* Freehold
* 5 bedrooms
* 5 bathrooms
* Detached
* Double Garage
* Equestrian
* Garden
* Patio
* Stabling
* Paddock
Summary of accommodation
Ground floor: Reception hall | Shower room | Drawing room | Dining room |
Sitting room | Library | Study | Kitchen/dining room | Bar | Utility room
First floor: Principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite shower room |
Guest bedroom with en suite shower room | Three further bedrooms | Family
bathroom
The property
Merryknowle is accessed via a long tarmac drive, which leads to the formal
gardens at the front of the property. A canopied entrance leads into the
entrance vestibule, which in turn leads to the main reception hall. There is a
staircase leading to the first - floor rooms.
The large kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an excellent range of quality
wall and floor units with ample granite worksurfaces and part - tiled surrounds;
there is a double sink, space for a fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a
Rangemaster oven, a large central island has storage and a breakfasting area,
there is ample space for dining table and chairs. Leading off the kitchen is
an inner hall with a door leading out to the front of the property and double
doors to a cosy bar area. The drawing room is well
proportioned, has a feature fireplace with marble inset hearth, and gas fire,
and windows to the side and rear elevations.
The formal dining room enjoys views across the gardens, has a feature
fireplace, opens into the large conservatory, and is excellent for
entertaining. There is a study and a library. A cosy sitting room has a large
bay window overlooking the garden and is a cosy, relaxed room. A shower room
and utility room complete the ground floor accommodation.
The staircase leads to the first floor, with a spacious landing area. The
principal bedroom suite has an excellent range of fitted wardrobes providing
ample hanging and storage and benefits from an en suite shower room. There is
a guest bedroom, which is well - equipped with fitted wardrobes and an en suite
shower room. There are three further bedrooms, and the family bathroom is
fitted with a Jacuzzi bath, separate shower, double wash hand basins, low -
level WC and bidet.
Externally
Merryknowle has two separate entrances; the first gives access via a large
drive to the front garden area, with ample parking/hardstanding. The front
gardens are well established and mainly laid to lawn with well - stocked flower
beds and borders, a pond and mature trees. To the rear is a large lawned
garden with a stone - flagged patio area ideal for entertaining. The second
drive gives access to the large detached garage, which provides parking for
four vehicles; the garage has an attractive clocktower and could be further
developed (subject to the necessary consent). There is also hardstanding and
parking.
There is an excellent range of stables with nine stables, a tack room, and a
hay store. The land is currently separated into two paddocks with post and
rail fencing, and there is also a manège.
Distances
Sedgefield 2. 5 miles, Durham 10 miles, Teesside 15 miles, Newcastle 24 miles,
Northallerton 35 miles. (All distances and times are approximate).
Merryknowle is situated in the small hamlet Garmondsway, which is conveniently
located within a short drive of Sedgefield and nearby Durham City. Sedgefield
has a good range of local amenities, including a supermarket, a petrol
station, an excellent range of bars, restaurants and independent shops,
doctors, dentists, and a pharmacy. There are two primary schools and a highly
regarded secondary school.
For the commuter, the property is located off the A177, which gives easy
access to the A1(M) North & South; the A19 is accessed via Wynyard. For
broader transport communications, there are train stations at Durham and
Darlington, which both offer a regular rail service via the East Coast to
London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. For travel throughout the country and
overseas, Newcastle International Airport and Teesside International Airport
are both within easy reach.

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