IF CLOTHES maketh the man, is it true that decor makes a property? Not necessarily so as Bleach Green Farm in Alum Waters, a picture-perfect home, proves... because while its decor is absolutely stunning and a real drawcard – whether or not it's your personal preference – there's so much more about the property than its good looks to impress. In fact there's so much to recommend it that it's almost impossible to know where to start.
A luxury home that's perfect for both relaxing in and entertaining, Bleach Green Farm's main house offers a wealth of spacious accommodation carefully considered not only in its decor, but in the way in which it has been used to create a lovely flow throughout.
Bleach Green Farm, Alum Waters - Urban Base
This begins at the porch, which opens into the hall and from there into the large beautifully fitted kitchen/dining room which is home to a range cooker in an alcove and a central island and has ample room for a table for family dining. Ceiling beams and flagstone flooring add to the country chic feel of the room and a door to a private patio make it more special still.
Bleach Green Farm, Alum Waters - Urban Base
One of the highlights of the property is a bespoke orangery of magnificent scale which links the kitchen with the garden, providing a light-filled space perfect for soaking up the sun and surroundings thanks to an abundance of glass stretching from the ceiling to all three aspects.
Bleach Green Farm, Alum Waters - Urban Base
Completing the ground floor accommodation is a utility room off the kitchen, the stylish living room with a feature fireplace housing a log-burning stove, and a shower room.
Upstairs are three double bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom with freestanding roll top bath.
Bleach Green Farm, Alum Waters - Urban Base
For buyers who like the idea of not having to travel too far to work, Bleach Green Farm has everything they need to work from home – from a home office with electric underfloor heating and an antique wood-burning stove situated adjacent to the main house, to a studio barn which is currently operating as a business with retail premise permissions.
For those who would prefer the additional living space, there is the opportunity (subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions) to convert this building into a one-bedroom detached studio cottage. The barn benefits from electric underfloor heating and has two sets of French doors leading out to a private courtyard terrace and gardens.
If all that isn't quite enough, worry not... there's more in the form of a detached stable block and hay shed which also offers an opportunity (subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions) for further enhancement or development.
Bleach Green Farm, Alum Waters - Urban Base
Bleach Green Farm is accessed via a private country lane. It sits in an extensive oasis of gardens which offer an abundance of glorious mature shrubs, a wide variety of trees – including many fruit trees – an array of rose bushes and perfectly groomed topiary plants as well as a greenhouse and perfect summerhouse getaway. A water lilly pond set within an area enhanced by architectural features at every turn, adds magical touch.
Bleach Green Farm, Alum Waters (near Durham City) sits in 17 acres of private land which includes an area of ancient woodland and has courtyard parking for a number of vehicles.
It is on the market at £1,75m.
For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Urban Base's Durham office on 0845 6431186.
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