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6 bedroom detached house for sale

Bishop Auckland DL14
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Detached house
6 beds
3 baths
5699
EPC rating: D
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Features and description

  • Six Double Bedrooms
  • Six Reception Rooms
  • Garage & Outbuildings
  • Two Cellars
  • Four-Acre Landscaped Grounds
  • Beautifully Presented
  • Many Characterful Features
  • No Forward Chain

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The Old Vicarage is an impressive and characterful six-bedroom detached Grade II listed property with significant architectural appeal and interesting historical connections. It occupies an extremely private position within a beautifully landscaped four-acre walled garden in the village of High Etherley, near Bishop Auckland.

Dating to 1834, the main house incorporates many charming period features and has been extensively renovated and refurbished over recent years. It has also been thoughtfully extended and presents in very good order throughout. The versatility and set-up provides ample scope for a variety of potential uses, both residential and commercial.

Secure gated access at the front and rear elevations, open to a sweeping gravelled driveway and plentiful space for vehicle parking. In addition, there is a sizeable detached garage building, with clear scope for alternative use, and includes a workshop, kitchenette, shower room and WC. There are also further ancillary outbuildings and two useful cellars.

The stunning grounds are thoughtfully divided into themed garden areas and linked by inviting meandering paths. A showpiece heavy wrought-iron 'Moon-gate' swivels on a central pivot and opens through to a magnificent Italianate garden with a statue-lined cascading waterfall with ponds and feature fountains at either end.

The further expansive gardens include open, well-tended lawns with established tree-lined borders, formal patio sitting areas, themed 'pocket' gardens, a highly productive fruit and vegetable garden and a charming wildlife meadow. Two strategically placed belvederes and three gazebos also allow fabulous and tranquil vistas.

The location within this pretty village is ideally placed for local amenities, schools, neighbouring countryside and also places of interest.

This is a spectacular purchase opportunity not be overlooked. Viewings are highly recommended and are accompanied by the agent - there is no forward chain.

Rooms

Entrance Vestibule
Wood floor, Double central heating radiator, Inner entrance door to hallway with ornate stained glass window and side panelling.

Hallway
Wood floor, Stairs to first floor, Under-stairs cupboard.

Drawing Room 16'5" x 18'4" (5.02m x 5.60m)
Ornate feature fireplace, Five sash-windows with working shutters, Two double central heating radiators.

Study/Library 16'0" x 18'4" (4.89m x 5.60m)
Wood floor, Three sash-windows with working shutters, Ornate feature fireplace, Three shelved alcoves, Glass display cabinet inset to feature arched recess, Double central heating radiator.

Dining Room 10'11" x 16'2" (3.35m x 4.94m)
Wood floor, Ornate wood panelling, Feature fireplace, Sash window with working shutter, Double central heating radiator, Trap door to Cellar 2.

Sitting Room 15'1" x 15'1" (4.60m x 4.62m)
Feature fireplace, Three sash windows, Built-in cupboard, Double central heating radiator.

Family Room 14'0" x 16'5" (4.27m x 5.02m)
Multi-fuel stove in feature inset, Tiled floor, Four sash-windows with working shutters, Door to back stairs, Door to barrel-vaulted cellar, Built-in alcove cupboard.

Orangery 16'7" x 28'11" (5.06m x 8.83m)
Tiled floor, Four full-length feature lunette windows, French doors to external with a feature stained glass lunette window over and full-length side-lights, Open glass atrium ceiling, Feature exposed stone and aged brick backdrop wall.

Breakfast Kitchen 17'7" x 21'11" (5.36m x 6.69m)
Bespoke range of wall and floor units with granite surfaces over, 1&1/2 sink with drainer unit and mixer tap, Integrated double oven, microwave, coffee machine and 5-ring gas hob, Integrated dish washer, Integrated wine cooler, Breakfast bar, Tiled floor, Open glass atrium ceiling, Seven sash-windows, Door to external.

Utility/Scullery 10'11" x 15'5" (3.35m x 4.72m)
Range of wall and floor units with work surfaces over, Double Belfast-style sink with mixer tap, Plumbed for washing machine, Built-in pantry cupboard, Space for fridge/freezer, Built-in boiler cupboard, Double central heating radiator.

Inner Passage
Tiled floor, Three double central heating radiators, Walk-in store/comms room.

Cloakroom/WC
High-level WC, Wash hand basin.

Steam & Shower Room
Steam room with rainfall shower and sauna-type seating.

First Floor Landing
Split-level landing with three feature stained glass sash-windows, Two double central heating radiators.

Bedroom One 15'11" x 18'4" (4.87m x 5.60m)
Feature fireplace, Three sash-windows with working shutters, Double central heating radiator, Door to en-suite bathroom.

Bathroom 1
Jacuzzi bath, Walk-in steam & shower cubicle, Wash hand basin, WC, Feature stained glass window, Tiled floor and walls, Central heating radiator. (Jack & Jill access to Landing)

Bathroom 2
Free standing bath with shower-head attachment, Wash hand basin with vanity unit, Walk-in shower cubicle, WC, Bidet, Two sash-windows, Tiled floor, Double central heating radiators.

