House For Sale £595,000
Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Drawing Room
First Floor
Two Bedrooms | Bathroom
Second Floor
Two Further Bedrooms | Bathroom
Lower Ground Floor
Kitchen/Dining Room | Family Room | Cloakroom/WC
Externally
Rear Paved Garden | Raised Decked Area | Shed
The Property
Boasting a wealth of history and remarkably spacious and flexible accommodation, all tucked away on a quiet street close to the centre of beautiful Durham, Prospect House is a fantastic combination of everything in one property!
The steps and wrought iron railings that lead up to the ornate front entrance of the house and the stone mullions of the bay window give a grand period feeling and this continues inside with high ceilings, coving, original sash windows and shutters, and wooden floors, including mosaic parquet flooring in the hall.
The sitting room at the front of the property has the large bay window which lets light flood in and a wonderful fireplace and surround. The very spacious drawing room to the rear of the house also has a large bay window looking out over the garden to the woods and the Durham Obelisk behind, and Wharton Park beyond that. The drawing room benefits from mosaic parquet flooring to match the hall and an ornate fireplace and fire, which gives the room a wonderfully cosy feel, given its size.
On the first floor, two elegantly decorated bedrooms provide lovely light, bright accommodation, again with wooden floors, high ceilings and delightful period touches. Both bedrooms have built-in storage cupboards and fireplaces, and the room to the rear offers up the lovely green views through double windows. The family bathroom is cheerfully decorated in a seaside theme with a fantastic blue freestanding roll-top bath plus separate shower cubicle, sink and WC.
The top floor of the house has two further well-proportioned rooms that offer flexibility for bedrooms, office space or play rooms, for example. Both of these rooms have access to further loft storage. The larger of the two rooms has a fireplace and a dormer window to make the most of the light and the leafy view. This floor is also serviced with a bathroom with WC, sink and bath with shower over.
The lower ground floor offers up the rest of the remarkablely spacious living accommodation with a stunning family room flooded with light from the double windows and French doors leading out into the garden. This room has the same grandeaur as the rest of the house, with its stunning fireplace, coving and ceiling rose , yet it combines this with a homely, relaxed, fun atmosphere. It runs ideally into the kitchen with ample space for a good-sized dining table and a convenient downstairs WC and sink in the hall. The kitchen has a tradional feel with wooden work surfaces, wood panelling, Belfast sink and Aga, yet it has space for all modern applicances including fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A door leads outside and up stone steps to the front of the house. This lower ground floor is ideal for entertaining and for family life, especially when the French doors can be thrown open in the summer and the garden becomes yet another ‘room’.
Externally
The impressive outdoor space to the rear of Prospect House is a real bonus in such a central location. The French doors from the family room open out onto a decked seating area. Steps lead down onto a large paved, enclosed garden with trees and shrubs and a shed at the bottom. There is access from the garden through the woods to Obelisk Lane, which heads towards Wharton Park.
Parking is on-street with a permit.
Local Information
Prospect House is positioned in the north west area of the vibrant and historic university city of Durham. Winding cobbled streets lead from the loop of the River Wear up to the dramatic Durham Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Site, providing one of the most stunning city panoramas in Europe. The city offers peaceful riverside walks and the chance to relax in one of the many cafés, restaurants, artisan workshops, boutiques, galleries and museums. Cultural and entertainment venues include the successful Gala Theatre and The Assembly Rooms Theatre, as well as the Palace Green Library.
The extraordinary Romanesque Durham Cathedral dominates the skyline with the Norman Durham Castle facing it across the Palace Green. To the north of the castle is the 13th century medieval Crook Hall. South of the river, Durham University offers a Botanic Garden with woodland and tropical plants, and the Oriental Museum exhibiting Asian, Egyptian and Middle Eastern artefacts.
The picturesque Durham Heritage Coast is only a short drive away offering stunning walks with wild cliffs, dunes and views out across the North Sea. To the west lies the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and all the outdoor opportunities it has to offer.
The thriving city of Newcastle is within easy reach and offers a further range of cultural, educational, professional, recreational and shopping facilities. For the commuter, the A1 provides good access to Darlington, Gateshead, Newcastle City Centre and Newcastle International Airport. Durham Tees Valley Airport is also within easy reach. The railway station at Durham provides mainline rail links north and south with regular fast services to London and Edinburgh.
Approximate Mileages
Durham Railway Station 0.4 miles | Durham City Centre 0.7 miles | A1(M) Junction 62 2.9 miles | Newcastle City Centre 16.7 miles | Newcastle International Airport 23.0 miles | Teeside International Airport 25.2 miles
Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas-fired central heating.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.
Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.
Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.
