m)
A very spacious room overlooking the front garden. Range of built-in wardrobes with hanging and shelving space, incorporating a vanity unit with cupboards underneath and overhead lockers.
DOUBLE BEDROOM ONE 14'10" x 12'8" (4.52m x 3.86m)
A generous sized bedroom with windows to the front and rear elevations, the latter overlooking the gardens and stream. Open vaulted ceiling and exposed ceiling beams.
CORRIDOR
With an excellent range of built-in wardrobes/storage cabinets with hanging and shelving space.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Panelled bath with rain head shower over and glazed side screen, wash hand basin with cupboard below, low level WC, twin heated towel rails and attractive splash boarding throughout.
SECURE STORE ROOM 10'1" x 5'7" (3.07m x 1.7m)
EXTERNALLY
ATTACHED GARAGING/STORAGE ROOM 30'4" x 9'7" (9.25m x 2.92m)
With double doors to the front. This garaging is only suitable for small and medium sized cars only.
WORKSHOP 13'8" x 13'3" (4.17m x 4.04m)
Fitted workbench. Separate door to the outside. Power connected.
SECOND GARAGE 17'9" (5.4) x 11'9" (3.58) maximum overall
With power connected and double doors onto the road.
GARDENS
To the front of the property, the driveway/garage with an EV charger is accessed through a five-bar gate. An enclosed walled garden offers a lawned area, stone flagged pathway/patio and an extensive raised bed with bushes and shrubs. To the side is a tranquil sitting area with decked patio, water trough feature and a raised gravel space, from this area, you are led round to the side and rear, with a woodland feel, comprising very extensive lawned areas, with a variety of young tree's, bushes and shrubs, all backing onto the attractive Shotley Field stream. The garden to the rear is mature and peaceful and enjoying a high degree of privacy.
LAND
Immediately adjacent to the home is grazing land, extending to 6 acres or thereabouts (totally 6 acres including gardens and house plot).
MODERN SHED
SERVICES
Mains electricity and mains water are connected, and septic tank drainage. Oil central heating to radiators also supplying the domestic hot water.
TENURE
Freehold
NOTES
All fitted carpets, curtains and blinds are included in the sale.
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