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The Old Bank, 30 High Street, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 1NY
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On a mature garden site of circa half an acre and built to an extremely high standard in 1973, after two years of construction, a unique and individual detached family home.
Occupying a site of circa half an acre and set back from Jesmond Park West, is this highly individual and very impressive detached family home. The property was constructed in 1973 after two years of construction. It was built on the former site of Toc-H Mansion House and was designed by architects Ronald Chipchase & Partners, who were designers of the Metro Shopping Centre. The house has a floor area of approximately 7,000 sq ft, including a billiard room and picture gallery, which form part of an extension added in 1993. The name of the property was derived from the internationally famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who designed a property called Fallingwater House in Pennsylvania in the 1930's. This property is now owned by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Trust and has similarities in design with this property, which is also appropriately named because of its proximity area of Jesmond Dene and its waterfall. In order to obtain maximum sunlight, the positioning of the property was situated with a south west plan, ensuring that the L shaped design would maximise the principal light and views over the gardens at the rear and towards Jesmond Dene itself. The property is situated high on the eastern border of Jesmond Dene Park, which was designed by Lord Armstrong and provides excellent privacy due to the mature trees that surround the boundary of the garden. The garden includes fabulous architecturally designed water features, as well as a children's tree house and an external gardener's wc. The house itself provides one of the region's, if not the country's finest examples of 1970's construction, design and chic. The property was designed, influenced and constructed for the present owner, who is justifiably proud of the quality of materials used, engineering and practicality of its day to day use. Recent national magazines, architectural editors and style writers have focused upon the 1970's period and highlighted its success for individual architecture designed within that era. The purchaser of the property will need to appreciate and value these features. The accommodation within the property includes electrically operated gated access to the drive, leading to a circular courtyard surrounding a central water feature and with lovely planting to the borders. The canopied entrance leads to a reception vestibule and hall via an impressive solid bronze tiled door. The vestibule leads off to a cloakroom and separate wc. The entrance hall features fabulous Brazilian rosewood panelling, which has been well maintained and polished and continues as a feature throughout many of the entertainment areas, as well as the first floor landing. The contrast between the rosewood panelling is made with local Doddington random stonework and cedar wood panelled ceilings. The windows include Pilkington double glazing with anti sun bronze. The first floor exterior elevations have anodised bronze panelling, provided by Booth Murie of Scotland. Shadbolts, veneering specialists of London, supplied the Brazilian rosewood panelling and the doors to the interior of the house. The workmanship represented some of the country's finest craftsman standards in the 1970's. The ceilings throughout the house have been sprayed with Soundshield textured plaster or panelled with cedar wood. The picture windows remain a feature throughout the house and seamless glass gives magnificent open views of the gardens and courtyards. There are two particularly notable windows in the property; one in the kitchen approximately 20'0 x 2'0, and the other in the main galleried lounge, which is 16'0 x 6'6. The 1970's design is now been replicated, with many current architects following the idea of bringing gardens into the house by large picture windows. From the entrance hall access leads on to a large kitchen/breakfasting room with Spanish influenced dining room and three open plan entertainment areas, including the galleried lounge with its double height void and stunning Verner Panton Murano three tier opal glass retro chandelier, which is now sought in auction houses. The galleried lounge also features the Starkie Gardner spiral staircase leading to the minstrel gallery above. The galleried lounge is open to the sunken lounge with its 'conversation pool' and at higher level the private cocktail lounge, with its beautiful leather wall panelling and its magnificent wall that retracts to reveal the actual cocktail bar, with automatic ice maker, wine storage area, bottle chute and ceiling extraction. The picture gallery, part of a later extension to the house in 1993, connects from the sunken lounge to a first floor billiard room, which features a Thurston antique 1890 billiard table with scoreboard and accessories, as well as having its own private cocktail bar and balcony. Connecting from the kitchen is a separate entrance vestibule, laundry room, family snug room and access to the double plus garaging, as well as garden store. To the first floor of the property, the master bedroom suite is very substantial and is divided between the bedroom, with a raised dressing room to the centre and a Godfrey Bonsak bathroom suite to the rear, similar to the one featured in the James Bond movie 'Diamonds are Forever.' The bathroom features its own laundry chute, a moon bath and double vanity wash basins. There are three further bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes and storage cupboards, as well as a Godrey Bonsack main bathroom and the open minstrel gallery. The house has natural gas central heating with thermostatically controlled convector fans. The property also has Chubb Red Care alarm control and monitoring, as well as front and rear automatic floodlighting and entry telephones. Falling Water is a very special and unique home within Newcastle and the north of England. It's site is a particularly special one, within an area known for its luxury housing and its convenience for the city centre, as well as local shops and beautiful walks within Jesmond Dene. The property is likely to attract interest on a national level and its architectural design and special features are likely to be conserved for many decades to come. The property comprises: Access to the property is impressive, with an electrically operated entrance gate leading into the private red tarmacadam drive and circular courtyard. The main entrance to the house includes a sheltered entrance canopy with a magnificent brass tiled door which has large glazed side windows opening onto the reception hall. The entrance vestibule has a doormat well with rush matting, alarm control panel, lighting circuit controls and burglar alarm panic button. Brazilian rosewood doors with side panels are a feature of many of the ground floor rooms.CLOAKROOM/WC
