The Property
Redgate Head is an exceptional equestrian residence with an ancillary bungalow, set within extensive grounds amounting to 4.02Ha (9.94Ac). Occupying a superb position on the outskirts of the highly desirable village of Wolsingham, the gateway to Weardale. This impressive, detached family home presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial and beautifully maintained residence offering extensive equestrian facilities, a detached ancillary bungalow and land extending in total to 9.94 acres (4.02 ha) of quality grassland and woodland. The property must be viewed to fully appreciate the quality, scale and versatility of the accommodation on offer.
Entering the main house from the rear, a traditional wooden door opens into a generous hallway that extends to both sides of the property. The flagged flooring creates a practical and welcoming space, ideal for storing coats and boots after exploring the surrounding countryside.
The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen and dining room, which are perfectly suited for family living and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of traditional wall and base units, topped with contrasting granite work surfaces with upstands. A Belfast sink sits neatly within the worktop, complemented by recessed drainer grooves. A large island provides informal dining space, additional storage and generous preparation surfaces. The focal point of the kitchen is the traditional cream Aga, recessed attractively within an inglenook with a tiled splashback. Natural light floods the room through wooden double-glazed windows and rooflights, supported by recessed ceiling spotlights. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher and microwave, with space for an American-style fridge freezer. The room is finished with tiled flooring and comfortably accommodates a family dining table or could be arranged as a combined living and dining space if preferred.
From the kitchen, a small inner hallway leads to a useful storage cupboard and a secure cupboard. To the left lies a cosy sitting room with front and side aspects, centred around a gas fire with an attractive wooden surround and hearth. A walk-in recess fitted with a wall light adds character and additional display or storage potential.
Returning to the inner hallway, a door leads into the dining room, an inviting space with traditional wooden flooring and a window overlooking the side of the house and into the conservatory. Beneath the flooring lies a wine cellar, which also provides excellent storage.
The adjoining conservatory/sunroom offers further reception space and enjoys exceptional views over the rear garden. The room features a combination of glass and slate roofing, a tiled floor and double doors that open directly onto the garden terrace, allowing this area to function as a seamless extension of the main living accommodation during the warmer months.
From the dining room, a further door leads to a substantial utility room, large enough to serve as a secondary kitchen or laundry room. It is fitted with modern wall and base units, wooden work surfaces, a stainless steel sink and drainer and extensive splashback tiling. A side-facing window and an external door to the hallway make this an ideal area for managing muddy boots and coats, and plumbing for white goods is conveniently positioned. A well-presented WC with half-tiled walls and patterned tiled flooring completes this section of the ground floor.
A door from the kitchen leads to the opposite side of the house, where a snug or additional reception area is located. This room features built-in shelving that surrounds a traditional-style fireplace with a living flame fire and tiled inset.
From here, stairs rise to the first floor. Beyond the snug, a long hallway runs along the front of the property, leading to a self-contained suite that can function as an annexe, independent living space for a relative, or commercial accommodation such as an Airbnb.
This annexe includes a large games and dining room, currently housing a pool table and benefiting from dual-aspect windows. Steps lead down into a spacious living room with wooden flooring and an impressive stone fireplace with open fire and marble hearth. The adjoining bathroom is finished to a high standard with a rainfall shower, separate bath, WC and vanity-style basin, with fully tiled walls and floors. A double bedroom with dual-aspect views and its own external door completes the annexe accommodation.
The first floor of the main house provides excellent sleeping accommodation with five bedrooms and a family bathroom. The main bedroom enjoys both front and side views and offers a comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes and drawers. Its en-suite shower room is modern and well appointed, with a walk-in electric shower, vanity unit with extensive storage, fully tiled walls and flooring, a heated towel rail and an opaque side window.
A second generously sized double bedroom lies at the top of the stairs with a front-facing window and built-in wardrobes. Three further bedrooms are located along the long landing corridor, all offering fitted storage. The family bathroom is fitted with a high-quality suite including a tile-enclosed bath, countertop basin with illuminated mirror, WC and fully tiled finish. A significant level of built-in storage is available throughout the first-floor landing and hallways.
Externally, the property is equally impressive. To the front, a small stone-walled garden provides pedestrian access, while electric double gates open to a long driveway with a wildlife pond to one side, leading to the triple garage and ample parking. To the rear lies a well-sized enclosed courtyard with additional storage and a built-in dog kennel.
The gardens are extensive and beautifully maintained. A broad patio area offers ideal space for outdoor dining and relaxation, leading to a gravelled rockery planted with an array of shrubs. Beyond lies a large lawn with a tree-lined border, interspersed with flowers and featuring a greenhouse and shed.
Land and Equestrian Facilities
The land surrounding the property extends to 9.94 acres (4.02 ha), divided into two well-fenced paddocks. Redgate Head offers superb equestrian facilities, including an Olympic-sized all-weather riding arena measuring 60m x 20m. Adjacent to the arena is a substantial barn housing five loose boxes and a secure tack area, with further space available for additional stabling or haylage storage. A strip of fenced woodland runs the length of the land and provides a lovely route for dog walking.
Annexed Bungalow
A significant addition to the property is the detached ancillary bungalow, newly built and extremely well presented. With UPVC double glazing throughout, it provides ideal accommodation for a dependent relative or an excellent letting opportunity, either as holiday accommodation or under an AST.
The main entrance leads into an open-plan kitchen, dining and living room. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of modern gloss units topped with contrasting work surfaces and upstep. Integrated appliances include a fridge, freezer, eye-level oven, microwave and electric hob with extractor. A central island provides informal dining space and further storage.
The dining and living areas offer comfortable open-plan living and lead into a delightful sunroom with garden views and doors opening to the garden. The sun room offers a picture window to the rear, with views of the garden, there is also a large window to the side, velux windows to the roof and also a fully glazed door to the left hand side which leads to the garden.
The property offers two double bedrooms, both which are well proportioned, with the main room also having a built in storage cupboard. The family bathroom offers a modern white suite, which has a low level WC, a wash hand basin set upon a pedestal, a walk in shower cubicle with both rainfall and handheld shower heads, a tile enclosed bath. The walls and floor are half tiled, while an opaque window faces the rear, there is also a chrome heated towel rail and spotlights to the ceiling.
Basic Payment Scheme
The property is not currently in receipt of nay grants or subsidies.
Tenure & Possession
Freehold with vacant possession.
Planning Permission
The bungalow was built with full planning permission granted and building control sign off, it is however ancillary to the main house and planning does not allow for it to be sold separately.
EPC Rating
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Local Authority
Durham County Council
Banded for tax—G
The bungalow is currently not banded for tax, however this may change with individual circumstances
Utilities
Redgate Head benefits from two oil boilers, mains electricity, water and septic tank drainage. It also has an LPG supply for a gas fire. The bungalow also benefits from an oil fired boiler, mains electricity, water and shares the same septic tank drainage.
Parking
The property has ample off road parking for numerous cars. There is also a triple garage.
Characteristics
Broadband is currently connected to to both properties with average download speeds of approximately 74mbps and an upload speed of 9mbps.
Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.
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