8 bed Detached

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£1,100,000

8 bed Detached

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BR/BA:

8 BR

Location:

Durham, Co. Durham

Description:

A stunning 19th century period detached property with 8 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, garden room plus spacious family kitchen set over 3 floors. The property has large gardens plus a paddock extending to 1.28 ha (3.18 acres)

Amenities

Lanchester is a sought after village that has a range of amenities and facilities at its centre. There are two local primary schools in the village as well as the well respected St Bedes Catholic School and Sixth Form College.
Lanchester is a short distance from Durham City where the main east coast train line is located with fast links north to Newcastle and Edinburgh and south to London (around 3 hours). Newcastle Airport is located approximately 20 miles away and offers a range of domestic and international flights. The A1 (M) is also located approximately 8 miles east, providing road networks to the north and south.

Description of the Property

West Grange is a stunning family home dating from the 19th Century when it was originally the vicarage for the village of Lanchester. The property has been extensively updated and finished to the highest standard. It still retains many of the original features and charm including the original wooden window shutters, staircase, flooring in some rooms and fire places. The extensive accommodation is arranged over ground, first and second floors.
The principal rooms, including the dining room, lounge and garden room all enjoy and benefit from views of the mature garden and pond at the front of the house.
The property has 8 bedrooms, the majority being generous double rooms, 2 having en-suites as well as a master bathroom on the first floor. All the bathrooms were refitted about 2 years ago.
The house, edged blue on the attached plan is set in grounds extending to 0.71 acres or thereabouts, positioned back from the main road, accessed via a sweeping gravelled drive. Adjoining the property is also a 3.18 acre paddock edged red on the attached plan which is available with the house or as a separate lot.

The House

Ground Floor

Large reception hallway leading to:-

Kitchen 31'8 x 13'11 9.65m x 4.24m

The large family kitchen/diner benefits from a recent upgrade and is finished to the highest of standards. The units are solid oak with granite work tops and include a feature pantry and shelving.

There is a large island in the centre of the room with ceramic hob and stainless steel sink,

The kitchen also benefits from an American fridge, coffee machine and microwave oven. There is also a gas fired black Aga with electric oven and gas hob.

The patio doors from the kitchen lead out to a decking area to the side of the property, overlooking the garden.

Beneath the kitchen is an extensive cellar, which can be accessed from a hatch in the kitchen floor. The cellar is a useful storage space, which could be converted into additional living space.

Utility Room 13'4 x 12'8 4.06m x 3.86m

Large utility area with separate WC and plumbing for a washing machine

Reception 1 14'10 x 17'10 4.52m x 5.44m

Currently used as the dining room this has two large windows overlooking the gardens and a feature fireplace.

Reception 2 17'9 x 16'5 5.41m x 5.00m

This reception room, currently used as the lounge, has an original fireplace and flooring. There is a large bay window with working wooden shutters which overlooks the garden.

Reception Room 3

This reception room hosts a feature bar and fireplace and provides access into the Garden Room.

Garden Room 20'7 x 15'1 6.27m x 4.60m

A large living room with wooden flooring and panoramic views of the garden.

Snug (above garage)- 15'11 x 14'5 4.85m x 4.39m

Currently used as a cinema room it has spot lights and two windows. The room is accessed by its own staircase via Reception room 3.

First Floor

Spacious landing leading to:-

Bedroom 1 14'5 x 14'11 4.39m x 4.55m

A large double room with double aspect windows and a radiator.

Bathroom

Large family bathroom with shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC and bath.

Bedroom 2 19'5 x 14'10 5.92m x 4.52m

Large double room with 2 radiators and an en-suite shower room containing shower, WC and wash hand basin. The room has double aspect windows over the rear and side of the property.

Bedroom 3 19'6 x 13'9 5.94m x 4.19m

This bedroom is currently used as the Master bedroom, with large window overlooking the garden at the front of the property, with 1 radiator.

