The Farmhouse, Newfield, Ministeracres

Durham DH8 9RS

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION many period features. The high-quality fixtures A recently renovated Grade II listed and fittings are in keeping with the character of farmhouse with 1.7 acres in an accessible the house and the décor is extremely tasteful. picturesque rural setting. The property comprises: Newfield is a select little community amidst stunning ENTRANCE HALL scenery on the Northumberland and County Durham 8’11 x 15’8 (2.72m x 4.78m) Border. The popular village of Corbridge is nearby and offers an excellent range of day-to-day The inviting reception hall has an impressive amenities with a wide variety of shops, a renowned hardwood staircase, stone-flagged floor and full- delicatessen, restaurants, inns, doctors’ and dentist height ceiling, and leads to a study and the inner surgeries, community services, a garage, hall. educational and professional services, while nearby Matfen Hall, Close House and Slaley Hall offer excellent leisure facilities.

The historic market town of offers further professional, retail and recreational services including large supermarkets and a hospital. Newcastle city centre is also within easy reach provides comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities. For schooling there are First and Middle Schools in Corbridge, while senior schooling is offered in Hexham. In addition Mowden Hall Prep School is situated just outside Corbridge together with several private day STUDY schools in Newcastle. 8’10 x 8’1 (2.70m x 2.47m) For the commuter the A68 and A69 give excellent access to Newcastle to the east and Carlisle to the west. There is a railway station in Stocksfield which provides services to Newcastle and Carlisle where connecting main line rail services are available to major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport is also easily accessible.

Stocksfield station 5.5 miles, Corbridge 8.5 miles, Hexham 10.6 miles, Newcastle International Airport 18.8 miles, Newcastle city centre 21.2 miles.

The property briefly comprises: entrance hall, study, drawing room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, master bedroom suite, guest bedroom DRAWING ROOM with en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms, 16’1 x 21’9 (4.89m x 6.64m) bathroom, double garage. Externally there is a garden, paddock, stable and tack room. A well-appointed drawing room is flooded with natural light from the south-facing windows and The Farmhouse is a Grade II Listed property glazed door overlooking the garden, and has which has been renovated in recent years and stripped pine floor, exposed beams and wood provides comfortable accommodation and retains burning stove.

SITTING ROOM DRESSING ROOM 7’7 x 9’2 (2.30m x 2.80m) 15’8 x 19’6 (4.77m x 5.94m)

The second reception room is a generous sitting STORE ROOM room with stripped pine floor, exposed brick 6’1 x 18’8 (1.85m x 5.70m) chimney breast and open fire with limestone surround. Adjoining this room is the stunning EN-SUITE BATHROOM kitchen/ breakfast room which forms the hub of 13’1 x 11’10 (4.00m x 3.30m) the house and has a door out to the paved The en-suite bathroom is accessed through the terrace. dressing room and comprises a central, cast iron roll top bath, twin wash basins set in vanity units with marble tops and individually-designed shower unit. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM GUEST BEDROOM 16’5 x 19’4 (5.00m x 5.90m) 12’2 x 11’8 (3.72m x 3.55m) The kitchen is fitted with a range of classic hand- The guest bedroom also benefits from an en-suite painted units with black granite surfaces, island shower room. and larder units, Belfast sink, cream AIMS electric AGA and an integrated dishwasher, on a stone-flagged floor. A utility room leads to a cloakroom/WC and the integral double garage with additional storage space completes the ground floor accommodation. FIRST FLOOR The first floor retains an abundance of charm with galleried landing, beams and areas of exposed stone wall.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

BEDROOM 15’5 x 19’4 (4.70m x 5.90m) A sumptuous master bedroom suite has a beautiful BEDROOM with MEZZANINE AREA combed ceiling with exposed beams, open fireplace 11’7m x 12’1 (3.52m x 3.59m) and delightful views over the rear garden. There are two further double bedrooms, one with a mezzanine area (3.00m x 2.40m).

BEDROOM reaching views from the rear of the property look 16’5 x 11’ (5.00m x 3.35m) over the adjoining pony paddock with mobile field shelter, spring-fed duck pond and wild flower FAMILY BATHROOM meadow. In all the property extends to The family bathroom is fitted with a stylish white approximately 1.7 acres. suite. A timber stable and tack room is currently situated in a neighbouring paddock which is rented by the vendors for a modest annual sum.

DIRECTIONS From Corbridge follow Newcastle Road (B6530) out of the village to the A69, then head south on the A68. Continue over the roundabout and after just over 3 miles you will pass Scales Cross (left to Stocksfield, right to Slaley). After a further 0.8 miles, as you are ascending the hill, the entrance to Newfields will be on your right before the brow of the hill; there is a large stone engraved ‘Newfields’. Proceed along this private driveway for

0.5 miles and The Farmhouse is on the left with INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE large driveway/parking area. 16’2 x 18’4 (4.94m x 5.59m)

ESTATE AGENTS NOTE

There is a right of way (never used) for the farmer at EXTERNALLY a side field. To the front of the house a tarmacadam driveway leads to a cobbled parking area and the integral SERVICES double garage. The cobbled courtyard is for the The property has mains electric and water services. benefit of all the properties at Newfield, but The Farmhouse enjoys the principal benefit of this TENURE additional car parking and amenity area. Freehold. The low maintenance front garden consists of a variety of plants and shrubs and is enclosed by a FLOOD RISK traditional stone wall. To the rear of the house Please see website www.environment-agency.uk there is a south-facing garden with paved terrace, COUNCIL TAX perfect for outdoor entertaining, and a raised Please see website www.voa.gov.uk area of extensive lawn with beautifully stocked borders and hexagonal summer house. The far- ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING Grade: F

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The Farmhouse

Newfield, Ministeracres

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