Soane House Burn Hall, Durham DH1 3SS

Noteworthy Features

Soane House was intended as a cow house and bull house designed by Sir John Soane for George Smith, the then owner of the Burn Hall estate in Durham. Built of sandstone ashlar and with graduated Lakeland slate roofs. The curved plan includes end and central pavilions, all laid over two floors. A high, wide arch with impost bands in the central pedimented pavilion includes a balcony capturing uninterrupted south facing views. There are pyramidal roofs over the two end pavilions. A circular 'bull house' sited behind the kitchen is now a dining room, with flat stone lintels and sills, and a conical roof with stone ball finial.

The Architect - Sir John Soane (1753-1837)

Sir John Soane was an eminent English architect who specialised in the Neo-Classical style. He rose to the top of his profession, becoming professor of architecture at the Royal Academy and an official architect to the Office of Works. His most noteworthy works include the Bank of England and The Dulwich Picture Gallery, both having significant influence towards the planning of future buildings. Soane was subsequently Knighted in 1831. His architectural works are distinguished by their clean lines, decisive detailing, considered proportions and skilful use of natural light sources. His legacy, the magnificent Sir John Soane's Museum, is his former home and office and displays art works and architectural artefacts that he collected during his lifetime

Entrance Vestibule

4'10" x 7'3" (1.49m x 2.23m)

Accessed via a magnificent high level arch-topped double door. Includes a double central heating radiator and door to: Main reception hall.

Main Reception Hall

Including a wood floor and impressive spiralling staircase to the central pavilion's first floor. Feature high level arch-topped double door to the rear garden terrace. Double central heating radiator and Cloaks cupboard.

Living & Kitchen Area

13'3" x 43'6" (4.05m x 13.26m)

With a range of high quality bespoke wall and floor units with granite surfaces over and incorporating a 1&1/2 sink with drainer unit and mixer tap, Breakfast bar, Integrated double oven and induction hob with extractor hood over, Integrated dish-washer Integrated wine fridge, American fridge-freezer, Tiled floor, Four high level arch-topped double glazed windows, Three feature 'Lunette' windows, Three double central heating radiators.

Circular Dining Room

13'7" x 13'7" (4.15m x 4.15m)

With tiled floor, Three double glazed windows, Double central heating radiators, Built in cupboard.

Sitting Room

13'7" x 14'3" (4.15m x 4.35m)

Feature high level arch-topped door to rear external, Double high level arch-top doors to front external, Multi-fuel stove, Feature central heating radiator, Spiral staircase to Bedroom Three.

Utility Room/WC

5'11" x 7'9" (1.81m x 2.38m)

Wall and floor untis with granite surfaces over, Sink with mixer tap, Plumbed for washing machine, Wood floor, WC, Double glazed window, Feature central heating radiator.

Inner Hall

Three Feature 'Lunette' windows, Two double central heating radiators.

Bedroom One

12'3" x 14'5" (3.75m x 4.40m)

Located in the east-wing pavilion, this room is accessed via an independent staircase and includes: Three double glazed windows, Two double central heating radiators, Loft access, Built in cupboard.

Dressing Room

14'5" x 14'9" (4.40m x 4.50m)

Including: Marble tiled floor, Feature high level arch-topped door to rear external, Fitted wardrobes, drawers and shoe rack, Two double central heating radiators, Independent staircase to bedroom and an En-suite.

Ensuite 1

5'8" x 9'10" (1.75m x 3.00m)

Walk-in shower cubicle, Wash hand basin with vanity unit, WC, Heated towel rail, Marble tiled floor, Loft access, Extractor fan.

Ensuite 2

4'10" x 5'10" (1.48m x 1.80m)

Corner shower cubicle, Wash hand basin, WC, Loft access, Central heating radiator, Tiled floor and walls.

Bedroom Two

14'3" x 14'5" (4.35m x 4.40m)

With independent staircase access, this room includes: Three double glazed windows, Double central heating radiator, Loft access.

Bedroom Three

13'0" x 13'6" (3.97m x 4.12m)

Accessed from the main hall via a spectacular anti-clockwise spiralling staircase, the room features: Stunning open ceiling and high level arch-topped door to the central balcony. Double glazed window, Double central heating radiator.

Ensuite WC

3'3" x 4'0" (1.00m x 1.23m)

WC, Wash hand basin, Extractor fan, Loft access.

Bedroom Four

9'10" x 18'8" (3.00m x 5.69m)

Built-in wardrobe, Two double glazed windows, Double central heating radiators.

Bedroom Five

10'5" x 13'11" (3.18m x 4.26m)

Built-in wardrobe, Two double glazed windows, Double central heating radiators.

Bathroom

4'11" x 9'10" (1.50m x 3.00m)

(Jack & Jill) Jacuzzi bath, Walk-in shower cubicle, Wash hand basin with vanity unit, WC, Marble tiled floor, Part-tiled walls, Double central heating radiator.

Gardens & Grounds

The grounds of around 0.5-acres are accessed via a gated driveway and lead to a generous driveway parking area with a detached quadruple garage. The enclosed and private south and west-facing lawned gardens include a large paved central terrace with a balcony above, and capture stunning un-interrupted views across the open countryside.

Services

LPG fired central heating, Mains electric and water. Shared estate septic tank. Council Tax Band G.

Tenure

Freehold. Grade II* Listed (List Entry Number: 1120665).

Disclaimer

These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not constitute an offer of contract. Intending purchasers must rely on their own inspection of the property. None of the above appliances/services have been tested by ourselves. We recommend purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check all appliances/services before legal commitment.