The Birches, Tranwell Woods, Morpeth, Northumberland
A remarkable modern country mansion positioned next to open countryside on a private and well landscaped site. Extensive beautifully designed living space exudes a rare opulence with the ground floor reception accommodation flowing beautifully around a show stopping granite and American walnut kitchen. Each of the five first floor bedroom suites includes a uniquely styled marble and limestone bath or shower room and above all this lies a self contained second floor apartment. The leisure suite includes a 14 x 6m heated swimming pool, steam room, sauna, cinema room and mezzanine gymnasium space. This truly exceptional, and probably unrivalled, modern country house requires personal viewing for full appreciation. EPC Rating: C. Modern country mansion with leisure wing Superb architectural features and fittings Unique kitchen with innovative design Four reception rooms plus study Five first floor bedroom suites Self contained second floor apartment Leisure wing with heated pool and sauna Fully equipped cinema/entertainment room Mileages: Morpeth 3.5 miles; Ponteland 8.5 miles; Newcastle International Airport 10 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 14 miles 2
DESCRIPTION Designed and built by the present owner The Birches is a rare example of a fine modern country mansion, thoughtfully detailed and built to exacting standards with an array of marble and granite features, fittings of the highest order and an exceptional leisure wing containing a 14m x 6m swimming pool, cinema room and ancillary facilities. The striking house is approached through double electrically operated gates with statement dark granite gate posts which lead on to the granite set driveway and surrounding grounds, including thoughtfully landscaped lawned areas, a newly planted orchard and retained mature trees giving the site a sense of establishment. ACCOMMODATION A flight of stone steps highlighted by four stone pillars, below a first floor balustrade, leads up to double entrance doors opening into a simply amazing reception hall centred on an astonishingly detailed marble staircase and limestone floor tiling. The formal living accommodation is mainly accessed from this feature point of embarkation with all four principle reception rooms, featuring high ceilings and views over the surrounding landscaped gardens. The depth of skirting, architraves and ceiling cornices and the scale and solidity of doors all make a statement about the quality of the house. The main living room is thoughtfully distinguished with a contemporary style living flame fire and the formal dining room is contrastingly centred on a travertine marble fireplace, (weighing around 6 tons!) with complementary stone skirting and door architraves. There is a convenient connection through from the dining room to the kitchen. As befits a house of this calibre the open plan kitchen and living room is the centre piece of the ground floor accommodation. The kitchen area itself is exquisitely designed with a central 3
horseshoe shaped island unit enabling cooking and preparation to be completed sociably. The polished limestone surface is set with various integrated units including a Teppanyaki gas wok burner and coal steak griddle. There is also a steam oven, combination microwave and refrigerator. The surrounding American walnut fronted units also with polished limestone work surfaces incorporate an eight ring Britannia hob and gas oven with electric ovens beneath and other integrated units include a USA style fridge, coffee machine with fridge below and integrated dishwasher. There is also an instant hot water tap. For the industrial elements a utility room is discretely and conveniently located next to the garage and the house also includes a wine cellar with three specifically fitted wine cooling units to ensure uniformity of temperature. The kitchen is arrange openly with a breakfast/day living room overlooking the rear gardens and connected to a further sitting room through double doors which in turn leads on directly to the leisure wing. One of the key attributes of the property is the wonderful leisure facility including a heated 14m x 6m swimming pool surrounded by polished marble flooring with feature marble pillars and balustrades. The air conditioned pool room enjoys views over the garden and is complemented with a cloakroom/w.c., steam room, sauna and spa. In addition there are two mezzanine areas, one designed to provide gymnasium and fitness space and the other intended for use as an occasional sitting or bar area. The cinema room is situated above the utility and garage and conveniently accessed from a side hallway which also provides a connecting door through to the leisure suite. Equipped with a large screen, overhead projector, surround sound and high category cabling this should be a really popular feature of the property. At the head of the marble staircase lies an equally impressive 4
galleried landing surrounding the stairwell with polished marble spindles and hand rail. There is a beautiful central chandelier and access off to the first floor bedroom suites. The master bedroom suite is, as would be expected, extremely special. The bedroom area is vast and measures 9.30m x 7.10m. The suite faces south over the private rear garden and has a very high specification bath/shower room with free standing oversized marble bath, twin wash basins and the most amazing walk-in shower. These particulars include photographs of the various bath and shower room facilities but only viewing in person will truly reflect the scale and specification of these fittings. The dressing room is equally well sized with a beautiful range of fitted American walnut wardrobes and storage. From here there is a discreet private staircase access leading down into the swimming pool area. There are their own The guest which is a built in the four further double bedroom suites each with striking characteristics and memorable features. room is possibly the most striking bathroom facility shower built out of pretty rose thread marble and same design as archaeologists have discovered in what would be believed to be the villas of high standard Roman citizens. The first floor is completed with a beautifully three quarter lined study in an American walnut with fitted work station. As if this was not sufficient the second floor contains a self contained apartment extending to around 2,600 sq ft in its own right. The apartment has been finished to mirror the high specification of the main house and could be suitable for either dependent relative, guests or even as an opulent home office. The apartment includes a large open plan living area with a kitchen complementing the main house and including an large breakfast bar. The bathroom is equally stunning and the space is completed with a bedroom and study area. OUTSIDE The oversized double garage, with electrically operated up and over doors, has a polished tile floor and is finished in a style in keeping with the main accommodation. Grounds and gardens are landscaped and include ample car parking space. Extensive lawn, shrub and wooded areas. 5 AGENT S NOTES 1. Security is a sophisticated system including cameras. Further details will be available to interested parties on viewing. 2. Each bathroom has at least one television screen and the house is well cabled for satellite HD and Cat 5. 3. There is an opus sound distribution system throughout the house which includes the leisure wing and all principal rooms including the principal bedroom suite on the first floor. 4. There is also a central vacuuming system built into the property.
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SERVICES Mains water, electricity and natural gas are connected to the property. HEATING The house benefits from a wet system Myson underfloor heating system controlled individually in each room, the heating in the leisure suite is via the gas heat star unit.towel warmers in the house are oil sealed and electric. TENURE Freehold LOCATION The Birches, Tranwell Woods, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6AG COUNCIL TAX: Band H OFFICE REF: 00000767 DETAILS PREPARED: September 2017 IMPORTANT NOTICE Foster Maddison, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Foster Maddison has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 142 Manor House Road, Jesmond Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2NA tel 0191 281 8339 e-mail: jesmond@fostermaddison.co.uk www.fostermaddison.co.uk