Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Weardale countryside, this exceptional five-bedroom Victorian manor house, built in 1864, seamlessly blends period features with modern comforts. The property has been thoughtfully extended in recent years to include a stunning garden room and an orangery, both of which create versatile spaces for relaxation and entertaining and benefit from underfloor heating. The interior boasts five generous reception rooms, ideal for both formal gatherings and informal family living, with each room showcasing the elegance of original period features such as ornate cornicing, high ceilings, and large sash windows that flood the home with natural light. The five luxurious bathrooms, each benefiting from underfloor heating, provide a touch of indulgence and comfort throughout the seasons. The floorplan flows effortlessly from the welcoming entrance hall to the spacious living and dining areas, through to the extended garden room and orangery, creating a harmonious balance between traditional architecture and contemporary living. This remarkable manor house offers an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a spacious family home or a refined country retreat, surrounded by the natural beauty of the North Pennines National Landscape.

In brief, the ground floor accommodation comprises, an entrance porch, WC, main hallway, dining room, orangery, lounge, garden room, rear hallway, kitchen, laundry room, bathroom, rear reception room (which could alternatively be used as a sixth bedroom) and bar. A staircase descends from the rear hallway to the cellar, whilst there are 2 staircases rising to the first floor, the primary staircase from the main hallway, and from the rear hallway, a smaller staircase which originally would have been used by servants of the manor house. To the first floor, you will find a spacious L-shaped landing, providing access to five large double bedrooms (all with access to En-suite bathrooms), a storeroom, and further built in storage cupboard which houses the property’s thermal store.

The outside space is equally impressive, with expansive and beautifully maintained gardens positioned to the Southern and Eastern sides of the property, offering outstanding views of the rolling countryside. The gardens are a true highlight, featuring large, sweeping lawns bordered by mature trees and shrubs, while meandering pathways connect each distinct area, inviting you to explore the peaceful outdoor setting. A detached summer house, complete with power and lighting, provides a versatile retreat for relaxing or entertaining guests, and is complemented by its own patio area - perfect for outdoor dining or enjoying the surroundings. Adjacent to the garden room, a gravelled patio offers a further seating area, ideal for soaking up the amazing views of the Weardale hillsides. The approach to the property is equally grand, with a vast circular driveway laid to gravel, featuring a central lawned island, and offering ample parking for a large number of vehicles. The driveway leads directly to the front entrance and provides easy access to the wrap around gardens, ensuring both convenience and a striking first impression. With its exceptional outdoor spaces, this manor house is perfectly suited for family life, entertaining, or simply enjoying the serenity of its idyllic setting. Arrange your viewing today to experience the charm of this unique Weardale residence.

Agents Notes:

• The property’s central heating system is run by an oil-fired system boiler, however there are a further two heating sources, being the kitchen’s oil-fired Rayburn, and the solid fuel burner with back boiler in the rear reception room/bedroom 6, both of these additional heating sources can be switched to heat the property’s central heating system

• The complete central heating system was installed 15 years ago

• The property was also re-wired 15 years ago

• The property’s roof space is accessed via a hatch above the thermal store, the space is well insulated but is not currently boarded

• The lighting and heating are currently operated on a smart house system, controllable via wifi using an app, however switching back to a manual system can be instantly achieved
  

Disclaimer:
These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of the seller or agent has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property.

Entrance Porch

2.03m x 2.39m

- External access to the property is gained via the original wooden Victorian front door, positioned centrally within the Northern aspect of the property
- The entrance porch provides onward access to a ground floor WC and main hallway
- Original Victorian tiled flooring
- Tiled walls
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Ample space for free-standing outdoor clothing storage furniture

Ground Floor WC

2.3m x 1.04m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the entrance porch
- High-level wooden window with frosted panes to the Northern aspect
- Tiled flooring
- WC
- Hand-wash basin
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator

Main Hallway

2.1m x 9.25m

- Positioned centrally within the ground floor, accessed from the entrance porch, and providing onward internal access to the dining room, lounge, garden room, rear hallway, bar, rear reception room, and the staircase rising to the first floor
- Carpeted
- Three ceiling light fittings
- Two radiators

Dining Room

4.51m x 4.57m

- Positioned to the front and Eastern side of the property, accessed from the main hallway, and providing onward internal access to the orangery and lounge
- Formerly the library and more recently used as a dining room
- Carpeted
- Multi-fuel burner set within a tiled fireplace with wooden mantle
- Integrated original Victorian storage furniture
- Large walk-in store cupboard
- Wooden sliding doors provide access to the adjoining lounge, with the option to be closed to give separation between the two reception rooms
- Ceiling light fitting and wall mounted light fittings
- Radiator

Orangery

4.72m x 3.89m

- Positioned to the front and Eastern side of the property, accessed via wooden double doors from the dining room, and providing external access to the property’s gardens
- Flagstone flooring with underfloor heating
- Built circa 8 years ago
- Triple aspect, with wooden framed double-glazed windows to the Northern, Eastern, and Southern sides, providing beautiful views of the property’s gardens and the surrounding hillsides
- Exposed stone wall to the western side
- Ceiling light fitting and wall mounted light fittings
- Ample space for dining/conservatory furniture

