Rarely does the opportunity arise to purchase a substantial period residence situated in what is arguably the best residential area in this historic city.

This detached mansion is situated off Quarryheads Lane and offers the added benefit of a large secure parking area for numerous vehicles, together with double garage, not normally attributed to city centre living. The current owners have improved and modernised the home which was originally built in or around the 1930’s and extends to over 3500 sq ft of gross internal accommodation, (GIA). It’s hard to believe whilst sitting in the expansive rear garden, overlooking fields that this house is less than 1 miles from the city centre and the castle and cathedral complex.

Internally the property continues to impress with central reception hallway accessing the whole of the ground floor and providing French doors directly to the rear sun terrace. The formal lounge benefits from a feature gas integral fire and two sets of concertina doors leading to the rear garden. The living room, breakfast/dining area and kitchen with its range of units and fully integrated appliances is the heart of this magnificent home and leads into the utility room with cloaks /wc and access to rear and double garage. The ground floor is completed by a large office with bay window to the front, but this of course could have a variety of uses.

At first floor there are 3 good sized bedrooms, one of which has an en suite facility and a luxury family bathroom. The principal master suite also has the benefit of fully fitted walk in dressing area with full length wardrobes as well as a luxury en suite shower room.

Additional stairs from the hallway provide access to the second floor where there are a further 2 bedrooms and shower room as well as an abundance of loft storge. The 5th bedroom enjoys stunning views of the cathedral from its window seat to the front elevation as well as having fitted wardrobes.

Externally the grounds have been professionally landscaped creating a tiered south facing garden with the perfect outdoor seating area. The matured borders and trees provide a high degree of seclusion and privacy throughout. The full-length paved sun terrace spans across the whole length of the house to the rear and enjoys a very sunny aspect. The raised seating areas and planted shrubberies offer a beautiful aspect of the rear as well as covered shade seating areas and a large detached wooden garden room all complement this exquisite home.

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 on the doorstep of the City 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 being in the catchment for Durham Johnston and St Leonards RC. The neighbouring Durham School only enhances this homes appeal as does the University and the well regarded Whitechurch Pub/restaurant all within walking distance.

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