Birtley, Hexham, NE48

Beautiful traditional stone built farmhouse enjoying an exceptional position with outstanding open aspect views over the Northumberland countryside. Boasting Over 3,000 Sq ft of versatile living space, with a spacious open-plan Kitchen/Dining & family space, separate utility room, beautiful lounge and impressive dining room. Five great bedrooms, stylish re-fitted family bathroom, en-suite shower room to the principal bedroom, and delightful & extensive lawned gardens with entertaining terraced areas.

High Cowden Farm is a superb, stone built farmhouse, thought to have been originally constructed in 1890, which provides well presented and proportioned accommodation throughout. The farmhouse forms part of High Cowden Farm Steading, where separately to this principal Farmhouse, the original farm outbuildings have been developed into two properties, with the conversion carefully designed so that each individual home maintains excellent privacy. The living areas and main bedrooms of High Cowden Farm look east, south and west over the gardens and beyond, with the thoughtful design of the steading conversion ensuring the entrance, patio and gardens are not overlooked by the neighbouring properties.

The property itself was purchased by the current family around 10 years ago, and is located between the villages of Birtley and Ridsdale, Northumberland. Set back from the A68, this spacious property offers easy access south to Corbridge, Hexham and the A69. Shops, public houses and a golf course can be found in Bellingham to the north, with Newcastle upon Tyne, Kielder Forest and the Scottish Border all within 25 miles.

The property itself is accessed via a gravel driveway leading to the private parking area. An iron pedestrian entrance gate leads across the front garden and to the front door, which in turn leads directly into the superb open-plan kitchen, dining and family space, where the kitchen provides bespoke handmade cabinetry with granite work surfaces, and an oil-fired Aga.

The kitchen then opens naturally through to a great family and dining area, which now benefits from newly fitted bi-folding doors opening out onto a delightful paved terrace, perfectly positioned to enjoy the surrounding open aspect outlook to the west. A door from the rear of the family room leads into a rear hallway, which gives access to a useful re-fitted utility room, a plant room cupboard and a further door leading through to a ground-floor guest cloakroom and WC and storage cupboard, along with external access to the rear of the property and courtyard area beyond.

From the large kitchen an inner door then leads through into a central reception hall with an original fireplace, currently utilised as a music room, which in turn leads into a substantial dining room with a large (and impressive) Inglenook fireplace and dual aspect windows.

The ground floor accommodation is completed by a beautiful sitting room, also with dual aspect windows and wonderful view across the surrounding countryside to the south and east, and provides a door back to the kitchen.

The stairs then lead up to the first-floor landing, which gives access to five good sized bedrooms, all of which are comfortable double rooms. The main bedroom enjoys access to a contemporary en-suite shower room, whilst the remaining accommodation is served by a stylish family bathroom which has been recently re-fitted with herringbone tiling, a four piece suite and under-floor heating.

One spectacular aspect of High Cowden Farm is its exceptional elevated position, providing wonderful uninterrupted views across the Northumberland countryside, stretching south towards the Pennines and across to Cumbria in the west.

The space and versatility here are excellent, with entertaining, living and dining areas that can be laid out to suit the lifestyle of the new purchaser. The large and private grounds extend to approximately 0.70 acres and comprise beautiful lawned gardens positioned to the south and west, along with two paved sitting areas, all taking advantage of the exceptional views. Additionally, the property benefits from solar photovoltaic panels together with a ground source heat pump, providing for a more economical, ecological (and desirable) way of living.

Well presented throughout, this excellent stone built family home must be viewed to appreciate its space, position and versatile accommodation.

On The Ground Floor -

Kitchen - 4.82m x 6.78m (15'10" x 22'3") - Measurements taken from the widest points.

Dining Room/Family Room - 4.27m x 5.79m (14'0" x 19'0") - Measurements taken from the widest points.

Inner Hallway -

Plant Cupboard -

Utility - 2.29m x 3.45m (7'6" x 11'4") - Measurements taken from the widest points.

Wc -

Central Reception Hall -

Dining Room - 6.55m x 4.78m (21'6" x 15'8") - Measurements taken from the widest points.

Sitting Room - 5.02m x 5.02m (16'6" x 16'6") - Measurements taken from the widest points.

Bedroom - 5.02m x 4.01m (16'6" x 13'2") - Measurements taken from the widest points.

On The First Floor -

Landing -

Bedroom - 5.02m x 5.01m (16'6" x 16'5") - Measurements taken from the widest points.

En-Suite Shower Room - 3.82m x 1.60m (12'6" x 5'3") - Measurements taken from the widest points.

Bedroom - 2.83m x 4.87m (9'3" x 16'0") - Measurements taken from the widest points.

Bedroom - 4.00m x 3.32m (13'1" x 10'11") - Measurements taken from the widest points.

Bathroom - 2.79m x 2.65m (9'2" x 8'8") - Measurements taken from the widest points.

Bedroom - 2.45m x 4.78m (8'0" x 15'8") - Measurements taken from the widest points.

Disclaimer. - The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.