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7 bedroom detached house for sale

Holywood, Bishop Auckland DL13
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Detached house
7 bed
7 bath
9,709 sq ft / 902 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band H
Broadband: Super-fast 38Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Electricity: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Exceptional 7 bedroom detached residence including 2 bedroom annexe
  • 7 bath/shower rooms including 5 en suites
  • Immaculately presented with an abundance of space
  • Indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi
  • Large integral garage PLUS driveway parking for at least 6 vehicles
  • Gated, manicured and private grounds
  • Outstanding countryside views
  • Highly sought after location of Holywood, Wolsingham

Weardale Property Agency is delighted to bring to market this truly impressive 7 bedroom detached residence positioned in an enviable location within the exclusive and highly desirable suburb of Holywood, Wolsingham

Immaculately presented and offering an abundance of space inside and out, the property boasts a combination of elegance and comfort. The main residence features 5 bedrooms, while an additional 2-bedroom annexe provides versatile accommodation options. The indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, offers a touch of luxury, whilst the large integral garage and expansive and electric gated driveway provides combined parking for at least 8 vehicles, offering ultimate convenience for residents and visitors alike.

In brief, and starting from the lower ground floor, which comprises of an entrance lobby, hallway and 2 very large reception rooms, currently used as a library and games room. An impressive central staircase rises to the main ground floor which offers a substantially sized kitchen, with additional utility room, dining room and main lounge. The main ground floor is centred around a vast hallway which also offers access to 2 further entrance lobbies, WC and the property’s impressive indoor swimming pool. Rising to the first floor via a further elegant half turn staircase featuring stained glass windows you will find an extensive landing area which provides access to 5 of the property’s bedrooms, all of which benefit from large ensuite bathrooms, with 3 of the bedroom rooms also featuring large dressing rooms. The remaining 2 bedrooms are found within the property’s first floor annexe which is internally accessible via bedroom 5, in addition to its own private entrance and staircase. The annexe further offers a large living area, bathroom, and kitchen diner overlooking its own private garden area.

Externally, the property's outdoor space continues to impress. On the South-facing rear side, a sprawling lawned garden enveloped by mature hedgerow leads to a picturesque pond complete with wooden bridge and fountain. Ascending steps from the lawn unveils a large, paved terrace offering breathtaking countryside views, perfect for al fresco dining or relaxing in the sun. The terrace seamlessly connects to the living room and swimming pool, enhancing the indoor-outdoor flow of the property. Discover a beautiful flower garden on the Eastern side, a private lawned garden for the annexe on the North Western side, and a raised lawned garden area overlooking the driveway. A generously proportioned double garage accommodates at least two vehicles, whilst the adjoining storeroom offers great potential for conversion into a gym. This exceptional property delivers a lifestyle of luxury, privacy, and tranquillity in a truly idyllic setting.

Rooms

Lobby 3 (Lower Ground Floor) 3.66m x 1.32m (12ft x 4ft 3in)
- Oak external access door - Neutrally decorated - Tiled floor - uPVC windows overlooking the garden - Hardwood internal glazed door

Lower Ground Floor Hallway 3.68m x 5m (12ft x 16ft 4in)
- Accessed directly via lobby 3 - Grand and immaculately presented lower ground floor hallway - Provides access to the library and games room - Tiled floor - Half panelled walls - Neutrally decorated - 1x linked and spacious inbuilt storage cupboard accessible via 2 doors

Games room 7.07m x 8.06m (23ft 2in x 26ft 5in)
- Accessed directly via the lower ground floor hallway - Hardwood internal double doors - Large uPVC bay window with views overlooking the garden - Wood floor - Tastefully decorated - Large and bright room - Projector, screen and speaker system - Ample space for free standing furniture

Library 7.15m x 8.05m (23ft 5in x 26ft 4in)
- Accessed directly via the lower ground floor hallway - Hardwood double internal doors - Large uPVC window with views overlooking the garden - Wood floors - Open fireplace with stone surround and hearth - Spotlights - Inbuilt library shelving and drawers - Ample space for free standing furniture

Lobby 1 (Ground Floor) 2.22m x 2.28m (7ft 3in x 7ft 5in)
- Glazed wooden external access door - Tiled floor - Half panelled walls - Neutral decoration - Access to the main house's plant room, which contains 2 system boilers that control the main house's central heating system - Provides access through to the main hallway

Hallway 9m x 2.51m (29ft 6in x 8ft 2in)
- Vast, bright and well appointed space - Staircase access to the lower ground floor and up to the first floor - Tiled floor throughout - Neutrally decorated with half panelled walls - Access through to the living room, dining room, kitchen, WC, pool room and lobby's 1 & 2 - Stained glass windows above both staircases

Living room 7.25m x 6.75m (23ft 9in x 22ft 1in)
- Beautifully appointed and spacious living room - Accessed directly via the hallway via double solid wood internal doors - uPVC glazed external door providing access to a generous raised patio area - Large bay window with uPVC windows and boasting fantastic countryside views - Multifuel burner with marble surround - Spotlights

