This double fronted , stone-built, Georgian house (c.250 years old) is located in the heart of the highly desirable village of Ponteland, which lies 9 miles to the north of Newcastle upon Tyne. This quiet village has become one of the two or three most desirable places to live in the North East for professionals and sporting stars, having virtually every amenity required for comfortable family living - Swimming Pool, Doctors Surgery, highly sought-after Schools from Primary through to High, Restaurants, Banks, Public Houses, Sports Centre, Gymnasiums, Golf Course etc., yet is within 2 minutes drive of open countryside.
The property is heated by gas-fired central heating. It is fitted with wooden sash windows in all but the kitchen/family room. There are lawned gardens to the front, designed with terrace areas and fantastic, borders bursting with colour. There is a garden pond with goldfish, frogs and newts and a driveway, with parking off, plus a single garage.
ENTRANCE HALL (approx. 20 x 7 ft)
Fitted with slate tiled flooring, central heating radiator, alarm control box , with staircase that leads off to the first floor accommodation, with newel posts and spindles.
LOUNGE (193 x 181)
This spacious room is full of character with bay window to front elevation. The focal point is the very impressive inglenook fireplace with brick inset and open fire. The room also benefits from one exposed stone wall, radiator and dimmer lights which can be controlled via remote control. There is a television point with digital connection and cornicing.
DINING ROOM (195 x 159)
With bay window and window seat towards front elevation, period open fireplace with marble surround, mantelpiece and hearth , the room is lit by dimmer lighting; stripped, polished floor with edge motif, built-in wooden shelving and desk. A radiator and cornicing complete this room. There is a separate telephone line (disconnected presently) under the desk and a television point in the room.
MORNING ROOM and KITCHEN (301 x 9)
This room provides ample space for parties or family, being split into two distinct parts: The morning room is fitted with stripped and polished wooden flooring, having one window overlooking the back, plus radiator and panelled door leading to a very private walled patio, ideal for sharing a bottle of wine in the evening or sitting out with the Sunday newspapers and cup of coffee. It is bordered by potted plants, soil border and Clematis climbing around three walls. Access from this area can be gained to the back of the house via wooden gate.
The kitchen is stunning, having been totally renewed in December, 2004. There is a panelled door access to the rear of the house, two windows overlooking the rear, and a further window overlooking the north side of the house, a breakfast bar, with inset 5-ring hob, a range of base and wall units fitted by Paul Lamb Interiors, arguably one of the top three design and build kitchen companies in the north east. All the surfaces are made from 40mm American Oak. Features include an oval stainless steel sink unit with central tap and soap dispenser over. Other integral appliances and features include under-shelf lighting, wine rack, AEG washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, Neff double oven with separate warming drawer and 12-place setting Smeg dishwasher. There are inset lights to the ceiling and cornicing, a radiator and the slate-tiled floor from the hall continues into the full length of the kitchen.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING (approx. 22 x 8)
The landing has integral down lighting, study area and timber panel doors leading off to the first floor accommodation:
MASTER BEDROOM (161 x 131)
This spacious room has a window and window seat overlooking the front elevation. There is loft access, a radiator and television point with digital connection. Two doors lead to the separate walk-in dressing room and en-suite shower room:
DRESSING ROOM
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