This truly spectacular modern mansion is situated in what has arguably become one of the best residential locations, on an exclusive development.

Sunningdale is accessed via private electronic gates and boasts driveway parking . The property itself occupies a large plot extending to around 0.4 acre of formal grounds. The raised location offers superb views over the adjoining golf course, towards Durham City and beyond over the Durham countryside and hills. The facilities within the Ramside complex are close by where you can enjoy two 18-hole golf courses, driving range, superb club house facilities, a spa, gym and swimming pool complex as well as the 4-star hotel with its range of restaurants. The estate has, in effect, established itself with a ‘country club’ feel and the future plans for Ramside Hotel and Spa will create even bigger and better facilities for the use of the hotel residents and residential owners.

Located only 2 miles to the East of the Historic city of Durham, Sunningdale, not only provide a country feel but has the benefit of excellent communication links via J62 of the A1(M) as well as train services on the east coast mainline from the city’s main train station for locations throughout the country. The Castle and Cathedral complex within the city have a World Heritage status and the city itself provides a delightful mix of shops and leisure facilities together with boating on the river and country walks. Running and bridles paths dissecting the green open space and woodland seen in abundance all on your doorstep.

Developed in 2018 by the current owner occupiers, the house has been finished to an exceptionally high standard, seldom seen in mansion which extends to over 5400 sq ft of GIA. Not many homes in the North of England can boast to have a finish as exceptional as this. The extensive plot also provides plenty of carparking (up to 5 vehicles) to the front elevation accessed via remote gates to an expanse of block paving and to the integral double garage with 4 remote access doors to front and rear. The extensive, professionally designed grounds have matured over the period and, whilst not a necessity being next to a golf course, do provide a high degree of seclusion and privacy with an interesting mix of soft and hard landscaping and delightful areas to enjoy the peaceful surrounds and stunning views. The showstopping sun terrace and seating area is exceptional and accessed directly from the house providing an expanse of granite floor coverings and tiered planters interspersed with manicured bushes separating the hard landscaping from the formal lawned gardens and mature tree lined boundary. All accessed from the large, glazed sliding doors in the main living space.

The house has been built to code 4 for sustainable homes and achieved the highest A star rating. A gas boilers provide the under-floor heating throughout and provide a comfortable condensation free environment all year around and is extremely efficient with individual thermostats in each room and all managed remotely via an app on your hand-held phone. The house itself also enjoys a Home Automation System allowing lighting, multi room audio and video, security/CCTV and much more to be controlled under one complete Loxone system. The system will allow the successful buyer to enjoy the house to it maximum and with remote sensors you may never have to turn a light switch on or off again!
Internally the house shows no compromise with the huge entrance door leading into an equally impressive central reception with a sweeping wood and glass staircase sweep up in front of the huge glass, cathedral style, windows to the back of the house. The home oozes quality with every turn from the internal door finishes, lighting and luxury fitted dining kitchen with feature central fire. On ground floor the house enjoys an abundance of light though the wall to ceiling glazed units in most of the rooms with sliding doors also leading to the stunning gardens. The central reception hallway leads to the formal lounge, kids’ study/playroom, large open plan living/dining/kitchen room, utility and into garage. The floors throughout are tiled for maximum warmth from the underfloor heating. (Other than the formal lounge)

At first floor the contemporary staircase leads to a galleried landing, offering exceptional views of the stunning sun terrace and leading to the principal bedroom having vaulted ceiling, dressing room with fitted units and en suite bathroom with standalone bath. There are a further 3 bedrooms on this level all with exceptional en suite bathrooms. The sweeping staircase continues to bedrooms 5 and 6 at second floor level with stunning views and a shared shower room with w/c and wash hand basin. Again, the whole of the first and second floor is tiled adding to its grandeur and providing maximum benefit of the underfloor heating system.

A true ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to acquire one of the best houses to come available in the northeast and one not to be missed.