The Parade, Hartlepool, TS26

Property Details

An exceptional 5-bedroom family home rich with heritage and period features throughout. This incredible 4,919sq ft property was built in 1890 by a local industrialist and sits proudly within approx. 0.45acre plot boasting a grand façade delivering 4 floors of opulent living space. It is located in a desirable location, only a short walk from Ward Jackson Park on The Parade, Hartlepool. The property has a multitude of local amenities and schools within close proximity. This is a leafy and highly desirable area, which is much coveted.

Beyond the brick perimeter wall and pillared entrance, there is an expansive, recently landscaped paved driveway, which sweeps across the front and side elevation, around mature trees, and a front lawn area. The drive has ample off-street parking for a large family, a caravan or motorhome. Exaggerated architectural features and proportions accentuate the period grandeur, with steps leading up to an oak wooden double door main entrance, framed by ornate arched stonework above.

The property retains original sash wooden frame windows to the front elevation, and lower floor maintaining the period features. Selective side and rear windows to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor have recently been upgraded to UPVC sash windows for refurbishment and energy efficiency.

As you enter the property via the main entrance, you’re welcomed into a brief reception vestibule with double doors opening out into a stunning reception hallway with a full height vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. The period details within the hallway are exceptional with parquet flooring underfoot - original wooden panelling has been preserved and adorns the walls throughout the ground and first floor levels. An expansive symmetrical grid of leaded windows, set within a stonework frame to the front aspect, floods the space with natural light. A grand staircase sweeps you from the right of the hallway around the gallery balcony to the first floor. Under the staircase you’ll find space for a boot room & cloaks, whilst at the opposite side there’s a large fireplace with a log burning stove and occasional seat.

To the left of the hallway, you’ll discover a generously proportioned dining room with two large bay sash windows fitted with modern ‘plantation shutters’ and wood flooring running underfoot. As with the majority of rooms within the property, the dining room has high ceilings, deep skirting boards, cornicing, embellished ceiling detailing, picture rail, deep architraves and original fluted dome light switches.

Centrally located of the hallway to the rear aspect there is a spacious formal living room with wood panel doors, original cast iron fireplace, and beautifully finished oak flooring laid in a herringbone style. A large picture window, to the rear of the living room, overlooks the landscaped garden and patio.

Adjacent to the dining room, and formal living room, you’ll discover the stunning kitchen and garden room, which is flooded with beautiful natural light as a result of the extensive glazing throughout. The kitchen is generously proportioned and extremely well presented with large granite worktops and ample storage space. A large feature island takes centre stage playing host to the sink, highlighted with a jewelled vintage pendant light above. The kitchen is additionally illuminated on an evening by kickboard spotlights and undercabinet lighting. Light oak flooring flows throughout the space connecting the two rooms. The kitchen contains integrated appliances inclusive of two integrated fridges, a wine cooler, dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, with a freestanding range cooker, and stainless-steel extractor hood. Green gloss brick tiles create a splashback feature wall behind the range cooker.

Internal sliding glass doors provide the link to the garden room, which is a delightful place to sit, relax and eat, whilst enjoying views across the impressive rear garden. French doors open out from the rear of the garden room into the patio beyond

Completing the ground floor spaces to the right, there is a hallway leading to a guest washroom, gardener’s washroom, and utility/laundry room – the latter leads to a modern library/snug area. The utility is finished in cream country shaker style fitted units, butchers block wooden worktops, white butler sink and metro tile splashback. A tactile grey stone tiled floor runs underfoot. Glazed internal doors lead you through to the library/study room. The library has a large floor-to-ceiling integrated shelving unit to one wall, and a large window to the front aspect. In the corner of the room there’s a small secondary staircase leading up to the first floor.

In addition, the utility room has a doorway and stairway to a small cellar beneath the utility, which could be ideal for a conversion project for a wine enthusiast.

The first-floor gallery balcony is breath-taking, giving you a true feeling for the grandeur, proportions and period features on offer within this special family home. The first-floor plays host to four generously proportioned double bedrooms, all with feature fireplace and period detailing. In addition, there is a storage/clothes/small study rooms, a family bathroom with walk-in shower and His & Hers sinks, in addition to another shower room (which includes a full size sauna). All four bedrooms are beautifully finished and sympathetically styled to the period of the property.

A staircase guides you up to the second-floor landing which directly services a fifth bedroom, and a large bathroom finished in a monochrome style with chequered floor, freestanding feature bath and traditional white sink and toilet.

As you continue up to the third floor you’ll discover the incredible open-plan games room with two fireplaces. Sash windows provide views out across the rear garden. A roof lantern sits centrally within the main space providing an abundance of natural light. Polished light oak flooring runs throughout underfoot.

Integrates speakers are contained within key rooms throughout all floors of the property – they are linked to a sound system in the formal living room on the ground floor.

To the rear of the property there is a vast, south-facing, private garden, with original red brick retaining walls. The garden has an expansive lawn, a blend of mature beech and sycamore trees, and patio areas, providing a wealth of space for family time, dining outside, or to entertain guests. Nestled in the far corner of the garden is an original and charming outbuilding.

This property is truly exceptional, steeped in history and period charm, with incredible space and features. It is a genuine one-off.