Westacre, Urpeth, County Durham, County Durham, DH9

We are delighted to welcome to the market this impressive, Grade II Listed, family home . Formerly the West Wing within Urpeth Hall, a grand period property with an abundance of history. Dating back to the mid-18th century, the original hall served as a prisoner of war camp and was used as a searchlight station by the US Skylighters battalion, owned and occupied over the years by many well-known and influential local historical figures. The property boasts much character and many original features, whilst additions and extensions add further living accommodation to the home. The accommodation is situated over three floors and is nestled in significant, mature gardens within the tranquil, rural location of High Urpeth. Whilst extensive countryside surrounds the property, the proximity to local centres such as Team Valley, Gateshead, Newcastle and Durham make it ideal. The A1(M) is merely an 8-minute drive away. The accommodation comprises of two separate entrance hallways, the primary hallway leading to the lounge and the second hallway providing access to the inner hallway, utility room, and double garage. The lounge boasts some of the property�s original features, with a feature fireplace to one end and decorative coving, cornicing and ceiling rose. This substantial family room provides access to the conservatory through two sets of glazed double doors, with picturesque views over the expansive gardens, offering a peaceful setting from which to relax and soak in the surrounding nature. The kitchen and dining room is accessed from the lounge and provides ample storage and workspace. A kitchen island, offering further workspace, houses an induction hob and dishwasher. This comfortable, central hub of the home provides ample space for a family dining table and offers access to the garden/patio area through sliding doors. This room offers a superb space from which to entertain family and friends. Off the kitchen is access to the inner hallway, which provides access to the ground floor WC and study/bedroom/second sitting room, a perfect room for personalised additional living space. From the inner hallway, the second entrance hallway / boot room provides access to the generous integral double garage and utility room which provides further storage units and plumbing for white goods. The home boasts three beautifully appointed staircases, two of which provide access to the first floor accommodation. From the main staircase, rising from the lounge and main entrance hallway, is access to a generous family bathroom with a heritage style, wooden flooring and a suite comprising a freestanding roll top bath, WC, bidet, separate shower cubicle and hand wash basin with storage. The landing provides room for additional seating and office space and offers original tall windows with wooden shutters, a reminder of the history of Westacre. Access to two spacious, beautifully appointed double bedrooms, both offering high ceiling space and further original features with coving and tall windows with wooden shutters. The landing continues around the property providing access to a third double bedroom with adjoining en-suite bathroom and further access to the fourth double bedroom. From here the second staircase provides access back to the ground floor inner hallway and under-stairs storage cupboard. From the first floor landing, stairs lead to the second floor which has been converted to create two large attic rooms, currently used as a double bedroom and spacious dressing room. From the dressing room is access to an en-suite shower room, with shower cubicle, WC, hand wash basin and large storage cupboard. The loft is accessed through this room. The second floor provides flexibility and versatility. Externally Gated access to a generous gravelled driveway with ample parking for several vehicles leading to the substantial integral double garage with remote controlled doors. The peaceful location can be felt from the moment you enter the gated access, with expansive mature gardens surrounding the property, providing ample outdoor living space. The grounds are beautifully landscaped, with mature trees and shrubs climbing thorough rockeries. A patio area overlooking the gardens and pond, offers a peaceful idyllic setting from which to entertain family and friends, surrounded by nature and a variety of birds and other wildlife. NOTE: this property is a connected associate of the company. Local Information Situated close to local amenities, High Urpeth is a peaceful and desirable rural hamlet with excellent access to regional centres, such as Team Valley, Gateshead, Newcastle and Durham and the A1(M) for travel north and south. Set within surrounding countryside, close to Beamish, many attractions are within easy reach and access to local cycle tracks and woodland areas provide a perfect setting for the outdoor enthusiast. Approximate Mileages A1(M) Junction 63 (Chester-le-Street) 3.5 miles I A1(M) Junction 67 (Team Valley) 3.9 miles I Team Valley 4 miles I Gateshead City Centre 7.3 miles I Newcastle City Centre 8.5 miles I Durham City Centre 9.0 miles I Newcastle International Airport 15.0 miles Services Mains electricity, water and drainage, oil-fired central heating, Sky TV and Broadband Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars. Agents Note to Purchasers We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.