3 bedroom detached house for sale

THE PROPERTY
North Cottage is a handsome characterful detached period property, located on the outskirts of the appealing historic market town of Hexham. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and large gardens offer scope to extend the existing accommodation subject to the necessary consents being obtained.

The living and dining rooms have woodburning stoves set with impressive inglenook style fireplaces with the latter incorporating a back boiler. There is a galley kitchen with side access door and a walk-in larder style pantry adjoining a log/fuel store currently only accessible from outside. There are three generously proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
North Cottage occupies a generous plot mostly laid to lawn bounded by mature shrubs, trees and woodland. There is sufficient space to add to the current off-street parking and the garden includes useful storage
sheds, a kennel and outbuildings.

LOCATION
The property’s tranquil rural location a little over a mile from the centre of the vibrant market town of Hexham coupled with its large garden makes this an attractive property. Home to many independent businesses, Hexham has a wide variety of shops, a fortnightly farmers market and several large supermarkets, as well as a good choice of cafes, restaurants, pubs and leisure facilities, with golf available at Hexham and Tynedale Golf Clubs.
The town has several excellent schools. The independent Mowden Hall Preparatory School is also within easy reach. The beautiful surrounding area provides extensive walking and other country pursuits. Newcastle city centre provides extensive further cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities. The property enjoys excellent communication links with the nearby A69 giving access to surrounding villages and towns. The Kielder Dark Skies Park lies to the north and the beautiful Northumbrian heritage coastline and Newcastle to the east with Carlisle and the Lake District to the west. Easy onward access leads to the A1, A1(M) and M6, and Newcastle International Airport is easily accessible. Hexham station offers regular cross-country services linking to other mainline services to major cities including London.

DIRECTIONS
From the main street running through Hexham town centre take the tuning onto Eastgate (next to the Victorian Tap public house) B6306. Follow this road up the hill and North Cottage is on the right-hand side.
Post Code: NE46 1TW

GENERAL
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage within the boundary. Central heating via a back boiler to a stove within the dining room.
Local Authority: Northumberland County Council
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C
EPC: Rated E

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RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
A restrictive covenant preventing any more dwellings on the site will be included in the sale contract.

ACCESS
Regular but occasional access to the telecoms mast in the wood to the west of the property must be provided across the property by the new owner. The Seller will retain a right of access across the property, only to be exercised with 24 hours’ notice or in an emergency.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Galbraith Hexham

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) Regulations
Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. To enable us to complete these checks purchasers will need to provide along with their offer either: a) originals of primary (e.g. a passport) and secondary (e.g. current council tax or Utility bill) or b) copies of the same certified and dated by appropriate professional. Failure to provide this information may result in an offer not being considered.

IMPORTANT NOTES
1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice.
2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances.
3. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties.
4. If there are matters of particular importance please raise this with us and we will try to check the information for you. Particulars prepared February 2026. Photographs taken November 2025.

EPC Rating = E