Maplebank House was originally constructed in 2002 by the current owners who designed and directed the styling of this beautiful home. The house is situated on a private drive leading from Shields Road, just set back from No. 15. The private drive links into three luxury houses and this is undoubtedly the finest.
The gardens extend to circa 0.7 acres and include magnificent retaining walls, walkways, pathways and terraces. The gardens are particularly well landscaped and will be very much appreciated in the spring and summer months.
The house itself is a substantial and highly impressive detached three storey home, with a pillared entrance leading to a vestibule and reception hall, with a magnificent gull wing staircase, cloakroom and separate wc. There are many reception rooms to the ground floor, including a study at the front and a stunning kitchen/breakfast room at the rear with large bay window and doors onto the terrace, as well as fitted cabinets and built-in appliances. The main drawing room is to the centre and rear of the house and overlooks the patio terrace. A raised up floor connects to the formal dining room, which in turn connects to the garden room and conservatory. There is a family room at the front of the house which is used as a cinema area, with wiring for professional equipment. To the first floor the master bedroom has a large en-suite bathroom/wc, with separate double shower and a well fitted dressing room. The bedroom leads onto an external terrace and balcony. There are three further double bedrooms to the first floor, all with en-suite bathroom or shower room and fitted wardrobes and store cupboards. An enclosed staircase connects to the second floor where there is a fifth double bedroom and a shower room/wc. The house has under-floor gas fired central heating, double glazing, an alarm system and lovely light interior decoration. Detached from the house is a luxury leisure complex. This leisure room accommodates a 29'7 x 16'5 (9m x 4m) swimming pool, with electrically operated retractable cover, a four man Jacuzzi, a plant room, a changing area and a shower room/wc, as well as gymnasium floor space. The triple garage has two open car ports and a single garage to the centre, as well as a games room/studio above.
This is a large and welcoming detached home in a private and secluded plot. Hartford Bridge is located just to the south of Hepscott and Morpeth and the east of the A1 and Stannington. It is a small hamlet of lovely homes with good road accessibility into Newcastle, Gosforth and Jesmond. Maplebank House is a luxury home in a great area, surrounded by super sports facilities, golf courses and nearby rugby clubs.
The property comprises: Access is via electrically operated gates set in a pillared surround, with an entry telephone system linking into the main house. The gates open up to reveal a large courtyard and parking area for many cars. The principal entrance to the house is highly impressive, with a beautiful stone pillared surround to the glazed and panelled door linking through to the:
- VESTIBULE With burglar alarm control panel, entry telephone linking to the gates and partly glazed double doors connecting through to the:
- RECEPTION HALL Featuring a gull wing staircase leading up to the galleried above, spotlighting, white marble flooring and white wood panelled walls up to dado rail height with Wedgwood blue paintwork above.
- CLOAKROOM/WC Comprising Roca close coupled wc and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled surround.
- CLOAKS STORE CUPBOARD With hanging rail and storage space, as well as controls for the under-floor central heating system. From the reception hall five doors lead to principal accommodation:
- STUDY / FAMILY DEN (front facing) 12'11 x 8'8 (3.95m x 2.65m) With two full length double glazed windows overlooking the front approach to the house and spotlighting to the ceiling. The study is furnished with an arrangement of light wood office furniture, including storage cabinets, drawer units and two working study desks, all of which are to be included in the sale subject to separate negotiation.
- KITCHEN / BREAKFASTING ROOM (side & rear facing) 32'7 x 12'11 (9.91m x 3.95m) measurements into bay window The kitchen is very impressive and was refurbished in 2009 with a beautiful arrangement of high gloss laminate white base, wall and drawer cabinets, with a substantial island unit capable of accommodating six breakfast stools. The island unit is finished in a white Starlight quartz stone, with pop-up power points and two NEFF induction four ring hobs with extractor hood above. The remainder of the kitchen incorporates a stainless steel double sink with wine racks and storage cupboards beneath and Grey Starlight quartz worktops. Further appliances include a NEFF electric oven, microwave oven and a second convector oven, two double height Hotpoint refrigerators, a freezer and a built-in dishwasher. Two of the fascinating features of the kitchen are the Italian La Fabrica Fusion tiles, which are particularly impressive and match those of the skirtings, as well as the frieze which is fitted to one wall. The whole of the room extends to provide a bay which overlooks the rear gardens and terrace, with double doors connecting onto the patio. Further benefits include a telephone point and attractive chrome wall lights. From the kitchen a door connects on to the:
- UTILITY & LAUNDRY ROOM (side facing) 8'9 x 6'11 (2.66m x 2.12m) Continuing with the quartz stone floor tiling, two wall mounted Worcester gas fired central heating boilers for central heating and domestic hot water to the house, electric circuit breaker control panels, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, a laundry chute linking to the first floor above and a stable door linking onto the side of the house and gardens.
