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Housenetwork Ltd are pleased to offer this detached house in the rural village of Shadford, Durham.

Local Area

The small and well regarded picturesque agricultural village of Shadforth nestles in the quiet valley of the Sherburn/Shadforth Beck some 4 miles East of Durham City. One of the "Green" villages of Durham it resides in a Conservation area and has a very active Village Community Association based out of the Village Hall. Although a rural location it lies only 10mins drive from the mainline station in Durham City, the A1M and the A19 and within 35mins of Newcastle International Airport. Additionally, the village has a popular pub serving good food, a Parish Church and a large and recently renovated play park plus a regular bus service into Durham City. High speed fibre optic broadband is available in the village.

The Property

Saddleback was built by the current owner in what was the extensive garden or "Garth" of the Old Saddle a former Inn but now a private dwelling. The large landscaped garden of Saddleback extends to about 0.6 acres and is bordered on the North and East sides by the Shadforth Beck with open farmland beyond. The house is accessed from a private driveway with driveway parking and turning for five vehicles. There is a large detached double garage with power and lighting. The house itself is approached via a bridge over a sunken lawn to a large balcony with illuminated oak and glass balustrading giving access to the living accommodation on the first floor. There is both a flight of steps and a winding path giving access to the rear of the property and the ground floor entrances. There are extensive level and undulating lawns and a "working" garden featuring numerous raised beds, Log stores and Composting bins along with a large workshop with power and lighting. There is also a summer house with power and lighting.

The house is designed and built to the German Passivhaus standard with a GFA of 230m2 (2475q ft). Although currently not officially certified, it is one of only two private dwellings in the whole of the North East listed on the German Passivhaus Project Database (no. 4186) and has been put forward by Durham County Council for an LABC award in the "Best New Dwelling" category. Currently being monitored for environmental research by the University of Newcastle it has been described by the professor in charge of the monitoring as "having outstanding air quality and incredible temperature stability". It features a 6kW Solar PV array generating an income in the region of £750pa, rainwater harvesting, mains pressure scald proof domestic water system via a 500litre Thermal Store. The exceptional low running costs are reflected in the A+ EPC rating of 102 and one of very few detached dwellings with an overall negative Carbon footprint.

Unusually for a Passivhaus design there are large triple glazed windows to all aspects of the house providing extensive views of the garden and surrounding countryside. The very large, light open plan kitchen dining area features an extensive range of Bosch appliances, composite stone worktops, and a 12 seater bespoke Oak dining table with views over the front garden to the SW and the SE.. All the main living areas feature vaulted ceilings.

The large open plan Living area features ; a high efficiency, air sealed, wood burning stove; a 10ft projector screen with full audio visual features and 6m sliding triple glazed patio doors opening out to the SW facing balcony. The imposing and impressive double height galleried entrance hall features a bespoke oak staircase with oak and glass balustrading and integral LED illumination.

Three of the bedrooms are located on the ground floor along with a spacious family bathroom featuring twin wash basins, separate shower and Jacuzzi bath. The master bedroom suite with door to the garden, features a dressing area and a large ensuite with a fantastic walk in shower incorporating digital remote controls. Also on the ground floor is a further living area with sliding patio doors to the rear garden; a large utility/boot room with a plant room off, extensive storage and a shower room. The first floor also features a luxury shower room and a large light and airy adjacent 4th Bedroom

(currently used as a home office) with extensive views to the North and West and a high vaulted ceiling.This could also be used as a master suite. Other than the ground floor bedrooms, which are carpeted, the main living areas feature quality engineered oak flooring. All wet areas and the Utility room have tiled floors. All living areas and bedrooms have Ethernet network and satellite TV connectivity.

Viewings Via House Network Ltd

HALL
Stairs

SITTING ROOM 19'9 x 21'5 (6.01m x 6.53m)

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 19'9 max x 15'1 (6.03m max x 4.61m)

CLOAKROOM

STUDY 11'8 x 12'2 (3.56m x 3.70m)

FAMILY ROOM 19'7 max x 18'1 (5.98m max x 5.50m)

NIGHT HALL

MASTER BEDROOM 12'5 x 11'9 (3.78m x 3.58m)

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

BEDROOM 2 13'6 x 9'10 (4.12m x 3.00m)

BATHROOM 13'4 x 6'8 (4.07m x 2.03m)

BEDROOM 3 13'6 x 9'10 (4.12m x 3.00m)

UTILITY ROOM 19'8 max x 8'0 (6.00m max x 2.45m)

PLANT ROOM

CLOAKS

FRONT

REAR

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