The Larches, Larches Road, Durham, DH1

The Larches, constructed circa 1905, is located at the head of Larches Road, offering a magnificent and privileged view over Flass Vale Dene towards Durham Cathedral.

The property has undergone extensive renovation and refurbishment by the current owners to create what must be one of Durham’s finest detached family homes.

Considerable time and effort have been taken to ensure this house meets the highest standards of presentation. Original Edwardian period elegance has been combined with a sophisticated contemporary style, and the incorporation of the latest technology has resulted in an intelligent and SMART home of the twenty-first century.

Audio is available through ceiling speakers in 14 rooms, and lighting throughout the house can be fully programmed for personal requirements and simple operation. There is a SMART central vacuum cleaning system with sockets throughout the property.

Windows throughout the house have been wired for the fitting of electrically operated blinds or curtains. A Regavent system continuously exchanges and circulates all the air in the house with fresh, clean, filtered air without any heat loss.

Hardwired broadband points and wireless internet are available throughout, and cinema surround sound is featured in the drawing room, with wiring installed for a home cinema within the studio.

The house boasts a comprehensive alarm system, CCTV surveillance viewable through all TV points, and a fitted panic alarm.

The interior design of the property is highly commendable and impressive, with beautiful colours used throughout the fabulous, well-proportioned rooms. Molianos limestone from Portugal is featured throughout the hallways, bathrooms, and the kitchen, all with under-floor heating. Other reception and bedrooms have either original stripped wood flooring or contemporary stripped wood flooring to match.

The house is well-suited for entertainment space and has the option, at the first-floor level, to have seven bedrooms, an office studio, or apartment space—integrated or self-contained as required, with a separate access adjacent to the garage. All the grounds have been professionally landscaped with beautiful lawned areas and open stone terraces. Electrically operated gates lead to the tegular blocked drive and a spacious garage. The garage's flooring is finished with polished vinyl and has a cleverly concealed timber hatch with a heavy-duty lock, leading to a professionally installed connoisseur’s spiral wine cellar. This cellar, constructed at considerable expense, holds some 1200 bottles in optimum storage conditions.

The Larches is a truly impressive home situated in the highly desirable area of Durham city, linking to London via the East Line railway within 2 hours and 40 minutes, with a 12-minute walk from the station to the house. Flass Vale Dene is a protected natural wildlife corridor on the edge of Durham city, with lovely trees and walks. This house is situated on the boundary of the Dene and enjoys some of the lovely views from its hilltop location.