Each city has an outstanding property area where the space, amenity, architecture and community make it the most desirable place to live. In Sunderland, that area is Ashbrooke and in Ashbrooke the place to live is The Cedars.
Seldom does the opportunity arise to acquire a magnificent home of this calibre situated on The Cedars and Ashbrooke Range which is a picturesque tree lined street, considered to be the most desirable within Sunderland city centre, being a leafy location commanding easy access to the city centre, local amenities and highly regarded schools, as well as regional road transport links. The Cedars boats an array of predominately large Victorian mansion houses and magnificent homes, with the subject property being arguably the most attractive and providing the perfect location for family life.
Nestled within its own mature grounds the property offers extensive accommodation of around 4,500 sq ft, which is arranged over two floors and is accessed through electrically operated wrought iron gates. The driveway dissects the immaculately maintained gardens and the lawns extend to all sides of the property, as well as offering a high degree of seclusion and privacy. The driveway provides courtyard parking for a number of vehicles o the front elevation, as well as a double garage and large portico, which could be turned into a detached double garage if required.
The stylish design of the house is the work of multi award winning architects Jane Darbyshire and David Kendall, who have created some of the most iconic properties within the North East of England.
It is hard to believe that this idyllic setting is located so close to Sunderland city centre, only two miles to the south, as well as providing easy access to the nearby A19 (six miles) south east.
This rare property affords a discerning purchaser a tranquil, peaceful and truly beautiful setting, considered to be the pinnacle of the area.
The property comprises:
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
17’10 x 17’3 (5.44m x 5.27m)
A magnificent first impression to this imposing property, providing part glazed double doors from entrance lobby and providing Amtico floor throughout. Having a glimpse of the first floor through return staircase, being solid ash with cast iron spindles, storage below stairs, coving to ceiling, outlook to rear elevation, three radiators with covers and ornate ash double doors leading to cloaks room storage. Walk in access leading to large linen store with wall mounted Vaillant gas boiler, which in turn provides access to:
CLOAKS/WC
Incorporating a Sottini low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin with matching Amtico floor throughout, coving to ceiling and radiator.
LEISURE ROOM
21’8 x 20’0 (6.6m x 6.1m)
An impressive room having a hexagonal bay window offering outlook over front gardens and courtyard parking, providing inset spots as well as space for wall mounted TV and leisure unit and coving to ceiling.
DRAWING ROOM
22’2 x 16’2 (6.76m x 4.94m)
Offering a superb outlook to both side and rear elevation, with arched French doors leading to south facing sun terrace, Chinese garden and formal gardens, coving to ceiling, cast iron gas living flame stove on marble hearth and double panelled radiator.
STUDY OR FIFTH BEDROOM
15’3 x 12’3 (4.65m x 3.73m)
Having ornate flooring throughout, together with arched French doors leading to paved south facing sun terrace and pond with formal gardens beyond, coving to ceiling and double panelled radiator. This room could be used as a ground floor fifth bedroom.
FAMILY LOUNGE
21’8 x 17’10 (6.61m x 5.43m)
An impressive formal room providing walk in bay window with floor to ceiling glazed outlook over formal gardens, as well as arched French doors leading to sun terrace, solid wood floor throughout and incorporating coving to ceiling, gas living flame stove sitting on stone hearth with Herringbone stone back drop and mantle, double panelled radiator with cover, stunning diamond shaped feature window and glazed double doors leading to:
GARDEN ROOM/BREAKFAST ROOM
23’4 x 20’7 (7.12m x 6.28m)
A delightful roomoffering a superb open outlook over front, rear and side gardens, together with French doors leading to side terracing and open air breakfasting area, black and white marble tiled floor throughout, impressive vaulted ceiling with glazed roof atrium, having inset spot lights and exposed roof trusses, under floor heating and glazed double doors leading to:
BREAKFASTING KITCHEN
19’5 x 16’2 (5.92m x 4.94m)
A superb fully fitted kitchen by Gary Molem incorporating solid wood cream painted units with mottled red granite tops, including inset Belfast style sink with drainer, waste disposal, and mixer tap, black extended five oven Aga with separate four ring gas hob, two hot plates providing adaptable and flexible summer and winter cooking and extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher, twin glazed wine cooler, stainless steel matching American fridge/freezer, larder unit and in part lit displays together with painted exposed timber ceiling beams, multi lighting system, inset spot lighting, luxury tiled floor with inset and space for breakfasting table, stunning diamond shaped feature window offering an impressive outlook, window outlook to front elevation and access to:
REAR ENTRANCE LAUNDRY & WC
16’7 x 7’8 (5.06m x 2.34m)
Having Karndean flooring together with access to side elevation and access leading through to cloak room area with contemporary modern suite, single panelled radiator and separate access to laundry room incorporating a range of base units for storage, together with stainless steel sink and drainer, space for washing machine and dryer matching Karndean floor throughout, exposed painted ceiling beams, single panelled radiator and outlook to front elevation.
