The Old Hospital, Bankdam Farm

Date stamped 1901 The Old Hospital is a fine example of a traditional building that over the years has been renovated and re-modelled to create a most impressive 4 bedroom family home, offering an exciting opportunity to acquire an attractive small holding which enjoys meadow land extending to 2.12 Ac (0.86 HA). The property lends itself to equestrian use, having a range of modern and traditional outbuildings including an extensive barn with some existing stables. There are a range of general sheds and storage and potential to add additional equestrian facilities. The existing range of buildings may also provide opportunities for further residential development, commercial use or leisure activities (subject to the relevant consent).

Plots 1 & 2 The Old Hospital are available as a single lot, call for full details.

Set back on a small executive development consisting of four private dwellings, approached by way of a sweeping driveway which in turn leads to the property with ample parking. Finished and built with many period features, the home is set within mature well landscaped gardens and enjoying fine views over open countryside.

The conversion programme has been completed with great sensitivity to the buildings' history with exposed beams, wrought iron radiators, casement style windows, wooden-shutters and high ceilings all adding to the overall character and atmosphere. There is the perfect blend between the modern and the traditional with a fully fitted bespoke Shaker-style style kitchen, period feature family bathroom sitting well alongside oil fired central heating and double glazing. Presently a shared Entrance Vestibule leads into a Private Entrance Hall with a winding staircase leading upstairs. An adjacent doorway takes you into the 25ft Lounge with feature fireplace and inset multi-fuel stove and attractive patio doors leading out onto decking. The Study is adjacent with views over the front courtyard. The 25ft Breakfast Kitchen is fitted with bespoke units including a larder unit and has a range of Britannia and Miele integral appliances that include a gas and electric Range, Extractor Hood, Dishwasher, Steam Oven and the sink unit is equipped with instant boiling water. The working surfaces extend to a useful Breakfast Bar and there is plenty of room for a significant table and chairs. The Kitchen is further complimented by an adjoining Utility Room that has a traditional enamel sink and plumbing for appliances as well as a useful Cloakroom/WC. The Landing show off the beams at their best and lead to all bedroom including the 25ft Master Bedroom. The Family Bathroom and Guest Bedroom En-Suite are fitted with superb quality slate-tiles, sinks and bespoke walk-in showers. The sweeping Driveway leads to a private courtyard with ample parking. The Gardens are mature with decking, lawns and well stocked borders and there are fine views over open countryside. This is indeed a very rare opportunity to acquire a significant family home of charm and character within a fairly unique setting. With separate discussion and agreement with a neighbour, small paddock can be exclusively rented and a stall or two in a shared shed for the use of a horse and/or pony.

Tucked away on what is a small exclusive development of 4 properties well screened by mature hedging and trees. The location is particularly convenient for access to both the A1 and the A19 which provides quick routes to both North and South. Nearby facilities can be found in the next village of Castle Eden which is a conservation area in County Durham Comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities are available within a number of locations on Wearside, Tyneside, Durham and Teesside. Durham City lies approximately 15 minutes drive away. There are picturesque and colourful walks in the immediate area in particular through Castle Eden Dene which is a deep wooded ravine running from the West of the A19 to the Coast. There is also an 18 hole golf course within Castle Eden.

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