9 bedroom detached house for sale

Uplands us a truly sensational home offering in excess of 11,000 sq. ft. of stylish, contemporary living space that meets the aspirations and requirements of 21st century living. In recent years, the house has undergone extensive remodelling and the immense care and attention to detail is evident throughout; the accommodation has been creatively designed and the result is superb relaxed living and entertainment space.

Highlights of the house include a comprehensive leisure wing comprising a magnificent swimming pool with an electrically controlled roll-back cover, a changing room, shower, separate WC, steam room, sauna, gymnasium and a wine cellar. Large glazed doors open the swimming pool area out to a sheltered paved terrace where steps rise to an extensive area of lawn, thereby providing excellent entertaining and relaxation space.

The ground floor accommodation is principally arranged around the impressive reception hall that creates a striking impression upon entering the house. There are three reception rooms on this level: the elegant drawing room with a fireplace and double doors opening out to the large sun terrace; the library, also with a fireplace and access to the terrace via double doors; and a generous dining room providing perfect dining space for formal occasions.

The spacious, multifunctional kitchen/family/breakfasting room measures an impressive 41'4" and boasts bi-folding doors that open the room out to the terrace, in addition to a set of double doors.
The kitchen area is comprehensively fitted with a range of white units, a central island, granite worksurfaces and a 4-oven AGA; there is ample room for a dining table, perfect for more informal dining occasions, and a family/seating area with a fireplace. A sunken stone staircase leads down to the leisure complex. The ground floor is completed by a concealed study, a utility room, hobbies area, cloakroom/WC and useful storage rooms.

Located on the first floor is the sumptuous principal suite comprising a spacious bedroom with a seating area, superb far-reaching views over countryside, a sizeable dressing room and a luxurious en suite bathroom. There are five further bedrooms on this level, one of which is currently being utilised as a playroom, a family bathroom and a wet room.

The second floor is host to an extensive entertainment room that easily accommodates a full size snooker table in addition to a games area, drinks bar and a relaxation/seating area. This room features a fine fireplace and a vaulted ceiling that adds to the sense of light and space; double doors open out to a covered balcony with stunning views over the gardens, Corbridge and countryside beyond. Three further bedrooms and two shower/wet rooms complete the arrangement on this level.

Uplands is located at the heart of the pretty market town of Corbridge in the Tyne Valley, with its array of amenities including attractive architecture, a thriving art scene, busy markets, eclectic artisan shops, charming eateries and friendly pubs. Pleasant country walks may be enjoyed in the surrounding rolling countryside.

This enviable location is ideally situated for an easy commute to a number of market towns with Corbridge station providing regular rail services and A69, A68 and A695 providing access to Tyneside and Newcastle International Airport. Corbridge also falls within the catchment of a number of excellent schools and puts some of Northumberland’s finest attractions within reach.

Uplands is set within fabulous secluded gardens extending to circa 1 acre and incorporating lawned areas, well-stocked flower/shrub borders, stone flagged terraces and pathways, fabulous lighting and balustrades, and a kitchen garden with outbuilding, greenhouses and storage areas. To the front of the house is a carriage driveway providing parking for a number of cars, a courtyard and a small coppice.