Property description
Rare opportunity to acquire this prestige luxury apartment which comprises one of the most spacious and impressive properties within the main mansion house of The Hermitage Estate. It occupies the prime location with far reaching elevated views over the estate and beyond to the south and east elevations. The interior of this luxury apartment must be seen to be appreciated combining space and superb character features including high corniced ceilings. A long Entrance Hall leads to all main rooms and there are two access doors giving access to the magnificent main Hall and also to the rear providing access to the Conservatory and grounds. The elegant Lounge is situated to the front with large bay window overlooking the estate. A large well equipped Kitchen/Breakfast room is situated on the southern elevation and features french doors to the balcony with views to the south over woodland. Both double size Bedrooms have a southerly aspect and include luxury En Suite facilities. The Master Bedroom is a particularly impressive and spacious room and includes a range of fitted Bedroom furniture. The apartment has the benefit of a garage within the adjacent grounds. The specification includes gas central heating via radiators, double glazing and integral wiring for sky tv.
The Hermitage: Constructed at the turn of the 19th Century this magnificent mansion set in approximately 70 acres of park and woodland typifies the gracious living afforded to the landed gentry of the time. The mansion has been sympathetically converted into 15 apartments whilst retaining the priceless character of an historic building and many original features including Victorian conservatory roof, ornate cornice and door surrounds and magnificent communal entrance hall.
Each apartment is unique and benefits from various features including fitted kitchens with built in appliances, gas central heating, En Suite facilities, automated entrance gates incorporating an audio and video entry system to provide additional security and the shared benefit of the communal areas, indoor heated swimming pool, exercise area, tennis court and lake.
The Hermitage is located at the southern end of Chester le Street on the A167 which leads direct to the A1M interchange with easy access to Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland and the principal airports at Newcastle and Teesside.
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| Entrance Hall | The long entrance hall has access doors to both front and rear. The main entrance is accessed via the magnificent main Hall with central staircase, fireplaces and ornate arches. The second door allows convenient access to the Victorian Conservatory and Courtyard. The hall features several storage cupboards, one of which houses the gas fired boiler for central heating and hot water, a smoke detector, audio/video entry system and two radiators.
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| Lounge/Dining Room | 26'3\" x 20'6\" (8m x 6.25m). At front. A magnificent reception room with huge bay window to front and tall window to the south elevation providing lots of natural light and far reaching views. Character features include a high ceiling with ornate cornice and original shutters to the windows. Also features living flame coal effect gas fire in period slate fireplace with cast inset and black marble hearth, wall lights, ceiling fan, telephone point, tv/sky point, two radiators.
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| Kitchen/Breakfast Room | 16' x 14' (4.88m x 4.27m). At side. A spacious and well equipped kitchen with french doors and shutters to a pleasant balcony overlooking the estate woodlands. Fitted with an extensive range of base units and wall units together with worktops and glass fronted display cabinets, concealed lighting, Stoves Newhome cooking range with 8 ring gas hob, concealed extractor hood with light, integral fridge, freezer and dishwasher, part tiled walls, wood laminate flooring, corniced ceiling, tv point, telephone point, two radiators.
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| Bedroom 1 | 19' x 16'7\" (5.8m x 5.05m). At side. Southerly aspect, large walk in bay window, fitted limed oak effect bedroom furniture comprising wardrobes, cupboards, dressing table and drawers, concealed lighting, tv point, telephone point, corniced ceiling, two radiators, steps and turned balustrades leading to en suite bathroom.
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| Bathroom En-Suite | 10'6\" x 8'10\" (3.2m x 2.7m). A large en suite with white suite comprising panelled bath, low level wc, bidet, vanity unit with two wash basins, cupboards, drawers, wall mirror with lights, part tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, extractor fan, radiator.
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| Bedroom 2 | 16'5\" x 10'7\" (5m x 3.23m). At side. Southerly aspect, corniced ceiling, tv/sky point, telephone point, radiator.
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| Shower Room En-Suite | 8'9\" x 5'8\" (2.67m x 1.73m). Tiled shower cubicle with gold mains shower, white suite comprising low level wc and pedestal wash basin with tiled surround, shaver point with light, extractor fan, heated towel rail.
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| Gardens | The Hermitage is set within approximately 70 acres of park and woodland. Footpaths and steps lead down to the attractive river and waterfall. There is also a tennis court and lake.
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| Garage | The good size garage is situated in the grounds adjacent to the mansion house.
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| Entrance Hall | The impressive communal entrance hall features polished oak floor, fire places and original arches together with a central staircase.
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| Conservatory | A spacious original Victorian conservatory forthe benefit of the residents is situated on the southern side of the building.
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| Swimming Pool | The leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool with ample seating area and a Jacuzzi.
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| Gymnasium | Situated adjacent to the pool area, the gymnasium has several items of fitness equipment and a shower room.
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| Sauna | A sauna is situated within the gymnasium area.
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