Station Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, TS20 1EB

A Home Steeped in History, Character and Original Detail

A truly distinctive Norton home with a fascinating past. Formerly known as Longfield, this impressive period property was once the Norton residence of Robert James Worth, one of the leading engineers and industrialists behind Worth Mackenzie of Stockton's Phoenix Works. Today, the property retains much of the character and craftsmanship you would expect from a home of its age, while offering generous and versatile accommodation for modern family life.

The approach immediately hints at what lies beyond. A front garden leads to an original Art Nouveau stained-glass entrance door with matching sidelights, opening into a magnificent entrance hall. This is a wonderful introduction to the property, with high ceilings, a substantial cast-iron stove and an impressive turning staircase, complete with an ornate newel post, creating a real sense of occasion.

The front reception room is equally impressive, with a bay window, high ceiling, stripped flooring and an original-style fireplace housing a cast burner. To the rear, a second reception room continues the period theme with another bay window, fireplace and stripped flooring, providing a comfortable and characterful space away from the principal living room.

A third reception area creates an excellent link between the traditional and more contemporary elements of the home. Currently suited to breakfasting or informal relaxation, the room features an open fire and flows naturally into the extended kitchen. Here, a vaulted ceiling and Velux-style roof windows allow natural light to flood the space, creating an impressive heart to the home. A side door leads directly into the garden.

The property also benefits from a driveway accessed from the alley, leading to a detached garage with a separate boiler room to the rear, providing useful storage and practical additional space.

The accommodation continues to impress on the first floor. A split staircase leads to a fourth bedroom, where Velux-style windows and a side stained-glass window create a particularly bright and characterful room. From here, the main landing provides access to three further bedrooms, with the original stripped flooring continuing throughout and adding to the sense of continuity.

All three bedrooms are generously proportioned, with the principal accommodation further enhanced by an en-suite shower room. A spacious family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation.

What makes this home particularly special is the combination of its architectural character, original detailing and fascinating historical connection. From the stained glass and grand staircase to the fireplaces, stripped floors and high ceilings, there is a depth of character here that simply cannot be recreated in a modern property.

Situated within one of Norton's established residential areas and offered with No Onward Chain, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a home with not only impressive proportions but a genuine story to tell.

Properties of this character and provenance rarely come to the market. Early viewing is highly recommended. Contact Pattinson's Norton Team today to arrange your appointment.

Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Freehold

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance hall

Living Room 3.95m x 4.25m

Dining Room 3.95m x 4.25m

Breakfasting Area 3.62m x 3.69m

Kitchen

First Floor

Landing

Bedroom 1 3.95m x 4.25m

Bedroom 2 3.95m x 4.27m

Bedroom 3 3.62m x 3.65m

En Suite 1.4m x 2.43m

Bedroom 4 2.4m x 2.28m

Bathroom 2.66m x 3.08m

Rear Aspect