5 bed country house for sale

Derwent Hill, Springhouse Lane, Ebchester, County Durham DH8

Accommodation in Brief
Main House
Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule | Dining Hallway | Drawing Room | Sitting Room | Kitchen / Breakfast Room | WC

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with En-Suite and Walk-In Wardrobe | Three Further Bedrooms | Jack & Jill Bathroom

Lower Ground Floor
Games Room | Integral Garage | Utility | Bedroom / Home Office

First Annexe (West Wing)
Ground Floor
Kitchen / Dining Room | Sitting Room | Hallway

First Floor
Three Bedrooms | Family Bathroom | Shower Room

Second Annexe (Lower Ground Wing)
Double Bedroom | Sitting Room | Kitchen | Bathroom | WC

Outbuildings
Garage | Store | Log Stores

The Property
Poised above the Derwent Valley with sweeping views toward Northumberland, Derwent Hill is a striking Georgian country house of scale and presence. Dating to around 1820 and retaining a wealth of period detailing, the property comprises a principal four-bedroom residence with two substantial annexes, all set within 2.85 acres of beautifully composed gardens and grounds.

The house is approached via a long tree-lined sweeping lane leading to the main entrance, with a second entrance situated at the rear conveniently leading to the nearby A694. Inside, the wide dining hallway makes a confident first impression, with oak flooring, stained-glass panels, and two grand Georgian archways marking the entrances to the dining room and the drawing room. To the front, the drawing room takes full advantage of the house’s outlook, with tall sash windows and a deep bay framing uninterrupted views across the valley. Fine plasterwork, a period fireplace, and parquet flooring all speak to the home’s classical heritage, echoed in an adjoining sitting room with matching sash windows and traditional detailing.

The kitchen/breakfast room lies to the rear, finished in a traditional style with in-frame cabinetry, granite worktops, a Lacanche range, and a walk-in larder. A WC located off the entrance vestibule completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, the principal suite enjoys a deep bay window with far-reaching views across the valley. A walk-in wardrobe and en-suite complete the suite, while three further double bedrooms share a beautifully appointed jack-and-jill bathroom with a freestanding bathtub.

The lower ground floor provides generous additional space, well suited to informal family living. The large games room opens onto the patio and garden through double doors, with an original Georgian fireplace at its heart and ample space for both entertaining and recreation. The adjoining utility room provides scope for conversion into a full kitchen, if desired. This level also provides internal access to the garage, alongside a further room currently used as a home office or bedroom.

The integral garage is also accessed at this level.

The main house and its two annexes remain easily reconnectable, with original internal doorways still in place—offering the flexibility to restore the property to a single, substantial residence if desired.

East Annexe
An annexe lies to the eastern end of the main house, arranged as a three-bedroom residence with its own entrance. The layout includes a kitchen/dining room and sitting room decorated in soft, neutral tones and centered around a wood-burning stove. With three bedrooms and a bathroom and shower room, it is well suited to multi-generational living, long-term guests, or potential holiday letting.

Lower Ground Floor Annexe
Adjacent to the games room, and with its own entrance, the lower ground floor annexe functions as a self-contained one-bedroom apartment. The accommodation includes a kitchen, double bedroom, WC, sitting room and bathroom, making it ideally suited for guests, dependent relatives or rental purposes.

Externally
The grounds extend across 2.85 acres and include formal lawns, mature woodland with a variety of wildflowers, and a wide south-facing terrace stepping down towards richly planted herbaceous borders. Commanding an elevated position, the property enjoys far-reaching views across the verdant valley landscape. A secluded and well-maintained hard tennis court lies at the eastern boundary, while a mature orchard and productive kitchen garden, with greenhouse and polytunnel, sit to the west. A cluster of stone outbuildings and a wood store complete the garden infrastructure.

Local Information
Ebchester is a peaceful and historic village situated in the Derwent Valley, surrounded by beautiful countryside yet within easy reach of key urban centres. Once a Roman settlement, the village retains a strong sense of community and charm, with local amenities including a popular pub, a popular village shop, church, and scenic walking routes along the River Derwent and through nearby woodland.

The neighbouring towns of Consett and Corbridge offer a broader range of facilities, including independent shops, cafés, supermarkets and everyday services, while the historic cathedral city of Durham lies just 10 miles to the south, providing extensive retail, leisure and cultural amenities. Newcastle city centre is around 14 miles to the north-east and offers an even wider choice of shopping, restaurants, professional services and entertainment, including theatres, galleries, and sports venues.

Ebchester is well positioned for schooling, with several local primary and secondary schools in nearby villages and towns. The area is also well placed for access to the independent schools in Durham and Newcastle, including Durham School, Royal Grammar School and Newcastle High School for Girls.

For the commuter, the property offers excellent road access via the A694 and A68, with the A1(M) and A69 both easily reachable. Rail connections are available at Durham and Newcastle, with direct services to London, Edinburgh and other major UK cities. Newcastle International Airport is also within 30 minutes’ drive.

Approximate Mileages
Derwent Reservoir 6.6 miles | Corbridge 12.2 miles | Durham City Centre 15.6 miles | Newcastle City Centre 15.8 miles | Hexham 18.9 miles | Newcastle International Airport 22.5 miles | Durham Rail Station 15.4 miles

Services
Mains electricity and water. Oil-fired Central Heating. Private Drainage.

Tenure
Freehold

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
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Submitting an Offer
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EPC Rating: E