Comprising vanity wash basin with marble surround, store cupboards beneath and above, recess mirror and concealed lighting. There is a wall insert gas convector heater, telephone point, suspended ceiling and door to:
SEPARATE WC
With close coupled wc, suspended ceiling with timed extraction and side window. From the entrance vestibule a smoked glass internal door leads through to the:
RECEPTION/HALLWAY
A superb focal point of the house. It has Brazilian rosewood panelling and feature pointed random stonework from Doddington Wooler quarry, contrasting with the Wilney cote facing brickwork, which is a particular feature of 1970's construction. The "soldier" courses of the brickwork around the stairwell is also a prominent feature. The entrance hall has suspended sound shield spray textured ceilings, which again are a feature of the 1970's, with inset spotlighting. There are gas convector heaters and an infrared alarm sensors. The external lighting to the exterior canopy and panoramic kitchen window is also a feature. The first door leading from the entrance hall connects to the:
KITCHEN/BREAKFASTING ROOM (front & rear facing)
19'4 x 13'9 (5.902m x 4.201m)
The kitchen enjoys a fabulous aspect at the front overlooking the courtyard and approach to the property. This aspect is created by an exceptional piece of glass which extends for over 20'0 x 2'0, giving a panoramic view of the approach to the house. The rear aspect is from a double glazed picture window overlooking the gardens and water feature. The kitchen is extensively equipped with a range of solid walnut base, wall and drawer cabinets. The walnut cabinets are original to the house, but have been hand painted by artisans and have brass drop head furniture. There are ceramic tiled worktops and floor finishes, as well as a stainless steel Franke bowl sink unit with single drainer, mono-bloc tap and waste disposal. Spacing is provided within the base units for a dishwasher and an upright refrigerator freezer. Built-in appliances include two electric NEFF ovens, a NEFF deep fat fryer and a four ring gas/electric combination hob with a ducted extractor hood above. The kitchen has two insert gas convector heaters and the ceiling is finished in cedar wood with halogen spotlighting. Further features include a serving hatch through to the dining room, telephone point, wall mounted internal entryphone connecting to other key areas of the house and an entry gate telephone, giving access into the courtyard and drive. The breakfasting area is fitted with a leather cushioned semi circular nook, with painted wood panelling, display shelving and a lovely view over the garden at the rear. There is also a feature archway with insert wine rack. The kitchen also has built-in corner speakers linking to the media system within the sitting room. From the kitchen a door leads on to the:
UTILITY/LAUNDRY ROOM (rear facing)
14'4 x 9'5 (4.388m x 2.87m)
Comprising a range of fitted base, wall and drawer cupboards with a wood laminate worktop surface, Belfast sink, fluorescent tube lighting, inset gas convector heaters, ceramic tiled flooring, white wall tiles and a refuse chute connecting from the first floor for laundry purposes. The room has a large picture window and separate side glazed door leading onto the rear gardens. A louvre door connects from this area to the:
FAMILY SNUG (rear facing)
12'3 x 10'6 (3.739m x 3.2m)
Comprising a range of fitted base storage cupboards with sliding doors and inset displays for TV and audio, cedar wood ceiling with inset spotlighting, telephone point, internal telephone line, inset gas convector heater and picture window overlooking the rear garden.
SIDE ENTRANCE
The laundry room also has a door connecting on to the separate side entrance and rear lobby, which has ceramic tiled flooring, access to the front and rear of the house with built-in store cupboard housing electric circuit breaker control panels. A door also connects from this area towards the garage, which is accessed via the:
FREEZER ROOM
10'10 x 8'11 (3.30m x 2.72m)
With a skylight, wall shelving, ceramic tiled floor and door connecting to the garage. Returning to the main entrance reception hall, the second door connects on to the:
DINING ROOM (side facing)
17'1 x 14'8 (5.22m x 4.475m)
Large picture windows and sliding patio doors give good natural light from this room onto the garden at the south side of the house. There is a ceramic tiled floor and a coffered suspended panelled ceiling with tapestry inserts, which conceal the dimming fluorescent tube lighting. The dining room has a Spanish theme and features stained chevron pine to two walls; one having a sliding panel, giving access to the kitchen. There is also a feature Doddington stone wall. The focal point of the room is the Spanish Verdigris chandelier, and matching wall lights which may be available subject to separate negotiation. Built in speakers are linked to the media system. A panelled door gives access to the main lounge. Returning to the hall, a panelled Brazilian rosewood door connects to the:
COCKTAIL BAR
Extensively equipped to professional standards and fitted with display storage shelving, drinks cabinets, concealed lighting, feature Californian redwood panelling and spotlighting to the suspended ceiling. There is an ice making machine fitted into the storage area, as well as a stainless steel ice sink. A sliding rosewood door connects to a lobby with single panelled radiator, stainless steel circular sink with side drainer, storage cupboards above and below, tiled splash backs and a drinks refuse chute. Set into a brick arch with a wrought iron gate, access leads to a "cellar" with wall wine racks, as well as an external door connecting to the bottle yard.
