Accommodation in Brief
Main House
Entrance Vestibule | Central Hall | Drawing Room | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Kitchen & Breakfast Room | Garden Room | Office | Study | Ground Floor WC | Principal Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom | Four Bedrooms with En-suite Facilities | Two Further Bedrooms | Bathroom | Cellar | Loft
Annexe
Private Entrance | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Utility Room | WC | Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room | Three Further Bedrooms | Bathroom | Loft
Externally
Landscaped Gardens & Grounds | Outdoor Seating Areas | Raised Sun Terrace | Extensive Garaging | Driveway & Parking
The Property
Demesne Hall is a magnificent Grade II Listed period property resting in extensive landscaped gardens and grounds with a wealth of historical interest. The property has been extended and developed over the years and today includes a beautiful and substantial annexe offering hugely flexible accommodation; interested parties may wish to retain the configuration of two separate and private properties, or could create a single expansive home.
The property dates back to 1848 when it was originally built as a rectory. The elegant construction of hammer-dressed sandstone ashlar beneath a Welsh slate roof remains as beautiful today as ever. A host of character features have been retained and the property features soaring high ceilings, decorative coving and cornicing and striking fireplaces that all reflect the history of Demesne Hall.
The main house has a wide and welcoming central hall flowing to the principal accommodation. The splendid reception rooms ranged across the front elevation. The drawing room, sitting room and dining room all have wonderful bay windows that frame views over the gardens and illuminate the vast open spaces. The rooms offer a versatile mix of entertaining and relaxing areas. In addition, the garden room is a delightful room to spend time with guests and family, or simply to take in the gardens. The kitchen has a huge range of fitted cabinetry with an abundance of storage and work space. The adjoining breakfast room has plenty of space for casual dining. The ground floor also has a study and an office, providing the opportunity to keep home life and work entirely separate.
The grand staircase rises via a half landing to the first floor, where there are seven bedrooms with varying outlooks. A separate second staircase also leads to the upper hall. The principal bedroom has a fantastic dual aspect and is served by a well-appointed en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, wash hand basin and WC. Four further bedrooms also have en-suite facilities, whilst the remaining two bedrooms are served by the elegant family bathroom. A freestanding bath sits centrally, with a separate shower, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail all surrounded by tasteful tiling.
The annexe accommodation is all arranged across a single floor, offering excellent accessible living. The annexe can be fully closed off from the main house as it includes private entrances, but internal doors allow flexible use in tandem with the original hall.
The impressive and spacious accommodation within the annexe includes an expansive sitting room, dining room and the kitchen/breakfast room. A utility room offers further practical storage and work space, and is cleverly positioned to serve both the annexe and main house as needed. There are four bedrooms, including the principal with en-suite shower room. A bathroom serves the remaining three bedrooms.
Externally
The gardens and grounds surrounding the property are the perfect match for the grand hall, extending in all to around 1.62 acres. The pillared and gated entrance offers a suitably striking arrival, with the driveway curving gently to the property. There are four garages within the garaging block and parking for any number of vehicles when hosting visitors.
Manicured lawns stretch to the south and west sides of the grounds, with gravelled pathways to stroll amongst the varied species of mature trees, colourful shrubs and plantings and beautifully maintained hedging. A pretty terraced area of the garden sits under sheltering trees, whilst a greenhouse and shed will appeal to the keen horticulturalist.
Tucked behind the annexe is an easily-maintained courtyard with gravelled and flagged areas offering plenty of space for al fresco dining, entertaining and playing. A raised sun terrace overlooks the courtyard.
Local Information
Wolsingham is a charming Dales market town situated by the River Wear on the edge of the unspoiled North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The surrounding rural area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and the stunning surrounding scenery is linked by a network of public footpaths, ideal for walking and cycling. The small market town remains much as it did hundreds of years ago and the annual Wolsingham Agricultural Show on the first weekend in September, which was established in 1763, is one of the oldest shows in the country.
Wolsingham provides a good range of everyday facilities including doctors and dentist surgeries, chemist, independent grocers and other local businesses. For schooling the village offers Wolsingham Primary School and Wolsingham School & Community College. Further private schools are available in nearby Barnard Castle, Durham and Newcastle. The local senior school has an excellent range of sports and fitness facilities available for the local community. Nearby Consett and Bishop Auckland provide further professional, retail and recreational services. While Durham and Newcastle city centres, which are also within easy reach, provide comprehensive cultural, educational and shopping facilities.
