2 bedroom character property for sale

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Hall | Sitting Room | Kitchen | Dining Room | Bedroom | Bathroom |

First Floor
Further Bedroom

Externally
Driveway Parking | Gardens

The Property
The Old Schoolhouse is a lovely, characterful cottage situated in the magnificent Northumberland National Park, renowned for its designation as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and hosting Europe's vastest expanse of dark night skies. Thoughtfully and sympathetically styled by the current owners, the property has evolved into a warm and welcoming home, offering a quiet and comfortable retreat from the seasonal weather.

A picture perfect picket fence and gate opens onto a path leading to the front door, behind which is a smart entrance hall with stairs leading up to the first floor and access to a ground floor bathroom and the sitting room. The bathroom is superbly fitted with a shower above the bath. The sitting room is a gorgeous space for snuggling up in front of the log burner in the stone inglenook fireplace with exposed ceiling beams and striking views from the double windows. The kitchen, accessed from the sitting room, is a wonderful blend of modern and traditional country cottage style kitchen with an excellent range of wall and floor units, Belfast sink, gas hob and double electric oven. The kitchen opens into a stunning dining room with windows to three sides overlooking the impressive gardens and rolling fields beyond. This is a perfect space to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the beautiful surroundings. Also accessed from the sitting room is a peaceful ground floor double bedroom with exposed stone wall and ceiling beams. This could also be used as a home office or second reception room, depending on what the owner requires. To the first floor is a very useful landing space, ideal for a desk or a reading nook. The principal bedroom is flooded with light and very spacious with plenty of room for all bedroom furniture.

Externally
A gated gravel driveway beside the property provides an abundance of parking. The lawns and planted beds and borders are immaculate with the enjoyable addition of a pond and delightfully framed by open fields and countryside.

Local Information
Old Schoolhouse lies in the Upper North Tyne valley of Northumberland, close to the River North Tyne, Tarset Burn, stunning Kielder Water and the peaceful village of Bellingham. Nearby Greenhaugh has a highly regarded primary school and a popular public house, whilst Bellingham, known as the gateway to Kielder Water & Forest, is nestled on the banks of the North Tyne on the edge of the Northumberland National Park. There is a thriving community with a range of local amenities including a variety of shops, post office, cafes, heritage centre, several pubs together with a family-run hotel, banks, garages and library. The village also has a health centre, chemist and emergency services. More comprehensive services such as larger supermarkets, a hospital and a wider range of shops and restaurants are available in Hexham, where there is also a train station with easy access to Newcastle upon Tyne.

For those with a love of the outdoors there is fishing on the North Tyne, an excellent 18-hole golf course and beautiful surrounding countryside for walks and cycling. Nearby Kielder offers a wide range of water sports and other outdoor pursuits. The renowned Kielder Observatory is positioned to make the most of the remarkable dark night skies. For schooling, Bellingham offers a nursery school together with first and middle schools. Senior schools are available in Hexham and Haydon Bridge with several private day schools in Newcastle.

Newcastle city centre is under an hour away and provides comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities. For the commuter the A68, A69 and Newcastle International Airport are easily accessible and Newcastle provides main line rail services direct to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh.

Approximate Mileages
Greenhaugh 1.2 miles | Bellingham 5.4 miles | Kielder Water 8.2 miles | Hexham 21.4 miles | Corbridge 23.3 miles | Newcastle International Airport 34.2 miles | Newcastle City Centre 39.6 miles

Services
Mains electricity and water. Drainage to septic tank. Gas central heating combi boiler. Underfloor heating in kitchen and dining room. Superfast fibre broadband.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.