5 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Four bathrooms
- Five bedrooms
- Stables ménage
- 11.4 acres of land
- Private grounds
- Detached garages
Pattinsons Estate agents are pleased to welcome to the market this stunning five bedroom, three bathroom home on its own grounds with stables, ménage and its own Forest area spread across 11.4 acres of land and 4891 sqft of living space.
Merryknowle is accessed via a private entrance / gated drive way leading onto the stunning gardens at the front of the property. This property is very grand in appearance both externally and internally.
The large kitchen is fitted with a range of quality wall and floor units with granite worktops, partially tiled; there is a deep set double sink, dishwasher and a Rangemaster oven, a large central island with storage and a large breakfasting area which would accommodate a dining table and chairs.
Leading off the kitchen is a stunning inner hall with a door leading out to the front of the property and double doors to a great entertaining space currently set up as a bar.
The drawing room is perfectly situated with views over the rear garden space and has the benefit of an original decor piece above the entrance from a previous owner giving an exciting story. The room also benefits from a feature fireplace with marble inset hearth, gas fire and windows to the side and rear elevations providing natural light throughout.
The formal dining room enjoys views across the gardens, a feature fireplace opens into the large conservatory which is a perfect retreat for the indoor sports table currently or for entertaining. From the conservatory there is a smaller aspect conservatory which is a great viewing point for the garden and stable area.
There is a study and a library. A cosy sitting room with a feature bay window overlooking the garden. This is the perfect room to relax and unwind in. A shower room with WC and utility room with stable door complete the ground floor accommodation.
The stunning wooden staircase leads to the first floor, the landing in itself is extremely spacious and is a work of art with multiple viewing point windows. The principal bedroom suite has an excellent range of fitted wardrobes with gorgeous dorma style windows and benefits from an en suite shower room. There is a guest bedroom, which is well-equipped with fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms, and the family bathroom which is fitted with a large inbuild Jacuzzi bath, separate shower, double wash hand basins, low-level WC and bidet.
Externally Merryknowle has two separate private entrances; the first gives access via a large drive to the front garden area with space for multiple cars. The front gardens are well established and mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked flower beds and borders, a pond and mature trees. To the rear is a large lawned garden with patio area ideal for entertaining. The second drive gives access to the large detached multi car garage, which provides parking for four vehicles; the garage has an attractive clocktower and could be further developed (subject to the necessary consent). There is also hardstanding and parking. This drive way would make a perfect entrance / exit for horse / animal trailers to provide direct access to the stables.
There is an excellent range of stables with ten in total, a tack room, and a hay store. The land is currently separated into two paddocks with extra land for grazing which runs adjacent to the wooded forest area and there is also a manège.
In brief this property consist of:
Ground floor: Reception hall | Shower room | Drawing room | Dining room | Sitting room | Library | Study | Kitchen/dining room | Bar | Utility room
First floor: Principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite shower room | Guest bedroom with en suite shower room | Three further bedrooms | Family bathroom
Merryknowle is situated in the small hamlet Garmondsway, which is conveniently located within a short drive of Sedgefield and nearby Durham City. Sedgefield has a good range of local amenities, including a supermarkets, an excellent range of bars, restaurants and independent shops, doctors, dentists, and a pharmacy. There are two primary schools and a highly regarded secondary school.
For the commuter, the property is located off the A177, which gives easy access to the A1(M) North & South; the A19 is accessed via Wynyard. For broader transport communications, there are train stations at Durham and Darlington, which both offer a regular rail service via the East Coast to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. For travel throughout the country and overseas, Newcastle International Airport and Teesside International Airport are both within easy reach.
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
For sale through Pattinson Auction under Conditional Terms.
Rooms
External
Kitchen
Drawing Room
Dining Room
Entertainment room / Bar
Living room
Conservatory
Sun room
Ground floor bathroom
Study
Master bedroom
Master bedroom En suite
Family bathroom
Guest Bedroom
Guest bedroom en suite
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 5
Stables
Garages
External / entrance
External rear
Library.
Ménage
Utility
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