A country home boasting six-bedrooms, 20 acres of land and its own tennis court just minutes from Durham City Centre has hit the market.

Aden Cottage stands on the outskirts of the city, just a short walk from the centre, but comes with its own slice of countryside.

Priced at £1.75m, the six-bed property may need some work to bring its interior into the 21st century, but outside its stonework has stood the test of time dating back to 1850.

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The home offers a four-bedroom wing with its own kitchen, and a separate two-bed detached cottage on the estate with its own kitchen and bathroom which could make the ideal granny annex or rental.

And with 20 acres of land including formal gardens, fields, paddocks and woodland there’s plenty of space to escape the buzz of modern life.

It is now on sale with Bradley Hall estate agents for bids of £1.75m.

The Northern Echo: The impressive 1850s exterior.The impressive 1850s exterior. (Image: BRADLEY HALL)

The Northern Echo: The hallway has original parquet flooring and a grand open fireplace.The hallway has original parquet flooring and a grand open fireplace. (Image: BRADLEY HALL)

The Northern Echo: The living areas have bay windows and log burners.The living areas have bay windows and log burners. (Image: BRADLEY HALL)

The Northern Echo: The landing leads off to four bedrooms.The landing leads off to four bedrooms. (Image: BRADLEY HALL)

The Northern Echo: The kitchen is calling out for some mod-cons.The kitchen is calling out for some mod-cons. (Image: BRADLEY HALL)

The Northern Echo: An unusual take on the shower cubicle in the bathroom...An unusual take on the shower cubicle in the bathroom... (Image: BRADLEY HALL)

The Northern Echo: One of the spacious bedrooms. One offers a balcony with views over the grounds.One of the spacious bedrooms. One offers a balcony with views over the grounds. (Image: BRADLEY HALL)

The Northern Echo: A yellow bedroom may not be to everyone's tastes...A yellow bedroom may not be to everyone's tastes... (Image: BRADLEY HALL)

The Northern Echo: Anyone for a spot of tennis?Anyone for a spot of tennis? (Image: BRADLEY HALL)