Ramside Park, Carville, Durham, DH1

The rise in this popular estate has been meteoric and it not surprising when you see the size and design of some of the most spectacular modern mansions in the north of England. This exclusive oasis has commanded some of the most expensive sales seen in the Northeast over the last 3 years and this particular property, which we are bringing to the market, is no exception. It’s fair to say Ramside Park has arguably become one of the best residential addresses to live in.

Fairway House is truly exceptional with the added advantage of being accessed via a private electronic gates and boasts driveway parking for a number of vehicles as well as access to the double garage. The property itself occupies a large plot extending to around 0.35 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, superb 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 and the future plans for Ramside Hotel and Spa will create even bigger and better facilities for the use of the hotel residents and residential owners alike.

Located only 2 miles to the East of the Historic city of Durham, Fairway 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 woodland seen in abundance all on your doorstep.

You expect something special when the entrance walkway is over a water feature and leads to the entrance of this magnificent home, which opens into a stunning atrium overlooking a Koi pond through floor to ceiling glazing. Accessed from the hallway is the open plan kitchen/dining space with the bespoke kitchen having a range of wall and base units with a contrasting Corian countertop and matching upstands. The kitchen is complimented with a range of high-quality integrated appliances inclusive of a double Neff oven, induction hob and American style fridge/freezer. A functional centred island is positioned to host and entertain family and friends with a high stool arrangement for casual breakfasts. The formal living room boasts a built in TV unit with cabinetry and a log burning fire. An additional 13-metre-long living room with oak flooring and a free-standing contemporary stove is currently used as a games and leisure space with doors opening onto a large balcony which is also accessible from the kitchen. A staircase leads to the eight-seat home cinema, games room, wine cellar and there is double doors leading to the rear garden. Located left side of the hallway is a downstairs w/c, two coat cupboards, utility and a door leading to the double garage.

A contemporary oak staircase leads to the first floor where there are four large bedrooms, three with en-suites and dressing room areas, a fully equipped gym, salon and main bathroom. Two separate staircases provide access to the second floor where a further three bedrooms can be found.

The vendors have spared no expense from the under-floor heating (in the lower ground floor, ground floor and bathrooms) to the Sonos speaker system in the kitchen, dining room and gym. The property also benefits from aluminium glazed windows, alarm system with CCTV cameras and intercom system.

The property is boarded by mature trees and shrubs creating a high degree of seclusion from all aspects. To the rear there is a large garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a fantastic, paved sun terrace ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining and has a south westerly aspect. A gate on the Ramside Estate provides immediate access to the golf course and a lot of other residence have taken the opportunity of having their own golf buggies to use on the course or simply driving to the gym, spa, hairdressers or restaurants which can all be found close by on private accessible buggy paths.

Seeing is believing!