4 bedroom Detached House for sale, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8

Built in the early 1900s and situated at the rural edge of Shotley Bridge with access along a gated driveway, the house has been considerable and sympathetically extended to provide a beautiful home that exudes quality and has an abundance of character within this superb setting just off the A694.

The spacious accommodation comprises, on the ground floor, an entrance porch leading into an impressive central reception hall with parquet flooring, a log burner and W.C. (under the stairs), lobby through to a formal dining room which leads through to a split-level lounge with doors out to the rear decking and doors into the study. Also off the reception hall is a garden room with Karndean flooring, a bar area, a door into the utility room and further doors out to the decking. The final door from the hall leads into the snug - with a door to another decked balcony - then through to the well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room fitted with sycamore units, granite worktops and island/breakfast bar, Camaro flooring and a Range-style cooker with induction hob and two double ovens. Through the kitchen, which has another entrance door, is a corridor leading to the south-west wing of the house where there is a shower room and two bedrooms.

Stairs from the reception hall lead up to the first floor where there is an impressive tiled bathroom, off the half landing, with a contemporary suite that includes a spa bath and walk-in shower cubicle, and two double bedrooms - one either side of the landing - one with fitted wardrobes.

Externally, there are well-cultivated organic gardens with lawned areas, paths and patios, mature trees and shrubs and a small pond, with a large sloping woodland garden area to the rear of the house, down towards the River Derwent, looked over from the large decked area that runs along from the garden room to the far end of the house. There is a tarmac driveway from the electric gates that leads to the double-length garage - with electric roller door, lights, electric and water supply - and a parking area behind that has space to park several cars. Continuing down the drive there is access to a further gravelled parking area, next to the enclosed tennis court. Additionally, there is a small stable block situated just behind the tennis court.

The house has uPVC double glazing, mains gas, electric and water supply and the central heating system runs from two condensing combi. boilers.

Set back from the A694, between Shotley Bridge and Ebchester, along a private driveway, the house is well placed for countryside pursuits while also being within easy reach of local amenities including schools, shops, pubs and restaurants. Nearby Consett offers essential facilities while Hexham, Newcastle and Durham are all within 16 miles, and the A1(M) can be easily accessed. There are stations in Stocksfield, Newcastle and Durham, with Newcastle airport also approximately 16 miles away.