5 bedroom house

Set back from the historic City of Durham, sits the magnificent, exceptional Low Burnhall Farmhouse which was redesigned in 2009 by the award-winning architect Peter Dowen. The Farmhouse sitting on approximately 1.26 acres boasts a superb, unique interior, sprawling grounds and outstanding gardens and paddock overlooking fields and open countryside, offering rural living in close proximity to Durham city.

The Farmhouse is accessed via an impressive sweeping driveway. This leads to one of the main entrances of the property which takes you into a large hallway with beautiful returning staircase.

Another regularly used grand stone entrance to the property is located near the garages and leads to a hallway, cloak room and utility room. Beyond this is the day room. This fantastic family area comprises of an open plan kitchen, living area, and dining room. The kitchen boasts handcrafted wooden units and marble worktops with built in appliances and breakfast bar. The sitting area has a large feature multifuel burner with magnificent stone and oak surround, the panoramic views are spectacular from all areas in this room. There is also an original feature range in the dining area. The day room benefits from high vaulted beams with a unique distinctive theme running throughout with much of the ground floor featuring original and reclaimed stone flags and some underfloor heating.

To the left of the main entrance of the property is an impressive games room, study, and further formal dining room. The dining room has an open inglenook fireplace and original wood flooring. There is a further living room with open fireplace overlooking the gardens and paddock. A downstairs guest area with bedroom, bathroom, sauna and steam room completes the first floor.

The handcrafted staircase is made up of stone stairs, oak balustrade and iron spindles. This beautiful staircase leads to the first-floor accommodation comprising of four bedrooms with various en-suite facilities of a high calibre and original design.

There is a fantastic development opportunity to the right wing of the property, which could be used as a separate annex. This wing offers a high degree of privacy on its own within the house. Given the extent of this area, there is also a development opportunity for a buyer to split the property into two individual dwellings.

Externally there are extensive lawned gardens to front and rear, a triple garage, a driveway offering ample parking and sweeping access around the perimeter of the property. There are several piggeries and outdoor stores as well as a private gated access to the River Wear.

Homes such as this are an extremely rare offering. Together with 7209sqft of gross internal accommodation and spectacular gardens and grounds, this property lends its itself to a variety of options but principally as a residential dwelling, with style comfort and security at the top of the list.

Low Burn Hall is an area of High Landscaped value and within the green belt being located only 2 miles from the historic city of Durham. The property is surrounded by protected Woodland Trust forest, meadows and stunning walks. Durham has excellent facilities with a pedestrian shopping area as well as a superb range of both state primary and secondary schools.

Bradley Hall are privileged to be instructed on such a home and gain the full perspective, viewings strictly by appointment are highly recommended.



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