An award-winning five-star County Durham country home in a 'stunningly picturesque' setting is on the market for £1.3 million.

Fairfield House, in Stanhope, is described by estate agents Christie & Co as a "luxury" 5-star self-catering country house, boasting 12 bedrooms which can accommodate up to 24 guests.

The property is set on a private and secluded 1.2 acre site, and has been an award-winning business, having won the 2022 Rose Award from Visit England.

The main house spans three floors, featuring eight bedrooms, five with ensuite facilities, and multiple lounges with garden views.

(Image: Christie & Co) It also includes a formal dining room, and a kitchen with a central island and granite worktops.

A utility and boot room complete the main house's accommodation.

At the rear of the property is an annexe offering additional space, boasting two large bedrooms each with luxurious ensuites, a cinema room, and a games room.

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The latter is fitted with a pool table, table tennis, games console, and table football.

(Image: Christie & Co) The annexe also has two sizeable store-rooms, with the estate agent noting the potential to develop further accommodation, such as additional bedrooms or a self-contained holiday cottage.

(Image: Christie & Co) A second annexe, completed in recent years, is a block of two self-contained studio apartments, each featuring a bedroom, kitchenette area, and ensuite shower room.

The gardens of Fairfield House provide a "huge degree of privacy", according to the estate agent, with a tarmacked drive and parking for up to 12 vehicles.

There is also a large lawn, a private patio terrace, a tennis court, and a covered deck with a dining table, barbeque area, and hot tub.

It currently functions as a private hire venue for parties, gatherings, weddings, and business events, as well as for holidays and staycations.