As we enter a new year, many of us reflect on the year that has been and make plans for the year ahead – including new years resolutions. The past couple of years have undoubtedly been a challenge, but the doom and gloom has also made us realise what is important and what makes us happiest. Whether these goals are the typical new year’s resolutions like exercising more, taking up gardening, setting up a new business or taking a current one to new heights, your home should provide you with the opportunity to live a fulfilled lifestyle.
Take a look at some of the most stunning properties on the market which could provide you with the opportunities to make those new years resolutions a reality.
For the ambitious swimmer and gymer…
THE BIRCHES, TRANWELL WOODS, POA
Situated in Tranwell Woods, Morpeth, is a 16,500 sq. ft country mansion. The property offers the lucky residents six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and four luxurious living spaces. The property overlooks open countryside and is full of elaborate features such as a pool (46ftx20ft), a cinema room, a mezzanine floor bar area and a fully fitted leisure suite, equipped with a six-person sauna, spa, and an air-conditioned gym. We highly recommend viewing this outstanding property to fully appreciate the size, scale, quality, and attention to detail of this home.
For the hopeful gardener…
PICKTREE MANOR, PICKTREE VILLAGE,WASHINGTON, £2,250,000
This elegant dwelling has been lovingly extended offering an impressive range of quality internal fixtures and fittings which include some delightful fire surrounds, bespoke handmade furniture and kitchen units as well as a sweeping Cantilever staircase which sweeps around the back of the house offering exquisite views of the rear gardens via the floor to ceiling glazed central inserts. This is a truly magnificent property and one which deserves the title of being a modern mansion oozing in luxury whilst still retaining the feel of a family home with central limestone tiled reception hallway providing easy access throughout.
Internally the house shows no compromise with the huge double solid doors leading into the fully glazed central reception hallway with its impressive sweeping ‘Cliff Chapman’ staircase who is famous throughout the world and boasts the creation and design of the famous staircase in Tiffany’s New York. The central hallway provides access throughout and to the fully fitted cloaks/wc, the formal reception rooms being the dining, drawing room, lounge as well as to the dining kitchen and to the west wing the fully fitted ‘preparation kitchen’ a study and a delightful garden room. All the rooms to the rear elevation have French door leading to the extensive stone sun terrace. At the end of the corridors of the west wing there is a snooker room with access to the pool and games room, as well as a fully fitted bar.
At first floor the sweeping staircase delivers you to a large open library and sitting area which is bathed in natural sunlight from the floor to ceiling glazing to the south facing rear. Access off the library is provided to five bedrooms, three with luxury en-suite facilities and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom also has an extensive dressing room. A spiral staircase of the landing area provides access to the fully fitted cinema room with fully length screen, fitted storage cupboards and bars as well as fully fitted luxury tiered seating for up to 11 guests. Extending to nearly 8400 sq ft of GIA (excluding the garage block) this house is big but still manages to retain a homely feel.
This impressive stone built modern mansion sits proudly in the centre of over 1 ½ acres of formal grounds being accessed via impressive electrically operated wrought iron gates having stone and pillared sides leading to a sweeping lit driveway and central turning circle presenting the property to any incoming visitors. From the courtyard parking area access is provided to the side and rear of the house which comes into its own having a huge expansive paved terracing with stone surround and access provided to the rear of the house via French doors provide an abundance of light to this south facing elevation. The gardens have been sculpted and landscaped to provide an impressive outlook to the rear culminating in a central stone water feature and pond with gravelled walkway providing an impressive quadrangle to the lawned gardens, small hedgerows and seating area. To the rear there is a 5m hedge providing seclusion and privacy as well as recessed lighting planted areas with mature trees and shrubs offering a superb additional facility to this most imposing residence.
