6 bed Country Residence

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£795,000

6 bed Country Residence

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BR/BA:

6 BR, 3 BA

Location:

Barnard Castle, Co. Durham

Description:

Situation & Amenities
The Manor is quietly situated in the centre of the historic and picturesque rural village of Bowes. With an active local community, Bowes has village hall facilities, a popular primary school and pre-school nursery, a historic castle dating from the 11th Century believed to have been built on the site of a Roman fort and a public house with B&B.

The nearby historic market town of Barnard Castle, offers a good range of amenities, including national and local retailers, sports centre, state and private educational opportunities at both primary and secondary level, including Barnard Castle School. Barnard Castle also boasts a number of historical sites including a Castle with Norman origins and the nationally renowned Bowes Museum. There is a traditional weekly market and a monthly farmers market held in the town, a library and a good range of restaurants.

The North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach and provide an ideal environment for those keen on outdoor pursuits. For the commuter the A66 is easily accessed from Bowes providing links to major commercial centres of the North East and North West and the A1(M) is within close proximity. There is a main-line railway station at Darlington and regional and international flights are available from Durham Tees Valley Airport and Newcastle International Airport.
Description
The Manor at Bowes is an elegant and spacious property offering in excess of 6000 square feet of accommodation currently arranged as a six bedroom property. Rich in period features, with origins dating from the Elizabethan period, with later Georgian and Victorian additions and extensively refurbished by the current owner to create a spacious family home which combines modern and practical finishes with original character and charm. Externally the property benefits from mature walled gardens accessed via electric wooden gates. The gardens sit to the front and side of the property and provide spectacular views across the valley over traditional rolling Dales pasture land to the heather moorland beyond. A large office suite/studio area above the double garage, housed within the Elizabethan section of the property, provides an ideal environment for those looking to create a work-life balance opportunity. A two storey part-refurbished property adjacent could be further developed to provide a self-contained cottage. Ample parking is available within the courtyard area to the front of the garage block. The Manor is offered with vacant possession on completion and with no onward chain. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size, location and further potential on offer.
Accommodation

Ground Floor
The imposing Victorian entrance leads to an inner hall with tiled floor and a striking original glazed inner door leading to the main reception hall, with engineered mahogany flooring throughout, which provides access to the main reception rooms and to the cellars.
Drawing Room 6.83 x 5.78 (22'5' x 19'0')
The spacious drawing room with its elegant marble fireplace with Jet Master LPG gas fire (alternatively can be used as an open fire), decorative moulding and ceiling rose has generous windows to the front and side aspects, which take full advantage of the stunning views across the garden and beyond.
Sitting Room 7.38 x 4.22 (24'3' x 13'10')
The more informal sitting room provides an ideal family space adjacent to the kitchen, again with original character, polished wooden floor boards and a marble fireplace housing a recessed Nester Martin wood-burning stove.
Conservatory 6.05 x 4.04 (19'10' x 13'3')
Doors lead from the sitting room out to the spacious Amdega conservatory, which provides an ideal environment for entertaining or quiet relaxation and takes full advantage of the established gardens and views beyond. The conservatory has a stone tiled floor and double doors to the gardens beyond.
Kitchen 4.21 x 4.13 (13'10' x 13'7')
The house kitchen, with windows to the front and side, has a good range of fitted bespoke wooden wall and base units, sink unit and integral fridge, dishwasher and integral electric ovens. A tiled recess houses an electric hob.
Dining Hall 4.06 x 3.46 (13'4' x 11'4')
The formal dining area, with window to side, provides access to the main staircase and through to a further inner hall with stone flagged floor.
Utility 5.14 x 2.57 (16'10' x 8'5')
The utility room, with a comprehensive range of fitted base and wall units, plumbing for washing machine and dryer and two Butlers sinks, also houses the oil central heating boiler.
Reception Hall
The second reception hall, again with stone flagged floor, has an attractive original range fireplace and a staircase provides access to the:
Office/Studio Accommodation
The spacious office accommodation has decorative bricked arch windows to the front, exposed beams, laminate flooring and Velux windows, all of which create a pleasant and light environment in which to work. In addition there is an adjacent shower-room and double bedroom.
First Floor
The elegant return staircase with arched window to the rear, leads to the main landing area which provides access to three generously proportioned double bedrooms and the house bathroom.
Bedroom To Front 4.23 x 4.19 (13'11' x 13'9')

Bedroom to Front 4.23 x 4.90 (13'11' x 16'1')

Bedroom to Rear 4.21 x 3.43 (13'10' x 11'3')

House Bathroom
The bathroom has been fitted out in a contemporary style with Travertine tiles to wall and floor, a remote control LED lighting system, a modern white suite comprising a Whirlpool Air bath, low profile WC, circular wash basin and a walk-in shower with multiple shower head system.
Landing & Sauna
A further landing area provides access to the Sauna and leads through to the Victorian wing, which houses the master bedroom and a further single bedroom/dressing room.
Master Bedroom 6.35 x 5.76 (20'10' x 18'11')
The extremely spacious master bedroom, similarly to the drawing room below, has generous windows to the front and side aspects which take full advantage of the spectacular and far-reaching rural views across the valley beyond.
En-suite Bathroom
An en-suite bathroom with corner bath, his and her sinks, WC, shower cubicle and access to separate storage/walk-in wardrobe area completes the first floor accommodation.
Double Garage 6.13 x 5.15 (20'1' x 16'11')
A door from the ground floor reception hall leads to the double garage, which has double electric doors.
Workshop/Store
Accessed via the double garage, or with separate access, a part-refurbished two storey property currently utilised as a workshop/store, which could be utilised to provide further office accommodation or separate annexe accommodation.
Externally
There is ample parking for several vehicles in the courtyard area adjacent to the office/garage. A small gated yard area provides a further secure parking area with stone stores.
Gardens
To the front and side of The Manor, there are well established walled lawned gardens with mature specimen trees, shrubs, hedging and planted borders. The large lawned garden area to the side of The Manor, in particular, enjoys far reaching rural views across traditional Dales countryside with dry stone walls, leading up to heather moorland.
Tenure
The property is believed to be offered Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment only via the Agents GSC Grays Tel: 01833 637000.
Local Authority
Durham County Council Tel: 01833 690000.
Council Tax
For Council Tax purposes the property is banded G.
Services
Mains services include: electricity, water and sewerage. The property benefits from oil-fired central heating. There is a fitted alarm system and broadband is available in the village.
Particulars
Photographs taken and particulars written August 2011.

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Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Sq feet:

6,000 sq. ft.

Amenities:

Parking

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01833 637000

Posted:

September 13 2011 on Facebook