5 bed country house for sale

Highfield House, Whittonstall, County Durham DH8

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | Reception Hall | Cloakroom | Guest WC | Drawing Room | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Family Room | Study | Conservatory | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Pantry | Rear Hall | Utility Room | Laundry Room | Wine Cellar

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with Adjoining Room | Guest Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom | Three Further Double Bedrooms (One with En-Suite WC) | Two Family Bathrooms

Cottage
Porch | Hall | Kitchen/Dining Room | Sitting Room | Two Double Bedrooms | Landing/Sitting Room | Family Bathroom | WC

Externally
Integral Double Garage | Games Room | Extensive Gardens and Woodland | Approximately 4.78 acres in all

The Property
Highfield House is a superb former farmhouse which has been totally renovated and now provides generously proportioned accommodation with a luxurious internal finish. The house is flooded with natural light from the many south facing windows which also provide views over the well-tended gardens. In addition to the main house is a delightful cottage, currently run as a successful holiday business but is also ideal for independent relatives, guests or staff accommodation. The properties are surrounded by beautiful countryside and stand within attractive gardens and grounds which extend to about 4.78 acres. Particular features of the property are the stunning bespoke kitchen by Mark Wilkinson, the beautiful Jerusalem limestone flooring, sash windows and numerous attractive fireplaces.

The front door opens into a porch with glazed cupola and through to a bright and spacious reception hall. Limestone flooring runs through the majority of the ground floor which gives a contemporary feel on entering the house. The hall gives access to the study, cloakroom, sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room. The principal reception rooms all have a southerly aspect; a sitting room which has a period fireplace with wood burning stove, from here there are doors to the magnificent drawing room, large dining room and conservatory; the family room also overlooks the garden. The hub of this home is certainly the huge kitchen/breakfast room which is accessed from the hall, dining room and family room. With its range of superior quality, hand built units from Mark Wilkinson, four oven aga, double Belfast sink, granite work surfaces and large pantry, this is a true family farmhouse kitchen. Also, on this floor there is a rear hall, large utility room, wine cellar and laundry room. The attached cottage can be accessed from the laundry room.

There are two staircases up to the first floor, a bespoke spiral staircase from the hall and the main staircase that is situated between the sitting and dining rooms. Each of the bedrooms is generously proportioned, with vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers. The bathrooms are individual in style and equally luxurious, finished with high quality tiling and fittings, including freestanding baths, large walk-in showers and double basins.

The principal bedroom is a statement space, vaulted to the ridge with exposed trusses and a rooflight that draws soft daylight into the room. It is broad enough for a generous sleeping space and a separate seating arrangement around the feature fireplace, making it a private retreat as well as a bedroom. Built-in wardrobes provide good storage, and there is an adjoining room, accessed directly from the bedroom, currently used for storage, that would suit a dressing room or nursery. Tall windows and calm, neutral finishes create a restful feel. An adjacent bathroom, together with the neighbouring room and the nearby spiral stair, offers clear scope to configure an impressive principal suite, if desired.

The main staircase serves the guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further bedrooms (one with an en-suite WC) and the family bathroom.

Highfield Cottage
The adjoining cottage has been renovated to a high standard for use as holiday accommodation but could equally be used as additional family space. The kitchen is fitted with solid oak units and granite work surfaces, Belfast sink and quarry tiled floor, while the large sitting room has French doors to the garden. Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom and a bathroom with freestanding bath and walk-in shower. On the first floor there is a large landing/sitting area, double bedroom and wc and wash hand basin. The cottage has a separate entrance with driveway and parking.

Externally
Wooden gates lead to a driveway which provides access to the main house, where there is ample parking and integral double garage, and continues to the cottage. The mature gardens and grounds are beautifully manicured with extensive topiary, well stocked flower beds and south facing terraces. Large expanses of lawn are cloaked by mature trees and hedging, and the surrounding woodland provides further shelter and privacy. There are separate garden areas for both the main house and cottage and these are linked by a greenhouse and potting shed.

Local Information
Whittonstall, a small village which nestles on the southern edge of Northumberland, has a primary school and traditional village pub. The attractive village of Shotley Bridge, on the River Derwent, is only 3 miles away and offers a range of local amenities including Post Office, shops, restaurants and pubs. More comprehensive services such as supermarkets, hospital and a wider range of shops are available in Hexham.

Both Newcastle and Durham city centres are not far away and provide comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities. For the commuter the A68, A69 and Newcastle International Airport are easily accessible and both Newcastle and Durham provide main line rail services direct to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. For schooling there are schools in Whittonstall, Corbridge and Hexham, together with private day schools in Newcastle and Durham.

Approximate Mileages
Whittonstall 1.2 miles | Shotley Bridge 3.0 miles | Corbridge 10.2 miles | Hexham 12.7 miles | Newcastle upon Tyne 16.8 miles | Durham 18.4 miles | Newcastle International Airport 18.5 miles

Services
The property is connected to mains electricity and drainage, with oil-fired central heating and a private water supply from the estate.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
Band H

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
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Submitting an Offer
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EPC Rating: F