Property description

THE PROPERTY Aspen Bank House is situated in the centre of Stocksfield and is an imposing detached stone and slate built family home on an elevated site enjoying open views to the front across farmland. The current owners have over the years carried out a huge number of improvements which includes a substantial extension to the side and rear and the creation of delightful and well stocked mature gardens and meadow grass yet retains much of the charm and character of this superb home. This versatile and well proportioned accommodation has gas fired central heating and either double or triple glazing and is presented in excellent order throughout. This is an ideal family home with reception hall, spacious living room with a white marble fireplace, a large separate dining room, and a contemporary style sitting room with bi-fold doors into the gardens. There is also a fully fitted kitchen with an AGA with an adjacent pantry and breakfast room. The rear lobby provides access to a downstairs cloakroom and a large utility room together with integrated double garaging with a large storage area above. Upstairs the landing provide access to four bedrooms and a bathroom. The fabulous gardens are one of the main features of this home and offer a haven for wildlife and also an adventure playground for children. Properties of this nature and calibre rarely come on to the market and we strongly recommend an internal inspection in order to fully appreciate what is on offer. 

GROUND FLOOR  

RECEPTION HALL 18' 6" x 6' 6 (max)" (5.64m x 1.98m) Ornate staircase to first floor, ornate cornice ceiling. 

LIVING ROOM 14' 2" x 17' 6 (max into bay)" (4.32m x 5.33m) The focal point is the white marble fireplace with slate hearth incorporating an open fire. Polished solid timber flooring, ornate cornice ceiling. Fabulous views to the West. 

DINING ROOM 15' 0" x 12' 11 (plus recess)" (4.57m x 3.94m) Impressive dressed stone display fireplace with built-in cupboards to one corner. Polished solid timber flooring. 

SITTING ROOM 13' 6" x 20' 6" (4.11m x 6.25m) A light and airy room with floor to ceiling windows and bi-fold doors onto the gardens. Large Austrian log-burning stove, ceramic tiled flooring throughout, fabulous garden views. Built-in book/display shelving unit and under floor heating. 

KITCHEN 14' 0" x 9' 10" (4.27m x 3m) Fitted range of wall and floor units in oak finish with worktops incorporating a one and a half stainless steel sink and single drainer with mixer tap over, central island unit with four ring induction hob with oven under. Plumbed for dishwasher. The focal point is the two ovened gas-fired Aga, tiled splash back. Amtico flooring throughout and open through to: 

BREAKFAST ROOM 10' 5" x 11' 2" (3.18m x 3.4m) With floor to ceiling windows allowing the maximum amount of light in. 

WALK-IN PANTRY 6' 4" x 6' 7" (1.93m x 2.01m) Extensive range of built-in shelving. Ceramic tiled flooring. 

REAR LOBBY Door to gardens and separate doors to: 

CLOAKROOM With wash hand basin and low level WC. Half panelled walls. 

UTILITY ROOM 9' 7" x 9' 3" (2.92m x 2.82m) Fitted wall and floor units with worktops incorporating a stainless steel sink and single drainer, tiled splash backs, plumbed for washing machine. Under bench space for tumble dryer, fridge and freezer. 

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGING 17' 3" x 19' 1" (5.26m x 5.82m) With twin panelled and insulated garage doors, one of which is powered. Slingsby ladder to: 

STORAGE AREA 17' 0" x 19' 0" (5.18m x 5.79m) Fully floored, insulated and lit. 

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING (In a clockwise direction:) 

BEDROOM THREE 9' 3" x 13' 5" (2.82m x 4.09m) Overlooking the side garden. 

BATHROOM Panelled bath with shower above and glazed screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Part tiled/panelled walls, chrome heated towel rail, built-in display shelving and shaver point. 

BEDROOM FOUR 9' 10" x 8' 4 (plus door recess)" (3m x 2.54m) Built-in cupboards. Small display fireplace. 

BEDROOM ONE 15' 4" x 13' 6" (4.67m x 4.11m) Ornate fireplace with fitted wardrobes either side. Cornice ceiling. Impressive Valley views over the surrounding farmland. 

BEDROOM TWO 14' 3" x 14' 8" (4.34m x 4.47m) Fireplace with tiled insets and hearth, cornice ceiling. Matching views. 

EXTERNALLY The fabulous gardens are one of the main features of this home. Well laid out, mature and private, offering a haven for wildlife and also an adventure playground for children. Extremely well maintained and offering lawned areas, numerous well stocked flower beds, bordered by dry stone walling and hedging, and extensive patio areas on which to sit and enjoy the view. Beyond the gardens are meadow areas and woodland. A fabulous outside entertaining space with a high degree of privacy. The house is approached by a tarmac driveway offering ample parking space. There are numerous 'sitting points' in which to enjoy the countryside views.  

TIMBER WORKSHOP  

SERVICES Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas are connected. Gas central heating to radiators and the under floor heating in the living room, also supplying the domestic hot water.  

TENURE Freehold. 

NOTES All fitted carpets and blinds are included in the sale. The curtains could be available by separate negotiation. The greenhouse is also available by separate negotiation. 

VENDORS COMMENTS Aspen Bank House has a unique presence on an elevated site conveniently situated for local schools, shops and transport links.

We have remodelled the house to make a family home and hub for our children, while the grandchildren play and make dens in the garden and woodland.

The garden is very special to us, we have created garden rooms against a backdrop of mature trees and English bluebells.