As its current owners will tell you, there's something rather special about driving through the gates of Coldwellburn Mews as you arrive home.
While much of that has to do with the house itself, its location in this exclusive development of just ten individual homes, set against a backdrop of open County Durham countryside yet just six miles from Durham City and all it offers, is definitely the cherry on the top.
Since moving into the property in 2022 the owners have substantially extended and re-configured it to create a remarkable home that's not only designed to work as well for busy everyday family life as it does for entertaining, but to suit multigenerational living just as easily.
This home in an exclusive rural development near Haswell has plenty to catch the eye of even the most discerning of buyers. (Image: Fine & Country)
Step inside and the sheer scale of the property soon becomes clear, yet it has kept a real feeling of comfort and individuality too.
At the heart of the home is an impressive open-plan kitchen and entertaining space, its generous proportions making it a natural setting for family gatherings or a big celebration with friends.
It is home to contemporary fitted units and appliances including a double oven and is centred around an extensive central island that includes breakfast bar seating.
This home in an exclusive rural development near Haswell has plenty to catch the eye of even the most discerning of buyers. (Image: Fine & Country)
A wall of floor to ceiling glazing allows natural light to flood into the room and provides a wonderful flow between this space and the gardens.
Adjoining the kitchen is a dining area.
Completing the ground floor accommodation is a cloakroom, utility room and leisure facilities that really set this house apart.
This home in an exclusive rural development near Haswell has plenty to catch the eye of even the most discerning of buyers. (Image: Fine & Country)
These comprise a professionally designed Acoustic Pixel cinema and sound system in a cinema room, a dedicated gym and a bar/games room with a fitted bar and sliding doors that open onto a paved patio.
Upstairs are the family bathroom with a modern freestanding bath plus seven bedrooms of various sizes, including one which would be perfect for use as a home office and another with a dressing room and en-suite bathroom.
There is also a sitting room with a contemporary stove and access onto a balcony shared with one of the bedrooms.
The principal suite has been thoughtfully redesigned with not one but two dressing areas.
This home in an exclusive rural development near Haswell has plenty to catch the eye of even the most discerning of buyers. (Image: Fine & Country)
It also has a contemporary staircase that leads up to a mezzanine area with bespoke wardrobes, making the whole suite a wonderfully secluded and flexible retreat.
The owners have also given plenty of thought to modern comfort and sustainability.
The house has underfloor heating, an air-source heat pump and air conditioning in seven key rooms, plus solar panels and two Tesla Powerwall home batteries.
This home in an exclusive rural development near Haswell has plenty to catch the eye of even the most discerning of buyers. (Image: Fine & Country)
Outside, the generous plot acts as a natural extension of the living space.
The garden – with views over the surrounding open countryside – catches the afternoon sun and offers plenty of room for children to play and summer entertaining.
The private driveway has parking for around 11 vehicles, plus there's a garage with an EV charging point.
CCTV, security and automated gate systems add to the reassurance of the gated setting.
This home in an exclusive rural development near Haswell has plenty to catch the eye of even the most discerning of buyers. (Image: Fine & Country)
Coldwellburn Mews sits close to the village of Haswell, surrounded by open farmland and attractive countryside, yet for all its rural tranquillity the house is remarkably well connected to cities throughout the region.
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PROPERTY FACTS
Price: £1.75m
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www.fineandcountry.co.uk
This home in an exclusive rural development near Haswell has plenty to catch the eye of even the most discerning of buyers. (Image: Fine & Country)