Believed to date back to the 19th century and steeped in history, Chester House offers period character in harmony alongside stylish interior design to provide a unique home ideally suited to modern lifestyles. The ground floor of the property provides a relaxing sitting room with fireplace focal point and wood-burning stove offering a warming ambience and an adjoining kitchen/breakfast room which is an impressive, sociable space. Fitted with bespoke wood-fronted cabinetry, topped by stone work surfaces, the kitchen features an island unit which creates a subtle divide to the informal dining area. A door provides access into the bright conservatory, which offers a flexible-use area for sitting or dining, where the garden and surrounding landscape can be enjoyed.

Showcasing open vaulted rooms with oak beam frameworks, the first floor of the property has skylight windows ensuring natural light floods inside. There are three adjoining bedrooms and a luxuriously appointed family bathroom with free-standing tub and walk-in shower cubicle. A fourth bedroom is situated on the lower level with an adjoining shower room with smart, modern fittings.

This property has 3.37 acres of land.

Outside

Chester House is positioned in a tranquil, secluded setting, surrounded by picturesque terrain, with the property approached via a private lane which leads to the frontage of the home and the outbuilding. A low stone wall borders the driveway with access to a paved terrace with timber balustrade surround which offers a glorious south-facing spot to sit and relax and enjoy the views. A wrought-iron gates opens to a grassed garden with a parterre-style area enclosed by stone walls and containing perennial planting and shrubs. The stone outbuilding is partitioned to provide a large storage area with two timber double-doors, and two adjoining store rooms and a further room which is timber-lined and home to a hot tub.

Situation

Chester House is located an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the northern fringes of the picturesque rural hamlet of Westgate. The Weardale Way is accessible from the front gate of Chester House, walking enthusiasts will be in their element. The nearby village of St Johns Chapel offers a variety of facilities including two public houses, a convenience store, a cafe, Art & Glass Gallery, a parish church and a primary school. Within easy reach is Stanhope, a village with a range of amenities including a medical and dental practice, a primary school, a petrol station and public houses, along with a grocers and butchers, Post Office, hairdressers and gift shops. The market towns of Consett and Bishop Auckland offer a more comprehensive range of retail and facilities including supermarkets, and well-regarded schooling in the vicinity includes Barnard Castle School, Durham Cathedral Schools, Pear Tree School and Delta Independent School.

Directions

From the A68, take the turning sign-posted for Stanhope joining the B6278. Follow the road through Edmundbyers and on reaching Stanhope, turn right onto the A689. Continue through Eastgate and at Westgate, turn right to join Scutterhill Bank and on the left-hand bend, take the lane on the right where the property will be found.