6 bedroom manor house

Located in this conveniently positioned village, and being surrounded by open countryside, Number 2 The Manor is a substantial period property which forms part of a large Victorian Manor House dating from the 1870s. Approached through mature woodland, and having a sweeping gravelled driveway the property has been fully refurbished, retaining a wealth of period features and character. The generous living spaces are laid out over three floors. The ground floor has an impressive entrance hallway with feature staircase, a sitting room, a large dining room, a breakfast room, two kitchens and a bathroom. The first floor provides four large ensuite bedrooms, with the second floor having two large master suites. Externally there is ample driveway parking and a large West facing garden that borders open countryside. Being offered to the market CHAIN FREE, an early inspection is strongly advised to fully appreciate the scale and quality of the property on offer. 

ENTRANCE HALL 21' 11" x 20' 4" (6.68m x 6.2m) The large, impressive entrance hall is full of character and gives a glimpse of the quality of the property. The large timber panelled door opens into the lobby which has a decorative tiled floor. The hallway features a large open fireplace, decorative detailing to the ceiling and the original carved oak staircase which rises to the upper floors. 

SITTING ROOM 20' 4" x 18' 3" (6.2m x 5.56m) A large room set around an open fireplace with an Adams style surround. There is decorative detailing to the ceiling and a window that looks to the front of the property. 

DINING ROOM 16' 9" x 16' 1" (5.11m x 4.9m) With ample space for formal dining and entertaining, the dining room has a fireplace and a door that opens out to the front seating terrace. 

BREAKFAST ROOM 17' 1" x 14' 11" (5.21m x 4.55m) An additional reception room which would be ideal as a family room, playroom or home office. It has a window overlooking the rear garden and a stable style door that gives access to the rear of the property. Due to the configuration of this room, the bathroom and the smaller kitchen, there is an option for it to be used as a self contained suite. 

KITCHEN 14' 11" x 12' 5" (4.55m x 3.78m) A useful galley kitchen which could allow the area to be self-contained. 

BATHROOM The very well appointed bathroom features a roll top bath, a WC a large shower enclosure and a wash hand basin. 

HOUSE KITCHEN The large kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with complimenting countertops. There is a range cooker, a washing machine, a dishwasher and a fridge freezer. The window overlooks the rear garden. 

CELLARS Accessed from the kitchen, there are three cellar rooms which offer potential for further living spaces.

Boiler Room - 16'7 x 15'0 (5.06 x 4.58m)
Storage - 17'2 x 15'0 (5.24 x 4.58m)
Storage - 17'10 x 15'0 (5.43 x 4.58m)
 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING 45' 1" x 20' 6" (13.74m x 6.25m) The impressive carved wood staircase leads to the large landing area which features an upper mezzanine section with windows to the front of the property that would be ideal as a quiet snug or home study. 

FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS The first floor features four large double bedrooms, all retaining a character feel and having well appointed full ensuite facilities.

Bedroom 14'11 x 1'3 (4.55m x 3.13m)
Bedroom 17'0 x 14'11 (5.17m x 4.65m)
Bedroom 16'11 x 15'1 (5.16m x 4.61m)
Bedroom 18'2 x 15'5 (5.53m x 4.70m) 

SECOND FLOOR The second floor comprises two very impressive, large master suites, The Richmond Suite & The Manor Suite. Both have a relaxed seating area, a large double bedroom and luxurious ensuite facilities that include copper slipper style baths, and views over the surrounding gardens and countryside.

Seating Area - 17'3 x 17'3 (5.94 x 5.26m)
Seating Area - 17'1 x 15'8 (5.20m x 4.77m)
Bedroom - 18'1 x 15'8 (5.52 x 4.77m)
Bedroom - 20'0 x 17'0 (6.09 x 5.19m) 

EXTERNAL The property comprises the central section of the original Victorian Manor House and sits in grounds that extend to approximately one acre.

The property is approached through mature woodland which affords it a high degree of privacy. The gravelled driveway provides parking for a number of cars.

There is a paved seating terrace to the front of the property.

The large West rear garden enjoys the afternoon and evening sun and borders open countryside. The garden is mainly land, and features a number of seating areas, a vegetable garden, a BBQ area and a large greenhouse. There is vehicle access to the rear of the property.

There may be the opportunity to acquire an adjacent one bedroomed coach house conversion which would be available subject to a separate negotiation. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The fixtures and fittings may be available under separate negotiation.

The postcode is DL11 7PP.

The property is currently run as a Boutique Hotel/Guest House and would also be perfect as a stunning family home.

The property has the benefit of an oil fired central heating system. The Worcester boiler is located in a boiler house to the rear of the property.

West Layton is a highly regarded village conveniently positioned between the historic market towns of Richmond and Darlington. Close to the Scotch Corner junction of the A1(M) and the A66, it is perfectly positioned for access to the motorway network where Newcastle, Teesside, Leeds and The Lake District are all easily accessed.

The east coast mainline train station at Darlington is a 15 minute drive away and the airports of Newcastle, Leeds Bradford are approximately an hours drive. Teeside Airport is a 15 minute drive.

Secondary schools of Richmond are a 10 minutes drive away and Independent schools at Barnard Castle, Durham and Yarm all within driving distance.