* Freehold
* Contemporary Detached Home
* High Specification
* Generous & Flexible Accommodation
* Over 6, 000 ft2
* Substantial Gardens
* Panoramic Countryside Views
* Tranquil Location
Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | WC | Dining Room | Kitchen | Utility Room | Family Room |
Bedroom | Sitting Room
First Floor
Principal Suite with Dressing Room & En - suite Bathroom | Two Further Bedrooms
with En - suite Shower Rooms | Balcony
Basement
Games Room | Cinema Room | Gym | WC | Plant Room | Two Further Bedrooms with
En - suite Shower Rooms
Externally
Integral Garage | Workshop/Garage | Double Car Port | Outbuilding | Gravel
Driveway | Turning Circle | Patio | Gazebo | Gardens
The Property
Built in 2012 to a luxury high specification, Little Holmside Farm is a superb
and spacious country house set in a discreet, tranquil location. Although
recently constructed and featuring modern lighting and technology, the
property has been tastefully appointed with period - style features such as
decorative cornicing and architraves, creating a sophisticated, stately home
feel. Accessed via a private road with only two neighbouring properties, it is
very much a rural property, yet still only a short drive from all amenities
and major transport routes.
The grand full height entrance hall creates a stunning first impression with a
striking wood and wrought iron staircase leading up to a double galleried
landing with a vaulted ceiling, and includes a cloakroom and WC in the lobby
area beside the front door. The dining room is pleasant and light with French
doors out to the front garden. It leads through into the impressive kitchen
with an excellent range of solid wood wall and floor units, integrated
appliances including an oven, combi oven and warming drawer, wine cooler, gas
hob and space for a large American - style fridge/freezer. A beautiful bespoke
curved island bench and breakfast bar lend a touch of individuality and there
are stylish recessed lights above the kitchen and the dining areas. There is
ample space for a dining table and French doors lead out onto the rear patio,
excellent for access to and from the kitchen for al fresco dining and creating
a great sense of being able to bring the outside in. A separate utility room
with a door to the gardens and a door into the garage, offers an abundance of
storage, plumbing for laundry facilities and space to sit and take off muddy
boots.
The family room is an amazing, imposing space with vaulted double height
ceiling and virtually a full wall of glass framing lush green views of the
gardens and countryside to the rear and grand glimpses up the balconies of the
landing. A brick inglenook fireplace and electric wood - burner effect stove are
lovely features, bringing a homely feel back to the room. Off the family room
is a smart guest bedroom with en - suite shower room and beside this is an
elegant, relaxing sitting room with French doors to the garden.
To the first floor, the landing is very much the focal point with vaulted
ceiling, ideal for a chandelier or two, exposed wooden beams and light
flooding in from the double doors onto the balcony. The sizeable principal
bedroom has space for seating as well as sleeping, and a separate dressing
room. A sumptuous en - suite bathroom is revealed behind double doors and
features a contemporary free - standing bath, double wash hand basins in a
vanity unit and a wet room area. Two further bedrooms, both with en - suite
shower rooms and one with fitted wardrobes sit across the landing from the
principal bedroom.
The basement is an incredible leisure suite with a vast games room allowing
space for various games tables, entertainment, relaxing and play. A further
generous room is currently set up as a wonderful home cinema and a smaller
room works perfectly as a gym, with adjoining WC. This level also houses two
double bedrooms, one currently being used as an office, both with en - suite
shower rooms, ideal for guests or teenagers wanting privacy from the main
household.
Externally
The gravel driveway sweeps up to two turning circles to the front of the
house. Landscaped lawns, borders and mature trees and shrubs wrap around the
house on all sides providing privacy, and cover approximately 1. 68 acres in
total. Patios to the front and rear provide excellent seating and entertaining
areas and a large gazebo allows for covered dining and relaxing.
The property includes an integral garage plus a detached garage/workshop with
an attached car port large enough for two vehicles. A stone outbuilding in the
corner of the garden can be used for storage or could be converted into a
summer house or further accommodation, subject to any necessary consents.
Rolling countryside views are visible from every area of the garden and every
window in the house.
Local Information
Little Holmside is a quiet village nestled in the Craghead valley in County
Durham set amidst beautiful countryside and a short distance from the North
Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a post office and
a doctor’s surgery. Nearby Lanchester offers a wide range of everyday
amenities including a range of shops, small supermarket, farm shop, bank,
pharmacy, post office, a selection of eateries and pubs, an active community
centre and churches. The village green is frequently used for community
events. Nearby Consett offers additional shopping and recreational services
while the historic cathedral city of Durham, which is very accessible,
provides comprehensive professional, cultural, educational and recreational
facilities.
For outdoor enthusiasts the Lanchester Valley Walk runs between Consett and
Durham where it links at each end with a further network of other disused
railways and tracks for walking and cycling. At the Consett end the footpath
links to the C2C cycle route, an award - winning national cycle route stretching
from Whitehaven and Workington in the north west of England to Sunderland and
Tynemouth in the north east.
For schooling there is a primary school in Burnhope. Lanchester offers primary
and senior schools. There are also excellent private schools available nearby
in Durham and Newcastle.
For the commuter, Little Holmside is ideally placed for access to the major
centres of the north east. The A68 provides access both north and south
linking to both the motorway network and to the A69 for quick connection to
Newcastle in the east and Carlisle in the west. The A691 offers quick access
to Durham and Consett. The Gateshead Metro Centre, Newcastle International
Airport, Newcastle and Durham Rail Stations are all extremely accessible,
providing excellent transport links.
Approximate Mileages
Lanchester Village Centre 2. 9 miles | Durham City Centre 7. 7 miles | Newcastle
City Centre 12. 6 miles | Newcastle International Airport 19. 2 miles
Services
Mains electricity and water. Drainage to septic tank. Lpg boiler. Underfloor
heating.
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
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not
to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not
constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and
floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and
appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee
is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some
information may be awaiting vendor approval.
Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including
mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available
cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the
chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of
identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and
solicitors can be instructed.

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