OPEN PLAN ENTERTAINMENT AREA
The reception hall leads to the rear western wing of the house and connects to three open plan entertainment areas. The first is partially concealed and provides a cocktail bar private lounge, which has a higher floor level than the sunken lounge beneath it. This area is beautifully presented with a large exposed Doddington stone pillar wall and two walls with cushioned Bridge of Wear leather hide, contrasting with the Californian redwood dado panels and spotlighting to the ceiling. The leather panelling conceals the gas convector heaters and built-in speakers and there is a large fitted Californian redwood Hi Fi cabinet which divides the cocktail lounge from the sunken lounge beneath. The focal point of this room is the substantial sliding wall which recedes into its own external wine storage housing and reveals the cocktail bar behind, with beautiful woodwork, concealed lighting and redwood panelling. The second reception area is formed from an open double height void and provides a beautiful gallery of the garden surrounding.
GALLERIED LOUNGE (rear & side facing)
26'9 x 18'4 (8.154m x 5.581m)
A stunning open plan area, which is ideal for entertaining. It has fabulous large double glazed windows, one window is particularly bespoke and is in the process of being replaced (15'8 x 6'6). Patio sliding doors lead to the rear garden. The louvered glazed panels above give good natural ventilation and the double height void is dressed and finished with fabric panels beneath the cedar wood, pyramid designed, panelled ceiling. The galleried lounge has a Starkie Gardner spiral staircase leading to the minstrel study and library above, as well as concealed fluorescent tube lighting at first and ground floor level. The rosewood panelling is also a feature. The room has built-in gas convector heaters and 4 Bose free standing speakers which connect to the surround sound of the audio and home cinema system. The focal point of the galleried lounge is the stunning three tier Verner Panton Murano opal glass retro chandelier, which is suspended from the double height void above. The lighting is dimmer controlled and this is one of two pieces within the house which is currently well sought after in auction houses. The galleried lounge opens to the:
SUNKEN LOUNGE (rear facing)
24'2 x 20'7 (7.37m x 6.276m)
The focal point of the sunken lounge is the 'conversation pool', which provides a U shaped punch and pleated reclining leather seating area for up to 14 people, the centre of which has a fitted table which has a reproduction glass speed map, supplied from Portobello Road in the 1970's, with brass trims and an insert plant trough, as well as telephone connections. Beneath the speed map table are control switches for dimmer switch and mood lighting. The chimney breast is finished in Doddington stone with an electric recess fire set into an open grate, above which has a Californian redwood surround to the Panasonic Plasma 50" HD TV. The TV connects to the Bose free standing speakers. The conversation pool also benefits from the suspended ceiling with spotlighting and the beautiful Brazilian rosewood wall panelling with brass extrusions and inset gas convector heaters. To the side of the chimney breast are glazed full height windows overlooking the gardens and behind the fireplace, a glazed door leads onto the rear terrace. Dividing the cocktail lounge from the conversation pool is the Californian redwood free standing audio cabinet, which conceals the Hi-Fi and surround sound equipment, including a turntable, reel to reel tape deck, CD player and stereo amplifiers. Also included and fitted behind the sliding panels are record storage space and a pull-out drawer unit. The whole of the three entertaining spaces provide a magnificent party atmosphere. From the sunken lounge, glazed double height doors lead to a gallery and vestibule which has travertine marble flooring, mahogany skirting and coving, as well as spotlighting in a circular domed skylight, giving tremendous natural lighting to the pictures which hang within this area. The vestibule open staircase leads from the ground floor to the:
BILLIARD ROOM
24'9 x 25'6 (7.554m x 5.775m)
This room forms part of an extension to the house, carried out in 1993 and has a rear aspect with sliding patio doors leading onto a covered balcony and terrace; with quarry tiled flooring and natural gas barbecue facility. It has glazed and brick wall panels dividing the open aspect of the gardens at the rear, as well as spotlighting. The billiard room itself is an outstanding characteristic of the property, given that it features a beautiful Thurston refurbished circa 1890 antique billiard table with score board and accessories, all of which could be negotiated separately. They are beautifully finished in a rich mahogany. Above the table is a polished brass six light billiard fitting provided by Christopher Wray. The remainder of the room features mahogany panelling to dado rail height, mahogany coving beneath the ceiling, wiring and Bose Acoutmas corner speakers, inset gas convector heaters, ceiling extractor unit and a mahogany cocktail bar to the corner of the room with concealed fluorescent tube lighting, antiqued mirrored backdrop with smoked glass shelving, display space, stainless steel circular sink unit with drainer and drinks chute. The room has extensive lighting control panels and telephone point. The clever engineering within the room includes a retracting mahogany balustrade, enabling billiard players to have full access surrounding the table.
MAIN STAIRCASE
Returning to the entrance hall, the main staircase is set into an oval void with feature "soldier" course brickwork, open wooden tread staircase and smoked glass balustrade. The base of the stairwell is finished in travertine marble and has as its feature a particularly unique Murano glass indoor fountain, which may be available subject to separate negotiation. The stairwell has good natural lighting from the skylight above and also features a two tier Verner Panton Murano opal glass retro chandelier.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
With feature cedar wood panelling and inset spotlighting and a number of skylights giving good natural lighting, as well as a window to the front, overlooking the courtyard. The walls are finished in Brazilian rosewood with brass extrusions. Five doors lead off to principal bedroom accommodation and the rear of the landing opens to provide a Minstrel gallery with study.
