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4.97 acres, Wylam Wood House, Wylam Wood Road, Wylam, Northumberland
Sold - Guide Price £1,250,000

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• Impressive & Substantial
• Arts and Crafts Cottage Style
• Host of Original Features
• Truly Unique
• Magnificent Gardens and Grounds
• Equestrian Potential
• Desirable South Wylam Location

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule | Reception Hall | Drawing Room | Sitting Room | Conservatory | Dining Room | Kitchen | Pantry | Utility Room | Cloakroom | WC | Two Bedrooms | Shower Room

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room | Enclosed Balcony/Study | Four Further Bedrooms | Bathroom | WC | Box Room | Airing Cupboard | Linen Cupboard

Externally
Extensive Gardens & Grounds | Verandah | Outdoor Seating Areas | Two Orchards | Paddock | Ponds & Rill | Wild Garden Area | Tennis Court | Original Tennis House | Greenhouse | Boiler Room/Gardeners WC | Large Garage | Single Garage with Workshop | Driveway & Parking

The Property
Wylam Wood House is a truly unique period property built in stunning style and brimming with wonderful original features. The substantial and striking seven bedroom detached property rests within magnificent gardens and grounds extending in all to around 5 acres, all nestled in a private location in desirable South Wylam.

The original farmhouse dates back to the 1890s when it was part of a considerable estate formed of Wylam Wood, Wylam Wood Farm and land stretching from the banks of the River Tyne to Hagg Bank. The estate was purchased in the early 1930s by an eminent Newcastle solicitor who proceeded to greatly enlarge Wylam Wood House itself. It was his work which created the Arts & Crafts cottage style, with local red brick beneath a tiled roof. A host of original features from this time are still in place throughout this singularly fascinating property. Following his death circa 1946, the entire estate was put up for sale and Wylam Wood House was purchased by Mr T Pattinson. The current vendors moved into the property in 1986, and the short list of owners is testament to the strong pull that Wylam Wood House holds over its occupants. The current owners extended further at the rear of the property in 1992 to complete the grand yet inviting home that stands today.

The mighty oak front door opens to a vestibule and onwards to the reception hall. Original oak panelling, parquet flooring, beams and the spindled staircase in the hall are only the beginning of a long list of beautiful original features; fireplaces appear in many rooms, period tiling flows underfoot and elegant leaded windows have remained when so may are lost over the years. Even the original servants bell system is still in place and working to this very day. Three huge and welcoming reception rooms offer space to relax, entertain and dine and there is a wonderful flow to the layout. In addition to the drawing room, sitting room and dining room there is also a remarkable conservatory. This one-of-a kind room is thought to have formerly been a fernery. The original purpose can be seen in the highly unusual shelving which would have supported ferns and orchids, along with the quarry tiled flooring, before the room became a light and warm conservatory.

The kitchen sits at the heart of the home with an open atmosphere and an abundance of storage and workspace. A fabulous gas-fired AGA sits within an original inglenook and the kitchen is complemented by a huge walk-in pantry and a practical utility room with external access.

To the rear of the ground floor are two bedrooms and a shower room created by the 1992 work. These provide excellent accessible sleeping accommodation and demonstrate both the space and versatility within Wylam Wood House. There are five bedrooms arranged across the first floor. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room to one corner. Double glazed doors open from the bedroom to the enclosed study; this was originally an open balcony before it was reconfigured to offer a study area with elevated views. This is a unique and inspiring spot to work in peace. The remaining four bedrooms are served by the family bathroom and a separate WC.

Wylam Wood House features plenty of fitted storage throughout, in keeping with the design tenets of the Arts & Crafts movement. In addition to this, there is also a large box room, an airing cupboard and a linen cupboard. The loft space is partially boarded and benefits from lighting and power.

Externally
The gardens and grounds of Wylam Wood House complement the property to perfection in terms of style and character. The key layout was put in place in the 1930s and the natural setting of the undulating land has been harnessed to create a variety of diverse areas. The next custodian of the gardens will surely be a true lover of horticulture. An Arts & Crafts verandah at the south elevation of the house overlooks the gardens and has long been a family favourite spot to take in the private views.

The south-facing gardens are absolutely full of very special plants with an incredible variety of species brought from around the world to create a remarkable nature lovers dream. Beautiful topiary and box hedges add form and definition to the gardens, and there is a string of original ponds with rill to control the flow. Frogs and newts make their home in the ponds. All of the gardens have been maintained totally organically with wildlife in mind, bringing an array of birds, foxes, badgers and even deer.

The current vendors have planted many trees over the years and there are productive orchards with apple and plum trees. Flowering cherry and a host of blossom trees surround the small paddock to the south and beyond this is a wild area as a further haven for wildlife. The paddock could form the basis of a fabulous equestrian set up, with scope to add comprehensive facilities such as stables and a manège. This would also be complemented by direct access from the rear of the property to country lanes.

Set within the gardens on the north side of the house is the enclosed tennis court. There is also the original tennis house which is currently used for storage, and of course a greenhouse to assist the keen gardener. Accessed externally but built within the main house is the boiler room and gardeners WC.

A sweeping red gravelled driveway leads through the mature grounds to reach Wylam Wood House, add there is plenty of space for several vehicles to park and turn. There is a brick-built large garage with upper storage adjoining the house which can be accessed from both the front and rear driveways. A second separate single garage has a useful workshop. Both garages have power and lighting.

Local Information
Wylam Wood House is situated in the highly desirable village of Wylam on the south side of the River Tyne, in the beautiful Tyne Valley. Wylam is a popular commuter village with excellent links to Newcastle City Centre and is famous as the birthplace of George Stephenson, renowned as the "Father of Railways". The village offers day-to-day shopping, a pharmacy, doctor’s surgery, pubs and restaurants. Wylam Tennis Club is located close to the house. Residents of the village have the option to join Wylam Angling Club with access to some of the finest salmon and trout fishing on the River Tyne just moments from the property. Close House Golf Club and Matfen Hall are nearby and both offer excellent leisure and restaurant facilities.

For schooling, Wylam has a First School which has been ranked 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, while Middle Schools are available in Ovingham, Prudhoe and Hexham. Mowden Hall Preparatory School is close by, providing private education from nursery up to 13 years. The Royal Grammar School, Newcastle, a leading independent day school, is accessible by public transport from the village station. Newcastle City Centre provides further comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.

For the commuter, the A69 provides excellent access to Newcastle City Centre, Carlisle and onward access to the A1 and M6. The rail station at Wylam provides regular links to both Newcastle and Carlisle, which in turn link to other main line services to major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport is also within easy reach. There is also the opportunity to commute to Newcastle via National Cycle Route 72 which passes through Wylam and follows the River Tyne to the heart of the city.

Approximate Mileages
Wylam Rail Station 0.3 miles | Newcastle International Airport 9.2 miles | Newcastle City Centre 9.3 miles | Corbridge 9.8 miles | Hexham 13.2 miles

Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas-fired central heating.

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
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Submitting an Offer
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