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5 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
5 bed
0 bath
EPC rating: E*
3,196 sq ft / 297 sq m

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Tenure: Freehold
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Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 5 Bedroom Property with Land
  • Large principal reception room and separate dining room
  • Library and study
  • Sun room with views overlooking land
  • Breakfasting kitchen and Utility room
  • Double garage and extensive cellars at basement level
  • Council Tax Band = F
  • Potential conversion to BnB (Bed & Breakfast), Holiday Home, HMO subject to the right planning permissions.
TO BE SOLD VIA Online Auction until 26/01/2023 12:00. Fees Apply

Black Close House is a prominent property located in a private yet easily accessible location. It has been extended by the current owner who has also secured additional land adjoining the property.

The ground floor accommodation is arranged around an inner reception hall and includes a sitting room, dining room, breakfast kitchen, study and sun room.

The dining room is located close to the kitchen and offers ample formal entertaining space, a study adjoins the dining room.

The south facing sitting room runs the full depth of the house with dual aspect windows and leads directly into the sun room.

The family kitchen offers a range of integrated appliances and a gas fired aga, there is direct access in to the sunroom as well as a conveniently located utility room. A cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Stairs from the kitchen to the lower ground floor provide access to significant storage in the cellar beneath the house. There is direct access to the garden and double garage with electric garage door.

There are three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and a library with gas fireplace and fitted bookshelves. The library could form an additional bedroom easily.

The converted roof space makes an ideal guest suite offering significant living space incorporating a double bedroom, sitting room and further bathroom.

Potential conversion to BnB (Bed & Breakfast), Holiday Home, HMO subject to the right planning permissions.


Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold

Rooms

Situation
- Black Close House is situated within its own grounds on the southern extremity of Ashington over looking the River Wansbeck with good road and rail links nearby. - Ashington offers a good selection of day to day amenities including supermarkets, hospitals, doctors' surgeries and dentists. More extensive shopping is available further in Morpeth and Newcastle.

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- Schooling is available for all ages in Ashington and Morpeth. A wider range of independent schooling is available in Newcastle. - The property is within striking distance of the Northumberland coastline and has an ease of access to Druridge Bay Country Park and to the rolling Northumberland hills.

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- Morpeth train station (6 miles) provides inter city links to London to the south and Edinburgh to the north. Newcastle International Airport is within 11 miles. - The property's position affords it convenience yet with a significant element of privacy and would make a safe and comfortable home for a family.

Gardens and Grounds
The property is set within about 2.6 acres of hedged garden and grounds. The main focus of the garden is to the east with a fine blend of mature fruit trees, formal lawn and a pretty summerhouse surrounded by raised vegetable beds in the kitchen garden. A pretty stone path leads through the garden to the southern perimeter towards the River Wansbeck where a selection of mature trees and hedging ensure the privacy of the property.

Driveway
There are two gated entrances to the grounds which are made up of block paved driveways. they allow vehicle access around the entire property and provide access to the double garage located on the lower level.

Double Garage 6.90m x 4.30m (22ft 7in x 14ft 1in)
With an up and over double door and power and lighting. The garage has an internal door which provides access through to the lower basement level of the property.

Lower ground floor / Basement 6.10m x 4.44m (20ft x 14ft 6in)
The level can be access from the rear external via the garage or upvc entrance door. there is also internal access from the breakfasting kitchen via stairs. The lower level briefly comprises; Entrance vestibule, hallway, door through to double garage. Reception area which could be used as a gym. two built in storage cupboards and a shower room. a door from the reception area leads through to the purpose built storage area. The lower level of this property has huge amounts of potential and could be converted to suite many different living needs. This area would be brilliant used as a gymnasium, workshop or could potentially be converted into a annex.

Main Entrance
Wall mounted light. wooden door partially glazed with a framed surround, door bell and hand rail.

Entrance hallway
Spacious hallway with wooden flooring, radiator and stairs to the first floor.

