The Poplars, Shotley Bridge

A THREE Bedroom detached period property, situated in the heart of Shotley Bridge village.

This elegant home is bursting with period charm and sophistication and enjoys a picturesque garden to the front, and an enclosed private courtyard to the rear. This property also has the benefit of a garage and has been tastefully and sympathetically renovated by the current owners.

As you approach the property, you will likely be impressed by its beautiful frontage. The well-kept garden with wrought iron railings, lawn and abundant borders set the tone. As you enter the property, you initially step into an elegant vestibule which boasts a beautiful internal door, with stained glass inserts, which helps carry the light through to the generous hallway.

The traditional hallway is laid with beautiful parquet flooring. The traditional staircase is lined with a beautiful period spindled balustrade, and a stair runner sits centrally on the stairs, with ornate brass carpet rods. A picture window sits midway up the 'U' shaped stairs, allowing a warm glow to fill the space, in addition, there is also a skylight which helps to light the hall and landing below. There is also a handy understairs storage cupboard.

The lounge/diner is a generous space that offers versatility to any prospective purchaser. The rooms benefit from traditional coving and ceiling roses. The room is centred by an elegant statement log burning stove, set within a solid mantle and surround. Timber French doors open up to the front garden, creating a natural flow to the outside space.

The kitchen comprises cream shaker wall and base units, and a Belfast sink. The flooring is laid with tiles and there is a decorative, exposed stone, inglenook fireplace. A door leads to the courtyard garden to the rear, which features a traditional ornamental hedge and a low-maintenance sitting area, laid with gravel. Doors lead to the versatile home office room with its own W.C. facilities, and a utility room, with power and lighting, for housing your white good appliances.

Beyond the gate to the rear, there is access to the garage which is accessed via the manual up-and-over door. In the garage, you will find lighting and power.

On the first floor, you will find a generous landing which is complimented by the period décor and features. Doors lead off to the bedrooms and family bathroom, and there is access to a generous storage cupboard.

The Master bedroom faces out to the front of the property, and is a bright and airy space, benefitting from exposed original flooring, and a statement decorative cast iron fireplace. There is statement wallpaper which leans into the Victorian character of this home, which is further echoed in the panelled doors, picture rails, and column radiators, that can be found here.

The second and third bedrooms are also both generous doubles, which makes this property potentially perfect for families.

The family bathroom contains a fashionable suite which comprises a sink mounted on a vanity basin, a close-coupled toilet, a free-standing bath with a tiled splashback, and a walk-in shower with dual shower heads. The traditional themes are continued in the column radiator and the herringbone Amtico flooring.

Overall, this property is the perfect blend of Victorian elegance and cosy cottage charm, set within the Shotley Bridge Conservation Area.

Early viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate both the quality and size of the accommodation on offer, in addition to the beautiful village setting.


Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold