6 bedroom house for sale in Waldridge, Chester Le Street, DH2

Fine & Country, Durham

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£1,100,000

6 bedroom house for sale in Waldridge, Chester Le Street, DH2

Price:

£1,100,000

Location:

Chester-le-Street, Tyne & Wear

Description:

The arrival onto the market of Waldridge Hall, at Chester-le-Street, represents not only the opportunity to buy a stunning and unique property but also to own a piece of North East history. It is believed that the main part of the house was added around 1796 by David Stephenson (1757–1819), considered to be Newcastle and the North East's leading architect at the start of the 19th century. He designed All Saints Church and laid out Mosley Street and Dean Street in the city centre, and trained John Dobson who went on to design Grey Street, all of enormous and lasting significance to the city. Later, Stephenson was appointed architect to the Duke of Northumberland. His work included restoration and refronting, which is suggested what he did at Waldridge Hall as evidenced by the former farmhouse’s earlier 18th century rear wing. Grade II listed, the two-storey house boasts beautiful Georgian features beginning at its tetrastyle Tuscan porch with two glazed doors beneath. The dominance of glazing – a row of six 12-pane sash windows to the first floor, four with cast-iron balconies – is evidence of a high-quality makeover. It continues into the exceptional reception hallway with its modillion cornice and the wide, three-flight cantilever staircase, curved banisters and panelling. In renovating the hall the vendors have endeavoured to preserve its important features which have been allowed to shine amid contemporary décor and a blending of modern additions. The living room has an oak floor, a stylish fire surround with open grate with cupboards built into alcoves to either side. A separate, formal dining room also has oak flooring, an open fire, dado rail and cornicing. Both rooms look out to the beautiful grounds to the front. The breakfasting kitchen is fitted with bespoke, handcrafted oak units with complementary marble tops, incorporating a four-oven gas Aga and integrated modern appliances. There. Still available at ListedBuy!

Posted:

July 3 2023 on Fine & Country, Durham (via ListedBuy)