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Believed to have been constructed originally in 1821, Burn Hall provides an outstanding country residence, close by to Durham city and with magnificent views over the surrounding countryside.
Believed to have been constructed originally in 1821, Burn Hall provides an outstanding country residence, close by to Durham city and with magnificent views over the surrounding countryside. The property was designed by the famous Durham architect - Ignatious Bonomi for the Salvin family, who remained in residence within the property until 1926. The house was originally set in 178 acres of grounds, with land running down to the River Browney close by. The property was sold in 1926 to Mill Hill Missionaries and used as a college and Roman Catholic seminary. In 1995 the Burn Hall estate was purchased by our client and the Hall was the subject of an award winning restoration and redevelopment, to provide a number of separate dwellings which are all situated to the rear and northern elevation of the main Hall itself. 18 exclusive dwellings were sold for individual owner occupation and many of these are particularly well sought after. The Hall itself has been very caringly restored to provide our client with two separate and self contained residential apartments within the first and second floors, together with two office suites on the ground floor. All works used to separate the Hall into four parts have been carried out in such a way so as to allow a future owner the ability to easily convert the Hall into one magnificent home. The Hall is of stone construction with impressive features including ornate pillars and balustrades. The roof is of pitched and hipped design with natural slate. The main entrance which is covered and supported by intricate stone columns leads to a magnificent imperial staircase which curves in two directions leading to a landing for both apartments. A fabulous stained glass window overlooks the stairs. The ground floor of the Hall is divided into two office suites, either side of the entrance hall. To the right there are offices occupied by our client, which comprise of 2 large rooms and a rear entrance lobby. On the left, there is a further office suite which is occupied by Durham County Council at present, comprising of 3 rooms, a rear entrance lobby and kitchen. The upper floors have been divided so as to provide two separate and self contained maisonette apartments. The apartment on the left side, on the first floor, includes a lounge, dining room, kitchen and master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobes. On the second floor, there are a further three bedrooms, two of which have en-suite bathrooms and one having a dressing room in addition to a family bathroom and another feature is a circular room situated over the stairwell. The apartment on the opposite side of the Hall comprises on the first floor, lounge/dining room, sitting room, kitchen and master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. On the second floor which was previously used as the servants' quarters, there are a further 2 bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, a dressing room and family bathroom. The apartments have been refurbished sympathetically having regard to the Hall's history and stature. There are modern but tasteful bathrooms and décor throughout. Many of the original features and fireplaces have been retained or reinstated with replicas. The beautiful grounds extend to approximately 5 hectacres (12.5 acres) of lawns and grassland which essentially includes all of the land to the front on the southern side of the sweeping drive. ACCOMMODATION The Hall in its full constituent parts provides the following approximate gross internal areas: Description Sq M Sq Ft Ground Floor Office Suite 1 128.62 1,384 Office Suite 2 119.78 1,289 Sub-total 248.40 2,673 Apartment 1 First floor 164.06 1,765 Second floor 111.40 1,198 Sub-total 275.46 2,963 Apartment 2 First floor 249.47 2,684 Second floor 184.25 1,982 Sub-total 433.72 4,666 Grand Total 957.58 10,302 TENURE Freehold. The east wing offices and both apartments have immediate vacant possession. The West Wing offices of the ground floor are let to Durham County Council. The current rental income is £10,000 per annum. A copy of the lease is available upon request. THE PROPOSITION Burn Hall comprises a magnificent 19th Century Hall set in approximately 12.5 acres of parkland. The Hall was the subject of a major award winning refurbishment and restoration scheme approximately 8 years ago which included all of the buildings to the rear being redeveloped for exclusive homes. The Estate is now one of the Region's most exclusive and prestigious residential developments. The Hall provides both privacy but also security in the knowledge that there are neighbours close by on the Estate. The Hall is presently divided into 4 separate self contained units. The ground floor is used as offices and the West Wing will be sold subject to the existing lease to Durham County Council. To describe Burn Hall as a "one off" is certainly an understatement. Properties of such calibre seldom, if ever, come to the open market. Its location is prime, having a spectacular rural setting but within minutes of the historic and magnificent World Heritage City of