It’s not often that a house of this calibre is offered to the market especially one which enjoys a city centre location whilst still being completely private and set within its own grounds. Highgate House sits on outstanding 0.7-acre plot with the added benefit of owning the adjoining woodland and is access from a private road.

The easy accessibility into the City as well as its easy communication links will make this property a most desirable purchase to any family. The house itself is conveniently located in the heart of this vibrant City Centre which offers a fascinating mix of history, culture, shops, bars and restaurants and the Castle and Cathedral complex have been designated World Heritage Sites attracting tourism from around the world. The Gala Theatre adds another dimension to the city which also offers meandering river and City walks as well as hotels, swimming pools, golf courses all within close proximity and a number of well-regarded private and state junior and secondary schools including Durham Johnston and St Leonards RC. Durham Train Station is within walking distance and benefits from being on the north and south mainline which provides regular services to Newcastle and Edinburgh to the north and York and London Kings Cross to the south.

The property is accessed through electric security gates down to a sweeping block paved driveway, providing parking for several cars, leading to the main entrance of the home and the integral double garage. On entering the property, you can see the attention to detail that has been put into the creation of this stunning home from the feature polished concrete wall to the marble flooring throughout the ground floor. The property benefits from underfloor heating on all floors in addition to smart lighting and automatic blinds.

The formal living spans the full length of the property and boasts a feature log burner fire and French doors on the rear sun terrace. Located off the hallway is a formal dining room. The kitchen/living/dining is the focal point of this magnificent home. The bespoke kitchen has a marble countertop and complimented by a range of high-quality integrated appliances inclusive of Miele coffee machine, oven, microwave, dishwasher, induction hob and floor level fridge. In addition, there is also an AGA and American fridge/freezer. Located to the rear of the property is a study with a log burner, rear hall with fitted cupboards and doors to the rear garden, utility room, downstairs W/C, door to the garage and a second staircase leading to the first floor.

At first floor the contemporary split-level staircase leads to a galleried landing. The master is set on its own wing and boasts a balcony, en suite with a freestanding bath and shower. Located off the en suite is his and hers walk in wardrobes/dressing rooms with a set of Juliette balconies over the rear garden. There are a further three bedrooms on the first floor, two of which have en suites. There is also an infra-red sauna, shower and a fully equipped bar/ games room. To the second floor there are two further large bedrooms both of which have en suites, bringing the total number of bedrooms to 6.

Highgate house was developed by the current owners around 15 years ago and is nestled at the entrance to the beautiful nature reserve knows as Flass Vale. The vale is a beautiful and historic area of woodland that starts almost at the edge of Durham City and extends out to Durham Johnston School and the A167. It is an area of wilderness and contains much wildlife including foxes, many species of birds and a wide variety of flora.

Externally the rear gardens of the house back on the vale and have been expertly landscaped and is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs creating a high degree of seclusion and privacy. There is a large sun terrace with porcelain tiled floor, built in marble tables, bar area and fixed seating around a fire pit. To the side of the property is another seating area with a hot tub.