IT was love at first sight when the owner of Mount Pleasant Cottage first had a look at the house several years ago.
The handsome six-bedroom home on the edge of the village of Long Newton, near Yarm, was converted from a historic farmhouse and the owner was especially captivated by the beamed ceilings. “Everyone’s who’s ever been in the house always mentions the beams,” he said. “As soon as I saw the house, I wanted to buy it.” The exceptionally spacious home - not exactly a cottage, by most standards - is set on a site of just over half an acre. It offers an attractive rural setting plus historic charm and up-to-date comforts. The owner’s favourite room is the main lounge, which features those historic beams, plus French doors to the interior courtyard, a fireplace with gas fire and large windows. “It’s very large and bright and I spend most of my time there.” The ground floor accommodation also includes a sitting room with a fireplace and French doors to the courtyard, a dining room with fireplace, and a cloakroom. The red high-gloss kitchen boasts integrated appliances, black granite worktops and an American fridge freezer, and is a stylish and well-appointed facility. Downstairs there is also a utility room and a large games room with shower room. A striking feature of the home is the good-sized block paved central courtyard, which offers privacy. “It would be ideal as a safe play space for kids, because you can lock the courtyard - or it could be used for a pet.” Adjoining the living accommodation is a 70ft barn, with an internal mezzanine level, which has great potential for further development. “I wanted to build a swimming pool and a gym there and I have the planning permission,” added the owner. Upstairs there is a galleried landing, six bedrooms, three with en suites and walk-in wardrobes, and a family bathroom. “I have a lot of friends and family who come to visit. The last two Christmases we’ve had here because of all the space.” Outside there is a remote controlled double entrance gate leading to extensive graveled parking. In addition, there is the benefit of an enclosed side garden and a rear lawned garden. “The house has a very convenient location - five minutes to Yarm or the airport, ten minutes to Middlesbrough.” The owner says he’s enjoyed living at Mount Pleasant Cottage, but “it’s really too big for just one person, so I’m moving somewhere smaller”. Mount Pleasant Cottage in Long Newton is on the market for £795,000. For more details call Halifax Distinctive Homes, Yarm on 01642 783902. | 
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