Holly Tree House is a fabulous country home, offering superb accommodation in a rural setting, Set within the 14 acres belonging to The Castle this property has been sympathetically renovated and is a rare find.
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Situated adjacent to the historic Castle Eden manor house, Views of picturesque woodland, now classified as a nature reserve, which meanders from the Castle Eden Golf Course, past the grounds of the castle and the charming Church of St James is situated at the private entrance to the grounds of the castle.
The house; having a opulent stone exterior with an enchanting battlement façade of Holly Tree House encapsulates an inspiring interior, featuring an abundance of character including a wood burning stove situated in the grand principle reception room complimented with sash windows and arched recesses leading to the appealing dining area. The sizeable breakfasting kitchen offers a more modern twist with granite work surfaces and a central preparation island, accessibility into the ground floor W/c and an exterior door which opens into the predominantly South Westerly facing gardens culminating at the garage. To the first floor there are four updated and well sized bedrooms with a refitted en-suite to master bedroom and a family bathroom.
Accessed via a private drive, next to St James Church, which leads to The Castle and several other converted buildings that now form a small group of residential abodes.
To get to the property turn off the B1281 onto The Village, drive past the house and when you reach the Church there is a fenced driveway with large speed bump, carry on through that and there then is a sign for Holy Tree House.
The tranquil village of Castle Eden is suitably located within accessible reach of the historic yet vibrant City of Durham and the A19 which interlinks with all of the regions major conurbations.
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Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
GROUND FLOOR:
Hallway
Providing access from the rear of the residence, the entrance hallway includes a sash window overlooking the central courtyard complimented with an arched accessible stairwell to the first floor, a radiator and laminate flooring which flows into the breakfasting kitchen.
Breakfasting Kitchen
5.92m x 3.45m
Providing an abundance of wall and floor cabinets finished in an oak colour with contrasting granite work surfaces integrating a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink complete with mixer tap fitments set under a pair of sash windows and a central preparation matching island with integral gas hob and hood extractor above. in additional interpreted mid level oven and microwave. Having laminate flooring, coved ceiling, radiator and spot lighting.
Living Area
5.22m x 5.46m
The principle reception with tall ceilings and oak floors leading through the arched openings into the dining area culminating at a central fireplace inset with a log burning stove and an arched French glazed doorway to the breakfasting kitchen. Additional accompaniments include a selection of traditional sash windows which offer unrestricted views of the front aspect, coved ceiling and two radiators.
Dining Area
5.23m x 2.54m
The dining area accommodating two arched openings leading into the principle reception room and a continuation of the oak flooring. Further attributes include a range of sash windows to both the front and rear elevations and two radiators.
Cloakroom W/c
Adjoining the breakfasting kitchen this useful facility features a window, a low level W/c, a hand basin, radiator, tiled and laminate flooring.
FIRST FLOOR:
Landing
The charming landing includes a newel posted spindle balustrade accompanied with a feature sash window, two radiators, convenient loft access and numerous quirky attributes.
Master Bedroom
4.56m x 2.95m
Nestled at the front of the residence the master bedroom offers beautiful elevated views through sash windows across the private west facing gardens towards the garage, a radiator and a further door which opens into the en-suite facility.
Master En-Suite
2.01m x 2.36m
The en-suite facility comprises of a glazed open shower, a low level W/c, pedestal hand wash basin, an elevated ladder style chrome finished towel radiator and a sash window.
Bedroom Two
3.71m x 2.57m
The lovely second double bedroom incorporates a sash window to the side aspect, carpeted flooring and a radiator.
Bedroom Three
3.24m x 2.06m
Situated at the rear of the home the third quirky bedroom offers a radiator, carpeted flooring and a sash window overlooking the central courtyard.
Bedroom Four
3.48m x 2.06m
A delightful bedroom which includes a radiator, carpeted flooring and a sash window offering pleasant elevated views to the side of the residence.
Family Bathroom
2.7m x 1.91m
Positioned between the second and fourth bedrooms, the family bathroom provides a panel bath complete with shower mixer tap fitments, a low level W/c and a pedestal hand wash basin. Additional features include a ladder style chrome finished towel radiator and a sash window set to the side of the home.
External
The impressively proportioned predominantly South Westerly facing gardens are an ideal accompaniment to this niche residence, ideal for families, with the majority of the grounds featuring lawns and mature trees culminating at a backdrop of the scenic countryside and quaint stone garages.
Garage
5.72m x 2.79m
Situated at the entrance to the castle grounds at the top of the property's gardens, the attractive stone finished garages are aesthetically in keeping with the historic nature of the area and feature four garages and an enclosed storage area containing the oil tanks which facilitate the heating of the individual residences, one of each belongs to Holly Tree House.
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