HOMES
Snug – this dream home is
cosy as well as spacious.
Entertaining – the roomy dining area
is ideal for special occasions.
A
n ultra-modern residence set in an
idyllic location with jaw-dropping
views of Roseberry Topping and the
Cleveland Hills. Surely it doesn’t get much better
than this when it comes to Tees life?
Property developer John King and wife Julie
have built a truly remarkable Nunthorpe home
set over 6,800 sq ft at Upsall Grange Gardens,
off Flatts Lane in Middlesbrough.
Boasting three floors sitting impressively
above a short, sloping drive, this £1.25m-valued
property enjoys seclusion and privacy and
screams the highest quality throughout.
From the garage with underfloor heating to
the top floor bathroom which surely has one of
the best and most inspiring views on Teesside,
every base is truly covered.
John sketched the design before the plans
went to the architect, and did all of the civil
engineering and infrastructure work himself.
The house has 240 panes of energy-efficient
K Glass which reflects heat back inside, while
everything has been fitted with comfort and
high-end living in mind.
There are five en-suite bedrooms, a cinema
room, mobile phone-controlled sound system
and a bar for a well-earned tipple at the end of
a long day.
Creative John has even built a stunning glass-
topped dining room table with wooden sleepers
and sections of polished-up railway track to go
alongside the kitchen on the open plan ground
floor, one of numerous unique features.
He'll also be installing an outdoor hot tub
when the weather warms up to round off what is
a genuinely spectacular Teesside home.
“We both absolutely love it here,” says John,
48. “I pride myself on attention to detail and
quality, and we've put our heart and soul into it.
“It was scary doing it open plan, because we
thought ‘Is it going to be homely? Is it going to
be warm and nice?’
“But it’s probably one of the most homely
places that we have built.
“Nunthorpe has always been a prestige place
to live and build in, and I'm very proud of what
Your round – Upsall Grange Gardens
comes complete with its own bar.
Soak it all in - bath-time with a view.
we've done.”
And the couple couldn't be happier with the
location.
“It's perfect because it has a countryside feel,”
John adds. “And everything else you could
need as a family, such as schools and walking
opportunities, are just down the road.
“One of my twin daughters is on holiday in
Australia at the moment and wants to come home
already because she is missing the view from her
bedroom window. That says it all really.”
John and Julie's stunning home is part of their
own development at Upsall Grange Gardens, as
they completely transform what used to be the
site of a care home.
And they currently have one of what will be
five 5,000 sq ft homes on the market for £850,000,
which will be completed by April.
Upsall Grange properties are available
exclusively through Harvey Brooks,
Middlesbrough. Call 01642 506800 or
visit www.harveybrooks.com
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