6 bedroom detached house for sale

The Old Vicarage is an impressive and characterful six-bedroom detached Grade II listed property with significant architectural appeal and interesting historical connections. It occupies an extremely private position within a beautifully landscaped four-acre walled garden in the village of High Etherley, near Bishop Auckland. Dating to 1834, the main house incorporates many charming period features and has been extensively renovated and refurbished over recent years. It has also been thoughtfully extended and presents in very good order throughout. The versatility and set-up provides ample scope for a variety of potential uses, both residential and commercial. Secure gated access at the front and rear elevations, open to a sweeping gravelled driveway and plentiful space for vehicle parking. In addition, there is a sizeable detached garage building, with clear scope for alternative use, and includes a workshop, kitchenette, shower room and WC. There are also further ancillary outbuildings and two useful cellars. The stunning grounds are thoughtfully divided into themed garden areas and linked by inviting meandering paths. A showpiece heavy wrought-iron 'Moon-gate' swivels on a central pivot and opens through to a magnificent Italianate garden with a statue-lined cascading waterfall with ponds and feature fountains at either end. The further expansive gardens include open, well-tended lawns with established tree-lined borders, formal patio sitting areas, themed 'pocket' gardens, a highly productive fruit and vegetable garden and a charming wildlife meadow. Two strategically placed belvederes and three gazebos also allow fabulous and tranquil vistas. The location within this pretty village is ideally placed for local amenities, schools, neighbouring countryside and also places of interest. This is a spectacular purchase opportunity not be overlooked. Viewings are highly recommended and are accompanied by the agent - there is no forward chainEntrance VestibuleWood floor, Double central heating radiator, Inner entrance door to hallway with ornate stained glass window and side panellingHallwayWood floor, Stairs to first floor, Under-stairs cupboardDrawing Room (5.02m x 5.60m, 16'5" x 18'4")Ornate feature fireplace, Five sash-windows with working shutters, Two double central heating radiatorsStudy/Library (4.89m x 5.60m, 16'0" x 18'4")Wood floor, Three sash-windows with working shutters, Ornate feature fireplace, Three shelved alcoves, Glass display cabinet inset to feature arched recess, Double central heating radiatorDining Room (3.35m x 4.94m, 10'11" x 16'2")Wood floor, Ornate wood panelling, Feature fireplace, Sash window with working shutter, Double central heating radiator, Trap door to Cellar 2Sitting Room (4.60m x 4.62m, 15'1" x 15'1")Feature fireplace, Three sash windows, Built-in cupboard, Double central heating radiatorFamily Room (4.27m x 5.02m, 14'0" x 16'5")Multi-fuel stove in feature inset, Tiled floor, Four sash-windows with working shutters, Door to back stairs, Door to barrel-vaulted cellar, Built-in alcove cupboardOrangery (5.06m x 8.83m, 16'7" x 28'11")Tiled floor, Four full-length feature lunette windows, French doors to external with a feature stained glass lunette window over and full-length side-lights, Open glass atrium ceiling, Feature exposed stone and aged brick backdrop wallBreakfast Kitchen (5.36m x 6.69m, 17'7" x 21'11")Bespoke range of wall and floor units with granite surfaces over, 1&1/2 sink with drainer unit and mixer tap, Integrated double oven, microwave, coffee machine and 5-ring gas hob, Integrated dish washer, Integrated wine cooler, Breakfast bar, Tiled floor, Open glass atrium ceiling, Seven sash-windows, Door to externalUtility/Scullery (3.35m x 4.72m, 10'11" x 15'5")Range of wall and floor units with work surfaces over, Double Belfast-style sink with mixer tap, Plumbed for washing machine, Built-in pantry cupboard, Space for fridge/freezer, Built-in boiler cupboard, Double central heating radiatorInner PassageTiled floor, Three double