Lounge

4.57m x 5.47m

- Positioned to the Eastern side of the property, accessed from the dining room and main hallway, and providing onward access to the garden room
- Large lounge area
- Wooden framed multi-paned sash window to the Eastern aspect, looking over the gardens and providing beautiful views of the surrounding hillsides
- Carpeted
- Multi-fuel burner set on a tiled hearth, with brick surround and wooden mantle
- Wooden sliding doors provide access to the adjoining dining room, with the option to be closed to give separation between the two reception rooms
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Ample space for free-standing lounge and storage furniture

Garden Room

6.32m x 3.65m

- Positioned to the rear of the property, accessed from the lounge and main hallway, and providing external access to the property’s gardens via a wooden door positioned to the Eastern side of the room
- Flagstone flooring with underfloor heating
- Built circa 7 years ago
- Triple aspect, with wooden framed windows to the Eastern, Southern, and Western sides, providing stunning views of the surrounding hillsides
- Two roof light windows to the Southern aspect
- Exposed stone walls to the Northern and Western sides
- Wood burning stove, providing the focal point of the room
- Ample space for conservatory / lounge furniture

Rear Hallway

- Positioned to the Western side of the property, accessed internally from the main hallway, and externally via a uPVC door
- The rear hallway (4.57m x 1.04m) + (4.22m x 1.12m) provides access to the kitchen, laundry room, ground floor bathroom, cellar, and rear staircase that rises to the first floor
- High-level wooden framed window to the Southern aspect
- Tiled flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Three ceiling light fittings
- Two radiators

Kitchen

4.31m x 4.42m

- Positioned to the front of the property towards the Western side, and accessed from the rear hallway
- Large kitchen area
- Wooden framed multi-paned sash window to the Northern aspect
- Wooden flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Exposed stone wall to the Western side, which features an oil-fired Rayburn which benefits from the option to run the property's central heating (independent of the main boiler)
- Free-standing central island with tiled work-surface and under-counter storage cupboards and drawers
- Granite work-surfaces with under-counter storage cupboards
- Double Belfast sink
- Free-standing range cooker (fuelly by externally housed LPG cylinders) with overhead extractor
- Built-in storage cupboard
- Access to pantry (3.04m x 1.11m)
- Space for free-standing appliances
- Four ceiling light fittings

Laundry Room

2.95m x 2.86m

- Positioned to the front and Western side of the property, and accessed from the rear hallway
- Wooden framed multi-paned sash window, with half frosted panes to the Western aspect
- Tiled flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Wall mounted high-level storage cupboard
- Wooden work-surfaces with under-counter storage cupboards
- Belfast sink
- Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Radiator
- The property’s oil system boiler is located here

Ground Floor Bathroom

2.16m x 2.77m

- Positioned to the middle of the property on the Western side, and accessed from the rear hallway and reception room / bedroom 6
- Wooden framed window with plantation shutters, to the Western aspect
- Tiled flooring
- Neutrally decorated
- Corner shower cubicle, with fully tiled walls, mains-fed shower, and overhead rainfall showerhead
- WC
- Hand-wash basin with tiled splashback set on a vanity unit, providing integrated storage drawers below
- Storage cupboard
- Ceiling spotlights
- Wall mounted heated towel rail
- Radiator

Reception Room / Bedroom 6

5.48m x 4.53m

- Positioned to the rear of the property, accessed from the main hallway and ground floor bathroom
- Well-proportioned room that could be used as a reception room or additional bedroom
- Two wooden framed multi-paned sash windows to the Southern aspect, providing beautiful views of the hillsides to the South
- Carpeted
- Multi-fuel burner set on a tiled hearth with wooden surround and mantle
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Two radiators
- Ample space for free-standing furniture

Bar

2.98m x 1.83m

- Positioned to the middle of the property and accessed from the main hallway
- Formerly a storage room and converted to a bar by the current owners
- Wooden flooring
- Ceiling light fitting

Cellar

- Positioned to the middle of the property and accessed from the rear hallway
- Spacious cellar split in to 4 sections (3.26m x 1.11m) + (1.86m x 4.39m) + (1.39m x 1.07m) + (2.72m x 4.39m)
- Could be used as a workshop or as additional storage space
- Ceiling light fittings

Landing

- A carpeted half-turn staircase rises from the main hallway to a large L-shaped landing (2.09m x 4.96m) + (9.86m x 1.28m), which provides access to the property’s five first-floor bedrooms and storeroom (0.89m x 1.55m)
- The landing can also be accessed via a wooden door that opens from the top of a second staircase that rises from the rear hallway
- Wooden framed window to the Southern aspect, providing wonderful views of the hillsides to the South
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Two ceiling light fittings
- Two radiators
- Ample space for free-standing furniture
- The property's thermal store is housed in a built-in storage cupboard accessed from the landing

