ONE of the many things which makes Low Burnhall Farmhouse unique is its magnificent setting – just over two miles from Durham City's train station yet overlooking fields and open countryside. It's the perfect mix of rural idyll and urban convenience for those who want it all.

Redesigned in 2009 by award-winning architect Peter Dowen, Low Burnhall Farmhouse is accessed via an impressive sweeping driveway which leads to the main entrance and from there into a large welcoming hall with a beautiful returning staircase.

To the left of the main entrance is an impressive games room, study or sewing/hobby room, a formal dining room with an open inglenook fireplace and original wood flooring, a living room with open fireplace overlooking the gardens and paddock and a guest area with bedroom, bathroom, sauna and steam room.

A second regularly used grand stone entrance is located near the garages. This leads to a hallway, cloakroom and utility room, then on into what is without doubt the heart of the home – an extremely spacious L-shaped family area comprises an open-plan kitchen, living area and dining room.

The kitchen boasts handcrafted wooden units and marble worktops with built-in appliances and breakfast bar for informal dining while the sitting area – which offers spectacular panoramic views from every angle – is home to a large feature multi-fuel burner set in a magnificent stone and oak surround. There is also an original feature range in the dining area. The living room and dining area benefit from high vaulted beams.

Much of the ground floor features original and reclaimed stone flags with some rooms enjoying the benefits of underfloor heating.

A beautiful handcrafted staircase made up of stone stairs an oak balustrade and iron spindles leads up to the first-floor accommodation. This comprises a family bathroom with feature ball and claw bath plus four bedrooms, three of which have en-suite shower rooms.

One of these also benefits from a dressing room.

There is a fantastic development opportunity to the right wing of the property, which could be used as a separate annex. This wing offers a high degree of privacy within the house.

Externally there are extensive lawned gardens – laid mainly to lawn – to the front and rear, a paved patio area, a triple garage and a driveway offering ample parking and sweeping access around the perimeter of the property.

Low Burnhall Farmhouse also has several piggeries and outdoor stores as well as a private gated access to the River Wear. All-in-all its sprawling gardens and grounds extend to 1.26 acres, including a paddock.

The property is surrounded by protected Woodland Trust forest and meadows which provide a choice of stunning walks on your doorstep.

This magnificent setting is an area of High Landscaped value within a green belt just over two miles from Durham.

Homes like this – with 7,209sq.ft of internal accommodation and spectacular gardens and grounds – may lend themselves to a variety of options, but first and foremost it is a superb family home with style, comfort and security at the forefront.

Low Burnhall Farmhouse is on the market at £1.5m. For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact the Durham office of Bradley Hall on 0191 3839999.