Casa Suena, Edmundbyers, Consett, County Durham

One of the most beautiful, rural villages in County Durham is Edmundbyers and it iswhere you will find this delightful elevated bungalow that enjoys the most stunning, far-reachingviews. This extended home has been in the family fortwo generations and now offers the perfect opportunity for buyers to create their own dream home.With exposed beams, wood panelling, solid oak doors, some of which are glazed, four doublebedrooms and ample living space, the property is substantial and provides plenty of potential to expand,renovate and modernise this unique property, making the most of the substantial space both insideand out.

The magnificent gardens extend to approximately one acre, providing a high degree ofprivacy and seclusion, and a wonderful haven to raise a family in the idyllic surroundings.The property is approached via a carriage driveway, which benefits from two entrances, and sweepsaround to the rear. A charming wooden gate opens onto a paved path that leads up to the frontdoor, with manicured front lawns on one side and steps from the drive on the other. As you stepinto the expansive and bright hall, which offers ample space for seating, there is a cloakroom with a low-level WC and wash hand basin.On the left of the hall is the living space, while on the right the hall extends to provide access to thebedrooms and bathrooms.

The principal bedroom overlooks the front garden and benefits from themagnificent views through large picture windows. There is an extensive range of Hammond fittedwardrobes, providing storage and hanging space, and inset with a wash hand basin, while adjacent is a separate WC.Further down the hall, which also houses the large linen cupboard, are four double bedrooms withwash hand basins, as well asHammond fitted wardrobes. At the end of the hall, the fourth bedroom has beenreutilised as a study and incorporates a fitted desk with cupboards and drawers.The family bathroom is fully tiled and comprises a panelled bath, an enclosed shower cubicle with aglass door, a low-level WC, a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit providing storage below, with amirror-fronted cabinet above and a heated towel rail.

Once back in the hall, through twin glass panelled doors on the left is the elegant living room withlarge picture windows that make the most of the fabulous views. Central to the room is a log burnersitting on a tiled hearth with decorative tiling, including storage space on either side and a woodmantel above. There is also access to the kitchen through a single glass panel door.The impressive kitchen/breakfast/dining room, which can also be accessed from the hall, overlooksthe rear garden which can be accessed via a part-glazed door. There is an extensive range of stylishwall, base and drawer units with quartz work surfaces and upstands above. Beneath the window isthe stainless steel sink with a mixer tap, while the central island incorporates an integrated AEGhalogen hob with an extractor hood above, plenty of storage cupboards and a wine fridge on oneside and a breakfast bar on the other. Integrated appliances include two ovens with a warmingdrawer below and a cupboard above, a dishwasher and there is space for a large fridge/freezer.From the dining area, there are two sliding glass panelled doors into the living room while a largewindow with a bench seat beneath overlooks the games room.

The fabulous games room overlooks the wrap-around garden and large windows ensure this roomalso benefits from the amazing views. There are ceiling beams and wood panelling, along with alarge hanging light over the snooker table area. At one end, there is a dedicated bar, a lovely seatingarea with twin glazed doors to the side garden and sliding glazed doors opening out onto a largeterrace where you can sit and enjoy the views. At the other end, a fully glazed door leads to theoutside and adjacent to this is a shower room, comprising an enclosed shower cubicle with a glassdoor, a low-level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin with a cabinet above.Opposite is the utility room, which has base units for storage, a stainless steel sink with amixer tap, space for a washing machine, a tumble dryer and a tall freezer, as well as a walk-instorage cupboard. Also off the games room is the Jacuzzi room with a large Jacuzzi bath, a walk-instorage cupboard and twin wash hand basins set into a vanity unit with storage below.

From the games is a turned staircase that leads up to the annexe. Off the first floor landing, is thecharming living room, again with large windows that allow you to take in the views of the frontgarden and beyond. On the other side of the landing a cloakroom with a low-level WC and a pedestalwash hand basin.The landing also leads into the kitchen/dining room, which overlooks the side garden. The fittedkitchen has a range of wonderful curved wall and base units with composite work surfaces above.There are twin circular sinks with a single mixer tap, while a central islandincorporates an integrated halogen hob with an extractor hood above, and a built-in oven with amicrowave above. There is also an integrated dishwasher and walk-in storage cupboards on bothsides of the kitchen.Off the kitchen is the second bedroom with a range of fitted wardrobes on both sides, and a built-in dressing table. Beyond the kitchen is the principal bedroom of the annexe, which enjoys beautiful views overthe rear garden. There is an extensive range of fitted wardrobes including an extension with drawersbelow and off the bedroom is an ensuite bathroom, which comprises a panelled bath with a mixertap and hand shower attachment, a pedestal wash hand basin, a low-level WC and a heated towelrail.

A particular feature of Casa Suena is its spectacular gardens, which are beautifully maintained. At thefront of the property, two entrances with traditional stone-built walls on either side lead onto atarmac carriage driveway, which also sweeps up to the rear of the house where you will find a largetarmac area capable of accommodating four to five vehicles. In front of the house is a stone-builtdouble garage with an electric up and over door, while on either side are manicured lawns and anabundance of mature trees, bushes, shrubs and borders.The fabulous rear gardens wrap around the property and are bordered by stone-built walls withwell-established trees and hedges. Mainly laid to lawn, the gardens, which extend to approximatelyone acre, provide a high degree of privacy and seclusion while also benefitting from the amazing view. There are also several storage rooms for garden furniture and tools.

This appealing bungalow, which offers buyers plenty of opportunity to create their perfect homewith the option to extend, renovate, modernise or completely rebuild (subject to planningpermission), is located in one of the most sought-after villages in County Durham. Edmundbyers is surrounded by absolutely stunningcountryside with acres of amazing views. This picturesque village, known for its historic sites,breath taking scenery, traditional stone-built cottages and welcoming community, has been namedby visitors as a ‘tranquil haven’ and a ‘peaceful retreat’. There is a choice of two pubs within walkingdistance of the property serving delicious food and local ales. Transport links are also good with the A68 just a short drive away and bus routes thatconnect into the town of Consett, with its cafes, shops and links to larger cities, such as Durham andNewcastle.The local market towns of Stanhope and Corbridge offer more extensive facilities,private and state schooling, a wider choice of shopping outlets and recreational amenities, as well asmedical providers.

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