MINSTREL GALLERY
16'4 x 6'3(4.986m x 1.905m)
With Brazilian rosewood panelling and Cado System wall storage, study desk unit and a spiral staircase connecting to the galleried lounge beneath.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE (front & rear facing)
16'10 x 13'8 (5.133m x 4.178m)
One feature wall has smoked mirror glass with full height panels concealing built-in storage cupboards and cabinets. The suspended ceiling has spotlighting and fabric covered wall panelling. There is a Super King size bed recess with open shelving either side, built-in internal telephone and entry telephone systems, inset gas convector heaters, Bose surround sound speakers and TV aerial point. Either side of the king size bed space are passageways connecting to the:
BATHROOM & DRESSING ROOM
(8.305m x 5.123m)
The main bathroom area is a light and bright room with superb picture windows to the front and rear overlooking the gardens and approach to the house. The focal point is the Godfrey Bonsack moon fibre glass bath, which features gold leaf Greek key pattern to the bath, as well as the curved shower surrounds above. This bath is the same style as the bath in the James Bond movie 'Diamonds are Forever'. The water is dispersed through a gold plated dolphin, set into circular plant trough above. Smoked mirror glass surrounds this area in part and the bath is set into a raised plinth. The room has fabric covered panelling and suspended ceiling with concealed spotlighting and surround sound. There is ceiling extraction above the bath. The passageways linking from the bedroom have built-in storage cupboards and wardrobes, as well as a centre access with two steps connecting to an internal dressing room with fabulous natural lighting from the skylight above and further built-in wardrobes and storage cupboards. The mirror fronted recess in the dressing room facilitates TV viewing. The bathroom also has a door set into a smoked mirror panel leading to a separate wc with close coupled wc, bidet unit, ceiling extraction, Myson convector heater and heated towel cupboard. There are also his and her vanity wash basins with Greek pattern motif, dolphin taps, store cupboards, built-in laundry chute and double sided suspended mirror with panelling and illumination above.
BEDROOM TWO (South facing)
14'9 x 12'6 (4.492m x 3.817m)
With feature Doddington stonework, cedar wood ceiling, spotlighting to the ceiling, bed surround and store shelving with cupboards and lighting. One wall is fitted with wardrobe furniture, with drawer units, recess cupboards and a dressing table. The room has sliding patio doors leading onto its own balcony, which has quarry tiled flooring and glazed panel and brick retaining wall overlooking the gardens to the side.
BEDROOM THREE (North facing)
13'4 x 9'9 (4.074m x 2.982m) plus a recess which is ideal for study purposes, with mirrored surrounds.
The bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes, fabric covered panelled walls, suspended ceiling, reading wall lights, telephone point, inset gas convector heater and side windows overlooking the courtyard to the side of the property.
BEDROOM FOUR (North facing)
13'5 x 9'6 (4.099m x 2.908m)
With fitted dressing table, storage wardrobes and cupboards, recess with mirror surround and strip lighting, single bed space with side storage drawer units, cupboards above and wardrobes to the side and inset gas convector heater.
BATHROOM
Fitted with a Godfrey Bonsack floral design suite comprising centre bath with tiled surround, gold plated side mounted taps and smoked mirror glass surrounding the shower recess, bidet unit, close coupled wc and vanity wash hand basin with gold effect taps, floral design, cupboards beneath and mirror above. The bathroom has a suspended ceiling, timed extraction unit, shaver socket, glazed display shelving, excellent storage cupboards, gas convector heater and door leading to storage cupboard with high capacity hot water tank.
EXTERNALLY
The gardens and grounds that surround Falling Water are private and very well secluded. The approach is discreet at the front of the property with electric gates and entry telephone system connecting to the main house. The driveway is finished in a red tarmac and leads down to a circular courtyard with internal fountain, central feature flower bed and shrubs. The gardens that surround are laid out with mature trees, ivy and beautiful planting, set into the brick raised beds with concealed automatic landscape lighting. The house has pedestrian access from the garage side gate, the other having a bottle courtyard and separate general store area next to the separate boiler house at the North side of the house. The principal gardens are set out at the rear which is south and west facing and include a fabulous lawned area surrounding the patio terraces, with raised up brick water features and ponds featuring illumination and circulating water. The mature trees and shrubs that surround give fabulous screening from the adjacent conservation area of Jesmond Dene. The rear gardens are beautifully furnished and finished with fabulous contrasting colour throughout the year. To the front of the house and attached to the utility areas is the: The rear garden has two cold water supply points, 13amp weatherproof sockets and an: EXTERNAL GARDENER'S WC with ceramic flooring, separate wc, pedestal wash hand basin with mirror above, shaver strip light, tiled surrounds and Expelair unit. The rear gardens are a fabulous feature of this property.
GARAGE
17'10 x 19'9 (5.431m x 6.028m)
With double up and over access door which is electrically controlled and storage shelving. To the rear of the garage there is a gardener's store room with work bench, shelving, power and lighting. It connects to a rear lobby and passageway with external gas meter reading cupboard.
ESTATE AGENT'S NOTE
Near to the entrance of the property, planning permission has been received by the owners of Falling Water for the demolition of the current property known as Dene Lodge, 7b Jesmond Park West. A new detached house, which has also been designed by the same architect of Falling Water has been approved and plans for this are available for inspection for prospective purchasers. The design and plans for the new house will show the buyer's boundary and will show the proposed new dividing walls and pillars, as well as the vendor's proposals for the shared drive and security gates. The plans will be made available for inspection to prospective purchasers. All access to demolish the old Dene Lodge and service the construction of the new house will be made from a temporary breach of the Dene Lodge boundary wall on Jesmond Park West.
