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Originally built in the late 1940s, Cedar Lodge has been modernised and improved by the current owners, for whom it has been a much loved family home for the last 36 years. This spacious and characterful home is sure to appeal to family buyers looking for an impressive house within this desirable semi rural location, which is part of a Conservation Area, within easy reach of Newcastle and Durham.
Entered via a secluded driveway, the house has two entrance porches, with the side porch leading through to the charming farmhouse style kitchen, which includes a gas Aga plus additional Aga module and is fitted with cream units, a larder cupboard, integrated fridge and integrated dishwasher, and has French doors out to the rear garden. The central reception hallway has wooden flooring and leads through to the dining room, with open fire, and to the spacious living room, with a multi fuel stove, as well as giving access to the largest bedroom. There is another hallway, which can be accessed through the main bedroom or through the living room, and which leads to the other two double bedrooms on the ground floor and to the shower room, which is fitted with a contemporary suite including a curved shower cubicle. The main central hallway has French doors out to the rear garden and stairs up to the first floor.
The dormer window on the first floor landing affords fantastic elevated views over the rear garden and the woodland beyond, and there is space for this area to be used as a home office study area with a wonderful outlook. There is another bedroom and adjacent bathroom, which includes a bath and shower cubicle as well as eaves storage.
There is a door from the kitchen into the garage, which has a ceramic sink, plumbing for a washing machine, Vaillant combi. boiler and an up and over garage door.
Externally, there are beautiful, child friendly gardens surrounding the house with a lawn to the front, side and rear, with mature borders and trees. To the rear there is a large flagged patio that extends across the width of the house and leads directly on to the spacious lawn. There is also a gate for access to the secluded woodland behind, making this is an ideal location and garden for a family dog.
Location
Lodge Close is located off High Hamsterley Road in a highly desirable area of Hamsterley Mill, at the edge of Rowlands Gill, just off the A694 in the Derwent Valley. There are popular countryside walks and cycle routes in the area, including the Derwent Walk and the Red Kite Trail, while Rowlands Gill village just over 2 miles along the road has some shops and amenities including a doctor s practice, village library, Boots Pharmacy and Tesco Express as well as the National Trust estate of Gibside. The A694 also provides access to Newcastle 10.2 miles the Metro Centre 7.4 miles and the A1 M , while Newcastle International Airport is 12.5 miles away.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
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