North Lodge, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH3

Every corner of this magnificent property exudes sophistication and elegance.

The grand design, with portico entrance, welcomes you in to this spacious home and accommodation boasting over 7,000SqFt a reception hall of magnificent proportion, with ceramic floor tiling, presents a most magnificent grand staircase with mahogany decorative hand rails, along with radiators within complimenting ornate decorative covers, and a cloakroom with wc. The reception hall provides video-door entry to the secure main entrance gates. To the front aspect is an elegant formal dining room, along with an opulent drawing room to the rear with feature living flame gas fire within a contemporary design fire surround.The extensive open-plan kitchen with recessed spot lighting and tiling to floor, comprises of a range of high gloss cabinets to wall and base with contrasting quartz work surfaces, and integrated appliances including induction hob, stainless steel retracting extractor canopy, double oven with warming plate drawer, microwave / small oven, two twin full-height fridge and freezer cabinets and two dish washers.  The kitchen is open plan to a breakfasting dining area and spacious living area, with glazing to three aspects, leading to a conservatory with access to gardens. There is also a home-office to this floor with access through to an extensive utility, laundry and various storage areas.

Discreetly located off the grand reception hall is an unexpected, and extensive, leisure wing, situated to the south-east wing of this property, providing an indoor pool of magnificent proportion measuring approx. 20Ft x 40Ft, along with jacuzzi, sauna, steam room / shower room. French doors lead out to the south facing landscaped terrace and gardens. A discreet staircase leads to the first floor with access to the games room complete with full-sized snooker table and gaming chairs, an ideal space for an extended annex or grand fifth bedroom.

The first floor is a spacious landing area leading to four spacious double and privately situated suites each with their own luxury en-suite bathrooms, with three of the four suites featuring walk - in wardrobes, along with a study. The main suite benefits from a walk-in robe with adjoining en-suite, and private balcony with regency stone balustrades. The beautifully tiled house bathroom comprises raised bath, shower cubicle, wash basin, wc and bidet.

To the exterior of this extraordinary property are extensive lawns and landscaped gardens and grounds, with the main house sitting centrally to enjoy the surrounding gardens from both north and south aspects. The rear garden benefits from a substantial detached garden-room as well as a traditional summer house. There is also a triple garage with extensive parking from the sweeping drive to the ornate, electrically controlled wrought iron entrance gates. To the side garden are vegetable plots along with a gardener's cloakroom, and an irrigation tank to ensure the garden is well maintained, with its own electronically controlled sprinkler system.

Services

The property benefits from mains gas central heating, under-floor heating to tiled areas, electric security shutters to most windows & doors, and remote-security connected fire & alarm system.  

Viewing Arrangements

Properties of this scale and in this location very rarely come to the property market. This is an opportunity to own a piece of architectural magnificence. Your dream home awaits at North Lodge on the Lambton Estate. For more information, contact our dedicated team, Urban Base at or email: .  

Viewings are by private appointment with Jan Dale, Director.

Directions

This magnificent home is situated at North Lodge, Lambton Park Estate. Originally constructed in 1995 by the current owners, the property occupies a generous site within the highly desirable Lambton Park Estate. North Lodge is situated west of the A1 and A167, providing excellent commuting across the region, and nearby, Durham, Sunderland and Newcastle City Centres. Originally this discreet avenue was an entrance into the Lambton Park Estate, ensuring North Lodge remains one of the most desirable areas to live within the Durham area.

EPC is Awaited