Durham. The Hall offers a purchaser many possibilities, including: • Stunning single house of stature • Headquarters office building The Hall is Grade II* and hence, planning and listed building consents may be required. The Estate is also a conservation area listed by English Heritage as a "Park and garden of special historic interest". SITUATION Located a short drive from the centre of Durham on the western side of Darlington Road which is the A167 Great North Road, Burn Hall benefits from superb communications. The approach into the Estate is from a private drive secured by remote controlled electric gates, which are controlled and monitored with an entry phone and CCTV system. The sweeping driveway is shared with the residents of the Estate, up to the point where it then serves the Hall exclusively. There remains also the line of the original private drive which is used by carriages taking people to the front of the Hall. This could be reinstated creating a private drive through the land attached to the Hall, meeting the shared driveway close to the entry gates to the Estate. LOCATION The magnificent City of Durham is located 15 miles to the south of Newcastle upon Tyne and is a prosperous commercial centre and popular tourist destination, being designated a World Heritage site, having the historic Cathedral and Castle overlooking the River Wear. The City benefits from excellent communication links. The A1(M) is within 2 miles to the east of the City Centre. The City's railway station is on the main East Coast line, with London Kings Cross being within 2 hours 45 minutes and Edinburgh Waverley being within 1 hour 45 minutes. Newcastle International Airport is approximately 18 miles to the north whilst Durham and Tees Valley Airport is 20 miles to the south. Both airports provide domestic and international scheduled flights. Durham is also a major location for both local and national Government including the County Council Headquarters, Land Registry and National Savings. The World renowned Durham University is one of the premier establishments for higher education in the country. The City also boasts excellent private and state schools. Durham High School for Girls offers entrance at reception through to A level. Bow School and Durham Chorister School caters for boys from reception to 13 years and provides the opportunity to progress to Durham School, or alternatively Newcastle Royal Grammar School and Barnard Castle School, both being within close proximity. Burn Hall provides a very rare opportunity for discerning purchasers to live in a very grand and imposing country residence, which enjoys superb accessibility throughout Durham, Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Price Guide: £2.25 million
Believed to have been constructed originally in 1821, Burn Hall provides an outstanding country residence, close by to Durham city and with magnificent views over the surrounding countryside. The property was designed by the famous Durham architect - Ignatious Bonomi for the Salvin family, who remained in residence within the property until 1926. The house was originally set in 178 acres of grounds, with land running down to the River Browney close by. The property was sold in 1926 to Mill Hill Missionaries and used as a college and Roman Catholic seminary. In 1995 the Burn Hall estate was purchased by our client and the Hall was the subject of an award winning restoration and redevelopment, to provide a number of separate dwellings which are all situated to the rear and northern elevation of the main Hall itself. 18 exclusive dwellings were sold for individual owner occupation and many of these are particularly well sought after. The Hall itself has been very caringly restored to provide our client with two separate and self contained residential apartments within the first and second floors, together with two office suites on the ground floor. All works used to separate the Hall into four parts have been carried out in such a way so as to allow a future owner the ability to easily convert the Hall into one magnificent home. The Hall is of stone construction with impressive features including ornate pillars and balustrades. The roof is of pitched and hipped design with natural slate. The main entrance which is covered and supported by intricate stone columns leads to a magnificent imperial staircase which curves in two directions leading to a landing for both apartments. A fabulous stained glass window overlooks the stairs. The ground floor of the Hall is divided into two office suites, either side of the entrance hall. To the right there are offices occupied by our client, which comprise of 2 large rooms and a rear entrance lobby. On the left, there is a further office suite which is occupied by Durham County Council at present, comprising of 3 rooms, a rear entrance lobby and kitchen. The upper floors have been divided so as to provide two separate and self contained maisonette apartments. The apartment on the left side, on the first floor, includes a lounge, dining room, kitchen and master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobes. On the second floor, there are a further three bedrooms, two of which have en-suite bathrooms and one having a dressing room in addition to a family bathroom and another feature is a circular room situated over