An exciting opportunity to acquire one of the regions finest village mansion houses which occupies elevated landscaped gardens within the centre of the historical coastal village of Whitburn. This magnificent residence was thoughtfully designed to allow the front elevation and all of the principal accommodation to have a southerly aspect and views over the landscaped terraced lawned gardens and village green beyond.
The grand and impressive external presence is equally complemented by a superbly appointed interior which displays beautifully proportioned principle rooms, reception hallway, staircase and landing.
The property has been thoughtfully designed to create a liveable family residence with an emphasis on providing elegant, spacious and salubrious entertaining space.
Whitburn village offers an historic village centre with a beautiful coastal bay, a range of public houses and restaurants and easy access to Sunderland City Centre and Newcastle upon Tyne.
The property comprises:
The hall, gives access to all the principal rooms, all of which have a southerly aspect. The beautiful dining room, which gives access to the front garden, has an impressive fireplace and, next to the dining room, the main living room has windows to two sides allowing light to flood into the room, again with feature fire surround and stove. The 28ft drawing room at the end of the hall is ideal for parties and has a feature fireplace, windows to three elevations and an alcove to accommodate an office/study area. The kitchen was updated in 2008 and has a range of integrated appliances. To the first floor there are five double bedrooms, the master having en-suite facilities. There are also two further bathrooms and a large games room with full size snooker table.
ENTRANCE LOBBY
5’3 x 5’11 (1.6m x 1.8m)
Double timber doors, leading into the entrance hall.
RECEPTION HALL
30’6 x 23’7 (9.3m x 7.2m)
Accessed from the lobby via a glazed panel door, the imposing reception hallway, like most of the house, has beautiful mullioned windows with window seat. Ornate timber panelling to some of the walls plus oak block flooring. Attractive staircase leading to the first floor with stained glass window giving extra light to the hall. An imposing inglenook fire place measuring 5.63m x 1.76m, concealed cupboards and concealed cocktail bar. Brick inset and stone mantle over a wood burning stove. There are also two central heating radiators.
LIVING ROOM
13’11 x 23’0 (4.25m x 7m)
To the front of the property this living room has an attractive bay window overlooking the front gardens. There is also a side window overlooking the side patio and garden area. Features of the room include decorative plaster work to the ceiling, a traditional mahogany fire surround with multi fuel stove and built in mahogany book case and cabinets. Wall lights and two central heating radiators.
DRAWING ROOM / STUDY
28’3 x 15’1 (8.6m x 4.6m)
On the west wing of the house with a walk-inbay measuring 1.61m x 2.72m and three further windows, plus a door to raised patio garden. This drawing room has a decorative fire surround with open fire and marble hearth. There is decorative plaster work over the fireplace and to the ceiling. Wall lights, three central heating radiators and oak block flooring. Forming part of the drawing room there is a study area (measuring 2.88m x 2.69m) with door leading to side patio area and a central heating radiator.
CLOAKROOM
Offering impressive storage with shelved cupboards plus cloaks cupboard. Lighting is provided by a domed roof light. A door leads to the w.c. with a low level w.c., single glazed window and radiator. There is also a wash basin within a vanity unit. Oak block flooring.
DINING ROOM
23’11 x 15’9 (7.3m x 4.8m)
To the front of the house the spacious dining room has a bay window with window seat plus a door giving access to the front garden. An impressive fire surround, plus beamed ceiling, dado rail and oak block flooring. Central heating radiator.
KITCHEN / BREAKFASTING ROOM
On the east wing of the property the kitchen has been re-furbished with a comprehensive range of floor, wall and display cabinets with deep pan drawers, plus central island with basket drawers. There are integrated appliances including a five burner gas hob, double oven, dish washer and an American style fridge freezer. Two Potterton gas fired central heating boilers. An alcove measuring 2.12m x 2.06m off the kitchen accommodates the breakfast area. There are windows to two elevations, central heating radiator, recessed lighting and laminate flooring.
FIRST FLOOR
Accessed via an impressive wide staircase past a stained glass window. Various cupboards off the landing with hot water storage tank, linen cupboard and central heating radiator. Access to loft.
MASTER BEDROOM
23’4 x 14’9 (7.1m x 4.5m)
An impressively spacious master bedroom with windows to three elevations. Wall lights, dado and small fireplace into chimney breast. Central heating radiator.
EN-SUITE
Another spacious room with corner bath, wash hand basin, w.c., bidet and double shower cubicle with power shower. Window to the side, heated towel rail and central heating radiator. Storage cupboard and part tiled walls.
BEDROOM
13’1 x 25’3 (4m x 7.7m)
Bay window to the front of the property with storage and seat beneath, another window to the side. Two built in cupboards and two central heating radiators.
BEDROOM
17’5 x 8’6 (5.3m x 2.6m)
Window to the front of the property plus fitted wardrobes and central heating radiator.
BEDROOM
25’3 x 13’1 (7.7m x 4m)
Bay window to the front of the property with built in wardrobes and storage space, radiator and fireplace.
BEDROOM
14’9 x 12’2 (4.5m x 3.7m)
On the east wing of the house and having views over Front Street there are fitted wardrobes providing hanging and storage space and central heating radiator.
BATHROOM
To the rear of the property and having wash basin, w.c. and panelled bath with shower over. Tiling to walls and floor.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Recently refitted and having pedestal wash hand basin, walk in shower and panelled bath. Extractor fan, heated towel rail and central heating radiator. Panelling and tiling to walls.
SEPARATE WC
Wash hand basin and w.c. Window and central heating radiator.
GAMES ROOM
24’7 x 21’4 (7.5m x 6.5m)
Mullioned windows to two elevations and two central heating radiators. Wall lights and full size snooker table.
GARAGE
23’7 x 20’4 (7.2m x 6.2m)
Accommodating up to three cars and accessed via double up and over door. There is a window to the rear, plumbing for automatic washing machine, Belfast sink plus light and power. Extra alcove measuring 2.79m x 2.39m.
WORKSHOP
24’7 x 13’9 (7.5m x 4.2m)
Work shop with inner storage cupboard.
POTTING SHED
9’10 x 9’10 (3m x 3m)
Window and door to garden, central heating radiator.
GARDEN
To the rear of the property there is a drive which can accommodate approximately 4 cars. To the front there are attractive tiered gardens with lawn, well stocked borders and flagged terrace. There are also gardens and terracing to the side with brick storage facilities.
