Lea-hurst, Aynsley Terrace

A beautiful, rare FOUR bedroom Victorian Villa with imposing frontage and large reception rooms. This impressive house has been fully renovated to a high standard by the current owner to create an extremely desirable home!

The property offers easy access to both Newcastle & Durham

Access is gained to the property via a rustic iron gate leading to the glazed entrance porch. Stepping into the main hallway you will be impressed by the size and stylish interior, leading to two large reception rooms with a mixture of original Redwood flooring, cast iron radiators, open fires and period features, perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing with friends and family.

The kitchen is finished with traditional units, Belfast sink and granite worktops, a large island provides breakfast style seating in front of the Aga, the perfect spot for catching up over a coffee. Integrated appliances include fridge freezer and dishwasher. The utility/pantry area is plumbed for washing machine. The kitchen leads to a small courtyard and raised seating area, great for alfresco dining.

Downstairs there is a large basement currently used as a gym, with a separate storage area and access to the coal shed - you don't even need to go out into the cold to replenish the coal bucket! The boiler for the downstairs accommodation is located in the basement.

Upstairs to the first floor there is an impressive landing leading to the master bedroom full of period charm with bay window to open views and original fireplace, a further double bedroom with dual aspect windows, home office and beautiful family bathroom with, free standing bath, walk in shower, sink, WC and heated towel rail.

Continuing to the second floor there is a large double with en suite shower room and a further bedroom currently used as a further living room.

Externally there is a paved patio and planted border to the front of the property, a small courtyard off the kitchen with outside tap and raised seating area, adjacent to the property there is detached garage with power and small garden area with fire pit.

Lea-Hurst was built in 1890 and owned by Consett Iron Company to accommodate managerial personnel. The property is located in a beautiful spot to explore the North East, there's plenty to do on the doorstep, especially if you love the outdoors. Blackhill and Consett Park is a short walk and holds a weekly park run, at the end of the street is Consett Golf Club and just 15 minutes' drive from the Derwent Reservoir which has some beautiful walks and is a haven for water sport enthusiasts and anglers.

Consett town centre is also a short walk and offers many amenities including supermarkets, doctor surgery, cafes, restaurants/bars, sports facilities as well as a bus station with great transport links to Newcastle and Durham which are both approximately fourteen miles. You really do have everything on your doorstep!


Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold