Accommodation in Brief

Vestibule | Entrance Hall | Drawing Room | Dining Room | Sitting Room | Kitchen | Utility Room | Boot Room | Rear Living Room | Cloakroom/WC | Bedroom with En-suite | Five Further Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | Separate WC | Cellar

Formal Gardens | Double Garage | Two Driveways & Parking | Woodland | Paddock | Around 3.39 Acres In All

The Property

Hollinside Hall is a striking and attractive late-Victorian property with an abundance of character, extensive private gardens and grounds and wonderful elevated views that sweep across open countryside. The property is located in a peaceful rural location yet within easy reach of the local amenities of Lanchester. The generous accommodation provides interested parties with the option to create an annexe to the rear should it be required. Hollinside Hall is in need of some updating and renovating which gives the perfect opportunity to put an individual stamp on this lovely home.

The property extends to around 3.39 acres in all, including formal gardens, sheltering woodland and a large paddock of around 2 acres. There is also the potential to develop and build another property within the plot, subject to securing the necessary planning permissions.

The welcoming vestibule provides a suitably impressive entrance to Hollinside Hall with onward access to the open hall. High ceilings, decorative cornicing and solid oak floors reflect the history of the property and bring character to the superb spacious living areas. The hall is open plan to the dining room with impressive space for formal entertaining. There are two further substantial reception rooms. The drawing room sits to the front elevation with the sitting room accessed further down the hall. Both rooms are light and airy, offering great flexibility of use. The kitchen has a traditional country atmosphere with elegant parquet flooring, a wealth of storage and a grand AGA as a centrepiece.

To the rear of the main hall there is access to a further wing. This area can be closed off from the main house and has been previously used as a separate annexe. Interested parties may wish to explore this option, creating accommodation for a holiday let, for visiting guests or for a dependent relative. The wing includes a large living room with private external access and French doors to the patio. Adjacent to the living room is a boot room and a utility room, along with a cloakroom/WC. This area can be easily reconfigured as required.

The staircase rises from the main hall to the first floor and the expansive bedroom accommodation. Off the main landing there are four lovely double bedrooms with fantastic views over the surroundings. A beautiful contemporary bathroom has a suite comprising bath, separate walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC, all wrapped in elegant tiling to walls and floor. There are two further bedrooms to the rear of the property. One bedroom has an en-suite and walk-in wardrobe. Another modern bathroom and a separate WC complete the first floor accommodation.

Externally

Hollinside Hall occupies impressive gardens and grounds extending in all to around 3.39 acres. Two driveways stretch up to the house and continue to the double garage with remote-controlled doors. There is also generous space for additional off-road parking.

The formal gardens are sheltered by mature trees and hedging bringing peace and tranquility, with a patio offering ample space for al fresco dining and entertaining. Sitting beyond the formal gardens is a well-maintained paddock of around 2 acres. The paddock has boundaries of mature trees and the potential to build a stable block, subject to securing the necessary consents. This opportunity will appeal to all equestrian enthusiasts.

There is also the potential to develop and build another property within the plot, subject to securing the necessary planning permissions. The layout of the plot would ensure excellent separation and privacy from Hollinside Hall.

Local Information

Lanchester is a popular and thriving commuter village set amidst beautiful countryside of mainly pasture and woodland and a short distance from the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Smallhope Burn, a tributary of the River Browney, runs through the Lanchester Valley. The local economy was mainly based on agriculture and the grandeur of its Church indicates that this has been an important religious centre since the Norman times. The old railway line, now known as the Lanchester Valley Walk, runs between Consett and Durham where it links at each end with a further network of other disused railways and tracks for walking and cycling. At the Consett end the footpath links to the C2C cycle route, an award-winning national cycle route stretching from Whitehaven and Workington in the north west of England to Sunderland and Tynemouth in the north east. 

The traditional village offers a wide range of everyday amenities including a range of shops, pharmacy, post office, a selection of eateries and pubs, an active community centre and churches. The village green is frequently used for community events. The historic cathedral city of Durham is very accessible, providing comprehensive professional, cultural, educational and recreational facilities. Nearby Consett offers additional shopping and recreational services while for schooling Lanchester offers outstanding primary and senior schools. There are also excellent private schools available nearby in Durham and Newcastle.

Lanchester is ideally placed for access to the major centres of the north east. The A68 provides access both north and south linking to both the motorway network and to the A69 for quick connection to Newcastle in the east and Carlisle in the west. The A691 offers quick access to Durham and Consett. The Gateshead Metro Centre, Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle and Durham Rail Stations are all extremely accessible, providing excellent transport links.

Approximate Mileages

Lanchester Village Centre 1.3 miles | Consett 5.4 miles | Durham City Centre 9.1 miles | Newcastle City Centre 15.2 miles | Newcastle International Airport 20.8 miles

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

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 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.

Submitting an Offer

Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.