Bedroom Two 15'4" x 18'4" (4.69m x 5.60m)
Feature fireplace, Three sash-windows with working shutters, Double central heating radiator, Two feature arched alcoves.

Bedroom Three 15'1" x 15'8" (4.62m x 4.79m)
Feature fireplace, Three sash-windows with working shutters, Double central heating radiator, Two alcove cupboards.

Bedroom Four 10'11" x 16'0" (3.35m x 4.89m)
Feature fireplace, Two sash-windows, Double central heating radiator, Built-in wardrobe.

WC
WC, Tiled floor, Sash-window.

Back Landing
With back-stairs, Sash-window, Double central heating radiator, Loft access.

Bedroom Five 11'2" x 13'0" (3.42m x 3.97m)
Feature fireplace, Four sash-windows, Wash hand basin with vanity unit, Double central heating radiator, Wood floor.

Bedroom Six 10'8" x 15'5" (3.27m x 4.72m)
Feature fireplace, Two sash-windows, Shelved alcove, Double central heating radiator, Wood floor.

Detached Garage 23'4" x 34'5" (7.13m x 10.50m)
Detached and insulated stone-built garage building, with scope for a variety of alternative uses, including a workshop, kitchenette/utility, shower room and WC.

Cellars
Barrel Vaulted Cellar - 3.80m x 5.12m (Access from Snug). Cellar Two - 3.41m x 4.88m (Access from Dining Room)

Ancillary Outbuildings
Store/tackle room, Poly-tunnel, Three green-houses, Potting shed, Two belvederes, Three gazebos, Two Summer-houses, Four store rooms.

Gardens & Grounds
Secure gated access at the front and rear elevations, open to a sweeping gravelled driveway and plentiful space for vehicle parking. The stunning and beautifully landscaped four-acre walled grounds are thoughtfully divided into themed garden areas and linked by inviting meandering paths. A showpiece heavy wrought-iron 'Moon-gate' swivels on a central pivot and opens through to a magnificent Italianate garden with a statue-lined cascading waterfall with ponds and feature fountains at either end. The further expansive gardens include open, well-tended lawns with established tree-lined borders, formal patio sitting areas, themed 'pocket' gardens, a highly productive fruit and vegetable garden and a super wildlife meadow. Two strategically placed belvederes and three gazebos also allow fabulous and tranquil vistas.

Approximate Distances
Bishop Auckland - 3.2 Miles A1(M) - 10.5 Miles Durham - 13 Miles Darlington - 13 Miles Train Station (Bishop Auckland) - 3.2 Miles Mainline (Darlington) - 13.6 Miles Newcastle Airport - 39 Miles

Noteworthy Features
A Tudor style former Rectory dated 1834 with rear additions in 1882. Constructed of coursed squared sandstone with ashlar dressings, plinth and quoins. Welsh slate roof with stone gable copings and high corniced chimneys on plinths. Tudor-arched entrance surround with Tudor date lettering above (18 T 34).

Tenure
Freehold - Grade II Listed. (List Entry Number: 1121832).

Services
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Council tax band G. Cat 5 cabling installed.

Disclaimer
These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not constitute an offer of contract. Intending purchasers must rely on their own inspection of the property. None of the above appliances/services have been tested by ourselves. We recommend purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check all appliances/services before legal commitment.

About this agent

A & G Land & Property Agents -  Westerhope
A & G Land & Property Agents - Westerhope
Anderson House, Crispin Court, Newbiggin Lane Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 1BF
0191 490 6101
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Headed by award winning property expert Gareth Jones, A&G Land & Property Agents provides an exclusive one-to-one service for every client. Instead of focusing on volume, we are instead focused on quality of service, specialist advice and on delivering absolute success for our clients. This approach has already ensured tremendous sales results for a wide variety of properties throughout the North East, including the Tyne Valley and Newcastle. Gareth works directly on each sale, from start to completion, providing an unrivalled and truly bespoke service. This includes: All initial valuations Guidance on individual marketing Personally accompanying all prospective purchasers around the properties Negotiating each sale Liaising through the conveyance stage Smoothing out any snagging With over 20 years' experience in property, Gareth has extensive knowledge and expertise operating in both a buoyant and stagnant market. His agility, energy and insight has seen him win an impressive eight consecutive industry awards for excellence. Primarily, vendors are usually selling their largest asset. To maximise this asset value, it requires a professional expert, with experience and a proven record of success. Absolute success cannot be guaranteed by simply playing the numbers game and hanging your property 'out for sale' on one of the major website platforms. It requires a considered approach, taking account of all the subtleties, which can have a dramatic effect on the overall outcome. What A&G provide is direct expert-involvement at every stage of the sale process - and we do this to ensure each client 'absolute' success at all levels - which includes maximum achievable price, not just a sale.
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