5 bedroom detached house for sale

Within a stylish and recently completed cul de sac, just minutes from the heart of historic Morpeth, is this simply stunning stone built detached family home with glorious wraparound landscaped garden of 0.4 acres, bordered by new fencing and stone walls. This fabulous property features timber double glazed sash windows, oak floors, a grand oak wood staircase, an impressive kitchen/breakfast room, underfloor heating, Neff appliances, Villeroy & Boch to the bathrooms, surround sound and speakers throughout the home, and a double garage. Beautifully designed inside and out, and offering 2832 sq ft of versatile accommodation excluding the garage, this fabulous property has just been completed to a very high specification by the original founders of Stone Homes Ltd, blending contemporary and traditional features with ease to offer the new owner all they need for the best in modern day living.

A paved driveway that provides off street parking for two cars leads to a double garage with twin up-and-over doors. A pathway bordered by lawn and rhododendrons guides you to the covered porch and the front door with glass panels on either side.

As you enter, you are greeted by beautiful oak wood floors, while in front of you is the grand carpeted and turned staircase with oak wood treads and balustrade to the first floor. Beneath this is the large understairs cupboard providing ample storage while opposite is an inner lobby. From here, there is a downstairs cloakroom, which is part tiled with a low level WC, a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit with storage below and mirror above, and a heated towel rail. There is also the elegant double aspect study that overlooks the front garden and is flooded with light. To the right of the hall, double glass doors open into the superb double aspect lounge which includes a recessed fireplace ideal for a log burner. Bifold doors lead into the wonderfully light sun room with glazed roof lantern, which benefits from French doors taking you out onto the entertaining terrace and the garden. The sunroom flows through into the spectacular kitchen/breakfast room which features an extensive range of immaculate country style wall, base and drawer units with quartz work surfaces and upstands above, a one-and-a-half bowl Butler sink with mixer tap, an electric Stoves cooker with induction hob and extractor hood above, an integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave, and a central island which incorporates a breakfast bar, while glazed bifold doors take you out into the garden. Off the kitchen is the utility room, also with base units with quartz effect work surfaces and upstands above, a Butler sink with mixer tap, plumbing and space for a washing machine as well as a tumble dryer, and the door into the garage.

The grand, turned oak staircase leads up to the galleried first floor landing with doors leading to five bedrooms and family bathroom. The fabulous principal bedroom benefits from two skylights that let the light shine through into the room and overlooks the garden with French doors to a Juliet balcony. The luxury Jack ‘n’ Jill fully tiled en suite features a low-level WC, a wash hand basin in a unit with storage below, a walk-in shower cubicle with rainwater shower and a tall heated towel rail. This leads to a further bedroom which has ample space and sash windows that allow an abundance of light into the room. There is a second bedroom with an en-suite, with automatic movement lighting, a low-level WC, a wash hand basin with mixer tap set into a unit with storage below, and a large walk-in shower cubicle with rainwater shower and a recessed area that provides a useful shelf for bathroom essentials. There are two further double bedrooms, both of which have traditional double glazed sash windows that let in plenty of light and are well proportioned. The outstanding family bathroom is fully tiled with a low level WC, a wash hand basin in a unit with storage drawer below and mirror above, a deep panelled bath with mixer tap, handheld shower and a recessed area, and a walk-in shower cubicle with rainwater shower.

This absolutely outstanding family home that has just been completed to a very high design and specification is surrounded by a wonderfully large landscaped garden with a variety of mature plants, shrubs and trees that offer a good degree of shade. The front driveway gives you plenty of space to park two cars while twin electric up-and-over wood doors open into the double garage. Paved pathways lead you to the front door and to the rear garden, which are mainly laid to lawn and bordered by wood panel fencing and stone walls. Immediately to the rear of the property is an extensive paved terrace that lends itself to entertaining and family gatherings.

Ashford Grove is a highly sought after cul de sac development on the outskirts of the historic market town of Morpeth, with its iconic cobbled streets and traditional farmers markets that blend beautifully with trendy bars, modern day shopping outlets and international cuisine restaurants. The A1 is nearby, linking to other transport networks, and Morpeth rail station is within easy reach, connecting with neighbouring towns as well as the cities of Edinburgh, Newcastle, York and London Kings Cross. Morpeth has a choice of good schools, sports clubs, shops and amenities, as well as many leisure opportunities, including a brand new leisure centre, Sanderson Arcade, Carlisle Park and Morpeth Chantry. Further afield you can find the popular Northumberland Zoo, Druridge Bay Country Park, Alnwick Castle and Garden, Dunstanburgh Castle and Embleton Bay. Sandy, white beaches and coastal paths are just a 10-15 minute drive away, as are the quaint villages of Amble and Warkworth with their lovely stores full of locally sourced produce, and the modern marina.

Services: Mains electricity & water - Private propane gas and drainage - Tenure: Freehold - Council Tax: Not yet specified