Step inside this County Durham vicarage

This traditional former vicarage, built in 1865, features a hall, sitting room, drawing room, family room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, snug, utility room, cloakroom, six bedrooms (one en suite), two shower rooms and an adjoining coach house.

1/10 Exterior

2/10 Hallway

A large mirror leans against the wall to maximise light. Exposed floorboards, original shutters and a pair of elegant chairs add to the period character of the house.

Mirror
Source a mirror like this at Looking Glass of Bath

French-style seating
Juliette’s Interiors

3/10 Snug

Studded wingback leather chairs and a tartan rug create a gentleman’s club feel in this cosy snug.

Chesterfield-style seating
Source similar armchairs at Chesterfield Heritage

Marble fire surround
Find a similar fire surround at Chesney’s

4/10 Kitchen

An oven built into the chimney breast adds to the period charm of the kitchen, while a pretty mosaic table and woven chairs keep the look informal.

Range cooker
Britannia

Mosaic table and chairs
Barker and Stonehouse

5/10 Kitchen detail

Original sash windows, painted shutters and a cast iron radiator create a traditional setting in the kitchen.

Shutters
Find Georgian-style shutters at The Shutter Shop

6/10 Dining room

Traditional mahogany dining furniture creates a formal air in the dining room, while the painting adds a splash of colour and a pair of drop glass table lights provides a touch of glamour.

Glass table lights
Source similar at Laura Ashley

7/10 Master bedroom

Silky bedlinen teamed with polished wood creates a serene feel in the master bedroom, which is decorated largely in neutrals.

Bed
Source a similar bed at And So To Bed

8/10 En suite

Travertine wall and floor tiles create a smart, cohesive look in the bathroom, while a French chair upholstered in bold florals and stripes adds interest.

Marble tiles
Source similar wall and floor tiles at Floors of Stone

9/10 Guest bedroom

A collection of colourful prints makes a statement in this room, where crisp white linens contrast with stone-coloured walls and a traditional wooden bed.

Bedlinen
Find similar white bedlinen at The White Company

10/10 Garden

The former vicarage is surrounded by three acres of land, perfect for carving out plenty of shady spots to relax in.

Wrought iron garden table and chairs
Source similar garden furniture at John Lewis

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