Offers in region of
£775,0005 bedroom detached house for sale
Chilton Lane, Durham DL17
Study
Detached house
5 beds
3 baths
3,401 sq ft / 316 sq m
EPC rating: F
Key information
Features and description
- STUNNING FAMILY HOME 3400sqft
- Rural location
- Approx 1 acre plot
- Unobstructed views to open countryside
- 5 bedrooms/3 bathrooms
- High specification throughout
- Detached garage with annexe
- Private drive and ample parking
- Large mature gardens
- Must be viewed
The Meadows is a stunning family home WITH SEPARATE ANNEXE boasting an enviable location, enjoying semi rural tranquillity and open countryside views whilst still benefiting from excellent access to major road links for commuting purposes. This imposing property stands in approximately one acre of lawned gardens and enjoys a great deal of privacy, not overlooked from any direction. The accommodation offers superb spacious living space with four reception rooms including lounge with full length windows overlooking the gardens, attractive country style kitchen, utility areas, downstairs WC five double bedrooms, dressing room, stylish re-fitted family bathroom and separate re-fitted shower room.
The property dates back to 1790, formerly 3 farmers cottages, now converted into an exceptional family home. Accessed via a private entrance along a tree lined drive surrounded by gardens to front, sides and rear and breathtaking country views from every angle.
GROUND FLOOR
The main front door accesses the impressive reception hall, complete with travertine floor tiles which continue through into the kitchen/breakfast/snug and the staircase leading to the first floor. To the right of the reception hall is the study and formal lounge which is divided by two feature fireplaces. Both rooms are complete with hand made bespoke book shelves with storage cupboards, oak flooring, floor to ceiling windows allowing an abundance of light and from the lounge French doors lead out onto the fabulous gardens and superb uninterrupted views. The current layout of the lounge is split to provide an entertaining space as it currently accommodates a grand piano. The formal dining room can be accessed via a door from the lounge and also from the reception hall, a cosy spacious room currently accommodating a table with ten settings but could easily accommodate more. An elegant feature split bay window with a second window to the side elevation allowing an abundance of natural light to flood through, an exceptional dining room perfect for socialising and entertaining. The open plan kitchen/diner/snug is understandably the hub of this home complete with a range of painted wall and base cabinets, a combination of solid wood and granite work surfaces and a central island also with granite and overhang to allow a seating area too. Also included an integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher and separate integrated oven, microwave oven, glass display cabinets, and shelving complete the stylish farmhouse style kitchen. There is a spacious breakfasting area and a wonderful living/relaxing space too. There is a downstairs WC complete with hand basin and towel rail and a laundry room with plumbing for appliances and external rear door.
FIRST FLOOR
The gallery landing leads to the five double bedrooms, the Master suite complete with walk-in wardrobe and a very spacious split level en suite, comprising of a free standing double ended bath with floor mounted taps, walk-in shower, tiling to wall and floor, hand basins, WC, bidet and chrome heated towel rail. Spot lights to ceiling. A further four double bedrooms, magnificent family bathroom and separate shower room.
EXTERNALLY
Above the DOUBLE detached garage which has recently fitted, electric, alarmed doors, there is a separate self-contained Annexe with kitchen and shower room to the ground floor, whilst to the first floor, the living/sleeping accommodation complete with wood burning stove and also lends itself to a home office or perhaps an Airbnb. The private driveway leads to the front of the property and has ample parking for multiple vehicles.
The property is within approximately 1 acre of mature landscaped gardens with stunning open views.
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The property dates back to 1790, formerly 3 farmers cottages, now converted into an exceptional family home. Accessed via a private entrance along a tree lined drive surrounded by gardens to front, sides and rear and breathtaking country views from every angle.
GROUND FLOOR
The main front door accesses the impressive reception hall, complete with travertine floor tiles which continue through into the kitchen/breakfast/snug and the staircase leading to the first floor. To the right of the reception hall is the study and formal lounge which is divided by two feature fireplaces. Both rooms are complete with hand made bespoke book shelves with storage cupboards, oak flooring, floor to ceiling windows allowing an abundance of light and from the lounge French doors lead out onto the fabulous gardens and superb uninterrupted views. The current layout of the lounge is split to provide an entertaining space as it currently accommodates a grand piano. The formal dining room can be accessed via a door from the lounge and also from the reception hall, a cosy spacious room currently accommodating a table with ten settings but could easily accommodate more. An elegant feature split bay window with a second window to the side elevation allowing an abundance of natural light to flood through, an exceptional dining room perfect for socialising and entertaining. The open plan kitchen/diner/snug is understandably the hub of this home complete with a range of painted wall and base cabinets, a combination of solid wood and granite work surfaces and a central island also with granite and overhang to allow a seating area too. Also included an integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher and separate integrated oven, microwave oven, glass display cabinets, and shelving complete the stylish farmhouse style kitchen. There is a spacious breakfasting area and a wonderful living/relaxing space too. There is a downstairs WC complete with hand basin and towel rail and a laundry room with plumbing for appliances and external rear door.
FIRST FLOOR
The gallery landing leads to the five double bedrooms, the Master suite complete with walk-in wardrobe and a very spacious split level en suite, comprising of a free standing double ended bath with floor mounted taps, walk-in shower, tiling to wall and floor, hand basins, WC, bidet and chrome heated towel rail. Spot lights to ceiling. A further four double bedrooms, magnificent family bathroom and separate shower room.
EXTERNALLY
Above the DOUBLE detached garage which has recently fitted, electric, alarmed doors, there is a separate self-contained Annexe with kitchen and shower room to the ground floor, whilst to the first floor, the living/sleeping accommodation complete with wood burning stove and also lends itself to a home office or perhaps an Airbnb. The private driveway leads to the front of the property and has ample parking for multiple vehicles.
The property is within approximately 1 acre of mature landscaped gardens with stunning open views.
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