For the commuter Wolsingham is conveniently located for access to the major regional centres of Durham and Newcastle, and from here links to all areas of the UK can be found by rail. Newcastle International Airport and Durham Tees Valley Airport are both within easy reach.
Approximate Mileages
Wolsingham Village Centre 0.1 miles | Bishop Auckland 10.4 miles | Durham City Centre 15 miles | Newcastle City Centre 23.7 miles | Newcastle International Airport 27.1 miles
Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas-fired central heating throughout house and annexe.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.
Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.
Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.
PropertyHeads recognizes the importance of privacy for users of PropertyHeads. As referred to in our privacy policy, we use cookies and related technologies, such as beacons, pixels, tags and local storage, to provide you with the services accessible through our website and our apps (together, “PropertyHeads” or our “Services”). We use these technologies to provide, protect and improve PropertyHeads, as well as to understand and measure how you use and interact with it.
This policy explains how we use cookies and related technology on PropertyHeads. By accessing or using PropertyHeads, you consent to our use of these technologies as described in this policy. Please do not use PropertyHeads if you are not comfortable with the ways in which we use cookies and related technologies.
What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small file containing a unique identifier that is placed in the web browser of your computer or mobile device. Cookies and related technologies, such as tracking pixels, enable our systems to recognize your device and report information back to us. Such recognition helps the efficient operation of PropertyHeads, including our website and apps.
Does PropertyHeads Use Cookies?
Yes, like most websites and social networks, we use cookies in the course of providing you with our Services.
What Cookies Does PropertyHeads Use, and Why?
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies.
We use a session cookie to identify you during a particular visit to PropertyHeads. Session cookies expire after a short time, or when you close your web browser or app after using PropertyHeads.
We use a persistent cookie to identify you over a long period of time. (For example, if you asked us to keep you signed in, we would use a persistent cookie for that purpose.) Persistent cookies remain on your device for the set period of time specified in the cookie.
We use cookies to operate and improve PropertyHeads, specifically:
To authenticate you and secure our Services: We use cookies to monitor login, session and status data. This allows us to know, for example, whether you are logged in.
To remember your settings and preferences: We use cookies to recognize your browser and remember your preferences. For example, we may use cookies to remember your language preferences.
To carry out analytics and research: We use cookies to understand your use of PropertyHeads and how we can improve our offerings. For example, we use cookies to track whether you open emails we send you.
Third-Party Cookies:
Facebook: If you register or sign in using Facebook, a Facebook cookie is set to help track your log-in.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics, including Google Analytics cookies, to collect anonymous traffic data to help us analyze how members and visitors access and use PropertyHeads, and for other Analytics services relating to website activity and internet usage.
Third-Party Cookies From Content Shared By Members: PropertyHeads members may share content on PropertyHeads that originates from a third-party website or service, and that third-party website or service may set its own cookies when you interact with that content. For example, if a member posts a video from YouTube on PropertyHeads, YouTube may set a cookie when you click to watch the video.
What Other Related Technologies Does PropertyHeads Use, and Why?
Tracking Pixels: Our advertising partners may use tracking pixels or similar technology to measure the success of the sponsored posts or other advertising products they use. A “tracking pixel” (also sometimes called web beacon, or clear GIF) is a tiny piece of code, invisible to the user, placed on a webpage or in an email and used in combination with a cookie, to link a given activity or impression back to the user; the advertiser includes it in its content so it can measure whether our members interact with that content (for example, by clicking to view an offer). We may set our own tracking pixel on an advertiser’s website so we can measure whether our members found the advertiser’s content effective or interesting, by tracking whether the sponsored post prompted members to take advantage of the advertised offer. This information helps us assess whether sponsored posts and other advertising offers are relevant and interesting to our members and successful for the advertiser.
Opting Out
You may refuse or restrict the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, limiting or refusing cookies may affect your ability to use PropertyHeads. Please note that our systems are not configured to accept browsers’ Do Not Track signals, because no industry standard for handling them has been adopted. If you want to opt out of specific third-party cookies, please consult the third party’s website or privacy policy as well as the cookie settings on your browser.
Changes to This Policy
Our business changes constantly and our cookie policy will also change, so please review it frequently.