These million-pound-plus mansions are brimming with character and offer luxury features in spades.
They boast extensive grounds with lovely landscaped gardens, swimming pools, gyms, billiard rooms and stables, and are found in some of north east England’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.
Many are blessed with exceptional period details, from oak panelling to mosaic tiling and rotundas to grand feature fireplaces.
One has a particularly quirky touch, with a celebrated carpenter leaving his unique calling card behind in his work, in the form of intricately carved wooden mice.
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9. Milbourne Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne - £3.15 million (offers in excess)
This extensive 15-bedroom Georgian mansion house with guest apartment and carriage houses was designed by the celebrated Scottish architect John Paterson and is Grade I-listed. It is set within gardens and grounds of 24 acres, and highlights include the exquisite rotunda, magnificent dining room and splendid octagonal library. | Rightmove/CSC Grays Photo: Rightmove/CSC Grays