the stairwell. The apartment on the opposite side of the Hall comprises on the first floor, lounge/dining room, sitting room, kitchen and master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. On the second floor which was previously used as the servants' quarters, there are a further 2 bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, a dressing room and family bathroom. The apartments have been refurbished sympathetically having regard to the Hall's history and stature. There are modern but tasteful bathrooms and décor throughout. Many of the original features and fireplaces have been retained or reinstated with replicas. The beautiful grounds extend to approximately 5 hectacres (12.5 acres) of lawns and grassland which essentially includes all of the land to the front on the southern side of the sweeping drive. ACCOMMODATION The Hall in its full constituent parts provides the following approximate gross internal areas: Description Sq M Sq Ft Ground Floor Office Suite 1 128.62 1,384 Office Suite 2 119.78 1,289 Sub-total 248.40 2,673 Apartment 1 First floor 164.06 1,765 Second floor 111.40 1,198 Sub-total 275.46 2,963 Apartment 2 First floor 249.47 2,684 Second floor 184.25 1,982 Sub-total 433.72 4,666 Grand Total 957.58 10,302 TENURE Freehold. The east wing offices and both apartments have immediate vacant possession. The West Wing offices of the ground floor are let to Durham County Council. The current rental income is £10,000 per annum. A copy of the lease is available upon request. THE PROPOSITION Burn Hall comprises a magnificent 19th Century Hall set in approximately 12.5 acres of parkland. The Hall was the subject of a major award winning refurbishment and restoration scheme approximately 8 years ago which included all of the buildings to the rear being redeveloped for exclusive homes. The Estate is now one of the Region's most exclusive and prestigious residential developments. The Hall provides both privacy but also security in the knowledge that there are neighbours close by on the Estate. The Hall is presently divided into 4 separate self contained units. The ground floor is used as offices and the West Wing will be sold subject to the existing lease to Durham County Council. To describe Burn Hall as a "one off" is certainly an understatement. Properties of such calibre seldom, if ever, come to the open market. Its location is prime, having a spectacular rural setting but within minutes of the historic and magnificent World Heritage City of Durham. The Hall offers a purchaser many possibilities, including: • Stunning single house of stature • Headquarters office building The Hall is Grade II* and hence, planning and listed building consents may be required. The Estate is also a conservation area listed by English Heritage as a "Park and garden of special historic interest". SITUATION Located a short drive from the centre of Durham on the western side of Darlington Road which is the A167 Great North Road, Burn Hall benefits from superb communications. The approach into the Estate is from a private drive secured by remote controlled electric gates, which are controlled and monitored with an entry phone and CCTV system. The sweeping driveway is shared with the residents of the Estate, up to the point where it then serves the Hall exclusively. There remains also the line of the original private drive which is used by carriages taking people to the front of the Hall. This could be reinstated creating a private drive through the land attached to the Hall, meeting the shared driveway close to the entry gates to the Estate. LOCATION The magnificent City of Durham is located 15 miles to the south of Newcastle upon Tyne and is a prosperous commercial centre and popular tourist destination, being designated a World Heritage site, having the historic Cathedral and Castle overlooking the River Wear. The City benefits from excellent communication links. The A1(M) is within 2 miles to the east of the City Centre. The City's railway station is on the main East Coast line, with London Kings Cross being within 2 hours 45 minutes and Edinburgh Waverley being within 1 hour 45 minutes. Newcastle International Airport is approximately 18 miles to the north whilst Durham and Tees Valley Airport is 20 miles to the south. Both airports provide domestic and international scheduled flights. Durham is also a major location for both local and national Government including the County Council Headquarters, Land Registry and National Savings. The World renowned Durham University is one of the premier establishments for higher education in the country. The City also boasts excellent private and state schools. Durham High School for Girls offers entrance at reception through to A level. Bow School and Durham Chorister School caters for boys from reception to 13 years and provides the opportunity to progress to Durham School, or alternatively Newcastle Royal Grammar School and Barnard Castle School, both being within close proximity. Burn Hall provides a very rare opportunity for discerning purchasers to live in a very grand and imposing country residence, which enjoys superb accessibility throughout Durham, Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Price Guide: £2.25 million
property reference: SANC999000109
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