Dining room 8.40m x 5.53m (27ft 6in x 18ft 1in)
- Accessed directly via the hallway is the dining room - Vast and grand room - Tastefully decorated - Dual aspect uPVC windows one of which is a bay window - Gas fireplace with impressive wood and marble surround - Space to accommodate a large dining table plus ample space for additional free standing furniture - Large central light plus wall sconces - Glazed solid wood internal door

Kitchen 7.27m x 4.30m (23ft 10in x 14ft 1in)
- Accessed directly via the hallway - Vast, grand and well appointed kitchen - Large uPVC bay window - Raised oak seating area with ample space for a dining table - Good range of over - under storage cabinets in hardwood with granite worktops - Large island with additional storage cabinets - Double stainless steel sink - Large gas range with extractor hood - Tiled floor

Utility room 4.55m x 2.47m (14ft 11in x 8ft 1in)
- Accessed directly via the kitchen - Spacious and bright room with uPVC window - Additional storage cabinets - Space and associated plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer - Space for a large American style fridge/ freezer - Tiled floor - Double stainless steel sink - Spotlights - Provides access to the pantry

Pantry 1.67m x 2.09m (5ft 5in x 6ft 10in)
- Accessed via the utility room - Generous walk in pantry

WC 1.61m x 2.47m (5ft 3in x 8ft 1in)
- Accessed directly via the hallway - Tiled floor - Full height tiled walls - Extractor fan - Hand wash basin & WC

Lobby 2 (Ground Floor) 3.92m x 1.70m (12ft 10in x 5ft 6in)
- Glazed wood external access door - uPVC window - Tiled floor - Provides internal access to the swimming pool and pool shower room

Pool shower room 3.48m x 1.84m (11ft 5in x 6ft)
- Accessed directly via the swimming pool - Pool shower room and changing area - Half height tiled walls - Tiled floor - Large corner jet shower - Hand wash basin with under sink storage & WC

Swimming Pool 16.63m x 9.41m (54ft 6in x 30ft 10in)
- Indoor 11m swimming pool - Tiled floor in part - Cork surface surrounding the pool edge - Three quarter height tiled walls - Jacuzzi - Large uPVC windows overlooking the patio area and the garden. - 2 x patio doors onto the large patio area

Plant room 4.16m x 2.98m (13ft 7in x 9ft 9in)
- Accessed via the swimming pool is the pool plant room which contains the relevant tech to operate the swimming pool - 2x boilers for the swimming pool

Store room 5.16m x 4.25m (16ft 11in x 13ft 11in)
- Accessed via the plant room is a useful store room - Provides internal access to the property's garage

Landing 4.15m x 9.69m (13ft 7in x 31ft 9in)
- Large central landing - Provides direct access to 5 of the property's 7 bedrooms - Dual aspect windows to the front and rear of the property - Large down lights - Radiator covers

Bedroom 1 7.21m x 4.93m (23ft 7in x 16ft 2in)
- Accessed directly via the landing - Positioned at the South East corner of the property - Large and tastefully decorated bedroom - Dual aspect uPVC windows with fantastic views - Benefit of a large En suite bathroom and dressing room - Ample space for free standing storage furniture

En suite 3.68m x 2.20m (12ft x 7ft 2in)
- Accessed directly via bedroom 1 - Providing a 4 piece bathroom suite - Walk in shower cubicle with mains fed rainfall shower - Separate bath - Handwash basin with under sink storage drawers and quartz worktop and splashback - Tiled floor - Half height tiled walls - Modern vertical radiator - Spotlights - Frosted uPVC window

Dressing room 3.51m x 2.07m (11ft 6in x 6ft 9in)
- Accessed directly via bedroom 1 - Ample amounts of fitted clothes storage - Additional inbuilt storage cupboard

Bedroom 2 7.21m x 3.84m (23ft 7in x 12ft 7in)
- Accessed directly via the landing - Found at the North East corner of the property - Large, bright and tastefully decorated bedroom - Benefit of En suite bathroom and dressing room - Dual aspect uPVC windows - Ample space for free standing storage furniture

En suite 3.68m x 2.20m (12ft x 7ft 2in)
- Accessed directly via bedroom 2 - Providing a 4 piece bathroom suite - Large shower cubicle - Separate bath - Hand wash basin & WC - Full height tiled walls - Tiled floors - Frosted uPVC windows - Alcove shelving

Dressing room 3.51m x 2.07m (11ft 6in x 6ft 9in)
- Accessed directly via bedroom 2 - Ample amounts of fitted clothes storage - Additional inbuilt storage cupboard

Bedroom 3 5.47m x 4.57m (17ft 11in x 14ft 11in)
- Accessed directly via the landing - Large, bright and tastefully decorated bedroom - 3 uPVC south facing windows with fantastic views - Benefit of an En suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes - Ample space for free standing storage furniture

