Deacon Cottage, Pennyfine Road, Sunniside, NE16 5ER

Summary Inviting offers over £700,000. Tucked away in a sought-after enclave off Pennyfine Road, Sunniside, this exquisite stone-built cottage offers a remarkable 4,000 sq ft of accommodation.

Brimming with period character, this family home blends traditional charm with modern luxuries, most notably featuring a private leisure wing complete with a swimming pool, sauna, gym, and changing facilities.

The expansive ground floor is designed for entertaining, comprising a dining room, a games room, a sun room, and a spacious living room with a unique adjoining sewing area.

At the heart of the home lies an open-plan family room and breakfasting kitchen, supported by a practical utility room, downstairs WC, and a stairs leading to a home office with dedicated storage.

Upstairs, the property boasts four generous double bedrooms—including a master suite with a dressing room and ensuite—and a family bathroom.

Given this home's rare combination of scale and character, early viewing is highly recommended.

Ground Floor The home opens into a spacious entrance porch featuring attractive stone tiling, which flows seamlessly into the main dining room.

Equipped with engineered wood flooring, this impressive space is anchored by an exposed brick chimney breast housing a log burner, instantly creating a warm, ambient tone.

Serving as a central hub, the dining room leads into the formal living room, a space exuding traditional charm with exposed ceiling beams and a magnificent stone-built fireplace with a cast-iron fire.

This generous room also boasts a unique adjoining alcove, currently utilised as a sewing room. The dining room also leads into the kitchen/family room and stairs leading upstairs.

At the heart of the property lies the open-plan breakfasting kitchen and family room.

High-quality Shaker-style units and contrasting granite worktops enclose integrated appliances, while space is designated for a feature oil-fired Aga (currently disconnected).

The adjacent family area, centred around a cosy fireplace, features bi-fold doors that open onto a quaint courtyard, also offering access to the gym.

Practicality is ensured by a side hallway leading to a utility room, downstairs WC, storage cupboard, external door and stairs leading to the leisure wing.

From the utility room, a secondary staircase ascends to a private first-floor suite comprising a storage room connecting to a light-filled home office, both illuminated by Velux windows.

Entrance Porch - 2.09m x 2.29m (6'10" x 7'6") Living Room - 10.74m x 4.32m (35'2" x 14'2") Sewing Area - 1.81m x 2.02m (5'11" x 6'7") Dining Room - 7.1m x 4.85m (23'3" x 15'10") Open Plan Family Room/Breakfasting Kitchen - 11.76m x 5.23m (38'6" x 17'1") maximum measurements Side Hall - 2.53m x 3.94m (8'3" x 12'11") Utility Room - 2.19m x 3.48m (7'2" x 11'5") Downstairs WC - 1.54m x 1.18m (5'0" x 3'10") Office - 7.04m x 3.55m (23'1" x 11'7") maximum measurements Storage Room - 3.95m x 3.53m (12'11" x 11'6") maximum measurements Leisure Wing The leisure wing is an exceptional asset to this property, designed specifically for entertaining on a grand scale.

It begins with a substantial games room, complete with a traditional corner bar and offering ample space for social gatherings.

Adjoining this is a delightful sun room, bathed in natural light via triple-aspect windows; with its own log burner and garden access, it provides a serene contrast to the activity of the games room.Double doors open to reveal the impressive indoor swimming pool complex.

This self-contained wellness suite is fully equipped with a sauna, changing rooms, shower, WC, and plant room. The swimming pool also has french doors connecting out onto the rear garden.

A separate gym area connects directly to the charming central courtyard, creating a wonderful indoor-outdoor flow.

The indoor swimming pool, while requiring recommissioning after a period of non-use, will be restored to full working order by the vendors prior to completion.

The current photo represents what it will look like.

Swimming Pool - 11.48m x 8.09m (37'7" x 26'6") Gym - 3.57m x 4.12m (11'8" x 13'6") Sauna - 1.31m x 1.97m (4'3" x 6'5") Changing Rooms - 3.17m x 2.74m (10'4" x 8'11") maximum measurements WC - 0.91m x 1.31m (2'11" x 4'3") Sun Room - 3.83m x 5.41m (12'6" x 17'8") Games Room - 7.62m x 4.78m (25'0" x 15'8") Bar - 2.82m x 1.65m (9'3" x 5'4") First Floor Ascending to the first floor, a grand and spacious landing serves as the central hub, providing access to four generous double bedrooms.

The principal suite is a true sanctuary; while it is the largest of the rooms, it is closely rivalled in scale by the substantial second bedroom.

This impressive master suite features a dressing area lined with fitted cupboards, which in turn leads to a private walk-in wardrobe.

The connecting ensuite delivers a genuine spa-like experience; it is fully tiled and appointed with a fitted bathtub, walk-in shower, floating washbasin, WC, and bidet.

The remaining bedrooms are served by the family bathroom, which is finished with contemporary, low-maintenance cladding and includes a fitted bath, washbasin, and low-level WC.

Bedroom One - 4.45m x 5.02m (14'7" x 16'5") Dressing Room - 3.06m x 3.37m (10'0" x 11'0") maximum measurements Ensuite - 3.25m x 3.02m (10'7" x 9'10") Bedroom Two - 5.52m x 4.39m (18'1" x 14'4") Bedroom Three - 3.65m x 4.4m (11'11" x 14'5") Bedroom Four - 3.16m x 3.15m (10'4" x 10'4") Family Bathroom - 3.12m x 1.84m (10'2" x 6'0") Externally To the front, the home benefits from a large lawn and a substantial paved driveway offering extensive off-road parking.

A side gate allows convenient access from the lane directly to the rear garden. The front elevation of the house overlooks beautiful countryside, creating a rural-like experience.

The back of the property opens onto a spacious outdoor retreat, predominantly laid to lawn with well-stocked borders.

A decked terrace provides a dedicated seating area, while a standout feature is the separate, gated allotment section at the far rear.

The boundary combines high stone walls and fencing to ensure a secure and private environment.

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