Hart-on-the-hill, Hartlepool, TS27

FOR SALE BY AUCTION: Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £700.000.

A rare opportunity to own an exceptional Victorian Manor House occupying a generous plot within the idyllic country village of Dalton Piercy. Hart on the Hill is a prestigious and palatial property which has served as the beloved residence of the current owners in excess of 20 years and is much coveted within the area. The grand façade oozes period charm and the sweeping arch driveway with double entrance commands a special sense of purpose and notoriety to deliver a real sense of occasion to visiting guests. There’s a large semi-circular manicured lawn to the front behind the privacy hedging with a beautiful Monkey Puzzle tree in the centre. Mature plants, shrubs and topiary adorn the edges of the driveway and line the front of the property behind a stonework low wall. To the left of the house there’s a parking area with a large garage and gated access to the side gardens. On arrival this opulent family home is picture postcard beautiful.

Dalton Piercy is a tranquil and quintessential country village within easy reach of both the A19 & A1, only a short drive from the beach and many local amenities. It’s a peaceful and private retreat to escape to whilst retaining all of the essential connections within reach and ideal for dog lovers, ramblers and lovers of the great outdoors. There are many excellent private and public schools close by which can also be accessed via local buses from the main village. Dalton Piercy is also only a short drive from both Durham Tees Valley and Newcastle International Airports, along with Hartlepool Train Station, making commuting a breeze.

As you enter the property via the main double door entrance way, framed by a pillared porchway with lantern, you’re welcomed into a beautiful entrance vestibule which flows via beautiful wood and glazed double doors into a central reception hallway. The vestibule and hallway are rich in period features from half height wood panelling, arched doorways, exceptionally high ceilings and deep cornicing, instantly setting the tone for the remainder of this incredible family home. Warm toned tiles flow seamlessly underfoot throughout the entrance and hallway with a stunning full height sweeping return oak and white spindle staircase to the rear. To the left of the hallway via large double wooden doors is a generously sized and well-proportioned formal Living Room / Drawing Room with two bay windows to the front aspect, completed with charming window seats, flooding this stunning room with beautiful natural light. Two dramatic chandeliers hang within the room accentuating the scale of this space. To the end of the room proudly sites an original oversized feature fireplace with fitted units either side, perfect for family occasions and the festive period.

Opposite the formal living room to the right of the entrance you’ll find the dining room with wooden panelling flowing around the walls, with a lovely feature period fireplace and large window to the front.

Located to the right of the sweeping staircase there’s an office and a guest washroom.

To the left of the staircase is a doorway leading out into the rear gardens, along with a generously sized central room through to the remainder of the ground floor with has an incredible stone floor underfoot. Beyond the central room you’ll discover a vast family snug which has a cosy, informal feel, with wooden panelling and shutters complimenting the array of full height windows which flood this space with natural light. The family snug’s cosy appeal is complimented by a feature fireplace to one end with rustic dark wooden flooring throughout. Further access to the rear gardens can be obtained via a doorway within the snug. To the left as you enter the snug is a doorway into a predominantly glazed Sun Porch which is currently enjoyed as a pottery and craft room, which can be seen at the front aspect adjoining the garage.

Off the family snug to the rear is an expansive family kitchen and breakfast room, with a large utility & laundry room to the right and glazed garden room spanning the full rear wall of the kitchen. Oak flooring runs throughout the kitchen, with carpet in the utility & laundry room and stone flooring in the garden room. The almost fully glazed wall natural illuminates this space beautifully, with two chandeliers supporting as the evening draws in. The kitchen delivers a multitude of fitted white units in a country style with light wood worktops and an array of modern integrated appliances inclusive of a black glass double oven, hob, stainless steel extractor hood, dishwasher and wine cooler.

As you ascend the stunning central staircase you absorb the proportions and architectural grandeur of this impressive Victorian Manor House, which leads you onto the first-floor gallery balcony with a large window framing the rear landscaped gardens beyond. The first-floor plays host to 4 bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate toilet room adjacent.

Three of the bedrooms are large in size and generously proportioned, whilst the fourth bedroom is more suited to a single bed or nursery room. One of the large doubles to the rear of the landing enjoys a charming feature fireplace, whilst the Master bedroom is complimented by a generous en-suite shower room.

Landscaped gardens to the rear are suitably proportioned for a property of this magnitude and grandeur with a vast array of space on offer which is regularly attended to be the gardener and owners alike. The gardens deliver a blend of lawns, manicured hedges, patio areas, pathways, mature trees, a wealth of plants and original stonework walls. The gardens wrap around the building delivering plenty of spaces to escape & unwind or to play and entertain, with some areas commanding the sun all day with an essence of the South of France.

This is an exceptional and rare Victorian family home rich in charm and status which is endlessly endearing and jaw-droppingly impressive throughout from the minute you approach.

KEY DIMENSIONS:

Drawing Room – 7.9 x 4.6 (25’11” x 15’1?)
Dining Room – 4.51 x 4.27 (14’9? x 14’0?)
Study – 2.64 x 3.48 (8’7? x 11’5?)
Central Room – 5.76 x 2.62 (18’10” x 8’7?)
Family Snug – 7.2 x 4.47 (23’7? x 14’7?)
Kitchen – 3.66 x 6.65 (12’0? x 21’9?)
Utility – 5.45 x 1.78 (17’10” x 5’10”)
Sun Porch – 1.63 x 6.70 (5’4? x 21’11”)
Garden Room / Conservatory – 4.4 x 1.98 (14’5? x 6’5?)
Master Bedroom – 5.08 x 3.71 (16’7? x 12’2?)
Bedroom 2 – 6.17 x 3.35 (20’2? x 10’11”)
Bedroom 3 – 5.00 x 3.61 (16’4? x 11’10”)
Bedroom 4 – 5.08 x 2.79 (16’7? x 9’1?)
Bedroom 5 – 3.56 x 2.01 (11’8? x 6’7?)