Occupying a site of circa half an acre and set back from Jesmond Park West, is this highly individual and very impressive detached family home. The property was constructed in 1973 after two years of construction. It was built on the former site of Toc-H Mansion House and was designed by architects Ronald Chipchase & Partners, who were designers of the Metro Shopping Centre. The house has a floor area of approximately 7,000 sq ft, including a billiard room and picture gallery, which form part of an extension added in 1993. The name of the property was derived from the internationally famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who designed a property called Fallingwater House in Pennsylvania in the 1930's. This property is now owned by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Trust and has similarities in design with this property, which is also appropriately named because of its proximity area of Jesmond Dene and its waterfall. In order to obtain maximum sunlight, the positioning of the property was situated with a south west plan, ensuring that the L shaped design would maximise the principal light and views over the gardens at the rear and towards Jesmond Dene itself. The property is situated high on the eastern border of Jesmond Dene Park, which was designed by Lord Armstrong and provides excellent privacy due to the mature trees that surround the boundary of the garden. The garden includes fabulous architecturally designed water features, as well as a children's tree house and an external gardener's wc. The house itself provides one of the region's, if not the country's finest examples of 1970's construction, design and chic. The property was designed, influenced and constructed for the present owner, who is justifiably proud of the quality of materials used, engineering and practicality of its day to day use. Recent national magazines, architectural editors and style writers have focused upon the 1970's period and highlighted its success for individual architecture designed within that era. The purchaser of the property will need to appreciate and value these features. The accommodation within the property includes electrically operated gated access to the drive, leading to a circular courtyard surrounding a central water feature and with lovely planting to the borders. The canopied entrance leads to a reception vestibule and hall via an impressive solid bronze tiled door. The vestibule leads off to a cloakroom and separate wc. The entrance hall features fabulous Brazilian rosewood panelling, which has been well maintained and polished and continues as a feature throughout many of the entertainment areas, as well as the first floor landing. The contrast between the rosewood panelling is made with local Doddington random stonework and cedar wood panelled ceilings. The windows include Pilkington double glazing with anti sun bronze. The first floor exterior elevations have anodised bronze panelling, provided by Booth Murie of Scotland. Shadbolts, veneering specialists of London, supplied the Brazilian rosewood panelling and the doors to the interior of the house. The workmanship represented some of the country's finest craftsman standards in the 1970's. The ceilings throughout the house have been sprayed with Soundshield textured plaster or panelled with cedar wood. The picture windows remain a feature throughout the house and seamless glass gives magnificent open views of the gardens and courtyards. There are two particularly notable windows in the property; one in the kitchen approximately 20'0 x 2'0, and the other in the main galleried lounge, which is 16'0 x 6'6. The 1970's design is now been replicated, with many current architects following the idea of bringing gardens into the house by large picture windows. From the entrance hall access leads on to a large kitchen/breakfasting room with Spanish influenced dining room and three open plan entertainment areas, including the galleried lounge with its double height void and stunning Verner Panton Murano three tier opal glass retro chandelier, which is now sought in auction houses. The galleried lounge also features the Starkie Gardner spiral staircase leading to the minstrel gallery above. The galleried lounge is open to the sunken lounge with its 'conversation pool' and at higher level the private cocktail lounge, with its beautiful leather wall panelling and its magnificent wall that retracts to reveal the actual cocktail bar, with automatic ice maker, wine storage area, bottle chute and ceiling extraction. The picture gallery, part of a later extension to the house in 1993, connects from the sunken lounge to a first floor billiard room, which features a Thurston antique 1890 billiard table with scoreboard and accessories, as well as having its own private cocktail bar and balcony. Connecting from the kitchen is a separate entrance vestibule, laundry room, family snug room and access to the double plus garaging, as well as garden store. To the first floor of the property, the master bedroom suite is very substantial and is divided between the bedroom, with a raised dressing room to the centre and a Godfrey Bonsak bathroom suite to the rear, similar to the one featured in the James Bond movie 'Diamonds are Forever.' The bathroom features its own laundry chute, a moon bath and double vanity wash basins. There are three further bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes and storage cupboards, as well as a Godrey Bonsack main bathroom and the open minstrel gallery. The house has natural gas central heating with thermostatically controlled convector fans. The property also has Chubb Red Care alarm control and monitoring, as well as front and rear automatic floodlighting and entry telephones. Falling Water is a very special and unique home within Newcastle and the north of England. It's site is a particularly special one, within an area known for its luxury housing and its convenience for the city centre, as well as local shops and beautiful walks within Jesmond Dene. The property is likely to attract interest on a national level and its architectural design and special features are likely to be conserved for many decades to come. The property comprises: Access to the property is impressive, with an electrically operated entrance gate leading into the private red tarmacadam drive and circular courtyard. The main entrance to the house includes a sheltered entrance canopy with a magnificent brass tiled door which has large glazed side windows opening onto the reception hall. The entrance vestibule has a doormat well with rush matting, alarm control panel, lighting circuit controls and burglar alarm panic button. Brazilian rosewood doors with side panels are a feature of many of the ground floor rooms.CLOAKROOM/WC
