161 Middle Drive DARRAS HALL | PONTELAND | NORTHUMBERLAND An attractive and spacious detached property standing in a private and generous plot in an exclusive sought after location Ponteland Village 1.7 miles | Newcastle International Airport 3.0 miles | Newcastle City Centre 10.1 miles Morpeth 12.2 miles | Corbridge 13.1 miles | Hexham 19.1 miles Accommodation in Brief Entrance Vestibule | Reception Hall | Drawing Room | Dining Room Sitting Room | Breakfasting Kitchen | Utility Room | Ground Floor Bedroom Ground Floor Shower Room | Principal Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room Two Further Bedrooms | Family Bathroom Integral Tandem Garage | Driveway Parking | Gardens Summer House | Sun Terrace | Shed | Greenhouse | Log Store The Property 161 Middle Drive is a highly impressive four bedroom detached property standing in a superb private plot with well-maintained mature gardens to all sides. Originally built in 1949 and extended in 1991, the property offers truly spacious accommodation which has been completely remodelled, extended and renovated over two floors to create an ideal home for a variety of buyers. A partially glazed front door with glazing to either side leads into the entrance vestibule and onwards to the generous reception hall, principal accommodation and staircase to the upper floor. Double doors lead into the impressive drawing room to the rear elevation which offers attractive coving to the ceiling, two sets of sliding doors to the rear garden and a multi-fuel stove with brick insert and tiled hearth adding a welcoming focus to the room. The sitting room sits to the front of the property and is a light and bright room with a bay window overlooking the front garden. It is currently used as a family games room and this space could lend itself to a host of uses depending on individual requirements. To the opposite side of the hallway is the breakfasting kitchen, fitted with a fine selection of contemporary wall and floor cabinetry with complementary Black Sparkle Quartz work surfaces and under cupboard lighting. Integral Neff appliances include a ceramic hob with extractor over, electric double oven, conventional electric oven and a dishwasher. There is ample room for a table and chairs and an American style fridge freezer. The kitchen is further served by a useful utility room which offers further storage and laundry solutions, access to the garden and also to the integral tandem garage with power and lighting. Also reached from the reception hall is the dining room which sits to the front elevation. This is a room of excellent size which overlooks the front gardens and provides more formal entertaining space. In addition there is a ground floor bedroom with adjacent shower room and WC providing accessible sleeping accommodation. The attractive staircase rises to the upper floor and spacious central landing which gives access to the bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom is situated to the rear of the property and offers a dual aspect along with a fine selection of fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room comprising walk-in shower, wash hand basin with illuminated mirror over, bidet, heated towel rail and WC. Two further bedrooms are offered, both with under eaves storage and one with fitted wardrobes whilst the other has a useful linen cupboard. These are served by the family bathroom with contemporary free standing oval bath, wash hand basin, bidet, heated towel rail and WC. Also located off the landing is a generous storage cupboard and access to the loft space which is partially floored for storage and benefits from a loft ladder and lighting. Externally 161 Middle Drive is accessed through remote-controlled gates leading to a private block paved driveway with parking for several vehicles and access to the integral tandem garage. The garage benefits from a remote controlled roller door, power and lighting. The lovely wrap-around gardens are well maintained and designed to attract various wildlife including red squirrels. There is extensive planting of shrubs, perennials evergreens and trees with hedging to the boundaries which add to the feeling of privacy. An extensive sun terrace sits off the drawing room making it ideal for outdoor entertaining and a further sitting area is located off the summer house to the rear of the garden. The garden also has a greenhouse, productive vegetable beds, wood store and a useful shed. Local Information Darras Hall is a prestigious estate located near to Ponteland which is a popular, historic village near Newcastle with medieval St Mary’s Church and the village green. Ponteland provides a good range of day-to-day facilities including newsagents, grocery stores, public houses, critically-acclaimed restaurants and bistros, boutiques and other local businesses together with a wide range of sports clubs and a leisure centre. Within walking distance is Darras Hall and there are some excellent shops and restaurants which are within easy reach of Darras Hall. For schooling Ponteland offers a choice of first, middle and senior schools; in addition there are a number of private schools in Newcastle. There is a full range of professional services and hospitals as well as cultural, recreational and shopping facilities in Newcastle. For the commuter Darras Hall is conveniently located for access to Newcastle and beyond, with the A1 and A69 close by. Newcastle Central station offers main line services to major UK cities north and south and Newcastle International Airport is close by. Floor Plans Total area: approx. 323.7 sq. metres (3484.3 sq. feet) First Floor Ground Floor Directions From the centre of Ponteland take the B6323 (Callerton Lane) heading south. At the roundabout take the second exit onto Middle Drive. Continue for 0.9 miles and 161 Middle Drive can be found on the left-hand side, set back behind private gates. 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. Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas central heating to radiators. 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