Location

Egglescliffe is a historic village situated on a hill overlooking the River Tees directly opposite Yarm. The village contains a Church of England primary school (Ofstead Good 2022) l, a small public play area, farms, allotments and a local pub, the Pot and Glass. Community involvement is strong, supported by the Egglescliffe Area Residents’ Association, which organises summer fete. Local facilities include Egglescliffe Parish Hall, which hosts clubs and activities including Guides, Brownies, fitness classes and quilting groups, and offers hire space with parking, a kitchen and a stage.

The property is ideally situated within easy access to the A1(M) and A66 providing excellent links to major commercial centres of Sunderland, Newcastle and Edinburgh to the North and Leeds, York and London to the South. Nearby Yarm Station offers a Northern Rail service which links to Darlington station on the East Coast mainline with regular services to Newcastle, Edinburgh, York and London while Durham Tees Valley International Airport, currently benefitting from a huge £588m redevelopment program, is nearby with Newcastle and Leeds Bradford Airports also within easy reach.

Description

Ardenlea is an exceptional period residence, built in 1926 and brought to the open market for the first time in over four decades. Set within a generous plot and positioned conveniently for access to Yarm, this much cherished family home combines characterful period features with considered modern enhancements.

The property has undergone a substantial renovation and extensions during the current owner’s time of ownership, including a full replumb, rewire, a large rear extension, and the addition of the annexe.

You are welcomed into a spacious entrance hall, complete with original parquet flooring that flows seamlessly into the library. At the centre of this room is a large bay window with wonderful views over the garden, along with a window seat to sit and enjoy the outlook. The sitting room offers another generous living space, featuring an ornate fireplace and original panelling.

French doors lead through to the heart of the home: the fabulous extended kitchen diner. Filled with an abundance of natural light, the kitchen is fitted with bespoke cabinetry, granite worktops and a Rangemaster cooker. This ideal entertaining space connects beautifully to the garden through bifold doors, making al fresco dining an appealing option. To complete the downstairs accommodation, there is a large study, w.c., and a useful utility room.

Upstairs, there are three large double bedrooms and a single bedroom, all serviced by a well appointed family bathroom. The principal bedroom has a bay window, lovely ceiling detail and excellent built in storage as well as an adjoining en suite bathroom.

The annexe, built in 2012 and accessible via a separate entrance as well as through a connecting door from the study, features an open plan kitchen/dining area and connects through to the sitting room with underfloor heating, two bedrooms and two bathrooms arranged over two floors. This space offers excellent potential for multigenerational living or as a holiday let (STPP).

Externally, the approximately 1.45 acre plot comprises beautifully maintained, enclosed mature gardens with herbaceous borders, fruit trees, vegetable patches, ponds and a large greenhouse. At the bottom of the garden is a woodland area, offering a wonderful refuge for wildlife and providing excellent privacy. The property also benefits from several outbuildings, including a World War II bunker. To the front of the property, a large driveway with two entrances provides ample parking.