- DRAWING ROOM (rear facing) 18'5 x 18'11 (5.65m x 5.76m) A lovely room enjoying a large picture window overlooking the rear courtyard and terrace, attractive emulsion decoration to the walls and ceiling, spotlighting, large recess areas with spotlighting and display space, limestone fireplace surround with marble inset and hearth and chrome surround to the coal burning effect gas fire, TV aerial point, telephone point, power points, central heating thermostat controls and a balustrade surround with two steps connecting up to a:
- RAISED DINING ROOM (side facing) 16'3 x 12'6 (4.96m x 3.82m) A good extension to the reception rooms and continuing in the same decorative theme as the drawing room. It has wall lighting, spotlighting, window views over the gardens to the side and access through panelled and glazed doors to the:
- CONSERVATORY / GARDEN ROOM (rear facing) 15'4 x 12'11 (4.67m x 3.94m) A super room with five large windows overlooking the gardens, as well as glazed double doors connecting onto the patio terrace, Amtico flooring and spotlighting to the ceiling.
- FAMILY SNUG ROOM (front facing) 13'0 x 15'10 (3.96m x 4.83m) Currently used as a professional cinema and recreation room, it has been well fitted with a recess for the plasma screen TV with useful store cupboards either side of the chimney breast. The whole of this area is wired for sound and some equipment may be available subject to separate negotiation. The room has spotlighting, infra red alarm sensor and three windows overlooking the gardens.
- The gull wing staircase with its wood handrail, painted spindles and eight arched recesses leads to the first floor of the property and connects to a large open landing and library area, with a lovely bay overlooking the front approach to the house. The landing branches off to two wings, one connecting to the:
- MASTER BEDROOM SUITE (rear facing) 17'1 x 13'0 (5.2m x 3.96m) With entrance passageway containing large built-in linen cupboard and laundry chute connecting to the utility room beneath. This room enjoys a pleasant view to the south and east with large picture windows and double doors opening onto the outside terrace. It has spotlighting, telephone point and TV aerial point.
- EN-SUITE BATHROOM/WC With Roca five piece suite comprising double shower cubicle with Mira shower unit, large Heritage bath set into a tiled surround with side mounted taps, his and hers pedestal wash hand basins, close coupled wc, half wall height tiling with frieze border, spotlighting, heated towel rail, Expelair unit and opaque glazing to the window.
- EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM With a range of good quality wardrobes and storage cupboard with mirror door finishes concealing shoe space, hanging rail and shelf storage.
- BEDROOM TWO (front facing) 12'11 x 12'8 (3.95m x 3.86m) Enjoying a very pleasant aspect and view over the gardens, light emulsion wall decoration with frieze border detailing, ceiling coving, extensive built-in wardrobes, study desk and drawer units, telephone point and TV aerial point.
- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/WC With white three piece suite comprising double shower cubicle with Mira shower unit and alternating spray head, close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin, half wall height tiling with frieze border, shaver strip light and Expelair unit.
- BEDROOM THREE (front facing) 13'0 x 13'1 (3.97m x 3.98m) With two windows overlooking the front approach to the house, emulsion decoration up to picture rail height, ceiling coving, a range of wardrobe furniture including part panelled and glazed double and single wardrobes with storage cupboards either side of the double bed space, display areas with shelving and lighting, dressing table and drawer units, TV aerial point and telephone point.
- EN-SUITE JACK & JILL BATHROOM This bathroom is shared with bedroom four and has a white four piece suite by Roca comprising two pedestal wash hand basins, panelled bath with shower unit above, close coupled wc, attractive tiling, shaver strip light, Expelair unit and opaque glazing to window.
