The Property

The Hemmel is a superb four-bedroom family home, with attractive, flexible accommodation, set in a small, rural community four miles north of Morpeth. Herons Close is a former farm steading and is now home to just 5 dwellings in a very private setting.

There are three comfortable reception rooms on the ground floor, including the stunning 25ft dual aspect drawing room, with large windows, French doors opening onto the garden and a part-vaulted ceiling, overlooked by the mezzanine principal bedroom. There is also a sitting room with a fireplace, fitted with a woodburning stove, and a formal dining room with French doors opening onto the garden, while the beautifully presented kitchen has a plentiful array of shaker-style units, granite worktops and integrated appliances.
Just off the kitchen is a utility room which is plumbed for a washing machine whilst in the rear lobby, is a walk-in pantry and a W.C.

There is a family bathroom and one bedroom en suite on the ground floor, with the firstfloor featuring three further double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom, on the mezzanine level. One of the first floor bedrooms has an en suite shower room and its own dressing room. Overall, the layout flows well and, being a barn conversion has a unique arrangement that one would require and expect from a property such as this.

Location

The Hemmel is set in a small collection of properties, mainly consisting of converted farming and agricultural buildings, set in the midst of the stunning surrounding Northumberland countryside.

A two minute drive away from Heighley Gate the North East's largest garden centre, which offers a wide variety of shopping, dining and entertainment.

All of the day-to-day amenities, including supermarkets, clothing stores, boutique shops and restaurants are available in Morpeth, which is approximately four miles away.

There are excellent road links in the area, with the A1 just a mile and a half from the property, with mainline train services available from Morpeth (17 minutes to Newcastle, 1 hour 15 minutes to Edinburgh or 3 hours 30 minutes to London King’s Cross).

Morpeth boasts several outstanding primary schools, including Morpeth First School and Abbyfields First School, Plus King Edwards VI Academy Secondary School rated outstanding by Ofstead.

Externally

At the front of the property there is a parking area and a double garage with a home gym at its rear, which could be used for storage, workshop space or as a home office. Additionally, and subject to relevant conditions and permissions, this could be developed into a residential annex.

The stone walled garden to the front of the house has an area of lawn and border flowerbeds, while to the rear there are paved and gravel pathways, an area of lawn and a covered patio area, which is ideal for al fresco dining.

Agents Note

No onward chain and the Legal Searches have been obtained by the vendor in order to speed up the buying process.