Galbraith is launching the sale of Goodwell Farm, a superb period farmhouse, with cottage, beautiful gardens and outbuildings, nestled in a wooded setting close to the highly coveted village of Brancepeth, County Durham.

Sam Gibson of Galbraith, who is handling the sale, said: “Goodwell Farm offers complete tranquillity and seclusion without isolation, being on the edge of the village of Brancepeth and five miles from Durham city centre. The property has been thoughtfully renovated and enhanced over a period of four years by the current owners, resulting in a superb home with a cottage that would be ideal for multi-generational living, or as a holiday let.

“The property has been particularly well designed, so that noise does not travel between the farmhouse and the guest accommodation. In addition, the cottage has been renovated to the same superb specification as the farmhouse, and has its own private garden and garage.

“The attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this property resulting in an impressive family home in a sought-after location.”

Goodwell Farm has accommodation over three storeys including five bedrooms and three reception rooms.

The ground floor accommodation includes a drawing room with an open fire in an oak and marble surround and an office with bi-fold doors opening into the garden room, with a much loved view across the garden and parkland to the south. There is a sleek and modern living/breakfasting kitchen with oak floor, fitted units, granite work-surface, Aga and a range of integrated appliances. There is also a separate utility room.

The dining room is an excellent venue for entertaining, convenient to the kitchen. Floor to ceiling windows bathe the interior in natural light and allow views to the south.

Upstairs there are five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The master bedroom suite has wardrobe space and a stylish en-suite bathroom with a four-piece suite in wet room style and a walk-in shower. Two further double bedrooms also feature luxurious en-suite facilities, while the fourth double bedroom and bathroom on the first floor is accessed through a bespoke dressing room with a range of wardrobes, drawers and shoe storage.

On the second floor there is a double bedroom and another luxurious bathroom, as well as another room which is currently used as a gym.

There is underfloor heating to the ground floor. The basement has a useful cellar.

Goodwell Farm has a beautifully landscaped English country garden, enclosed by traditional stone walls. The garden has floral borders, a charming patio area and a well-established kitchen garden, with fruit cages and vegetable beds, as well as a greenhouse with peach tree.  The plot extends to about 1.5 acres in all.

There are five stables in a detached building and also a large barn. The extensive outbuildings provide useful storage or workshop space and would lend themselves to a variety of uses.

The property is at the end of a long private shared drive and is accessed via an electronic gated drive which culminates in an expansive gravelled parking area. A double garage with electric roller shutter doors is integral to the farmhouse.

The adjoining cottage (Goodwell Barn) is of traditional stone construction and has also been lovingly renovated to the same high-quality finish. It would be ideal for multi-generational living, a holiday let or perhaps for use as a home business venture, subject to the necessary consents.

Goodwell Barn has two double bedrooms, one with direct garden access, a shower room, generous living/dining room with log burner and a modern breakfasting kitchen with integrated appliances. In addition there is an attached single garage, ample parking and a beautiful sheltered cottage garden to the rear.

To the north of Goodwell Farm there is a beautiful wooded backdrop with mature trees. The views to the south are open, across arable and pasture land, with mature trees in the distance.

The conservation village of Brancepeth has an attractive Medieval Castle, an 18-hole championship golf course, as well as a charming village church. The village has a quintessentially English and rural feel despite its proximity to the centre of Durham (5 miles) where there is a mainline train station, a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities as well as highly-regarded schools.

The property is well placed for commuting purposes whether to the north or south, by car, train or by air from Newcastle.

Goodwell Farm  is for sale through Galbraith for a guide price of £1,300,000.