Hamsterley Mill, Rowlands Gill, NE39
- Land size
- 10.4 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- Five Double Bedrooms Stone Built Detached
- Set Within 2 Acres
- 3.4 Hectacres of Woodland
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Four Bathrooms
- Double Garage and Expansive Driveway
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band G
- EPC Rating A
Description
An exceptional opportunity awaits to acquire this beautiful five bedroom stone built residence, offering the rare luxury of an indoor heated swimming pool and set in a truly idyllic semi rural location in Hamsterley Mill. Built by the current owners in 2022 as a bespoke self-build, this outstanding home offers a unique blend of elegance, charm and modern design, all nestled within approximately two acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and accompanied by an additional 3.4 hectares of woodland. With direct access to the renowned Derwent Walk, the breath-taking setting offers tranquillity, and nature on your doorstep.
Upon entering the property, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance porch and a grand reception hall featuring a striking oak staircase. The formal lounge is both stylish and inviting, complete with bi-folding doors that open out onto the gardens, allowing natural light and creating a seamless connection to the outdoors. A contemporary fireplace serves as the focal point of this elegant room, offering a warm and comfortable ambience all year round.
The heart of the home is the impressive open plan dining kitchen, thoughtfully designed with family living and entertaining in mind. The kitchen boasts a family area, a range of beautiful fitted cabinets, granite and wood worktops, and a range of integrated appliances. This space flows effortlessly into the garden, creating the perfect environment for gatherings, everyday living, and al fresco dining.
Additional highlights on the ground floor include a utility/laundry room, a stylish guest WC and a dedicated home office ideal for remote work. The property also features eco technology, including solar panels and solar thermal panels that help to heat the home.
Upstairs, you have an impressive five piece family bathroom and five double bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms feature dressing areas and have shared access to a shower room, which can also be accessed from the main landing area. The principal bedroom suite boasts a large dressing room with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom.
The pool area is a standout feature, enjoying garden views and featuring a log burner that also heats the pool water, and the added convenience of a stylish shower room.
Ample off road parking is provided by the detached double garage and expansive driveway. This combined with the beautifully maintained grounds, private woodland, and pool area combine to create an oasis for relaxation, recreation, and family life.
Rarely does a home of this calibre and setting come to the market. This is a remarkable opportunity to secure an exquisite home in a truly outstanding location. Early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the lifestyle and quality this unique property has to offer.
Hamsterley Mill is a charming village that has grown into one of the region’s most desirable places to live. The original part of the village features a variety of property styles, set along attractive, tree-lined avenues that enhance its peaceful, rural character. The village is just a couple of miles from Rowlands Gill, a well-equipped village offering a selection of local shops, a primary school, sports facilities, several pubs and restaurants, a doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, and post office. Nature lovers will appreciate the beautiful surrounding countryside and the scenic walks along the nearby Derwent Valley. Ideally situated for both lifestyle and convenience, the village provides excellent access to the A1(M), linking easily with the A19 and A69 for wider travel. Newcastle city centre, a vibrant commercial and cultural hub, is just 13 miles away and offers a mainline rail connection. For those who travel further afield, Newcastle International Airport is only 14 miles from the village, providing links to key destinations across Europe and beyond.
Tenure
Sarah Mains Residential have been advised by the vendor that this property is freehold, although we have not seen any legal written confirmation to be able to confirm this. Please contact the branch if you have any queries in relation to the tenure before proceeding to purchase the property.
Property Information
Local Authority: Durham
Flood Risk: This property is listed as currently having very low risk of flooding although we have not seen any legal written confirmation to be able to confirm this. Please contact the branch if you have any queries in relation to the flood risk before proceeding to purchase the property.
TV and Broadband: BT and Sky - Basic, Superfast, Ultrafast Mobile Network Coverage: EE, Vodafone, Three, O2
Please note, we have not seen any documentary evidence to be able to confirm the above information and recommend potential purchasers contact the relevant suppliers before proceeding to purchase the property.
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Parking - Double garage
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 35 Homes with Land listings in North East England (10+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Private Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
31 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 126
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Chopwell Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 226
- Type
- Community school
- Collierley Nursery and Primary School1.9 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 147
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 81
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Highfield Community Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 112
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Consett Academy3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,493
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Tanfield School3.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 739
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- North Durham Academy4.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 935
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Prudhoe Community High School4.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 13 to 19
- Pupils
- 680
- Type
- Academy converter
- Highfield Middle School4.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 365
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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