7 bedroom property for sale in Darlington

Standing in all its glory on Darlingtons Oakdene Avenue this exceptional property, that just oozes grandeur, is jam packed full of history and was originally built for Mr Derwent, a local architect and his family. With its decorative brickwork, imposing double frontage and bay windows you can`t wait to enter, explore and experience the hidden treasures within. Upon entering the imposing hallway you step back in time to an era when craftsmen knew how to truly create works of art in architectural embellishment. This amazing Edwardian property, built between 1905 and 1906, is a credit to those artisans as it boasts magnificent ornate cornicing, high skirtings, decorative architraving, stained glass windows and beautiful fireplaces. This property is absolutely overflowing with original features that there are not enough superlatives to describe.

Immediately off the hallway there are three fabulous reception rooms. The living room and sitting room are both located at the front of the property and have large bay windows allowing the light to flood in. The dining room is the to the rear. All three rooms are full of the beautiful period features described above. An unexpected rare gem in the sitting room are some country scenes painted on panels in the bay window and also on the back of the door. These are signed and dated by their artist HW Ogden in 1907!

To the rear the original annex was built in common brick so has been rendered in a white Tyrolean finish by the current owner. This section of the property was "modernised" in the 1970`s and low ceilings installed which obscure the original high ceilings that are just waiting to be opened up again. The annex contains a large original pantry that would make Nigella green with envy. Alternatively you could turn this in to a utility room. There are also a snug on the ground floor and a studio on the first floor. Both offer an opportunity to be converted in to a "granny annex", a teenage "no go" zone, a play room, a home business subject to appropriate consents (there is a separate access door) or continue to be used as a hobby space.

In the main part of the house on the first floor there are five bedrooms. Four of which are very spacious double rooms, all with original fire surrounds and decorative cornicing, whilst the fifth is smaller by comparison it still is a good sized bedroom. Its location means it would be perfect for converting in to an en-suite for the master bedroom or maybe a jack-and-jill shared bathroom with bedroom two. On going up the main stairs there are two further large bedrooms and a bathroom. Dependant on how many bedrooms you need this area could be converted in to a guest suite, teenage gaming area, cinema room etc., etc. - there are numerous possibilities.

Externally there are gardens to the front and rear, a wide driveway with off-street parking for a number of cars, a double garage that also gives access straight through to the rear garden. The garden to the rear is a private little oasis with patio areas for al fresco dining, lawned areas for children and pets to play on, plus shrubbery acting as a green backdrop to it all. Snuggled in the far corner is the original summerhouse.

The current owner loves the property`s location with easy access to the town centre, local schools and a park across the road. When her family were younger hers was always the house where everyone congregated before going out on the town and it was always the stopping off point on the way home, so she always knew her family were home safe and sound. Plus she enjoyed the unexpected guest that had stayed overnight in one of the many bedrooms this house has to offer. It is a home to share with your family and friends. A place in which to love, laugh and put down roots.

Entrance Canopy
White painted carved wooden canopy

Entrance Hall
Entrance door, windows either side to front, highly decor