House For Sale £700,000
Accommodation in Brief
Covered Portico | Entrance Hall | Hallway | Drawing Room | Open Plan Sitting Room/Family Room/Garden Room | Kitchen/Dining Room | Utility Room | Principal Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-Suite Shower Room | Guest Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room | Further Bedroom | Bathroom
Integral Garage | Driveway Parking | Gardens | Sun Terrace | Summerhouse
The Property
Squirrel Lodge is an immaculately presented bungalow, finished to an exacting standard with high quality fixtures and fittings, with modern day living and entertaining in mind. The specification is extremely impressive and the finish is to an immaculate standard with a stunning open plan sitting room, family room and garden room. The accommodation is extremely spacious and flexible with the potential to create an additional bedroom, if required. It benefits from well-maintained gardens to the front and rear and a private graveled driveway with parking. Conveniently positioned within minutes of the sought-after village of Ponteland, the location offers excellent access to both the surrounding countryside and all the amenities of the village.
An extensive gravel drive leads to the front of the property and to a quiet sitting area which is perfectly placed to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The pillared portico is a lovely statement and leads to a wooden front door and onwards into the entrance hall which sits centrally to the property and gives access to all of the accommodation.
Double doors open into the expansive and beautiful drawing room, a lovely welcoming room with a décor of soft colour palettes, an enamelled wood burning stove set within a decorative fire surround, cornicing to the ceiling, attractive ceiling roses and triple aspect windows flood the room with natural light. A separate door leads into the open-plan sitting room, family room and garden room which can also be accessed from the hallway. A lovely light, airy and relaxing space with a lantern roof over the garden room; views overlooking the garden and French doors lead to the elevated sun terrace, perfect for entertaining family and friends.
Off the hallway is the spacious kitchen; fitted with a good selection of wall and floor cabinetry with under mounted Belfast sink and complementary marble/granite work surfaces. An AGA range cooker with extractor over sits to one side in an attractive inglenook and there is space for a free standing fridge and freezer and table and chairs. A useful utility room sits off the kitchen with an additional sink and plumbing for a washing machine.
There are three good sized bedrooms offered; the principal bedroom boasts an en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC and a separate dressing room and dressing area benefiting from fitted wardrobes. The guest bedroom offers fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, whilst a further bedroom is served by the family bathroom comprising bath, wash hand basin, bidet and WC.
Externally
Squirrel Lodge is accessed through remote-controlled iron gates leading to an extensive private gravelled driveway with parking for several vehicles and access to the integral garage, which benefits from power and light. The wrap-around gardens are well maintained with extensive planting of shrubs, perennials, evergreens and trees with hedging and fencing to the boundaries which add to the feeling of privacy. To the rear of the property is a sun terrace with steps leading down to a lawned area with a summerhouse and further patio area.
Local Information
Darras Hall is a prestigious estate located near to Ponteland which is a popular, historic village near Newcastle with medieval St Mary’s Church and the village green. Ponteland provides a good range of day-to-day facilities including newsagents, grocery stores, public houses, critically-acclaimed restaurants and bistros, boutiques and other local businesses together with a wide range of sports clubs and a leisure centre. Within walking distance is Darras Hall and there are some excellent shops and restaurants which are within easy reach of Darras Hall. For schooling Ponteland offers a choice of first, middle and senior schools; in addition there are a number of private schools in Newcastle. There is a full range of professional services and hospitals as well as cultural, recreational and shopping facilities in Newcastle.
For the commuter Darras Hall is conveniently located for access to Newcastle and beyond, with the A1 and A69 close by. Newcastle Central station offers main line services to major UK cities north and south and Newcastle International Airport is close by.
Approximate Mileages
Ponteland Village 2.3 miles | Newcastle International Airport 3.5 miles | Newcastle City Centre 10.4 miles | Morpeth 12.7 miles | Hexham 19.6 miles
Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.
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.
