Property description
Jonathon Lewis are delighted to bring to the market this original and charming Grade ll listed stone built detached, said to date back to 1695. Set within a private site of approximately half an acre, the property also comes with two attached stone built cottages, currently used as holiday lets.
The Manor House commands an exceptional location on Easington Village green and offers a peaceful and tranquil setting, set within extensive gardens offering the most discerning purchasers an exceptional family home. The property itself boasts a spacious and versatile living space arranged over two floors, briefly comprising of: Entrance Lobby, Entrance hallway with archway and Grand Staircase, Living Room, Kitchen, Utility, Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Drawing Room and a Downstairs Cloakroom wc. To the first floor there is an impressive landing, three double bedrooms two boasting en suite facilities, and a large family bathroom. There is also a unique opportunity to redevelop the second floor which is currently unused, into three further double bedrooms and family bathroom.
Externally the property is set on a substantial plot with driveway to the side, and a large mature garden with extensive lawn boasting an array of plants, trees and shrubs. To the rear lies a vast and enclosed, private lawned garden with part gravelled part paved courtyard, and a large double detached garage block.
The property provides a very impressive opportunity to acquire a beautiful home in a tranquil village setting, close to Seaham and Murton and with easy access into Sunderland, Durham and Newcastle. The area is well supported by shopping facilities in Murton, Seaham and Peterlee, as well as great road networks such as the A19 and A1 being close to hand.
This is a very desirable family home with tremendous character and style, and has been loved and occupied by its current owner since 1963. VIEWING COMES WITH OUR HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION!
GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE LOBBY - 6' 5'' x 7' 7'' (1.95m x 2.31m) max depth
Entrance via a solid wood door with overhead glazed panel, wood panelled wall, Minton tiled floor and decorative glazed door through to the hallway.
HALLWAY - 21' 10'' x 4' 2'' (6.65m x 1.27m) max depth
This impressive hallway with regency arch and grand staircase, comprises of central heating radiator, fitted carpet, picture rail and doors accessing the lounge, drawing room, dining room and ground floor cloakroom wc.
LOUNGE - 16' 5'' x 18' 9'' (5.00m x 5.71m) max depth
A very charming and welcoming room with a large wood panelled bay window, original Inglenook fireplace with mutli fuel burning stove, plate rail, fitted carpet and central heating radiator.
DRAWING ROOM - 16' 2'' x 17' 11'' (4.92m x 5.46m) max depth
Light and airy room filled with character, offering many original features such as the ornate Regency fire surround with decorative tiled back, tiled hearth and inset cast iron gas fire, cornicing to ceiling, and wood panelled box bay window with French door leading out onto the rear garden. This room also benefits from a fitted carpet and central heating radiator.
DINING ROOM - 17' 5'' x 18' 9'' (5.30m x 5.71m) max depth
Located to the front of the property with wood panelled bay window offering views of the garden, exposed and stained timber floors, cornicing to ceiling, period decorative fire surround with cast iron back, tiled inlays and inset gas fire.
KITCHEN - 21' 11'' x 14' 0'' (6.68m x 4.26m) max depth
With a range of modern wall and base units, complimenting worktops, glass display units, plate rail, central island, 6 burner gas range cooker with 3 ovens, sink with drainer and mixer tap, cornicing to ceiling, tiled splash back, wood effect laminate flooring, and double glazed window overlooking the courtyard. Large opening leading through to the breakfast room with doors off to the dining room, utility room, and courtyard.
BREAKFAST ROOM - 12' 9'' x 13' 1'' (3.88m x 3.98m) max depth
Again a splendid light and airy room with two sets of French doors leading out to the garden and courtyard, with central heating radiator, fitted carpet, picture rail, and contemporary glass and steel wall lights.
UTILITY ROOM - 8' 5'' x 4' 3'' (2.56m x 1.29m) max depth
Fitted with a range of wall and base units, complimenting worktops, stainless steel sink with drainer and chrome mixer tap, tiled splash backs, plumbed for automatic washing machine and UPVC double glazed window.
GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM / WC - 7' 4'' x 3' 5'' (2.23m x 1.04m) max depth
Cloakroom / wc with low level flush button wc, corner sink, and vinyl cushioned flooring.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
LANDING - 11' 10'' x 5' 9'' (3.60m x 1.75m) max depth
Beautiful landing with feature stained glass window allowing in lots of natural light, with central heating radiator, picture rail, three bulb chandelier, decorate archway, fitted carpet and doors off to the three bedrooms, family bathroom and large storage cupboard.
BEDROOM ONE - 13' 10'' x 18' 9'' (4.21m x 5.71m) max depth
Located to the front of the property with large wood panelled bay window offering splendid views of the Village Green, decorative cornicing to ceiling, wood panelled wall with two storage cupboards, fitted carpet, central heating radiator, picture rail, and door to the en-suite.
