Snaisgill Road

An imposing country house set in stunning gardens and grounds


Description

Situated in an elevated position, with the North Pennines as its backdrop, sits this superb country residence. Sitting on the periphery of the charming village of Middleton in Teesdale, Heatherbrae is undoubtedly one of the finest houses in the area, approached by a long sweeping drive and surrounded by around two point three acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds.

With a rich history dating back to 1924, the property is presented in immaculate condition in keeping with its architecture. Once a popular local hotel, the property is now run as a high end holiday let which may suit a potential investor looking for a business opportunity, or equally suited to a family looking for a private home in a fabulous countryside setting.

The impressive main reception hall sets precedence for the rest of the house with an abundance of period features whilst still maintaining a modern feel. On the ground floor there are three reception rooms and a large bespoke fitted kitchen-dining room. The kitchen features a large wood burning stove and generous windows which create a wonderfully bright space to entertain and dine. Additional accommodation to the ground floor includes a number of rooms which are useful for family living including a boot room, pantry, laundry room, utility and WC.

On the first floor there is a substantial principal bedroom suite with large windows providing glorious views over the gardens and an en suite bathroom with separate bath and shower. There are two further bedrooms on this floor, a house bathroom and separate WC.

The second floor houses three further bedrooms and a house bathroom, including another sizeable bedroom suite on par with the Principal bedroom.

Arranged over the first and second floor is the attached annexe, with its own private entrance accessed via the garden, this perfectly formed accommodation has an open plan kitchen-living-dining room. Stairs lead up to three bedrooms, a bathroom and separate WC.

Externally the property has a large garage, workshop and wood store which would work for a number of different purposes. The gardens and grounds extend to around two point three acres and it is apparent that a lot of thought has gone into the design. The manicured lawns are flanked by well planted borders and the large paved terrace is perfectly situated for Al-Fresco dining.

Location

Heatherbrae is located just over a mile from the small and picturesque market town of Middleton-in-Teesdale which is situated to the north side of Teesdale between the two nearby villages of Newbiggin (about four miles) and Eggleston (about five miles). About ten miles to the north west lies the market town of Barnard Castle offering an array of local shops and amenities.

Surrounded by glorious open countryside in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) it is perfectly placed for outdoor enthusiasts as the property is well-located for walking, cycling and horse riding with quiet country lanes and beautiful scenery with High Force (about six miles) and Low Force Waterfalls (about four and a half miles) and the Tees Valley Railway Walk (about three and a half miles) all within close proximity.

Middleton-in-Teesdale offers a bank, butchers and various local shops. There is a doctor's surgery, public houses, cafés, French restaurant, post office, church, village hall and regular community events and activities. Barnard Castle offers a wider range of facilities with a range of shops, banks and hospital together with further recreational, professional and cultural facilities including Bowes Museum. Many of the attractions of Teesdale and Swaledale are just a short distance away as are the North York Moors which is roughly 43 miles distant and the Lake District National Park is about 39 miles.

Both Durham (about 31 miles) and Newcastle (about 38 miles) are also within reach and provide comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.

For schooling, there is a nursery and primary school (Ofsted Good 2019) in the village whilst secondary schooling is available at Teesdale School (Ofsted Outstanding 2019) in Barnard Castle and the prestigious Barnard Castle School is about 11.5 miles away providing private education from 4-18 years; Prep School 4-11 years and Senior School 11-18 years.

For the commuter, the A66, A67 and A1 (M) provide excellent road links to the regional centres of the North East, North West (via the M6) and Yorkshire. The railway station in Darlington (about 26.4 miles) provides main line services north and south and both Teesside International Airport (about 32.4 miles) and Newcastle International Airport (about 43 miles) are accessible.

Approximate Mileages A1 (M) Scotch Corner 23.9 miles | M6 J38 Tebay 31.3 miles

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Photography from March 2022.

Square Footage: 7,097 sq ft




Acreage: 2.3 Acres

Marketed by: Savills, York