Its interior – which extends to some 5,126sq.ft of living space – exudes a masterful blend of heritage charm, modern amenities and character, with features including original fireplaces and bespoke wardrobes adding layers of personal history and style to ensure it’s perfectly suited to contemporary lifestyles.
The entrance porch, with its traditional wooden floors and a feature open fireplace, leads you into a grand entrance hall that sets the stage for the rest of the home.
On the ground floor this includes the living room with oak herringbone parquet floor and sash bay windows which allow light to flood in; the study, also with oak parquet flooring plus original shutters and a log burner; the spacious games room which is home to a non-working feature fireplace and has French doors to the gardens; a cloakroom; the lounge, with an original fireplace; a laundry/utility room, and the kitchen.
The heart of the home, this merges traditional charm with modern functionality. It is equipped with a range of fitted units with granite worktops, state-of-the-art appliances including a wine chiller and a gas AGA, and has wooden flooring. At the centre of this generous room is a substantial island unit.
Up a few stairs from the kitchen is a wonderful retreat in the shape of a Prime oak orangery with cathedral lights, a Sonos sound system and underfloor heating, all of which combine to make it perfect for year-round use. Thanks to large wooden-framed windows and double French doors which open onto a patio and the garden beyond, light simply floods into both this room and the kitchen.
Upstairs are a family shower room, a family bathroom and five generous bedrooms, each with a traditional fireplace and their own unique charm.
These include the substantial master suite, a sanctuary of serenity which encompasses a dual aspect bedroom with a feature fireplace, a dressing room and a luxurious en-suite with a standalone bath, twin washbasins and ceramic heated flooring.
From the landing there is access to a partially boarded loft and, as an added bonus, Sundial House also has a cellar and store room.
Outside the property continues to impress.
Its Victorian walled garden provides a private and picturesque setting where mature planting surrounds an expansive lawn with an assortment of trees including plum, apple, pear, walnut and cherry.
Perfect for entertaining or alfresco dining – or both – are the property’s decked and paved patio areas, one adjacent to the orangery and another more extensive one at the far end of the garden, where an outside kitchen serves as the perfect backdrop for gatherings, relaxation or entertaining.
The property also has a shed, coach house with power, lighting and plumbing and off-street parking.
Sundial House is not just a residence, it’s a lifestyle statement in one of Darlington’s most sought-after locations.
PROPERTY FACTS
Sundial House, Hurworth
Price: Offers over £1m
Anthony Jones Properties
01325 776424
www.anthonyjonesproperties.co.uk
