This stunning period manor house in County Durham has been completely renovated, extended, and redecorated and is now on the market for over £1 million.
Built in 1864, Manor House in Weardale sits in private wrap-around gardens and has six en-suite double bedrooms with tasteful décor and furnishings to complement the period style and features of the property. It also has its modern touches with immaculate bathrooms with high-quality en-suite fixtures and underfloor heating.
It is currently a "very successful" bed and breakfast and restaurant but is being sold as a residential property and has been described as an "exceptional family home". And with all its outstanding outdoor space the lucky buyer can enjoy some beautiful views in "peace, tranquillity, and privacy".
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Inside this property, there are lots of things to admire with original period bookshelves to one wall and a wood-burning stove. It has double doors which lead to the orangery with exposed ceiling beams, underfloor heating, and a door to the garden.
Off the library is the more formal drawing-room, which is described as a "lovely relaxing space" with "generous proportions" with original window shutters, a wood-burning stove with exposed stone to the recess and an attractive surround.
Double doors with stained glass windows above lead into the garden room offering flagstone flooring with underfloor heating, contemporary style wood burner, feature exposed stone walls and lovely views to the garden and beyond to open countryside.
A side hallway leads to a further reception room which is currently used as a downstairs bedroom suite with en-suite shower room but it could lend itself to other uses. There is also a cellar, utility room with storage and laundry solutions, along with a secondary staircase to the upper floor and the kitchen.
The kitchen benefits from fitted cupboards and floor units with a central island and complementary granite work surfaces. It is also home to a twin Belfast sink, and a dishwasher, along with a useful walk-in pantry.
An elegant carved staircase leads to five spacious bedrooms, most with original features such as fireplaces, ceiling roses, and picture rails. All bedrooms have "opulent colour palettes reminiscent of the period" and have high-quality and luxurious bathrooms. Three of the bedrooms have individual en-suites, whilst the other two share a Jack & Jill bathroom.
Outside, there are impressive electric gates of wrought iron along with a large gravelled driveway with a central island turning circle. There is also plenty of parking available for a significant number of vehicles.
Well-manicured wrap-around gardens surround the property and offer a mixture of lawned areas, mature shrubs and trees, and various perennial plantings. There are also various areas to sit and relax including the fantastic summer house, an ornate gazebo, a gravelled terrace off the orangery, and an extensive sun terrace off the garden room.
The property is being sold by Finest Properties for offers over £1 million. You can view the full listing here.
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