North Lodge, Chester Le Street, DH3

Set within the highly desirable and prestigious setting of North Lodge, Chester-le-Street, this impressive four / five-bedroom detached residence represents a superb opportunity for families seeking a substantial and versatile home in an enviable location.

Occupying an extensive and beautifully landscaped garden plot, this fabulous property combines generous internal accommodation with excellent outdoor space and offers a wealth of desirable features, including driveway parking, a detached double garage, three/four reception rooms, a stunning open-plan dining kitchen and four beautifully appointed bathrooms.

The property has been thoughtfully designed to provide exceptional flexibility and would be particularly well suited to a growing family or those requiring multigenerational living accommodation, with the additional benefit of a potential ground-floor bedroom and bathroom.

Ideally positioned for access to the excellent range of local shops, schools, amenities and recreational facilities that Chester-le-Street has to offer, the property is also conveniently situated for major road and transport links, providing straightforward commuter access to Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland and the surrounding areas.

The property is entered via a magnificent reception hallway, which immediately creates a sense of space and grandeur. The hallway provides access to the principal ground-floor rooms and features an impressive staircase rising to the first floor.

The spacious formal lounge is positioned to the front of the property and benefits from a dual-aspect arrangement, with a particularly attractive bay window to the front elevation. This provides an elegant and comfortable principal reception space, ideal for relaxing and entertaining.

Also situated to the front is the family room, which again enjoys the benefit of a bay window. This versatile room provides an additional living space for family use and could easily be adapted to suit individual requirements.

A further reception room offers exceptional flexibility and could equally be utilised as a ground-floor bedroom, making it an especially useful feature for families with older relatives or guests requiring accommodation on one level. Its convenient position adjacent to the ground-floor bathroom further enhances its potential for multigenerational living.

The fourth reception room is equally versatile and incorporates a useful range of fitted units, while a door provides direct access to the rear garden. This room could be used as a home office, snug, playroom, hobby room or additional sitting room, depending upon the needs of the incoming purchaser.

To the rear of the property is the true heart of this wonderful home, a stunning open-plan dining kitchen. The kitchen area features an attractive contrasting range of fitted wall, drawer and base units, complemented by built-in cooking appliances and a central preparation island, creating an ideal environment for both everyday family life and entertaining.

The adjoining dining area provides ample space for a substantial dining table and benefits from patio doors opening directly onto the rear garden, creating a wonderful connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.

A useful utility room provides additional practical storage and workspace, while a convenient downstairs WC completes the ground-floor accommodation.

Ascending to the first floor, the property continues to impress with four generously proportioned double bedrooms, providing excellent accommodation for a large or growing family.

The exceptionally spacious master bedroom offers a private and comfortable principal suite and benefits from access to a stunning en-suite bathroom. The beautifully appointed en-suite is equipped with a bath, separate walk-in shower with mains-fed shower, WC and wash hand basin, providing a luxurious and practical space.

The second bedroom is another impressive double room and benefits from its own stylishly appointed en-suite bathroom, together with a useful dressing room, creating a private suite which would be ideal for a family member or regular guests.

The remaining two double bedrooms are served by the main family bathroom, which has been attractively appointed and incorporates a shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin.

The first-floor accommodation provides excellent flexibility and, combined with the generous ground-floor living space, ensures the property can comfortably adapt to a wide variety of family requirements.

Externally, this wonderful residence continues to impress.

The property is approached via a sweeping driveway, providing extensive off-street parking for numerous cars and leading to a detached double garage. The garage benefits from a particularly useful loft storage area above, offering valuable additional storage space.

The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and are surrounded by an abundance of established flowering shrubs, mature bushes and trees, creating a mature and attractive setting.

A central water feature provides a charming focal point within the garden, while a generously proportioned paved patio area offers ample room for multiple seating arrangements. This provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining, entertaining guests or simply enjoying the gardens during the warmer months.

North Lodge is a highly desirable setting, and this property enjoys an enviable combination of substantial accommodation and convenient access to everyday amenities.

Chester-le-Street offers a wide range of shops, schools, leisure facilities, restaurants and other amenities, while the property's excellent position also makes it particularly attractive to commuters. Road and transport connections provide access towards Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland and beyond, making this an ideal base for those travelling throughout the North East.

This exceptional property offers a rare combination of space and flexibility, both inside and out. With four/five bedrooms, three/four reception rooms, four bathrooms, an impressive open-plan dining kitchen, extensive landscaped gardens, ample driveway parking and a detached double garage with loft storage, there is an abundance of accommodation to meet the demands of modern family life.

The potential for a ground-floor bedroom alongside a nearby bathroom, together with the generous number of reception rooms and bedroom suites upstairs, makes the property particularly appealing to those seeking multigenerational accommodation or simply requiring flexible living space.

Properties offering this level of accommodation and such extensive grounds in this highly regarded location rarely become available and, as such, early viewing is strongly recommended.

Reception Hallway

7.31m x 4.52m

Formal Lounge

8.98m x 3.55m

Family Room

5.33m x 5.24m

Ground Floor Bedroom / Third Reception Room

6.07m x 4.98m

Fourth Reception Room

5.28m x 3.13m

Dining Kitchen

6.92m x 5.96m

Utility Room

3.29m x 2.74m

Bathroom

4.17m x 3.66m

Bedroom One

7.09m x 5.28m

En-Suite

2.97m x 2.44m

Bedroom Two

5.3m x 3.53m

Dressing Room

2.39m x 1.74m

En-Suite

3.28m x 2.28m

Bedroom Three

4.83m x 3.62m

Bedroom Four

3.69m x 3.58m

Bathroom

2.39m x 2.13m

Garage

6.51m x 5.47m

Garage Loft Store

7.36m x 5.39m

Property Information

Local Authority: Durham
Flood Risk: This property is listed as currently having a very low risk of flooding although we have not seen any legal written confirmation to be able to confirm this. Please contact the branch if you have any queries in relation to the flood risk before proceeding to purchase the property.
TV and Broadband: BT, Sky – Basic, Superfast, Ultrafast
Mobile Network Coverage: EE, Vodafone, Three, O2 in the area
Please note, we have not seen any documentary evidence to be able to confirm the above information and recommend potential purchasers contact the relevant suppliers before proceeding to purchase the property.

Recording Devices

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