6 bed detached house for sale

The Old Vicarage High Etherley, Bishop Auckland DL14

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 chain

Entrance Vestibule

Wood floor, Double central heating radiator, Inner entrance door to hallway with ornate stained glass window and side panelling

Hallway

Wood floor, Stairs to first floor, Under-stairs cupboard

Drawing Room (5.02m x 5.60m, 16'5" x 18'4")

Ornate feature fireplace, Five sash-windows with working shutters, Two double central heating radiators

Study/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 radiator

Dining 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 2

Sitting Room (4.60m x 4.62m, 15'1" x 15'1")

Feature fireplace, Three sash windows, Built-in cupboard, Double central heating radiator

Family 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 cupboard

Orangery (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 wall

Breakfast 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 external

Utility/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 radiator

Inner Passage

Tiled floor, Three double central heating radiators, Walk-in store/comms room

Cloakroom/WC

High-level WC, Wash hand basin

Steam & Shower Room

Steam room with rainfall shower and sauna-type seating

First Floor Landing

Split-level landing with three feature stained glass sash-windows, Two double central heating radiators

Bedroom 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 bathroom

Bathroom

Jacuzzi 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 alcoves

Bedroom 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 cupboards

Bedroom Four (3.35m x 4.89m, 10'11" x 16'0")

Feature fireplace, Two sash-windows, Double central heating radiator, Built-in wardrobe

Bathroom

Free 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 radiators

WC

WC, Tiled floor, Sash-window

Back Landing

With back-stairs, Sash-window, Double central heating radiator, Loft access

Bedroom 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 floor

Bedroom Six (3.27m x 4.72m, 10'8" x 15'5")

Feature fireplace, Two sash-windows, Shelved alcove, Double central heating radiator, Wood floor

Detached 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 WC

Cellars

Barrel Vaulted Cellar - 3.80m x 5.12m (Access from Snug).

Cellar Two - 3.41m x 4.88m (Access from Dining Room)

Ancillary Outbuildings

Store/tackle room, Poly-tunnel, Three green-houses, Potting shed, Two belvederes, Three gazebos, Two Summer-houses, Four store rooms

Gardens & Grounds

Secure 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 vistas

Approximate Distances

Bishop 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 Miles

Noteworthy Features

A 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)

Tenure

Freehold - Grade II Listed. (List Entry Number: 1121832)

Services

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Council tax band G.

Cat 5 cabling installed

Disclaimer

These 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