A truly outstanding stone built, double fronted detached residence set in the very heart of the highly desirable Whickham village.
Demonstrating great care and attention to detail. This is a rare opportunity to acquire such a fine home that has retained a host of magnificent period features which sit perfectly alongside modern contemporary additions.
On entering this fabulous home you are immediately wowed by the feeling of space. The reception hall features a staircase rising to the first floor as well as providing access to the ground floor accommodation. Boasting two elegant reception rooms. The kitchen is fitted with a superb range of cabinets with incorporating worktops, Moving to the first floor, you have a choice of three bedrooms, two of which have en-suite facilities. The third floor has an additional two bedrooms.
The generous sized plot has the considerable benefit of its own driveway. The delightful gardens are a true extension of this enviable home, encompassing an extensive lawn as well as a number of patio areas. The gardens offer an idyllic setting in which to relax and entertain outdoors.
Whickham is a highly sought after village with a bustling centre providing a good choice of shops, gp and dental practices, a number of schools, public transport connections, bars and restaurants. You are only a few minutes drive from the A1 motorway which connects to the centre of Newcastle, the Metrocentre and Newcastle International Airport. There are a number of sporting attractions close by and the main road network gives access to picturesque countryside of North Durham, Northumberland National Park and the striking coastline of the county.
Reception Hall
A wonderful entry to the home, the reception hall with a beautiful staircase rising to the first floor accommodation. There is also a useful under stairs storage cupboard, and a central heating radiator.
Formal Lounge 4.92 x 4.46m (16'2" x 14'8")
This beautifully proportioned reception room exudes style and elegance. Presented with coving to the ceiling, this fabulous room is warmed by a contemporary central heating radiator and features full height windows, providing outlook to the rear garden. This room is completed by a beautiful fireplace with a stunning hearth.
Dining Room 4.79m x 4.75m (15'9" x 15'7")
A spacious second reception room which lends itself perfectly to hosting dinner parties when entertaining as well as simply enjoying family meals. With a sash window to the front elevation and the room also benefits from having a central heating radiator, whilst set to the exposed brick chimney breast you have a period fireplace with striking hearth which provides a charming focal point.
Kitchen (4.86m x 3.36m)
Offering a superb range of classic wall and base cabinets. The kitchen also boasts contrasting worktops, contemporary wall tiles to the splash back surrounds, a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap fitting and an integrated dishwasher. Space is provided to accommodate a freestanding fridge freezer, whilst a particular highlight of this room is the chimney breast recess which creates a wonderful focal point and offers space to accommodate a freestanding range style oven with extractor positioned over. A sash window with sitting area to the side elevation.
Utility Room: 3.70m x 2.05m (12'2" x 6'9")
Fitted with wall and base cabinets, belfast sink, door leading to rear garden.
W/C: Pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc.
First Floor Landing
The first floor landing provides access to three double bedrooms.
Bedroom One: 5.16m x 3.70m 16'11" x 12'2")
A generous master bedroom positioned to the rear aspect of the home. With a sash window, central heating radiator and storage. This wonderful room also has the luxury of having en suite facilities.
En Suite
The en suite is beautifully appointed. Fitted with a stylish white suite comprising walk-in shower housing a mains fed shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc. Featuring complementary tiling to the walls, recessed lighting and a central heating radiator.
Bedroom Two 5.40m x 4.46m (17'8" x 14'8")
A generous second double bedroom, having the benefit of fitted wardrobes and featuring a double sash window with outstanding views overlooking the rear garden and a central heating radiator. Additionally there is a shower and hand basin located within the room.
Bedroom Three 4.97m x 4.75m (16'4" x 15'7")
The third double bedroom features fitted wardrobes, a double sash window.This lovely room is warmed by a central heating radiator.
W/C
Pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc.
Second Floor Landing
Bedroom Four: 4.77m x 3.62m (15'8" x 11'11")
Bedroom Five: 4.55m x 3.63m (14'11" x 11'11")
External
Approaching the property you are greeted by the most wonderful frontage, parking for two vehicles traditional style entrance door complement the stone exterior beautifully and give you a sense of the contemporary style you discover once inside. Now to the gardens which are a real haven and a true extension of this home, providing a delightful outlook and a great place to relax and entertain during the summer months. The extremely generous lawn is bordered by mature trees and shrubs, whilst the raised patio provides space for outdoor seating, In addition to which you have a useful garden shed which provides storage.