En suite 1.82m x 4.60m (5ft 11in x 15ft 1in)
- Accessed directly via bedroom 3 - Providing a 3 piece bathroom suite - Large walk in shower cubicle with mains fed shower - Hand wash basin with under sink storage & WC - Large uPVC window with fantastic open countryside views - Alcove storage shelving - Full height tiled walls - Tiled floor

Bedroom 4 3.86m x 4.77m (12ft 7in x 15ft 7in)
- Accessed directly via the landing - Neutrally decorated and spacious double bedroom - Inbuilt storage cupboard - uPVC window - Ample space for free standing storage furniture

En suite 3.30m x 1.61m (10ft 9in x 5ft 3in)
- Accessed directly via bedroom 4 - Providing a 3 piece bathroom - Corner shower cubicle with mains fed shower - Hand wash basin & WC - Full height tiled walls - Tiled floor

Bedroom 5 3.92m x 5.28m (12ft 10in x 17ft 3in)
- Accessed directly via the landing - Spacious and neutrally decorated bedroom - Benefit of an En suite bathroom and a dressing room - Internal access to the Annexe accommodation via bedroom 5 - Large uPVC window - Ample space for free standing storage furniture

En suite 3.28m x 1.56m (10ft 9in x 5ft 1in)
- Accessed directly via bedroom 5 - Providing a 3 piece bathroom suite - Shower cubicle with mains fed shower - Hand wash basin & WC - Full height tiled walls - Tiled floor - Heated towel rail

Dressing room 1.91m x 4.94m (6ft 3in x 16ft 2in)
- Accessed directly through bedroom 5 via glazed internal double doors - Roof light window - Ample space for free standing storage furniture - Provides direct access through into the Annexe living room

Annexe hallway 2.27m x 3.25m (7ft 5in x 10ft 7in)
- Private wooden glazed external access door - Spacious and neutrally decorated - Staircase access to the Annexe accommodation - Inbuilt storage cupboard

Annexe Landing
(2.12m x 4.16m) PLUS (1.14m x 6.32m) - Bright, spacious and neutrally decorated landing - Provides access to the annexe living room and annexe bedroom 1 beyond, annexe bathroom, annexe bedroom 2 and the annexe kitchen - 1x roof light window above the staircase - 1 x roof light window - Ample space for free standing furniture

Annexe living room 7.10m x 4.96m (23ft 3in x 16ft 3in)
- Accessed privately via the landing or via the main house through bedroom 5's dressing room - 2 x uPVC dormer windows boasting fantastic countryside views - Large and bright neutrally decorated room - Electric log burner style fireplace in stone surround and hearth - Ample space for free standing storage furniture - Provides access to annexe bedroom 1

Annexe bedroom 1 2.85m x 4.96m (9ft 4in x 16ft 3in)
- Accessed directly via the annexe living room - Well proportioned double bedroom - Neutrally decorated - Roof light window - Ample space for free standing storage furniture

Annexe bathroom 2.10m x 4.54m (6ft 10in x 14ft 10in)
- Accessed directly via the annexe landing - Providing a 3 piece bathroom suite - Bath with shower attachment - Hand wash basin with under sink storage - WC - Full height tiled walls - Tiled floor - Roof light window

Annexe bedroom 2 2.26m x 5.74m (7ft 4in x 18ft 9in)
- Accessed directly via the annexe landing - Bright and well appointed double bedroom - Neutrally decorated - 1x roof light window - Ample space for free standing storage furniture

Annexe kitchen 4.48m x 4.34m (14ft 8in x 14ft 2in)
- Accessed directly via the annexe landing - Spacious room with a good range of under storage cabinets - Dual aspect uPVC dormer windows - Additional uPVC windows - External glazed access door - Tiled floor - Tiled splashback - Gas oven and hob - Integrated dishwasher - Space for a dining table

Garden
The property benefits from a fantastic range of outdoor space. On the South facing rear side of the property you will find a large lawned garden measuring over 650 sqm, this area is privately enclosed by high mature hedgerow and lies adjacent to a large pond complete with wooden bridge and fountain. Steps rise above the lawned garden to a large paved terrace which provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The terrace offers multiple seating areas suitable for outdoor dining and is directly accessible from the property's living room and swimming pool. To the Eastern side of the property you will find a beautiful flower garden, whilst to the North Western side the property’s annexe benefits from its own private lawned garden area. Finally to the North Eastern border and above the driveway there is a further raised and lawned garden area. All in all, the outside space of this property is simply stunning.

Parking - Garage
A very generously proportioned double garage measuring approx. 67 sqm provides parking for at least two vehicles. The garage is home to the gas combi boiler providing central heating for the annexe above which was newly installed approximately 4 years ago, the space benefits from power, lighting and a further adjoining storage room (approx. 22 sqm) which could be converted in to a gym should the new owners wish to do so.

Parking - Driveway
A large, electric gated driveway measuring over 240 sqm provides ample parking for both residents and guests. The entire driveway is block paved and provides access to the garage, annexe hallway and lobbies 1 and 2 of the main property.

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