FIRST FLOOR
Impressive return staircase leads to open landing area with landing window providing stunning outlook over rear gardens and open park land. Contemporary chrome wall mounted radiator, together with radiator set within cover, coving to ceiling, walk in airing cupboard housing the CCTV and security system, storage tank, access to loft and access in turn leading to:
MASTER BEDROOM
23’8 x 16’3 (7.21m x 4.96m)
An exquisite master suite incorporating a hexagonal bay window providing a delightful outlook over gardens and courtyard parking, as well as exposed ceiling roof trusses and valued ceiling, Karndean floor throughout, as well as radiator with cover, space for wall mounted TV, as well as radiator with cover, space for a wall mounted TV, as well as access leading through to walk in dressing room, fitted with a full range of furniture to include full length hanging space and storage shelves, together with shoe racks, access in turn leading to:
EN-SUITE
18’1 x 11’7 (5.5m x 3.52m)
French style luxury bathroom suite to include walk in double shower with glazed and chrome cubicle, incorporating mains shower unit with fixed chrome drench shower head, marble wall covering to part as well as marble tiled floor, central claw foot roll top bath with chrome mixer and shower head, low level wc and wash hand basin set within vanity surround having marble top and storage below, inset spotlighting, mood lighting system, coving to ceiling and contemporary chrome wall mounted radiator and outlook over front gardens and courtyard, under floor heating.
BEDROOM TWO
12’6 x 11’10 (3.81m x 3.61m)
Incorporating a full range of bedroom furniture in maple wood incorporating a range of hanging space and storage, together with vanity unit with drawers, outlook to rear elevation, contemporary wall mounted radiator, coving to ceiling and solid wood floor throughout and access leading through to:
EN-SUITE
Fitted with a luxury suite to include contemporary wall mounted circular wc with concealed cistern and push button mechanism, matching wall mounted circular wash hand basin with chrome mixer, fitted luxury shower unit incorporating body jets and steam room with speakers and inset spotlights to part, luxury tiled walls throughout, as well as tiling to floor, inset spotlighting and window to rear elevation, under floor heating.
BEDROOM THREE
16’4 x 14’6 (4.97m x 4.41m)
Incorporating a full range of bedroom furniture in maple wood to include hanging space, storage and drawers, delightful dual aspect to both rear and side elevation, through in part ornate stained glass window, coving to ceiling and double panelled radiator with access leading through to:
EN-SUITE
Fitted with a luxury suite having fully tiled floor and walls throughout, incorporating low level wc, circular pedestal wash hand basin and sealed mains shower unit having body jets and steam room together with drench shower head, inset spotlighting and speakers, inset spotlighting to the main bathroom also, mirrored storage.
BEDROOM FOUR
24’6 x 16’3 (7.46m x 4.96m)
A delightful split level approach to an impressive room, providing vaulted ceiling with spotlighting, as well as floor to ceiling windows providing dual aspect to both front and side elevation, two panelled radiators and access leading to walk in dressing area with fitted dressing table, storage drawers, mirror and display.
GUEST BATHROOM TWO
9’9 x 6’9 (2.98m x 2.06m)
The luxury guest bathroom is fitted with a suite by Roca to include square pedestal wash hand basin and matching low level wc, together with free standing roll top bath with chrome floor mounted mixer tap with shower hose, marble tiled floor with upstands, inset spotlighting, coving to ceiling, extractor unit and window side elevation.
SPA BATHROOM
9’9 x 7’9 (2.97m x 2.36m)
A brown marble spa bathroom incorporating a contemporary suite to include circular wall mounted wc with concealed cistern and push button mechanism all within marble surround, having marble tops and housing circular bowel wash hand basin with mixer tap and matching Victory luxury spa bath with mood lighting encapsulated within matching brown marble surround with marble upstands, together with mixer tap and shower hose, marble floors with upstands, inset spotlighting and mirrored wall to part.
EXTERNALLY
This stunning detached property is one of the most prestigious residences to be placed on the open market in this exclusive part of Sunderland. Electronically operated gates provide security and access to the front elevation and a sweeping gravel drive leads to the property which is set centrally within grounds. The grounds themselves have been mainly set to lawn but incorporate mature trees throughout, as inset rockeries and bedding areas and shrubs and trees to boundaries providing a high degree of seclusion and privacy. The property also incorporates a double garage with two electrically operated up and over garage doors, as well as a substantial detached timber portico having pitched and tiled roof, which also provides access to the main lighting system around the garden.
The grounds extend to the rear of the property, having a southerly aspect and have been delightfully landscaped, incorporating walkways and seating areas, as well as an abundance of paved terracing all around the ornate stocked pond. Also the side there is a timber decking are and leading to the side and west facing aspect are further pockets of landscaped and ornate gardens with lawns, as well as a delightful breakfast and seating area with access through to the garden room. The garden has many hidden gems and offers excellent space for quiet time or indeed formal entertaining on a small or large scale.
GARAGE
28’7 x 18’1 (8.7m x 5.5m)
Having twin electrically operated up and over garage doors, access to loft space, electricity points and wall mounted radiator.
AGENTS NOTE
Please note part of the front garden is being sold separately with the benefit of outline planning permission for the erection of a detached dwelling. This land may be bought as part of the house by separate negotiation.
Price upon request.