Dining Room 5.89m x 4.22m (19ft 3in x 13ft 10in)
Through access from the main hallway and wash room. Door providing sole access to the Study, double glazed widow to the North elevation and radiator.

Study 3.60m x 2.40m (11ft 9in x 7ft 10in)
Double glazed window to the East elevation and radiator.

Wash Room
Through access from the hallway to the WC and dining room.

Cloaks / WC
Double glazed window to the south elevation and low level WC.

Utility room 3m x 2.60m (9ft 10in x 8ft 6in)
Accessed from the kitchen with a small range of base units, roll top laminate work surface and single drainer sink with a mixer tap. There is a double glazed window to the east elevation and multiple spaces and plumbing for white goods.

Breakfasting Kitchen
Kitchen with a range of wall and base units, roll top laminate work surface and 1.5 drainer sink with a mixer tap. Integrated appliances; electric hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. (Aktiebolaget Gas Accumulator) AGA range cooker, tiled flooring, access to utility room, double doors leading to conservatory, at the back of the kitchen there is stairs leading to the breakfasting area, which also leads down the basement/garage area. There is a double glazed window to back of the kitchen.

Breakfasting Area
Laminate flooring, Bay window positioned to the south east elevation of the property. Offering stunning views of the grounds.

Sun Room 4.54m x 2.44m (14ft 10in x 8ft)
South facing sun room, tiled flooring, double glazed upvc windows, access to kitchen via double doors and also access to the principle reception room via sliding door.

(Sitting Room) Principle Reception Room 9.24m x 4.21m (30ft 3in x 13ft 9in)
A very generous spacious reception room, carpeted throughout, generous sized double glazed windows allowing light into property from North, West and South. access to hallway and sun room.

First Floor Landing
Providing through access from the ground floor to the second floor via Stairs. The landing is naturally lit by a large double glazed window positioned to the East elevation.

Library / Bedroom Two 6.70m x 3.60m (21ft 11in x 11ft 9in)
Two double glazed windows to the north elevation.

Bedroom Three 4.33m x 4.20m (14ft 2in x 13ft 9in)
Carpeted flooring, decorative panelled walls, Two windows providing natural lighting from the North and west elevation of the property. A range of fitted wardrobe units providing ample storage.

Bedroom Four 4.20m x 4.20m (13ft 9in x 13ft 9in)
Carpeted flooring, Built in storage cupboard, Dual aspect double glazed windows to the south and west elevation.

Bedroom Five 3.10m x 2.95m (10ft 2in x 9ft 8in)
Carpeted flooring, radiator and double glazed window to the south elevation.

Family Bathroom / WC 2.95m x 2.06m (9ft 8in x 6ft 9in)
Modern white three piece suite with mains combi powered shower and glass shower screen. Tiled walls, modern towel rail, large built in storage cupboard and two double glazed windows to the south and eastern elevations of the property.

Second Floor Landing / Entrance to Master Suite
Providing access to the box room and second floor lounge.

Box Room 3.40m x 1.50m (11ft 1in x 4ft 11in)
Radiator and double glazed velux window to the south elevation. This space could be ideally used as a walk in dressing room, second study or simply for additional storage.

Second Floor lounge 7.20m x 3m (23ft 7in x 9ft 10in)
Multiple double glazed velux windows capturing stunning views over the grounds and river Wansbeck.

Second Floor Bathroom 3.09m x 2.70m (10ft 1in x 8ft 10in)
Double glazed velux window and three piece white bathroom suite with mains powered shower above the bath. tiled splash backs and glass shower screen.

Bedroom One (Second Floor) 7.20m x 3.50m (23ft 7in x 11ft 5in)
a bright and spacious room with four double glazed velux windows, laminate floor and radiator.

Viewing Arrangements
We strongly recommend you take the first step to falling in love with this property by contacting us today to arrange a viewing. All viewings are to be arranged via Pattinson Estate Agents and will be accompanied via a member of staff.

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