Bedroom 4 12'9 x 11'10 3.89m x 3.61m

Double bedroom with large fitted wardrobes and radiator.

Bedroom 5 8'10 x 8'1 2.69m x 2.46m

A single bedroom currently used as a study, with radiator.

Second Floor

Bedroom 6 14'10 x 12'4 4.52m x 3.76m

The bedroom benefits from 2 windows, one on the gable end of the property and one Velux window and a radiator.
This room also benefits from an en-suite wet room, with shower, WC and wash hand basin. The bedroom and en-suite are linked via a small area, currently used as an office.

Bedroom 7 18' x 12' 5.49m x 3.66m

This double bedroom has a large window overlooking the garden at the front of the property, 1 radiator.

Bedroom 8- 13'11 x 11'10 4.24m x 3.61m

With two windows, one velux and one on the gable end of the property and radiator.

Garage 25'10 x 24'11 7.87m x 7.59m

The large double garage is attached to the house and can be accessed directly from the property or from the garden. The garage benefits from electricity and central heating.

Outside

The property hosts a large front garden with a rolling lawn, mature trees, pond, stone paved area and wooden decking area for outdoor entertainment. There is also a large luxury timber shed used for general storage space and a wood store, it benefits from an electricity supply. The rear of the property has a raised lawn and sweeping grass verges alongside the driveway. A new dry stone wall has been constructed alongside the paddock and there are mature trees providing privacy for the property.

Land

The land available for sale with West Grange extends to 3.18 acres or thereabouts and is located to the west of the property. The land can be accessed directly from the road and also from the driveway to the property. It adjoins the remains of the Lanchester Roman Fort.
The area edged blue shows the extent of West Grange and the garden.

Offers

Offers are invited for the property as whole or in two lots. The paddock extending to 3.18 acres may be sold separately. Proof of funding will be required.

Services

There are mains services to this property. The property benefits from mains gas, water, electric and sewage.

There are two gas boilers. One boiler heats half of the first floor, the second floor, snug and garage. The second boiler heats the remainder of the house. One of the boilers was installed 2 years ago.

Restriction to user

The land is to be sold subject to any existing restrictive covenants imposed by former owners. The land is also subject to a development clawback of 50% for the next 25 years.

Tenure

The land will be offered with vacant possession which will be given on completion.

Burdens

The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, rights of light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether or not constituted in the title deeds or referred to in these particulars. The Purchasers will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such burdens.

Boundaries

As far the Vendors are aware the boundary responsibilities are shown on the sale plan by inward facing T marks. Where no mark is shown no further information is available.

Viewing

The property is available for viewing strictly by appointment with the Sole Selling Agents, H&H Land and Property Limited, T: 0191 3708530.

Method of Sale

The property is offered for sale as a whole, by Private Treaty. The Vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, withdraw or exclude any of the property shown at any time or to generally amend the particulars.

West Grange is located in the village of Lanchester near Durham. From Durham take the A691 signposted Consett. Continue on this road until you reach the village of Lanchester. Turn left onto the B6296 signposted Satley and Tow Law. Drive past the turning to Tow Law and follow the road up Cadger Bank towards Wolsingham and Satley. West Grange is the last property in the village located on the left hand side of the road.

For satellite navigation purposes, please use postcode DH7 0HE

It must be noted that we have not tested any of the fixtures, fittings, equipment or services to do with the property and so cannot verify that they are in working order, or fit for their purpose, nor have we checked the legal documentation to verify the Freehold/Leasehold nature of the property. Measurements are taken with a laser tape measure and are not guaranteed to be wholly accurate. They are intended to be used as a guide to the approximate size of the room and accommodation. We should suggest that the measurements are not used when ordering fitments or new carpets.

We will be happy to provide you with a free valuation and sales advice without any obligation. Please do not hesitate to give us a ring for advice and help about the selling of your home.

Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Cable or Satellite, Fireplace, Parking, Patio/Deck, Refrigerator, Storage, Wood Floors

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01228 810799

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Contact:

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