- BEDROOM FOUR (side facing) 13'0 x 12'11 (3.96m x 3.95m) Enjoying a pleasant aspect to the west, fitted wardrobe space, storage cupboards either side of the double bed space with display shelving, dressing table and drawer units.
- SEPARATE WC With Roca close coupled wc. The last door from the first floor landing connects to an enclosed staircase, which leads up in turn to the second floor of the house.
- SHOWER ROOM/WC Comprising corner shower cubicle with glazed screen access door, pedestal wash hand basin with shaver strip light above, close coupled wc, Expelair unit and Velux window.
- BEDROOM FIVE (front facing) 20'3 x 14'8 (6.17m x 4.47m) measurements into the T fall ceiling Enjoying good natural light from its Velux windows, spotlighting, eaves store cupboard and walk-in general store cupboard.
- EXTERNALLY The gardens and grounds that surround Maplebank House extend to ? acres. The entrance is through electrically operated gates, with the drive leading down to the house shared by two other neighbouring houses. The front courtyard is set out with block paviers and provides excellent parking for many cars. There is a separate brick constructed garage block built in 2002 under a pitched roof. It has three garages; two open car ports and a centre garage with doors, power, lighting and excellent storage space. Above the triple garage is a general studio which is currently used as a snooker and pool room. It has a small Parisian balcony, double doors, sloping ceiling, power and lighting. The grounds that surround Maplebank House have been extremely well landscaped and considerable investment has been made in the retaining walls that surround the grounds and divide between rockery beds, mature trees, pathways and flat lawned areas. To the foreground of the house there is a separate recessed area where planning has been granted for the construction of a bike shed and two store rooms. Further details are available on file. The exterior of the property is protected with halogen lighting. The terraces extend either side of the house with walkways and beautiful tall trees, giving tremendous screening and privacy throughout the spring and summer months. To the foreground of the house there is a lovely courtyard and patio with external lighting and barbecue area. A path leads from the house to the raised up lawned gardens, surrounded by stone steps and box hedging. Stone steps also connect to the separate swimming pool and leisure area. The gardens are a significant feature of the house, with lovely rolling lawned areas and fabulous trees giving good screening.
- SWIMMING POOL & LEISURE AREA This is a completely detached brick built building under a pitched roof, with a stone balustrade and wide steps leading up to the terrace. The building is substantial in size and has a pillared surround to the double doors linking into the:
- LEISURE ROOM 50'8 x 26'0 (15.45m x 7.93m) A tremendous room incorporating anti-slip cork tiled terrace which surrounds the pool itself. The pool extends 29'7 x 16'5 (9m x 4m) and is 3'11 (1.2m) in depth. It has an electrically retracting thermally insulated cover and is internally light. To the side of the pool there is a corner four man Jacuzzi and spa tub. The building has a lovely sloped ceiling with electrically operated Velux windows and double glazed windows surrounding the terraces, with attractive wall lighting. The terraces extend to provide a gymnasium and fitness area, adjacent to a:
- SHOWER & CHANGING ROOM With close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle with alternating spray head, spotlighting and heated towel rail. There is a separate plant room which accommodates all of the equipment and purifiers associated with the pool, as well as the Baxi wall mounted gas fired boiler for the pool. The room also incorporates a Vaprex air dehumidifier. This pool is a lovely feature of Maplebank House and will be enjoyed by many families.
- GARDENS Maplebank House is set into a hollow within its surrounding gardens. The raised up gardens have a number of private sitting areas to the eastern and western boundaries, including stone pebbled terraces with balustrade surround and a timber platform adjacent to the surrounding agricultural fields. There are many areas that families could enjoy with the gardens for private entertainment. Pathways continue to the rear of the swimming pool and leisure room to a large professional greenhouse which is fully irrigated with cold water, power and lighting. The greenhouse lies adjacent to the raised up timber vegetable garden, which is set on three tiers and has easy access from the surrounding walkways. There is also a timber garden store to the rear of the swimming pool. The south eastern corner of the boundary includes a composting area. The gardens are a super feature of this beautiful home, with the lovely high level walkways and lawned areas being surrounded by beautiful well stocked borders and tall brick retaining walls.
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