4 bedroom country house for sale

A beautifully-presented period property featuring numerous characterful features, set over three floors and occupying a generous plot with an acre of formal gardens and a further 1.12 acres of land across Esperley Lane opposite the house.

The Property - Oakwood Hall is a substantial Victorian red brick property and was formerly a mine manager's home. The property has been significantly extended and currently offers extensive four bedroom accommodation suitable for a growing family.

The property has superbly stocked and lawned gardens to both sides and includes a lower lawned area which would once have formed the tennis court.

On the opposite side of Esperley Lane is a paddock which totals approximately 1.12 acres (0.45 ha).

Ground Floor - The double glazed entrance porch leads into the hallway, with original Victorian tiled flooring, which in turn gives access to the library, living room and hallway, with the living room overlooks the side, front and rear gardens whilst benefitting from a cast iron solid fuel burner.

Contrasting in style, the library occupies a position which takes advantage of an outlook over the gardens. The impressive drawing room which forms parts of the later extension, boasts a bay window with views of the rear garden.

The spacious dining/kitchen offers a central island, tiled flooring, cast iron stove and access to the utility. The utility room provides a continuation from the kitchen and also gives access to the stores.

First Floor - The return staircase leads to a spacious landing with access to all the main first floor rooms. The master bedroom with cast iron stove, mirrors the drawing room and provides space with magnificent views through the large bay window overlooking the garden and fells beyond. Accessed off the master bedroom is the en-suite shower room.

The final three bedrooms provide comfortable double bedrooms (one of which benefits from a dressing room which could provide further en-suite facilities if desired). The beautifully redecorated and modernised bathroom with free-standing central bath completes the first floor accommodation.

Second Floor - A staircase accessing the second floor leads to an impressive billiards room with adjoining storage room and separate attic room across the landing.

Externally - Access to the property is through double iron gates, with gardens sitting either side of the house, and the plot of the house and gardens extends to approximately 1 acre. Situated on the opposite side of Esperley Lane is a paddock which extends to 1.12 acres (0.45 hectares).

Parking - The private gravelled drive offers parking for up to six vehicles as well as further options provided from the double garage (7.17 x 5.63m) with remote roller doors.

Tenure - The property is believed to be offered freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Local Authority And Council Tax - Durham County Council [use Contact Agent Button].
For Council Tax purposes the property is banded F.

Particulars - Particulars written in May 2024.
Photographs taken in May 2024.

Services - Mains water, electricity and sewerage. Oil fired central heating. Solar PV Panels are owned and included in the sale.