central heating radiators, Walk-in store/comms roomCloakroom/WCHigh-level WC, Wash hand basinSteam & Shower RoomSteam room with rainfall shower and sauna-type seatingFirst Floor LandingSplit-level landing with three feature stained glass sash-windows, Two double central heating radiatorsBedroom One (4.87m x 5.60m, 15'11" x 18'4")Feature fireplace, Three sash-windows with working shutters, Double central heating radiator, Door to en-suite bathroomBathroomJacuzzi bath, Walk-in steam & shower cubicle, Wash hand basin, WC, Feature stained glass window, Tiled floor and walls, Central heating radiator. (Jack & Jill access to Landing)Bedroom Two (4.69m x 5.60m, 15'4" x 18'4")Feature fireplace, Three sash-windows with working shutters, Double central heating radiator, Two feature arched alcovesBedroom Three (4.62m x 4.79m, 15'1" x 15'8")Feature fireplace, Three sash-windows with working shutters, Double central heating radiator, Two alcove cupboardsBedroom Four (3.35m x 4.89m, 10'11" x 16'0")Feature fireplace, Two sash-windows, Double central heating radiator, Built-in wardrobeBathroomFree standing bath with shower-head attachment, Wash hand basin with vanity unit, Walk-in shower cubicle, WC, Bidet, Two sash-windows, Tiled floor, Double central heating radiatorsWCWC, Tiled floor, Sash-windowBack LandingWith back-stairs, Sash-window, Double central heating radiator, Loft accessBedroom Five (3.42m x 3.97m, 11'2" x 13'0")Feature fireplace, Four sash-windows, Wash hand basin with vanity unit, Double central heating radiator, Wood floorBedroom Six (3.27m x 4.72m, 10'8" x 15'5")Feature fireplace, Two sash-windows, Shelved alcove, Double central heating radiator, Wood floorDetached Garage (7.13m x 10.50m, 23'4" x 34'5")Detached and insulated stone-built garage building, with scope for a variety of alternative uses, including a workshop, kitchenette/utility, shower room and WCCellarsBarrel Vaulted Cellar - 3.80m x 5.12m (Access from Snug). Cellar Two - 3.41m x 4.88m (Access from Dining Room)Ancillary OutbuildingsStore/tackle room, Poly-tunnel, Three green-houses, Potting shed, Two belvederes, Three gazebos, Two Summer-houses, Four store roomsGardens & GroundsSecure gated access at the front and rear elevations, open to a sweeping gravelled driveway and plentiful space for vehicle parking. The stunning and beautifully landscaped four-acre walled grounds are thoughtfully divided into themed garden areas and linked by inviting meandering paths. A showpiece heavy wrought-iron 'Moon-gate' swivels on a central pivot and opens through to a magnificent Italianate garden with a statue-lined cascading waterfall with ponds and feature fountains at either end. The further expansive gardens include open, well-tended lawns with established tree-lined borders, formal patio sitting areas, themed 'pocket' gardens, a highly productive fruit and vegetable garden and a super wildlife meadow. Two strategically placed belvederes and three gazebos also allow fabulous and tranquil vistasApproximate DistancesBishop Auckland - 3.2 Miles A1(M) - 10.5 Miles Durham - 13 Miles Darlington - 13 Miles Train Station (Bishop Auckland) - 3.2 Miles Mainline (Darlington) - 13.6 Miles Newcastle Airport - 39 MilesNoteworthy FeaturesA Tudor style former Rectory dated 1834 with rear additions in 1882. Constructed of coursed squared sandstone with ashlar dressings, plinth and quoins. Welsh slate roof with stone gable copings and high corniced chimneys on plinths. Tudor-arched entrance surround with Tudor date lettering above (18 T 34)TenureFreehold - Grade II Listed. (List Entry Number: 1121832)ServicesMains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Council tax band G. Cat 5 cabling installedDisclaimerThese particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not constitute an offer of contract. Intending purchasers must rely on their own inspection of the property. None of the above appliances/services have been tested by ourselves. We recommend purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check all appliances/services before legal commitment