Comprising vanity wash basin with marble surround, store cupboards beneath and above, recess mirror and concealed lighting. There is a wall insert gas convector heater, telephone point, suspended ceiling and door to:
SEPARATE WC
With close coupled wc, suspended ceiling with timed extraction and side window. From the entrance vestibule a smoked glass internal door leads through to the:
RECEPTION/HALLWAY
A superb focal point of the house. It has Brazilian rosewood panelling and feature pointed random stonework from Doddington Wooler quarry, contrasting with the Wilney cote facing brickwork, which is a particular feature of 1970's construction. The "soldier" courses of the brickwork around the stairwell is also a prominent feature. The entrance hall has suspended sound shield spray textured ceilings, which again are a feature of the 1970's, with inset spotlighting. There are gas convector heaters and an infrared alarm sensors. The external lighting to the exterior canopy and panoramic kitchen window is also a feature. The first door leading from the entrance hall connects to the:
KITCHEN/BREAKFASTING ROOM (front & rear facing)
19'4 x 13'9 (5.902m x 4.201m)
The kitchen enjoys a fabulous aspect at the front overlooking the courtyard and approach to the property. This aspect is created by an exceptional piece of glass which extends for over 20'0 x 2'0, giving a panoramic view of the approach to the house. The rear aspect is from a double glazed picture window overlooking the gardens and water feature. The kitchen is extensively equipped with a range of solid walnut base, wall and drawer cabinets. The walnut cabinets are original to the house, but have been hand painted by artisans and have brass drop head furniture. There are ceramic tiled worktops and floor finishes, as well as a stainless steel Franke bowl sink unit with single drainer, mono-bloc tap and waste disposal. Spacing is provided within the base units for a dishwasher and an upright refrigerator freezer. Built-in appliances include two electric NEFF ovens, a NEFF deep fat fryer and a four ring gas/electric combination hob with a ducted extractor hood above. The kitchen has two insert gas convector heaters and the ceiling is finished in cedar wood with halogen spotlighting. Further features include a serving hatch through to the dining room, telephone point, wall mounted internal entryphone connecting to other key areas of the house and an entry gate telephone, giving access into the courtyard and drive. The breakfasting area is fitted with a leather cushioned semi circular nook, with painted wood panelling, display shelving and a lovely view over the garden at the rear. There is also a feature archway with insert wine rack. The kitchen also has built-in corner speakers linking to the media system within the sitting room. From the kitchen a door leads on to the:
UTILITY/LAUNDRY ROOM (rear facing)
14'4 x 9'5 (4.388m x 2.87m)
Comprising a range of fitted base, wall and drawer cupboards with a wood laminate worktop surface, Belfast sink, fluorescent tube lighting, inset gas convector heaters, ceramic tiled flooring, white wall tiles and a refuse chute connecting from the first floor for laundry purposes. The room has a large picture window and separate side glazed door leading onto the rear gardens. A louvre door connects from this area to the:
FAMILY SNUG (rear facing)
12'3 x 10'6 (3.739m x 3.2m)
Comprising a range of fitted base storage cupboards with sliding doors and inset displays for TV and audio, cedar wood ceiling with inset spotlighting, telephone point, internal telephone line, inset gas convector heater and picture window overlooking the rear garden.
SIDE ENTRANCE
The laundry room also has a door connecting on to the separate side entrance and rear lobby, which has ceramic tiled flooring, access to the front and rear of the house with built-in store cupboard housing electric circuit breaker control panels. A door also connects from this area towards the garage, which is accessed via the:
FREEZER ROOM
10'10 x 8'11 (3.30m x 2.72m)
With a skylight, wall shelving, ceramic tiled floor and door connecting to the garage. Returning to the main entrance reception hall, the second door connects on to the:
DINING ROOM (side facing)
17'1 x 14'8 (5.22m x 4.475m)
Large picture windows and sliding patio doors give good natural light from this room onto the garden at the south side of the house. There is a ceramic tiled floor and a coffered suspended panelled ceiling with tapestry inserts, which conceal the dimming fluorescent tube lighting. The dining room has a Spanish theme and features stained chevron pine to two walls; one having a sliding panel, giving access to the kitchen. There is also a feature Doddington stone wall. The focal point of the room is the Spanish Verdigris chandelier, and matching wall lights which may be available subject to separate negotiation. Built in speakers are linked to the media system. A panelled door gives access to the main lounge. Returning to the hall, a panelled Brazilian rosewood door connects to the:
COCKTAIL BAR
Extensively equipped to professional standards and fitted with display storage shelving, drinks cabinets, concealed lighting, feature Californian redwood panelling and spotlighting to the suspended ceiling. There is an ice making machine fitted into the storage area, as well as a stainless steel ice sink. A sliding rosewood door connects to a lobby with single panelled radiator, stainless steel circular sink with side drainer, storage cupboards above and below, tiled splash backs and a drinks refuse chute. Set into a brick arch with a wrought iron gate, access leads to a "cellar" with wall wine racks, as well as an external door connecting to the bottle yard.
OPEN PLAN ENTERTAINMENT AREA
The reception hall leads to the rear western wing of the house and connects to three open plan entertainment areas. The first is partially concealed and provides a cocktail bar private lounge, which has a higher floor level than the sunken lounge beneath it. This area is beautifully presented with a large exposed Doddington stone pillar wall and two walls with cushioned Bridge of Wear leather hide, contrasting with the Californian redwood dado panels and spotlighting to the ceiling. The leather panelling conceals the gas convector heaters and built-in speakers and there is a large fitted Californian redwood Hi Fi cabinet which divides the cocktail lounge from the sunken lounge beneath. The focal point of this room is the substantial sliding wall which recedes into its own external wine storage housing and reveals the cocktail bar behind, with beautiful woodwork, concealed lighting and redwood panelling. The second reception area is formed from an open double height void and provides a beautiful gallery of the garden surrounding.
