A unique five-bedroom Grade II listed residence designed by renowned architect Sir John Soane has been brought to the residential market by Bradley Hall’s Durham office for £1.35 million.
Soane House, located within the prestigious Burn Hall Estate near Durham, offers a rare opportunity to own a distinctive piece of architectural history, with the property originally designed by Sir John Soane in 1783.
Lauren Gill, Branch Manager at Bradley Hall Durham, commented on the property: “Soane House is a truly remarkable property and a rare opportunity for someone to own a home with such a significant architectural history.
“Sir John Soane’s influence can be seen throughout the property, from its distinctive crescent-shaped design and monumental arches to the circular dining room, central balcony and thoughtful use of natural light.
“What makes it particularly special is the way those historic features have been retained alongside the space and functionality required for modern living. The property has a real sense of character, and there are so many individual details for a prospective purchaser to discover.
“Its position within the Burn Hall Estate, the private gardens and access to the wider estate grounds, combined with its proximity to Durham city centre, make this a particularly rare residential offering.”
The striking crescent-shaped property was originally conceived as an elaborate agricultural building, including a cow house and bull house, for George Smith, then owner of the Burn Hall Estate. It was later converted for residential use during the 1980s.
Today, the property retains many of the architectural details associated with Soane’s work, including dressed-stone elevations, a symmetrical layout, monumental arches, lunette and high-level windows, and a distinctive first-floor central balcony.
The property has been carefully restored and remodelled to combine its Georgian character and architectural significance with the requirements of modern family living.
On entering the home, a striking double-height entrance and reception hall provides an immediate sense of the scale and character of the property, with natural light filtering through the high-level windows.
The main living accommodation includes an impressive open-plan kitchen and living space, with a bespoke fitted kitchen, granite worktops, breakfast bar and integrated appliances.
One of the property’s most distinctive features is its circular dining room, which occupies the former bull house. The unusual space sits beneath a conical roof and provides a direct connection to the property’s original architectural design.
A separate sitting room features a multi-fuel stove and access to the gardens, while the property’s five bedrooms are arranged across its central and wing pavilions.
The principal bedroom benefits from its own staircase, dressing room and en-suite shower room, while a further bedroom features an open ceiling and direct access to the central balcony, overlooking the surrounding countryside.
Externally, Soane House occupies approximately half an acre of private south and west-facing gardens, with a substantial terrace providing views across the surrounding countryside.
The property is approached via a gated driveway and also benefits from a detached quadruple garage, providing substantial parking and storage.
As part of the Burn Hall Estate, residents also have access to the adjoining private estate grounds, with walks through mature parkland and woodland towards the River Browney and the estate’s Cascade Walk.
Despite its secluded setting, Soane House is approximately 3.9 miles from Durham city centre, while Durham railway station is around 4.5 miles away, providing mainline connections to Newcastle, Edinburgh, York and London.
Sir John Soane was one of Britain’s most influential architects, renowned for his innovative use of space, natural light and geometric forms. His work included his appointment as architect to the Bank of England and the design of Dulwich Picture Gallery.
Soane House represents an unusually early and distinctive example of Soane’s architectural work, providing a rare opportunity to own a private residence designed by one of Britain’s most celebrated architects.
Soane House is on the market with Bradley Hall Durham for £1.35 million.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please visit the full listing:
https://www.bradleyhall.co.uk/property/soane-house-burn-hall/
