Hillhead Birtley, Hexham, Northumberland

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1 Hillhead Birtley, Hexham, Northumberland

2 Hillhead Birtley, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 3HU A stunning period farmhouse close to Northumberland s National Park with woodland, stabling and land attached Wark 3.5 miles, Barrasford 4.5 miles, Bellingham 9 miles, Hexham 12.5 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 28.5 miles. Reception hall Living room opening to breakfasting kitchen Dining room Drawing room/sitting room Cloakroom Utility Boot room Garden room Conservatory Two staircases 6 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms (1 en-suite) Outbuildings Garden Kitchen garden with greenhouses and fruit cage Orchard Woodland Stables for three horses Paddocks Long private drive 2 Ponds Solar PV panels Wind turbine EPC Band D About 41 acres (16 ha)

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4 The property Built in the mid-1800s and sympathetically extended by the current owners in 2002, this traditional Northumbrian stone property provides a generous and comfortable home that s perfectly suited to modern family life. As is typical with most Northumbrian farmhouse properties, entry is via the rear hall. In this instance the reception hall now serves as a games room. However, this sizeable space with its solid-fuel fire set into a black marble hearth could easily be reinstated as a more formal entrance. The charming drawing room and the formal dining room with feature cornicing and built-in china cupboard are located in the older part of the house, as is the welcoming and sociable breakfasting kitchen. This spacious room has a tiled floor and is fitted with painted cream units beneath solid beech worktops. It has an electric Aga with a secondary electric cooker and hob. There is space for a dishwasher, an American-style fridge/freezer and a large kitchen table. A back door gives access to the garden. However, in the past planning permission has existed for the removal of a portion of the kitchen wall and the replacement of the existing conservatory with a sizeable glazed orangery. This would maximise enjoyment of the area and of the stunning views. The consent has since expired but provisional plans still exist for re-submission by the new owners. From the kitchen, a large serving hatch/ breakfast bar opens into the adjoining sitting room creating a free-flowing open-plan feel. The L-shaped sitting room is generous, light and airy with three windows looking out to the garden and double doors leading into a garden room. The space offers a range of options in terms of furniture arrangement and use. In addition to the garden room, there is also a south-south-east-facing conservatory which makes for a pleasant place to sit and enjoy the stunning outlook towards the Pennines. A cloakroom and further domestic offices including a boot room and utility room complete the downstairs accommodation. Upstairs there are six large bedrooms including the master with its deep fitted wardrobes, walk-in closet and steps leading down to an en-suite bathroom. Of the remaining five bedrooms, two have basins and most have built-in storage. All are served by a family bathroom which has a cast-iron, roll-top bath and shower cubicle. There is also a large storeroom housing an airing cupboard leading to further eaves storage.

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6 Location Hillhead is situated in a peaceful rural location with stunning views to the south. This idyllic location is the perfect springboard for everything the area has to offer in terms of attractions, such as Northumberland s National Park as well as Kielder Water and Forest Park. Village stores can be found locally in both Barrasford and Wark, which also has a post office and The Barrasford Arms with its regionally renowned kitchen. A Co-op supermarket is located in nearby Bellingham, while a wider range of day-to-day shopping is available in Hexham. This busy market town enjoys the title of England s favourite market town (as voted by Country Life Magazine). And it s easy to see why, with its winding streets, eclectic independent shops, market stalls and vibrant arts and culture scene. The town also has a first, a middle and secondary schools. Hexham railway station is on the Tyne Valley line between Carlisle and Newcastle upon Tyne making the city an easy commute. From Newcastle a mainline railway station provides regular services to Edinburgh and London King s Cross. Or for travel further afield, Newcastle International Airport offers both domestic and international flights. Outside The long private drive culminates at a tarmac parking area; Hillhead has a superb sense of arrival. The surrounding land is well maintained and due to the L-shaped footprint of the house, the gardens offer a variety of areas from which to enjoy the most magnificent views. The south-south-west facing lawned garden in particular provides the perfect spot to sit and enjoy time outside during the summer months from its stone terrace. To the front of the property a laurel hedge forms an archway into a more formal area of planting where an elegant avenue of trees leads to a sheltered seating area. The property also boasts a large kitchen garden enclosed by beech hedging, an orchard of apple, cherry and plum trees, two greenhouses, a timber garden store and a caged area with raised beds. To one side of the drive stand two stone outbuildings, one of which is large enough to be converted into a self-contained annex (subject to obtaining the appropriate planning consents). The second makes an ideal fuel or garden store. On the approach, a secondary drive forks left to the stable yard. This consists of a well-thought-out and robust timber stable block with three boxes and a secure tack room all with power and water. There is also a storage area for haylage and an area of hard standing suitable for parking a horse box or trailer. The land comprises of two paddocks and a large field. There is an appealing quantity of woodland and two large ponds, one of which has been stocked in the past. General Local Authorities: Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth NE61 2EF. Telephone: Services: Mains electricity is connected to the property with feed-in from solar PV panels and a wind turbine. Water and drainage are via private systems. Central heating is LPG fired via an underground storage tank.

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8 Directions From the A68, take the turn off signposted Birtley and Wark. Continue forward following signs for Birtley and Wark for about 2 miles. Turn left signposted Barrasford and the gates to Hillhead are on the right after approximately 300 yards. Cross the cattle grid and the house is at the end of the drive. Morpeth 3 Oldgate, Northumberland NE61 1PY morpeth@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com Glendale Road, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6DW woolersales@savills.com savills.com IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP & Joint Agent give notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP & Joint Agent do not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP & Joint Agent do not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken May Particulars prepared May Printed by Ravensworth B /05/2016