Woodside, Sandy Bank, Riding Mill Northumberland NE44 6HS SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION Airport. Further transport links are available by regular bus and train services running to and from Newcastle-Upon- It has to be said that there is nothing ordinary about Tyne and Carlisle. Woodside. It is an inspirational house in every respect. The area is well served for schooling with excellent state It is a substantial, handsome and spacious house. At and private schools available locally including about 10,000 sq ft the property provides free flowing and Broomhaugh First School, Corbridge Middle School and beautifully proportioned reception rooms set around a Mowden Hall Prep School. gorgeous staircase and reception hall. Corbridge 3 miles, Hexham 5.5 miles, Newcastle-upon- The house is best described in two parts. The southern Tyne 18 miles, Newcastle International Airport 19 miles element is Edwardian and dates from about 1901 hence the fabulous proportions and robust accommodation. The property comprises: The northern part of the house was created by the owners There are three south facing principal or formal reception in 2007-2008 in a sympathetic and careful fashion using rooms arranged off the central walnut floored hallway. plenty of reclaimed materials to ensure a blend of old and Each of these rooms has high ceilings and a view of the new. landscaped garden. The depth of the skirting, character in ceiling cornices and proportions of the rooms are all strong Woodside is not all about ordinary life. This is a flagship attributes. property which was reconditioned and designed for permanence and to impress those who expect immaculate The sitting room could be used for a variety of purposes to presentation and the best quality. The house forms an suit the demographic of the buyer, from a playroom to an extraordinary package which enables extreme comfort and intimate reception room or study. It has a door leading out convenience all rolled up into a stylish and enviable family into the garden. house. Arguably the centre point or hub within this house is the In addition to the convenience and comfort of the highest fabulous open plan living kitchen and garden room as it quality and specification modern day appliances and provides optimum space for family life, informal dining, technology, Woodside provides the space and proportions entertainment, access to the leisure wing and easy that are key to formal entertaining and perhaps most enjoyment of the garden. importantly, every day family life. The kitchen is an extremely sociable space. It was The accommodation briefly comprises: designed and installed by DSE interiors in American walnut with granite and Corian worktops. Entrance hall | Spectacular staircase hall Drawing room | Living room | Dining room Open plan living kitchen and The integrated appliances are all premier quality. The garden room Utility room | Cloakroom | 7 bedrooms and 4 fridge is a Sub Zero professional with a glass door and the beautiful bathrooms including self-contained apartment, cooker is a Wolf dual oven professional chef range cooker. guest suite and fabulous principal bedroom suite | Study | There is also a drinks area with bar and hidden integrated Attics | Leisure wing including air conditioned pool and cooler fridge drawers. There is also an instant hot water gym | Sauna Second staircase | Cinema room with fixed tap. screen and projector and surround sound Oversized 3 car garage | Security gated entrance Private driveway and landscaped garden Kennels | About 0.65 acres The popular village of Riding Mill is situated in the midst of the prime residential area of the Tyne Valley. The village offers a variety of services including a village store, public house, railway station, two well-used village halls, a tennis club, pre-school and a First School. The nearby picturesque village of Corbridge and the historic market town of Hexham provide more comprehensive services, restaurants, shopping and leisure facilities. Riding Mill offers rural village life whilst also providing great access to the main infrastructure of the North East including the A68 and A69 and Newcastle International The utility room is discreetly yet centrally located in the There are seven bedrooms and four bathrooms including house. a self-contained apartment, a guest suite and master bedroom suite. The leisure wing is clearly one of the key attributes and striking elements to Woodside. The centrepiece to this area is the beautiful swimming pool. It has an integrated pool cover that can take a person's weight, it has an endless pool system and a sitting area with spa jets. The changing area has a hidden sauna, a double shower area and toilet. The gym room is fully air-conditioned. The first floor cinema room is another important feature, but may be used by families for different reasons. There is a fixed screen and projector and the sound quality is to be heard to be believed. It was specifically designed as a cinema room by experts with acoustically lined floor, walls, ceiling and door in order to ensure minimal disturbance, even at the highest of volumes. The integrated garage has been finished in order to house the smartest and largest of vehicles with space for storage The master bedroom suite is special with an impressive in addition. There are two oversized panelled up and over tiled walk in wet room. The sink and fitted cabinet are by and insulated remote operated doors. Keuco and the fitted furniture in the dressing room by Alexander Carrick. The first floor is reached by a beautiful staircase with a striking stained glass window to a spacious galleried landing. The house bathroom has a Jerusalem limestone floor and lime stone walls. There is a walk in shower room with steamer and a double bath with an Aquavision TV connected to SKY. The three main bedrooms on the south elevation each have air conditioning by means of fancoil units hidden in the loft feeding the rooms by linear slot diffusers through the ceilings. It should be noted that the carpets to the master bedroom, landing, stairs and drawing room were bespoke and made to measure for the property by Bronte Carpets which means that there are no unsightly joins on the landing or in any of these rooms. SPECIFICATION Woodside is a pace setting house in every respect. It has been over specified in terms of insulation. The windows in the original part of the house have been individually double glazed retaining the original sub frame and making bespoke wooden inner frames. The heating is by 2 x 65kw Broag commercial boilers with a 300 litre Remeha pressurised hot water cylinder. The heating system is managed by a Trend control system which enables 3 separate radiator zones, 6 separate under-floor zones the The property is fenced entirely providing a secure and pool and the hot water cylinder to be individually pleasant environment for children and pets to enjoy. There managed. majority of the garden is laid to lawn with some mature and semi mature trees around the boundaries. The entertainment system is by Control 4. This manages up to 4 individual Sky boxes, Apple TV, Media film player, Immediately abutting the south western elevation of the Media Music player, Sonos music and Blueray player in house is a terrace providing an excellent place for alfresco one central location that is then fed to each individual eating and entertaining in the summer months. room allowing multiple uses at the same time. This system also manages the external and internal camera system SERVICES allowing viewing on all TV's and via web browser. The property has mains gas, electric and water services. The house is flood wired with cat 5 cabling. TENURE All the doors in the north extension were matched to the Freehold original house by Longdean Doors and are fabricated from Tulip hardwood. FLOOD RISK Please see website www.environment-agency.uk The windows in the new build are matched to the original and manufactured from hardwood. COUNCIL TAX Please see website www.voa.gov.uk ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING Grade: C EXTERNALLY Woodside is approached through electrically operated security gates over a gravel drive and turning area which culminates in front of the house and gives direct access to the garage wing. Regional Office The Old Bank 30 High Street, Gosforth www.sandersonyoung.co.uk Newcastle upon Tyne Duncan Young or Ashleigh Sundin t: 0191 2233500 | f: 0191 2233505 [email protected] | [email protected] OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 1. 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