Stampley Moss Farm, Thornley Lane, Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear

Stampley Moss Farm, Thornley Lane, Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear

A rural gem within easy reach of Tyneside. A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and well appointed detached house with beautiful landscaped gardens and land extending to 11 acres or thereabouts including an enchanting nature reserve area with natural pond. An adjacent site is also included in the sale with the benefit of planning consent for two 2357 sq.ft (219 sq.m) new homes. EPC Rating: D. Versatile and extensive living accommodation Three/four reception rooms Five/six bedrooms Attached double garage Walled garden with greenhouse Nature area with pond Meadows and land extending to 11 acres in total Two additional building plots included Potential to develop Equestrian Facilities or other business use Guide Price: 750,000 A1/Western Bypass 3 miles; Rowlands Gill 2 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 7 miles; Lanchester 10 miles. 2

DESCRIPTION Conveniently situated within 3 miles of the A1 Western Bypass the property features versatile and extensive living accommodation comprising: reception hall, living room, dining room, meter/cloaks cupboard, kitchen, walk-in pantry, utility/boot room, two bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom and separate shower room on the ground floor. First floor gallery, four bedrooms, walk-in eaves storage cupboard/wardrobe, en-suite wet room and main bathroom. Beautiful gardens the main garden being predominantly walled - greenhouse, double garage and secure electronic gated entrance. The land extends in an L-shape to the north and west of the house divided into three enclosures to include a meadow and pond. The property is entered through an electrically operated and camera secured gate with a tarmac driveway sweeping up to the main entrance. A step leads up onto a paved terrace above the front garden with a further step under a covered portico leading to the main entrance door with glazed side screens which open into: ACCOMMODATION Reception hall with feature exposed stone wall rising up to the eaves with a central first floor gallery, velux and dormer windows, staircase leading up to the first floor with spacious under stair cupboard and archway leading along to a central passage to the main living room with two large front windows, smaller side window and attractive rustic style fireplace with heavy timber mantle, brick interior and wood burning stove. A second door with bevelled glass panels opens into the dining room with oak strip flooring, feature ceiling beams, patio style doors opening out onto a large stone flagged terrace overlooking the rear and part glazed double doors opening back into the living room. There is also a deep meter/cloaks cupboard and a further part glazed door 3

leading onto the kitchen which is fitted a quality range of oak fronted base and wall cupboards including dresser style unit, single draining sink, aga with extractor canopy and traditional walk-in pantry with wall tiling and shelves. The living area on the ground floor is completed with a useful utility/boot room with stable style door and separate window, base units with work surfacing and single draining sink. To the right of the reception hall two steps lead up through an archway to a small landing area with a door leading forwards into a light and spacious master bedroom with two windows overlooking the main driveway and a door leading back into the en-suite bathroom with full limestone wall and floor tiling, white bath with tiled surround, contemporary wash basin and w.c. with concealed cistern. Ladder towel rail. A second bedroom, with two windows overlooking the rear garden, and a range of built-in furniture including two double door wardrobes and corner dressing unit and a separate shower room, again with full floor and wall tiling, shower cubicle with Mira Sport shower fitting, pedestal wash basin and close coupled w.c. On the first floor the light and spacious gallery overlooking the reception hall has a step up on one side and a door leading into a large guest bedroom (or alternatively first floor sitting room) with double velux window to the front and a further velux window to the rear. Large walk-in eaves storage cupboard/wardrobe and en-suite wet room with shower cubicle with thermostatic shower and glass screen, wall mounted wash basin, close coupled w.c. and heated ladder towel rail. An archway on the opposite side of the gallery leads into a central landing with access to the main bathroom containing a large Villeroy Bosch double ended bath, with mosaic tiled surround and hand held shower attachment, contemporary wash basin with mixer tap and close coupled w.c. There is 4

also a television screen with aqua vision remote control fitted to the wall above the bath with built-in speaker/sound system. Bedroom no.4 is a large double bedroom at the end of the landing with a window overlooking the rear garden and a full width triple mirror door concealing and storage space and a further access into floored eaves storage. Bedroom no.5 has a dormer style window overlooking the front garden and with views across the Derwent Valley towards Marley Hill and a door leading into a useful and spacious storage room with scope for further development if required. Bedroom no.6 overlooks the rear garden. OUTSIDE There is an attached double garage 7.03m x 5.50m with a twin electrically operated up and over doors together with a separate pedestrian access door to the rear. Including work benches, drop down ladder leading to a loft storage area, internal power, water and lighting. There is parking for four or five vehicles on the drive adjacent to the main entrance and garage and a second block paved driveway at the opposite end of the house, again with parking for three of four vehicles. The front garden is designed around a central lawned area with well stocked and varied flower beds and borders. The main garden is predominantly walled around three sides with a five bar entrance gate at the bottom end and a further set of double gates leading in from the block paved driveway. There is an excellent greenhouse with stone base walls below a timber frame with single door at the gable end and double doors opening out onto a further stone flagged terrace. Internal measurement 5.88m x 2.50m. The walled garden includes a wood chip play area, orchard and a variety of sitting areas with different aspects to make best of the south east sloping aspect throughout the day. Land extends in an L shape to the west and north of the house, divided into three enclosures including an enchanting meadow with nature area and large pond. The property extends to around 11 acres in total and offers excellent potential for development of equestrian facilities. 5

AGENT S NOTE Aerial outline plan is for general identification purposes only and does not show an accurate boundary line. For this please refer to the Title Plan. 6

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SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private septic tank drainage. HEATING Gas fired central heating boiler located in the garage serving a system of panelled radiators. The aga is also gas fired but only operates for domestic cooking. TENURE Freehold COUNCIL TAX BAND: Council Tax Band G. OFFICE REF HX00002732 DETAILS PREPARED August 2014 Agents Note Planning permission was granted on 7 July 2014 under application reference: DC/14/00516/FUL for demolition of existing industrial buildings and erection of two dwellings with associated landscaping works (revised scheme). A copy of the approved plans and planning decision notice are available for inspection with the agents. PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable. They should be considered as general guidance only and do not constitute all or any part of a contract. Prospective buyers and their advisers should satisfy themselves to the facts, and before arranging an inspection. Further information on points of particular importance can be provided. Services, fittings and equipment have not been tested. Room sizes should not be considered exact. ForRotterdam House 116 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DY. Tel: 0191 222 1066.. E-mail newcastle@fostermaddison.co.uk www.fostermaddison.co.uk