A remarkable home with a history stretching back more than 240 years is on the market near Durham, offering buyers the chance to own a property designed by one of Britain's most celebrated architects.
Soane House, a Grade II-listed home on the Burn Hall Estate, in Durham, is on the market for £1.35 million.
Sir John Soane designed the five-bedroom property in 1783, and it now combines historic features with modern family living.
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Built for Burn Hall Estate owner George Smith, the crescent-shaped structure originally housed cattle, including bulls.
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It was later converted into a family home while retaining many of its historic features.
A double-height entrance hall floods the home with natural light, a hallmark of Soane's design.
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The standout feature is the circular dining room built inside the former bull house.
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The room sits beneath a conical roof, recalling the building's original purpose.
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The home also has an open-plan kitchen and living area with bespoke fittings, granite worktops and integrated appliances.
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A separate sitting room with a multi-fuel stove overlooks the gardens, and five bedrooms occupy the central section and wing pavilions.
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The principal suite has its own staircase, dressing room and en-suite, while another bedroom opens onto the central balcony overlooking the countryside.
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Soane House sits in around half an acre of private gardens, with a large terrace overlooking the countryside.
A gated driveway and detached four-car garage complete the property.
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Residents can also use the wider Burn Hall Estate, including its woodland walks, parkland and routes to the River Browney.
Lauren Gill, branch manager at Bradley Hall Durham, said: "Soane House is a remarkable property and a rare chance to own a home with such a significant architectural history.
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"Sir John Soane's influence can be seen throughout the property, from its distinctive crescent-shaped design and monumental arches to the circular dining room, central balcony and thoughtful use of natural light."
Sir John Soane, one of Britain's best-known architects, is famed for his work on the Bank of England and Dulwich Picture Gallery.
Soane House is one of Soane's earliest and most unusual surviving designs, making it a rare North East home.