EN SUITE - 6' 4'' x 4' 2'' (1.93m x 1.27m) max depth
Master en suite comprising of corner glass shower enclosure with electric shower, low level wc, sink with pedestal, heated towel rail and cushioned vinyl flooring.
BEDROOM TWO - 15' 2'' x 18' 9'' (4.62m x 5.71m) max into bay window
Also situated to the front, bedroom two boasts a large wood panel bay window again with views of the Village Green, feature wood panelled wall with two large built in cupboards, cove cornicing to ceiling, picture rail, central heating radiator, and door off to the en-suite.
EN SUITE - 9' 9'' x 7' 4'' (2.97m x 2.23m) max depth
Comprising of glass shower enclosure with electric shower, low level push button wc, sink with pedestal, heated towel rail, vinyl cushioned flooring and a large sash window.
BEDROOM THREE - 16' 3'' x 13' 8'' (4.95m x 4.16m) max depth
Located to the rear with two sash windows offering fantastic views over the grounds, fitted carpet, cast iron fireplace with period wood surround, cornicing to ceiling, picture rail and central heating radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM - 13' 3'' x 9' 3'' (4.04m x 2.82m) max depth
Vintage style family bathroom with roll top bath, chrome mixer tap with shower head, double glass shower enclosure with porcelain tray and mains fed shower, low flush wc, sink with pedestal, recessed down lighting, built in storage cupboards, vinyl cushioned flooring, window, and central heating radiator.
COTTAGE ONE
ENTRANCE HALL - 4' 6'' x 3' 7'' (1.37m x 1.09m) max depth
Entrance via solid wood door, fitted carpet, door leading off to the lounge, and carpeted staircase off to first floor.
LOUNGE - 14' 3'' x 12' 3'' (4.34m x 3.73m) max depth
With UPVC double glazed window, fitted carpet, modern five bulb light fitting, exposed timber beam to ceiling, central heating radiator and door off to the kitchen / diner.
KITCHEN / DINER - 14' 2'' x 10' 4'' (4.31m x 3.15m) max depth
With a range of wall and base units, contrasting work tops, tiled splash backs, stainless steel sink with drainer and chrome taps, wall hung combi boiler, vinyl cushioned flooring, UPVC double glazed window, doors leading off to the bathroom, utility room, and UPVC part glazed door leading out to the rear courtyard.
UTILITY ROOM - 6' 3'' x 4' 8'' (1.90m x 1.42m) max depth
Wall and base cupboards with complimenting worktops, vinyl cushioned flooring, and plumbed for automatic washing machine.
BATHROOM / WET ROOM - 6' 6'' x 5' 11'' (1.98m x 1.80m) max depth
With UPVC double glazed window, ceramic tiled flooring, chrome heated towel radiator, low level much button wc, sink with pedestal and chrome taps, and extractor fan.
MASTER BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE - 12' 1'' x 11' 9'' (3.68m x 3.58m) max depth
Light and airy master bedroom with UPVC double glazed window, fitted carpet and central heating radiator.
EN SUITE - 7' 4'' x 3' 5'' (2.23m x 1.04m) max depth
Benefiting from a low level push button wc, sink with pedestal, chrome heated towel rail, shaving point, and vinyl cushioned flooring.
COTTAGE TWO
LOUNGE - 16' 6'' x 9' 1'' (5.03m x 2.77m) max depth
With UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, glass wall rights, fitted carpet, staircase off to first floor, and opening through to the kitchen.
KITCHEN - 14' 2'' x 11' 3'' (4.31m x 3.43m) max depth
With a range of modern wall and base units, complimenting work tops, stainless tell sink with drainer and chrome mixer tap, stainless steel fan oven, gas hob and extractor hood, vinyl cushioned flooring, plumbed for automatic washing machine, UPVC double glazed window, and half glazed door to rear courtyard.
BEDROOM ONE - 14' 1'' x 9' 9'' (4.29m x 2.97m) max depth
Located to the rear with UPVC double glazed window, fitted carpet, and two light fittings.
BEDROOM TWO - 10' 9'' x 8' 9'' (3.27m x 2.66m) max depth
Again situated to the front with UPVC double glazed window, fitted carpet, wall lights and central heating radiator.
BEDROOM THREE - 14' 7'' x 10' 3'' (4.44m x 3.12m) max depth
To the rear bedroom there boats a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the garden, fitted carpet, central heating radiator, and glass wall light.
IMPORTANT NOTE
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Property Features :
- Charming Manor Home set within grounds of approx half an acre
- Desirable and characteristic property with many original features
- Spacious and versatile living space, a third floor yet to be explored
- Three reception rooms
- Three large bedrooms, two with ensuite