Bedroom 1

5.46m x 4.52m

- Positioned to the rear of the property at the Southwestern corner and accessed from the landing
- Large double bedroom with En-suite
- Two wooden framed multi-paned sash windows to the Southern aspect, providing fantastic views of the surrounding hillsides
- Carpeted
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Feature fireplace set on tiled hearth, with tiled surround and wooden mantle
- Ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Ample space for free-standing storage furniture

Bedroom 1 En-suite

3.2m x 2.7m

- Accessed directly from bedroom 1
- Double-glazed uPVC window with half frosted panes, to the Western aspect
- Tiled flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Neutrally decorated
- Decorative half wooden panelled walls
- Walk-in corner shower cubicle, with fully tiled walls, mains-fed shower, and overhead rainfall showerhead
- Free-standing roll top bath
- WC
- Hand-wash basin set on a wooden vanity unit, with storage below
- Tiled splashbacks
- Ceiling spotlights
- Wall mounted light fitting
- Two radiators
- Built-in storage cupboard

Bedroom 2

- Positioned to the rear of the property on the Southeastern corner, and accessed from the landing
- Large double room (1.66m x 1.80m) + (4.62m x 3.69m) with En-suite
- Dual aspect with wooden framed multi-paned sash windows to the Southern and Eastern sides, providing wonderful views of the surrounding hillsides
- Carpeted
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Fireplace set on a tiled hearth, with tiled surround and wooden mantle
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Ample space for free-standing storage furniture

Bedroom 2 En-suite

3.06m x 1.68m

- Accessed directly from bedroom 2
- Roof light window to the Northern aspect
- Tiled flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Neutrally decorated
- Exposed wooden ceiling beam
- Corner shower cubicle with tiled enclosure, and mains-fed shower
- Free-standing roll top bath
- WC
- Hand-wash basin with tiled splashback
- Ceiling spotlights
- Wall mounted light fittings
- Radiator
- Wall mounted heated towel rail

Bedroom 3

4.85m x 3.88m

- Positioned to the front of the property on the Eastern side, and accessed from the landing
- Large double room, with Jack & Jill bathroom
- Wooden framed multi-paned sash window to the Eastern aspect
- Carpeted
- Exposed wooden ceiling beam
- Fireplace with tiled surround and wooden mantle
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Two radiators
- Ample space for free-standing storage furniture

Jack & Jill Bathroom

4.86m x 1.8m

- Positioned between bedrooms 3 & 4, and accessed directly from both
- Two roof light windows to the northern aspect
- Tiled flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Neutrally decorated
- Exposed wooden ceiling beam
- Corner shower cubicle with tiled enclosure, and mains-fed shower
- Free-standing roll top bath
- WC
- Two hand-wash basins with tiled splashbacks
- Ceiling spotlights
- Wall mounted light fittings
- Radiator
- Wall mounted heated towel rail

Bedroom 4

3.44m x 4.16m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the landing
- Large double room, with Jack & Jill bathroom
- Wooden framed multi-paned sash window to the Northern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Carpeted
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Feature fireplace with wooden mantle
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Ample space for free-standing storage furniture

Bedroom 5

3.57m x 4.39m

- Positioned to the front of the property and accessed from the landing
- Large double room, with En-suite
- Wooden framed multi-paned sash window to the Northern aspect, looking over the front of the property
- Carpeted
- Exposed wooden ceiling beams
- Feature fireplace with wooden mantle
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Radiator
- Ample space for free-standing storage furniture

Bedroom 5 En-suite

3.04m x 4.37m

- Accessed directly from bedroom 5
- Large and impressive bathroom
- Wooden framed window with plantation shutters to the Western aspect
- Tiled flooring
- Underfloor heating
- Walk-in corner shower, with tiled enclosure and mains-fed shower
- Free-standing roll top bath
- WC
- Hand-wash basin with tiled splashback
- Feature fireplace with wooden mantle
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Two radiators
- Wall mounted heated towel rail
- Ample space for free-standing furniture

Garden

- Expansive and impressive gardens wrapping around the Southern and Eastern sides of the property, providing outstanding views of the surrounding countryside
- Well maintained and beautifully manicured gardens, featuring large lawns, mature trees and shrubs, and pathways that weave through the gardens to connect the different areas
- Detached summer house, equipped with power and lighting, and featuring an outside patio area with ample space for garden furniture. The summer house was built 5 years ago, is constructed of a timber frame upon a brick base, and benefits from double glazed windows and a slate roof
- Gravelled patio area positioned outside the garden room, providing seating areas, in which to relax and soak up the beautiful views of the North Pennines

Parking - Driveway

- Electric double gates equipped with cameras provide access to a vast driveway, offering a welcoming but secure introduction to the property
- Circular driveway, laid to gravel with a lawned centrepiece, and providing parking for a large number of vehicles
- The driveway provides access to the front door of the property, and to the wrap around gardens on the Southern and Eastern sides, in addition to the back door which is positioned to the Western side
- Ample space for outdoor seating areas