Take a Tour of this Incredible Gothic-Influenced Victorian Mansion in Jesmond
With a gymnasium, bar, cinema room and its own roof terrace, Jesmond Towers is on the market for £20 million
Originally built in the early 19th century, Jesmond Towers now includes just under six acres of gardens and grounds, the main Jesmond Towers, as well as its former gymnasium. This was damaged by a fire in November 2021 but has plenty of potential for redevelopment. Passing by either of the two separate detached lodges, you can access either Bemersyde Drive and central Jesmond, or Jesmond Dene Road, adjacent to the luxurious Jesmond Dene House hotel.
The refurbishment of this Gothic-influenced Victorian mansion has been extensive, retaining many of its Grade II*-listed features while creating a luxury mansion fit for the 21st century.
A stunning entrance lobby sets the tone as you enter – with wood panelling, mosaic tiled flooring and original wooden doors with decorative glass panels all combining to make a memorable first impression.
The ground floor also includes an elegant dining and sitting area with a historic stained glass window and large windows overlooking the front garden. A private study with an original stone fireplace also overlooks the garden. Through a carved wooden door with Gothic detailing you’ll find the huge gymnasium, flooded with natural light from a vaulted skylight ceiling, beyond which is a games room.
The opulent lounge is divided into seating and dining areas by Gothic-style stone arches. Large stone mullioned windows frame views of the garden, while the ceiling features gold leaf detailing. A beautiful staircase leads up to the principal suite above, and off the lounge is a bar area, with a fully-fitted bar, as well as a utility room and a storage room with WC.
The lounge flows into the luxurious kitchen fitted with minimalist dark wood cabinetry – a large wine fridge with glass doors complements the space, alongside a central island with white granite worktops, integrated sinks, and bespoke cooking facilities. At the far end, a sunroom with French doors opens onto the rear gardens.
Finally, double doors from the lobby lead into a hallway featuring a bespoke Clifford Chapman staircase with wrought iron balustrades, connecting all floors of the home.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite has a generous private sitting area ideal for reading, and a set of doors leads out onto the private roof terrace. It also has three fully-fitted dressing rooms, and the adjoining luxury ensuite bathroom features a deep-set spa bath for ultimate relaxation, a dual walk-in shower, and ‘His and Hers’ sinks. A discreet internal staircase leads from the principal suite to a further double bedroom on the second floor. This upper level room serves as a flexible extension of the suite, ideal for use as a personal study, or additional dressing and lounge area.
Also on the first floor there are three more substantial double bedrooms with private ensuite bathrooms and dressing rooms, as well as a communications room and a linen store.
The staircase continues to the second floor, where it opens onto a beautiful self-contained two bedroom apartment, perfect for guests, extended family or live-in staff. It includes a well-equipped kitchen, a separate WC, as well as a full bathroom and plenty of storage. An elegant spiral staircase rises from within the space, leading up to a spectacular and expansive roof terrace with panoramic views across the leafy suburb of Jesmond and towards Newcastle.
On the opposite side of the second floor landing is a suite of entertaining space, including a dedicated games and popcorn room, ideal for casual gatherings, gaming sessions, or movie marathons with family and friends. Adjacent to this space lies a fully fitted, state-of-the-art cinema room with tiered, cinema-style seating, a cinema screen, and ambient lighting.
There’s also a large entertainment and lounge area on the lower ground floor. At its centre are two full-size snooker tables and there’s a spacious seating area and a brick-built fireplace, as well as a fully-fitted bar (complete with fridges, shelving, and counter space for serving drinks).
Beyond the main entertainment area, this lower floor also includes a private staff accommodation wing (multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, a compact kitchen, and a separate lobby entrance) as well as several other rooms, an office and a wine cellar. Pet lovers will appreciate the addition of a fully-equipped dog grooming room, complete with its own external entrance, allowing muddy paws to be tended to before entering the main house!
Outside, the gardens and grounds have been professionally landscaped to create leisure and al fresco dining areas, and there’s a sunken garden recess ideal for the summer months. The grounds have been further enhanced with the building up of the boundaries to give increased security and protection, as well as screening from neighbours to ensure complete privacy.
Jesmond Towers, Bemersyde Drive, Jesmond, Newcastle
Guide Price: £20,000,000
Sanderson Young
For full details (including information on North and South Lodges), go to sandersonyoung.co.uk