For the entrepreneur…
THE FIRS, BROWNEY BANK, £1,500,000
The Firs offers a unique opportunity to acquire an outstanding residential dwelling which has been lovingly expanded and developed into one of the best dogs and cattery business opportunities in the region. Its location and situation could not be better offering a truly rural and quiet site whilst being a convenient distance from Lanchester, a popular village with useful every-day facilities including schooling, grocery shopping and banking.
The convenience of the location to Newcastle upon Tyne and the other principal financial centres of the Northeast are of significant importance, which allows the current business to draw upon a wide regional base for customers, most of whom are regular repeat customers.
On arriving at this property any purchaser cannot fail to be impressed with the main residence being situated at the front of the site and an abundance of parking. The private house extends to an impressive 5382 sq ft of GIA and provides on ground floor a living room, conservatory, breakfasting kitchen with pantry and utility, dining room, swimming pool with shower room, bedroom one with separate family bathroom and integral garage. At first floor there are four further bedrooms all with en-suite facilities as well as a self-contained two bedroom apartment with a living/kitchen area having a separate access to the front elevation and adjacent to the garage.
The property occupies a large site which allows for an abundance of outdoors space and gardens as to the rear and side of the house there has been an extensive development of outbuilding fully fitted for the business use. These kennels and stores extend to a further 8837sq ft of GIA accommodation and offers a superb facility, most of which is on ground floor level and offers and array of single and family units and pens.
For the trainee star gazer…
55 ESPLANADE, WHITLEY BAY, £995,000
This unique penthouse, ideally located on Whitley Bays popular Promenade.
The luxury flat sits on the top floor of the newly refurbished Esplanade building. The prestigious property sits within easy access to local shops, restaurants, schools, and other facilities. Newcastle is just ten miles away and can be easily reached via the metro, bus routes and the coast road.
The penthouse offers superb 180 degree views of Whitley Bays beachfront from its exceptional roof terrace. Internally the flat has been fully refurbished throughout to an exceptional standard. The flat comprises an entrance hallway, three double bedrooms with one en-suite, two family bathrooms, open plan kitchen/dining area and a roof terrace. The flat also offers lift access and entry phone system with a secure car parking space.
For the small business owner…
BARN COTTAGE, WEST RAINTON, £750,000
This spacious four-bedroom family home with approximately 25 acres of woodland/grassland set in a tranquil development of only three homes and having the added advantage of a quintessential detached oak framed barn with lower storage and a stunning office/guest accommodation above.
Barn cottage has the benefit of being on one level with high ceilings and large windows which enhances the space. It’s hard to believe this property was once a former hospital building which was converted in 1994. The vendors have thoroughly modernised the property but still retained its charm and character.
The front door leads into a spacious porch with alcoves for storage and then into a large entrance hall, from which all of the accommodation can be accessed. To the left is the kitchen, comprising wooden wall and floor units with a mix of granite and cream coloured worksurfaces a feature brick wall with an induction hob. There is a separate double oven, sink, dishwasher and plenty of space for a large kitchen table. Following on from the kitchen is a utility room with fitted oak wall and floor units, sink and space for a fridge and other appliances. This in turn leads to a bright, dual aspect garden room with full height windows overlooking mature gardens and the surrounding countryside. There is also a separate laundry room with plumbing for a washing machine. The lounge is accessed off the entrance hall and comprises a log burner and high ceilings with wooden beams. To the right of the entrance hall is a family bathroom with both a bath and shower, four bedrooms with the master having built in wardrobes and an en-suite. The property also benefits from a separate dining room and study.
Access to the land is directly opposite the house and the spectacular, newly built, home office is directly behind the house, with its own entrance. This modern building also encompasses a double garage and boiler room for the biomass boiler. The home office is located above the double garage and has great space for working or living. Due to the roof lights the natural light floods in and the contemporary office benefits from fantastic views over the surrounding countryside.
The rear of the property benefits from large mature garden with trees and shrubs creating privacy. A decked area wraps around a good portion of the rear of the house to create additional entertaining space.
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