Property description

THE PROPERTY Westgarth is situated in the beautiful and quiet hamlet of Ryal to the north west of Matfen and Stamfordham and is centred around the historic stone Church. The property itself is on an elevated site and has views to the south and east overlooking the tyne valley and the hills beyond. There is a lovely village green and a small number of delightful houses. Westgarth is a detached stone and slate built cottage which has been sympathetically extended to create a very spacious and versatile home which is ideal for family use as well as professional couples. Briefly the accommodation comprises; entrance porch, spacious reception room measuring almost 28 feet long with a feature stone fireplace, a superb and very spacious living/breakfasting kitchen, three well proportioned bedrooms, two en-suites and a family bathroom. There is also a large home office which could be suitable as an occasional fourth bedroom. Attached to the property is a large single garage with a utility room to the rear which of course has potential to create another bedroom suite if required (subject to any necessary consents being obtained). The property has gardens to the front and side. This is a delightful single storey home with much charm and character throughout and we would strongly recommend an internal inspection in order to fully appreciate what is on offer.  

BRIEFLY COMPRISING;  

GROUND FLOOR  

ENTRANCE PORCH Solid oak front door, burglar alarm control panel, wood flooring and glazed internal door to the principal reception room. 

PRINCIPAL RECEPTION ROOM 27' 10" x 14' 10" (8.48m x 4.52m) With two bay windows overlooking the front garden, oak wood flooring throughout, feature Inglenook fireplace with stone built chimney breast with stone hearth incorporating the multi-fuel burning stove. Spotlighting to the ceiling. 

HOME OFFICE/BEDROOM FOUR 17' 1" x 15' 9" (5.21m x 4.8m) A large home office/fourth bedroom with an auriel bay window overlooking the front of the house. Double doors leading onto a rear courtyard, wood flooring and skirtings, spotlighting to ceiling, telephone point. Panelled door leading to the garage. 

INTERNAL HALL With slate flooring and five doors leading off to the following:- 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 18' 8" x 30' 8 (max)" (5.69m x 9.35m) The kitchen is a superb family entertainment area, beautifully equipped with a range of maple wood, base, wall and drawer cabinets with black granite worktop and splash back surfaces and Travertine marble tiles incorporating a white ceramic single drainer sink unit with separate waste disposal. Four ring ceramic hob with extractor hood above, split level double oven. Appliances include a Whirlpool dishwasher, a Whirlpool American refrigerator and freezer with ice and water dispenser. Further base units extend to the breakfast area and incorporate a wine rack and excellent store cupboards. The central area of the kitchen will easily accommodate a large dining table and has a sitting area with feature stone pointed wall and windows with magnificent views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. Chinese slate flooring throughout, double doors onto the garden and terrace, telephone point, spotlighting to ceiling. Leading from the kitchen is a boiler and plant room accommodating the 210 litre high pressure hot water cylinder and providing useful storage space for cloaks etc. 

BEDROOM ONE 13' 10" x 16' 4 (max)" (4.22m x 4.98m) Enjoying views over the gardens from its bay window, solid wood flooring, stripped wood skirting boards, ornate cornice ceiling. 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM With a white three piece suite comprising; quadrant shower unit, low level WC and wash hand basin, Travertine wall tiles, spotlighting to the ceiling and extractor fan. 

BEDROOM TWO (SIDE FACING) 14' 2" x 10' 10" (4.32m x 3.3m) Wood flooring, wood skirtings, TV aerial point, spotlighting, ornate cornice ceiling. 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM With a white three piece suite comprising; quadrant shower unit, wash hand basin, low level WC, full tiling to walls. 

BEDROOM THREE 14' 8" x 7' 8 (max)" (4.47m x 2.34m) Wood flooring, spotlighting and cornicing. 

FAMILY BATHROOM With a four piece suite comprising; large Jacuzzi bath with chrome fittings, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, quadrant shower unit, heated chrome towel rail, spotlighting and Travertine floor tiles which compliment the wall tiles. 

ATTACHED SINGLE GARAGE 17' 10" x 10' 6" (5.44m x 3.2m) With an electrically operated up and over door. To the rear of the garage is a door giving access to the laundry. 

UTILITY ROOM 10' 4" x 11' 9" (3.15m x 3.58m) Fitted with wall and floor units, worktops incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink unit, plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer, fridge unit, spotlighting to the ceiling. 

EXTERNALLY The property is approached by two remote control operated sets of electric gates, one that leads into the gravelled drive and attached single garage, the main set lead to an open, larger drive and courtyard with parking for a number of cars. To the rear of the property there is a small gravelled path. The principal gardens are set out to the south, east and west of the house and include a stone boundary wall and open lawned gardens, with maturing trees, leylandii and flowering shrubs. The gardens enjoy a fabulous view over the village at Ryal and its church, as well as Newcastle and Tyneside to the east. 

SERVICES The property has mains electric, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating to radiators throughout also supplying the domestic hot water. 

TENURE Freehold. 

NOTES The garage and utility room do show obvious potential to be another bedroom suite if required.