6 bedroom manor house for sale

Set overlooking the village green in the historic hamlet of Kirkheaton, Kirkheaton Manor is a striking Grade II* Listed 16th-century bastle house, originally built for defence and now offering a rare opportunity to restore a country house of notable scale and character. Constructed of solid stone and surrounded by open countryside, the property enjoys a peaceful rural setting, with convenient access to the wider Tyne Valley​ and Newcastle.

Extending to approximately 3,750 sq ft and set within a south-facing walled garden, the Manor combines presence with privacy. The accommodation is notable for its generous proportions, high ceilings and large windows, creating light-filled rooms seldom found in homes of this age. While modernisation is required, the ​property provides an excellent foundation for sensitive improvement.

The house may be approached via a gravel driveway to the side, providing access to a double garage and driveway parking, or by a gated footpath to the main entrance. The formal front door opens into a substantial entrance hall with a staircase, while the side entrance leads through a porch directly into the kitchen.

The principal reception rooms are arranged along the front elevation. The drawing room is a particularly elegant space, featuring tall sash windows, decorative cornicing and deep window seats overlooking the gardens. A sitting room and separate dining room both retain open fireplaces and period details.

To the rear, the kitchen offers ample space with extensive cabinetry, a traditional AGA set within an inglenook fireplace, a central peninsula, and a large pantry cupboard. There is room for a breakfast table, and the kitchen opens into a glazed hardwood conservatory with garden views and direct access outside.

A secondary staircase leads from this wing to two smaller bedrooms and a bathroom, lending itself to guest accommodation or annexe use. The main staircase rises to four further double bedrooms, all with garden views, and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, with traditional Georgian panelling, four tall sash windows and generous ceiling height.

​Externally, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately two-thirds of an acre and include south-facing formal lawns, established borders, wooded edges, a rose garden and vegetable patch. Gravelled paths connect a series of sheltered garden areas, while the walled garden to the south features historic stone walls, Grade II listed gate piers and an original mounting block. A range of traditional stone outbuildings, including former stables, stores and a greenhouse, provides useful ancillary space, subject to consents​. There are nearby equestrian facilities in the village.

Services include mains electricity, mains water, mains sewerage and oil fired central heating. Ultrafast broadband is available.

Kirkheaton is a small and peaceful hamlet set amidst the rolling Northumberland countryside, offering a sense of rural seclusion within a notably well-connected location. Despite its tranquil setting, Kirkheaton lies within easy reach of Newcastle upon Tyne, as well as the popular villages and towns of Ponteland, Corbridge and Hexham. Nearby, Ponteland provides an excellent range of everyday amenities, shops, services, pubs and restaurants along with a respected selection of schooling options, making Kirkheaton an ideal setting for those seeking the balance of country living with practical accessibility.