The Windmill, Merrington Lane, Kirk Merrington, County Durham, DL17 8RL£425,000 4 bedroom detached house for sale

Unique Grade II listed windmill which has been restored and converted into a fabulous family home. With panoramic views to the rear towards Durham City and located in a secluded position. The accommodation is warmed via LPG gas central heating and windows are double glazed. Comprises: hall, ground floor cloakroom/w.c., lounge, kitchen/dining room, four bedrooms, bathroom/w.c. and a shower room/w.c., extensive grounds and garage.
The property can be found off Merrington Lane in a secluded position. The gardens have been beautifully landscaped comprising of lawns, borders, barbeque/patio areas etc. The property itself has undergone a renovation and extension programme in recent years. The main windmill forms part of the accommodation and is on 4 floors. The extended part of the property includes a fabulous kitchen, two bedrooms to the first floor and family bathroom/w.c. The accommodation is warmed via a comprehensive system of LPG gas central heating (radiators) and windows are double glazed.

This particular part of County Durham is well respected by the general public. It is accessible to both the north and south via the A1(M) motorway which is approximately 5–10 minutes drive. Other major routeways and links can be reached within approximately 30–40 minutes drive. Newcastle International Airport and Durham Tees Valley Airport are ideal for travelling to many parts of Europe. The main East Coast railway line is available at both Newcastle and Darlington and this link allows a 21/2 hour train journey to London Kings Cross.

In brief the accommodation comprises: reception hall, ground floor cloakroom/w.c., lounge, kitchen/dining room, four bedrooms, family bathroom/w.c. and a further shower room/w.c., extensive grounds and a single attached garage.

RECEPTION HALLWAY:
With solid Oak flooring and central heating radiator.

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM/W.C:
With a central heating radiator, low level w.c., part tiled walls, double glazed window and a ceramic tiled floor.

LOUNGE: 18'1x17' (5.51m x 5.18m)
Situated to front. This room has been converted from the former windmill and is obviously circular in shape. The measurements are therefore the diameters. The lounge comprises of two double central heating radiators, double glazed windows, spot lighting, TV point and staircase to first floor.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 19'11x13' (6.07m x 3.96m)
This room forms part of the new extension and has been beautifully fitted with a range of wall and floor units with laminate top work surfaces, plumbing for an automatic washer, ceramic tiled floor, two central heating radiators, double glazed windows, spot lighting, split level cooking facilities comprising electric hob, oven and cooker hood, stainless steel sink unit, integrated appliances including dishwasher, fitted fridge/freezer and washing machine.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
With a central heating radiator.

BEDROOM 1: 11'7x9'6 (3.53m x 2.90m)
Situated to rear with a central heating radiator, double glazed window.

EN SUITE DRESSING AREA: 8'1x4'9 (2.46m x 1.45m)
With double central heating radiator and double glazed window.

BEDROOM 2: 15'4x15' (4.67m x 4.57m)
Situated to rear with central heating radiator, storage cupboard and double glazed window.

BATHROOM/W.C:
Combined with a shower bath, wash hand basin and low level w.c., fully tiled walls, heated towel rail, double glazed window, fitted cupboards and vanity area.

BEDROOM 3: 12'8x12' (3.86m x 3.66m)
Located within the former windmill therefore the dimensions are of the diameter. With double central heating radiator, double glazed window and spot lighting.

BEDROOM 4: 13'x6'8 (3.96m x 2.03m)
Situated on the second floor in the former windmill and therefore the dimensions are of the diameter. With two central heating radiators and double glazed window.

SHOWER ROOM/W.C:
This area is located on the third floor in the former windmill. With double glazed window, double central heating radiator, low level w.c., wash hand basin, separate shower cubicle and spot lighting.

OUTSIDE:
The former windmill and new extended part of the building occupies a site extending to approximately 1 1/2 acres. It would therefore lend itself to the equestrian user or as just a large utility area. There is a separate shed and bin store. The gardens have been well landscaped with recently seeded grassed areas together with shrubs, borders and plants. There is an outside water tap. Attached garage with light and power and containing the combination style gas boiler (LPG) which provides central heating and domestic hot water. The property is approached through access gates with a gravel and block paved drive with ample space for a number of vehicles to be parked.