4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A beautiful and charming period mansion house set upon a generous and private setting with superb uninterrupted views of the adjacent and surrounding countryside. The property is of Grade II Listed status, believed to date back to around 600 years ago and boasting an abundance of original retained character features throughout and exuding a wealth of history, with celebrated poet Sir Walter Scott named on the deeds and its previous use being for Catholic priests escaping persecution, and it is also notably the birthplace of both Prince Bishop Richard De Kellaw of Durham and the daughter of the Marquis of Londonderry.

Internally the property offers generous and versatile accommodation across three storeys, comprising an entrance lobby leading to a welcoming hall with stone flooring and stairs to the first floor landing, a spacious but cosy lounge with a feature fireplace with a decorative surround, two tall windows offering garden and country views and decorative coving, a dining room providing ample space for a large dining table and chairs to accommodate for family or guests with a grand open fireplace housing a wood burning stove with a stone surround and a front facing window, and a set of steps to the kitchen which is very well-appointed and is fitted with a good range of contemporary units and worktops with a feature AGA and an integral electric oven and hob, and off the kitchen is a useful utility room with further space for storage and appliances. Completing the ground floor is a double chamber cellar with is currently used for storage and a boot room leading out to the rear garden.

To the first floor the landing has a set of stairs to the second floor landing and gives access to two large double bedrooms each with feature fireplaces, one with two rear aspect windows with garden and country views and the other with a front facing window and built-in storage cupboards, and a contemporary bathroom suite which comprises a low-level WC, a vanity unit incorporating a twin set of wash hand basins and a tiled bath with an overhead electric shower.

To the second floor there are a further two large double bedrooms each also with feature fireplaces and one of which is considered the master bedroom due to its substantial size which has two rear aspect windows with garden and country views and a further side aspect window, and a second bathroom suite which is bright and airy and features a blend of modern and traditional fittings, comprising a low-level WC, a vanity unit incorporating a wash hand basin, and a freestanding claw foot bath with a handheld shower.

Externally the property sits upon a substantial plot benefitting from an extensive gravelled driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles and giving access to a detached garage, and generous private gardens which extend to around three quarters of an acre and offer ample space for alfresco dining and entertainment, boasting an abundance of established plants, shrubs and mature trees and offering fantastic open country views.

Town Kelloe is a pleasant little rural hamlet within close proximity to Durham City, a wonderful Cathedral and Castle city boasting an abundance of history and heritage notably the renowned Durham Cathedral and the Castle World Heritage Site which offer superb panoramic views across the city, and there are a great range of shops, bars and restaurants, museums and galleries, well-rated schools, Russell Group University, lovely riverside walks across the River Wear, and the East Coast mainline train station which provides services between Edinburgh and London. There is also easy access to Kelloe Hall which offers a further range of amenities and provides access onto the A1 and the A19 offering links to both the North and South to the likes of Newcastle, Tyneside, Sunderland, Wearside, Darlington and Teesside, as well as both Newcastle and Teesside international airports. A number of additional amenities and schools can be found in the neighbouring villages with a good selection of both primary and secondary schools as well as private day and boarding schools.

Early viewing is highly recommended due to the property being realistically priced.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Council Tax Band: E

Local Authority: Durham County

Disclaimer:

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including gas central heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Furthermore, Solicitors should confirm moveable items described in the sales particulars and, in fact, included in the sale since circumstances do change during the marketing or negotiations. Although we try to ensure accuracy, if measurements are used in this listing, they may be approximate. Therefore if intending Purchasers need accurate measurements to order carpeting or to ensure existing furniture will fit, they should take such measurements themselves. Photographs are reproduced general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property.

TENURE

To be confirmed by the Vendor’s Solicitors

POSSESSION

Vacant possession upon completion

VIEWING

Viewing strictly by appointment through The Express Estate Agency