GALLERIED LOUNGE (rear & side facing)
26'9 x 18'4 (8.154m x 5.581m)
A stunning open plan area, which is ideal for entertaining. It has fabulous large double glazed windows, one window is particularly bespoke and is in the process of being replaced (15'8 x 6'6). Patio sliding doors lead to the rear garden. The louvered glazed panels above give good natural ventilation and the double height void is dressed and finished with fabric panels beneath the cedar wood, pyramid designed, panelled ceiling. The galleried lounge has a Starkie Gardner spiral staircase leading to the minstrel study and library above, as well as concealed fluorescent tube lighting at first and ground floor level. The rosewood panelling is also a feature. The room has built-in gas convector heaters and 4 Bose free standing speakers which connect to the surround sound of the audio and home cinema system. The focal point of the galleried lounge is the stunning three tier Verner Panton Murano opal glass retro chandelier, which is suspended from the double height void above. The lighting is dimmer controlled and this is one of two pieces within the house which is currently well sought after in auction houses. The galleried lounge opens to the:
SUNKEN LOUNGE (rear facing)
24'2 x 20'7 (7.37m x 6.276m)
The focal point of the sunken lounge is the 'conversation pool', which provides a U shaped punch and pleated reclining leather seating area for up to 14 people, the centre of which has a fitted table which has a reproduction glass speed map, supplied from Portobello Road in the 1970's, with brass trims and an insert plant trough, as well as telephone connections. Beneath the speed map table are control switches for dimmer switch and mood lighting. The chimney breast is finished in Doddington stone with an electric recess fire set into an open grate, above which has a Californian redwood surround to the Panasonic Plasma 50" HD TV. The TV connects to the Bose free standing speakers. The conversation pool also benefits from the suspended ceiling with spotlighting and the beautiful Brazilian rosewood wall panelling with brass extrusions and inset gas convector heaters. To the side of the chimney breast are glazed full height windows overlooking the gardens and behind the fireplace, a glazed door leads onto the rear terrace. Dividing the cocktail lounge from the conversation pool is the Californian redwood free standing audio cabinet, which conceals the Hi-Fi and surround sound equipment, including a turntable, reel to reel tape deck, CD player and stereo amplifiers. Also included and fitted behind the sliding panels are record storage space and a pull-out drawer unit. The whole of the three entertaining spaces provide a magnificent party atmosphere. From the sunken lounge, glazed double height doors lead to a gallery and vestibule which has travertine marble flooring, mahogany skirting and coving, as well as spotlighting in a circular domed skylight, giving tremendous natural lighting to the pictures which hang within this area. The vestibule open staircase leads from the ground floor to the:
BILLIARD ROOM
24'9 x 25'6 (7.554m x 5.775m)
This room forms part of an extension to the house, carried out in 1993 and has a rear aspect with sliding patio doors leading onto a covered balcony and terrace; with quarry tiled flooring and natural gas barbecue facility. It has glazed and brick wall panels dividing the open aspect of the gardens at the rear, as well as spotlighting. The billiard room itself is an outstanding characteristic of the property, given that it features a beautiful Thurston refurbished circa 1890 antique billiard table with score board and accessories, all of which could be negotiated separately. They are beautifully finished in a rich mahogany. Above the table is a polished brass six light billiard fitting provided by Christopher Wray. The remainder of the room features mahogany panelling to dado rail height, mahogany coving beneath the ceiling, wiring and Bose Acoutmas corner speakers, inset gas convector heaters, ceiling extractor unit and a mahogany cocktail bar to the corner of the room with concealed fluorescent tube lighting, antiqued mirrored backdrop with smoked glass shelving, display space, stainless steel circular sink unit with drainer and drinks chute. The room has extensive lighting control panels and telephone point. The clever engineering within the room includes a retracting mahogany balustrade, enabling billiard players to have full access surrounding the table.
MAIN STAIRCASE
Returning to the entrance hall, the main staircase is set into an oval void with feature "soldier" course brickwork, open wooden tread staircase and smoked glass balustrade. The base of the stairwell is finished in travertine marble and has as its feature a particularly unique Murano glass indoor fountain, which may be available subject to separate negotiation. The stairwell has good natural lighting from the skylight above and also features a two tier Verner Panton Murano opal glass retro chandelier.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
With feature cedar wood panelling and inset spotlighting and a number of skylights giving good natural lighting, as well as a window to the front, overlooking the courtyard. The walls are finished in Brazilian rosewood with brass extrusions. Five doors lead off to principal bedroom accommodation and the rear of the landing opens to provide a Minstrel gallery with study.
