Fancy stepping back in time with your own stone walled courtyard, formal gardens, drawing room and oak panelled library?
This elegant period property is on the market for £650,000, and estate agents say it combines "the character of yesteryear with all modern conveniences".
Nestled in the village of Shiney Row, Houghton-le-Spring, the imposing stone house is behind a gated entrance and enclosed in its own grounds.
Inside, the accommodation includes an entrance hall with restored tiled flooring, drawing room, family room, breakfasting kitchen, formal dining room, a beautiful oak panelled library and even a study.
There are also four double bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Features of note include oak internal doors, decorative coving and plasterwork, a marble fireplace in the drawing room and traditional style finned radiators.
Estate agents Your Move say: "The gardens are a significant feature combining formal gardens, enclosed courtyard and sweeping gravel driveway lead to the double and single garage.
"This property sits within close reach of Sunderland, Durham and Newcastle and with arterial road access minutes away. Local facilities include shopping, schooling of all grades, health and leisure amenities."
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