Ramside Park, Durham, DH1

This a truly spectacular modern mansion situated in what has arguably become one of the best residential locations, on a development of only a handful of similar million-pound mansions.

William House is located near to the entrance of the development and occupies a plot extending to nearly 0.5 acre of formal grounds. The raised location offers superb views over the adjoining golf course, towards Durham City and beyond over the Durham countryside and hills. The facilities within the Ramside complex are close by where you can enjoy two 18-hole golf courses, driving range, great club house facilities, a spa, gym and swimming pool complex as well as the 4-star hotel with its range of restaurants. The estate has in effect established itself with a ‘country club’ feel to it and the future plans will create even bigger and better facilities for the use of the residents.

Located only 2 miles to the East of the Historic city of Durham, William House, not only provides a country feel but has the benefit of excellent communication links via J62 of the A1(M) as well as train services on the east coast mainline from the city’s main train station for locations throughout the country. The Castle and Cathedral complex within the city have a World Heritage status and the city itself provides a delightful mix of shops and leisure facilities together with boating on the river and country walks, running and bridles paths dissecting the green open space and woodlands seen in abundance all on your doorstep.

Developed in 2017 by the current owner occupiers, the house has been finished to an exceptionally high standard. The extensive plot also provides an abundance of carparking to the front and side elevation and to the detached double garage, all accessed and secure from remote electric wrought iron double gate. The extensive, professionally designed grounds have matured over the period and, whilst not a necessity being next to a golf course, do provide a high degree of seclusion and privacy with an interesting mix of soft and hard landscaping and delightful areas to enjoy the peaceful surrounds, stunning views and extensive sun terrace and BBQ area.

Internally the house shows no compromise with the huge solid door leading into the fully glazed central reception with it impressive sweeping glass and wood staircase which gives the impression of ‘floating’ stairs spiralling up the central atrium. The home oozes quality with every turn from the internal door finishes, Rako lighting system, underfloor heating throughout and luxury fitted dining kitchen. The current owners have not simply sat back but have only recently undertaken more work and refined and improved the master bedroom and some bathrooms.

On ground floor the house enjoys an abundance of light though the wall to ceiling glazed units which flood the atrium and into most of the rooms with French door also leading to the stunning gardens. The central reception hallway with luxury tiled floor leads to cloaks/wc, snug with fully fitted furniture and conceal bar, lounge, living room, and large living/kitchen/dining room on the ground floor.

At first floor the contemporary staircase leads to a galleried landing with glass balustrade and to the principal bedroom with his and hers dressing room, vanity room and luxury en suite bathroom. There are a further 2 bedrooms on this level all with en suite. The glass and wood stairs from the landing provide access to 2 further rooms at second floor level with stunning views and an additional main shower room.

In addition to the internal space the home also enjoys additional accommodation within the detached double garage which has the potential to extend or added to. The fully detached garden room with raised sun terrace add a superb dimension to the house and can be used for a variety of uses with is fitted furniture and fridges already installed. The garden room also enjoys a fully glazed outlook onto the sun terrace, large, tiled relaxation area which is currently in vogue for alfresco dining.