5 bedroom Detached House for sale, Rowlands Gill, NE39

A substantial and spacious detached home situated within a generous plot in this highly desired semi-rural cul-de-sac with generous gardens and countryside views to the rear, Cedar Lodge offers versatile accommodation with an impressive amount of living space that beautifully combines open-plan living with home-working spaces, separate reception rooms and generously-sized bedrooms.

Extended in the 1980s and again in 2006, this timber-framed house has been significantly and tastefully modernised and improved and boasts four heating sources, with gas central heating, an air source heat pump, two wood burners and solar panels.

The accommodation begins with a covered entrance into the hallway, on the ground floor, which provides access to the double garage on one side and a sizeable dual-aspect ground floor bedroom to the other, with an adjacent, well-appointed shower room.

The open-plan stairs lead up to the living space on the first floor with a superb, elevated lounge that boasts an impressive outlook to the front over High Horse Close Wood and beyond from the balcony, which has glass balustrades and provides an excellent vantage point to admire the graceful Red Kites that frequently soar above. There is an abundance of light from the numerous windows and doors to the front and also to the side, under-floor heating and a wood-burning stove for that extra warmth and cosy glow in the winter. Just below the lounge is the open-plan dining area that is situated conveniently next to the kitchen, which is fitted with cream units, wooden and granite worktops and a central island/breakfast bar, as well as an electric double oven, gas and induction hobs, two-drawer integrated dishwasher, an integrated fridge and four Velux windows. Off the kitchen is a spacious pantry cupboard and a step down into the utility room, which is also fitted with cream units and has access to the well-appointed W.C., as well as having a door out to the rear garden. Through the glazed double doors off the dining area is a snug with another wood burner (which supplements the hot water), some useful built-in storage that includes a ‘secret’ bar and concealed drinks fridge, and has windows with a sliding door out to a large covered decked area to the side, which is ideal for entertaining and barbecues.
Next to the snug there area two further rooms – both currently used as home offices but either could be a bedroom if required – one with a large Velux window, fitted base units and a ceramic sink and another door out to the decking, while the other office room has a door to the rear garden and access to another toilet, with Geberit built-in W.C.

Taking just a few more steps up from the main level of the house up to the landing, there are three further double bedrooms; the largest at the end of the landing with dual-aspect windows and a walk-in wardrobe as well as a well-appointed shower room with a double-length walk-in cubicle and twin wash basins. The first bedroom along the landing has built-in wardrobes and dressing table/drawers and is opposite the main bathroom, which has a double-ended bath another shower cubicle, while the middle bedroom again has dual-aspect windows and is currently used as a home gym.

The 0.40 acre grounds of Cedar Lodge include a large driveway that widens out from the entrance to allow space to park numerous vehicles, in addition to the space in the double garage that has an electric door and houses the Worcester system boiler and water cylinder. A door at the back of the garage provides access through to a generously sized storage space that runs along the full width of the house and links up to the workshop at the other side, which also has access from the front via double doors. There are well cultivated lawned gardens with borders to the front, both sides and the rear, with a greenhouse and two sheds, while there are raised flowed beds to the rear, several log stores and some large trees. There is a large field immediately behind Cedar Lodge which affords a pleasant view and ensures that the house is not overlooked. Some recessed LED spotlights give an atmospheric glow around the house in the evenings, and it has a security alarm system
The house has mains gas, mains electric, mains drainage, good broadband connectivity and mobile phone reception/service and it is double-glazed throughout.

High Horse Close Wood is situated above West Horse Horse Close, which is just off Lockhaugh Road (A694), and has long been a very popular location for those looking for a quality home in a semi-rural location with good access to Rowlands Gill village and the local regional centres. The village centre is approximately 1.1 miles along the A694 and there are some shops, restaurants and amenities there, including a doctor's surgery, post office and a pharmacy. It is just over 7.5 miles from Newcastle city centre, 10 miles from the airport and approximately 3.5 miles from Metro Centre and the nearest junction of the A1(M). Situated in the Derwent Valley, there are popular local countryside walks - including the locally renowned Red Kite Trail - and cycle routes in the area, while the popular National Trust grounds of Gibside are also just along from the village. The majestic aforementioned Red Kite birds of prey that are synonymous with Rowlands Gill and the Derwent Valley can often be seen flying over Cedar Lodge and High Horse Close Wood.