An impressive modern detached house, set within an exclusive development. Three storey accommodation plus annexe. Master bedroom with luxury en suite, 6 further bedrooms, plus 4 bathrooms.

8 Holywood is a substantial modern mansion constructed in 1994, of individual design with exceptional family accommodation spanning three floors, along with a self contained annexe, if desired. Enjoying an elevated position with panoramic views over the development to the countryside beyond, this exceptional home provides an extended family with every possible comfort. It occupies a generous, established site containing a number of mature trees, being approached through electric gates. The property has gas fired central heating and double glazing throughout and there is a double garage with electric doors, having direct access through into the house.

The house is approached by an entrance porch by double opening doors leading through to an impressive hallway, with return staircase off to the first floor, along with a cloak room/WC. The sitting room has delightful views over the gardens and through the development to the countryside beyond. There is a marble effect period style fireplace with living flame gas fire. The dining room adjoins the kitchen, being approached through double opening doors from the hallway and having contrasting parquet flooring along with decorative caving and ceiling rows. The study is again approached though double opening doors and is fitted with a book/display shelving as well as a fireplace with living flame gas fire and parquet flooring. The dining/kitchen is comprehensively fitted and is an excellent family room, having extensive units along with an integrated double oven, ceramic hob and dishwasher. There is tiled flooring throughout, along with ample space for a table and chairs, and double opening French doors leading out to the gardens. A utility room and side hallway lead off, both with access to the garage.

A substantial return staircase leads up to the galleried landing with the staircase leading up to the second floor. The master bedroom enjoys similar views to the sitting room, with double opening Frenc doors leading out to a small balcony. Double doors also lead through to a luxury en-suite, fitted with Vernon Tutbury Victorian style units comprising a large oval air bath, shower cubicle, jack and Jill wash hand basins and WC. There is a further guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom/WC along with an additional double bedroom and family bathroom.

There is also access at the first floor level through to the annexe which could be used as a teenage suite or for a dependant relative, comprising living room, en-suite bedroom and kitchenette. There is access to the annexe also via the sidehall and hence could be entirely self contained if desired.

To the second floor are 2 large double bedrooms along with a small single room and a further modern bathroom/WC.

Externally
The property is approached through double opening electric gates, with a driveway leading up to a block paved forecourt/turning apron which also provides access to the garage and front entrance. The gardens contain a variety of mature trees with a broad flagstone sun terrace to the front, leading down to a laid lawn, all of which is enclosed by walling.

The rear gardens are accessed via a flight of shallow steps, again being principally lawned and containing an interesting variety of trees evergreens.

Note
1. The council tax band for 8 Holywood is G. The Annexe has a separate council tax band and is band A.

Holywood is an exclusive development set in the original grounds of Holywood Hall and comprising a variety of impressive individual homes of the highest quality. The development lies just outside Wolsingham, which supports a traditional range of amenities including primary and secondary schooling. A wider range of retail, educational and recreational facilities can be found within the neighbouring towns of Newcastle, Durham, Darlington and Teesside. For the commuter the A68 and A1(M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the north east. The east coast main line railway station along with international airports at Durham Tees Valley and Newcastle offer further communications with the rest of the country. Holywood is ideally placed for exploring the many beauty spots of Weardale, Teesdale and Northumberland, Swaledale and The Lake District.