MINSTREL GALLERY
16'4 x 6'3(4.986m x 1.905m)
With Brazilian rosewood panelling and Cado System wall storage, study desk unit and a spiral staircase connecting to the galleried lounge beneath.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE (front & rear facing)
16'10 x 13'8 (5.133m x 4.178m)
One feature wall has smoked mirror glass with full height panels concealing built-in storage cupboards and cabinets. The suspended ceiling has spotlighting and fabric covered wall panelling. There is a Super King size bed recess with open shelving either side, built-in internal telephone and entry telephone systems, inset gas convector heaters, Bose surround sound speakers and TV aerial point. Either side of the king size bed space are passageways connecting to the:
BATHROOM & DRESSING ROOM
(8.305m x 5.123m)
The main bathroom area is a light and bright room with superb picture windows to the front and rear overlooking the gardens and approach to the house. The focal point is the Godfrey Bonsack moon fibre glass bath, which features gold leaf Greek key pattern to the bath, as well as the curved shower surrounds above. This bath is the same style as the bath in the James Bond movie 'Diamonds are Forever'. The water is dispersed through a gold plated dolphin, set into circular plant trough above. Smoked mirror glass surrounds this area in part and the bath is set into a raised plinth. The room has fabric covered panelling and suspended ceiling with concealed spotlighting and surround sound. There is ceiling extraction above the bath. The passageways linking from the bedroom have built-in storage cupboards and wardrobes, as well as a centre access with two steps connecting to an internal dressing room with fabulous natural lighting from the skylight above and further built-in wardrobes and storage cupboards. The mirror fronted recess in the dressing room facilitates TV viewing. The bathroom also has a door set into a smoked mirror panel leading to a separate wc with close coupled wc, bidet unit, ceiling extraction, Myson convector heater and heated towel cupboard. There are also his and her vanity wash basins with Greek pattern motif, dolphin taps, store cupboards, built-in laundry chute and double sided suspended mirror with panelling and illumination above.
BEDROOM TWO (South facing)
14'9 x 12'6 (4.492m x 3.817m)
With feature Doddington stonework, cedar wood ceiling, spotlighting to the ceiling, bed surround and store shelving with cupboards and lighting. One wall is fitted with wardrobe furniture, with drawer units, recess cupboards and a dressing table. The room has sliding patio doors leading onto its own balcony, which has quarry tiled flooring and glazed panel and brick retaining wall overlooking the gardens to the side.
BEDROOM THREE (North facing)
13'4 x 9'9 (4.074m x 2.982m) plus a recess which is ideal for study purposes, with mirrored surrounds.
The bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes, fabric covered panelled walls, suspended ceiling, reading wall lights, telephone point, inset gas convector heater and side windows overlooking the courtyard to the side of the property.
BEDROOM FOUR (North facing)
13'5 x 9'6 (4.099m x 2.908m)
With fitted dressing table, storage wardrobes and cupboards, recess with mirror surround and strip lighting, single bed space with side storage drawer units, cupboards above and wardrobes to the side and inset gas convector heater.
BATHROOM
Fitted with a Godfrey Bonsack floral design suite comprising centre bath with tiled surround, gold plated side mounted taps and smoked mirror glass surrounding the shower recess, bidet unit, close coupled wc and vanity wash hand basin with gold effect taps, floral design, cupboards beneath and mirror above. The bathroom has a suspended ceiling, timed extraction unit, shaver socket, glazed display shelving, excellent storage cupboards, gas convector heater and door leading to storage cupboard with high capacity hot water tank.
EXTERNALLY
The gardens and grounds that surround Falling Water are private and very well secluded. The approach is discreet at the front of the property with electric gates and entry telephone system connecting to the main house. The driveway is finished in a red tarmac and leads down to a circular courtyard with internal fountain, central feature flower bed and shrubs. The gardens that surround are laid out with mature trees, ivy and beautiful planting, set into the brick raised beds with concealed automatic landscape lighting. The house has pedestrian access from the garage side gate, the other having a bottle courtyard and separate general store area next to the separate boiler house at the North side of the house. The principal gardens are set out at the rear which is south and west facing and include a fabulous lawned area surrounding the patio terraces, with raised up brick water features and ponds featuring illumination and circulating water. The mature trees and shrubs that surround give fabulous screening from the adjacent conservation area of Jesmond Dene. The rear gardens are beautifully furnished and finished with fabulous contrasting colour throughout the year. To the front of the house and attached to the utility areas is the: The rear garden has two cold water supply points, 13amp weatherproof sockets and an: EXTERNAL GARDENER'S WC with ceramic flooring, separate wc, pedestal wash hand basin with mirror above, shaver strip light, tiled surrounds and Expelair unit. The rear gardens are a fabulous feature of this property.
GARAGE
17'10 x 19'9 (5.431m x 6.028m)
With double up and over access door which is electrically controlled and storage shelving. To the rear of the garage there is a gardener's store room with work bench, shelving, power and lighting. It connects to a rear lobby and passageway with external gas meter reading cupboard.
ESTATE AGENT'S NOTE
Near to the entrance of the property, planning permission has been received by the owners of Falling Water for the demolition of the current property known as Dene Lodge, 7b Jesmond Park West. A new detached house, which has also been designed by the same architect of Falling Water has been approved and plans for this are available for inspection for prospective purchasers. The design and plans for the new house will show the buyer's boundary and will show the proposed new dividing walls and pillars, as well as the vendor's proposals for the shared drive and security gates. The plans will be made available for inspection to prospective purchasers. All access to demolish the old Dene Lodge and service the construction of the new house will be made from a temporary breach of the Dene Lodge boundary wall on Jesmond Park West.
property reference: SANC999000126
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