Bridge Bank Cottage, Corbridge,

Bridge Bank Cottage Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5AU

A beautifully renovated Grade II Listed period house occupying a central position within this historic village, including a large courtyard and garaging.

Approximate mileages: 5 miles • 19 miles • Morpeth 30 miles 42 miles • Durham 28 miles

Corbridge office Main Street Corbridge NE45 5LD t 01434 632404 [email protected] Situation Accommodation Bridge Bank Cottage occupies a prominent and slightly The front entrance doorway leads to a spacious elevated position at the centre of the village, within hallway which could be easily utilised as a useful easy walking distance of all amenities. Corbridge is study or living area with a broad staircase rising to an historic Roman settlement supporting a surprising the first floor having an understair cupboard. The and impressive range of facilities including a first bedrooms radiate from a near full width rear hall. and middle school, doctors surgery, church, chapel The guest suite to the north end of the property is a as well as a selection of retail outlets, public houses generous dual aspect room with en-suite, fully tiled and tea rooms. The neighbouring centres of Hexham shower room/WC. and Newcastle upon Tyne offer complementary cultural, retailing and educational facilities, both of There are two further double bedrooms, the larger which, along with Corbridge are served with the Trans bedroom glimpsing views of the river via a small Pennine Railway. For the commuter the A69, A68 and window to the gable. Adjoining is an impressive family A1 provide links with the major commercial centres bathroom, again being fully tiled with a four piece of the North East. The East Coast main line railway suite. A rear lobby provides access to the courtyard. and Newcastle International Airport provide further services with the rest of the country. There are many To the first floor is an upper hall/ landing leading attractions close at hand, including Roman Forts, to the spacious sitting room/dining room which Hadrian’s Wall, Castle as well as has five windows to the east and west elevations and the Old Gaol. Beyond can be found the delights of along with a feature stained window to the gable. Northumberland National Park, Kielder Water, Cheviot The original roof trusses are exposed creating a Hills, Scottish Borders and the East Coast. and vaulted ceiling and there is a period slate fireplace the Lake District are also accessible to the west. and external doorway to the coaching steps. The sumptuously appointed kitchen is designed by The Property Callerton Kitchens and has base and wall mounted storage units along with a twin bowl Fireclay sink and Bridge Bank Cottage is a Grade II Listed period house a Lacanche range-style cooker with five burner hob, which has been completely renovated and restored beautiful contrasting granite worktops along with combining the original cottage and joinery workshop an integrated refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher and a to create a surprisingly spacious home. It has gas-fired window seat. The master bedroom is a large double underfloor heating throughout along with double room with useful over stair walk-in wardrobe and a glazing to the rear elevation and special glazing to the small window looking over the and across front. The accommodation has been arranged with to Prospect Hill. The en-suite shower room/WC is the living accommodation principally to the first floor, generously proportioned and fully tiled, off which is a which can be also be accessed via coaching steps to large airing cupboard/utility with void and plumbing the rear, affording a virtual single story existence, if for automatic washing machine, ample storage space desired. A generous sitting room/dining room has a and a Worcester wall-mounted gas fired central vaulted ceiling with original exposed roof trusses and heating boiler. there is a beautifully appointed kitchen with range- style cooker. Of the four good sized bedrooms, two are en-suite and there is a further family bathroom, with all the sanitary ware being from Villeroy and Boch. To the rear is a block paved courtyard enclosed by stone walling with double opening electric gates providing a practical and useful outdoor space along with a separate single garage. Externally There is a block set forecourt approached through a wrought iron gate with dwarf stone walling to the boundaries.

The rear block set courtyard has double-opening electric gates, a raised flower bed and corner seating area along with a side pedestrian gateway.

The good sized garage has an up and over door along with light, power and water connected.

Gener al Information

Historical Note The property is Grade II Listed.

Services All mains services are connected to the property. Central heating is via a large bore underfloor gas-fired system.

Date of Information February 2015

Local Authority Northumberland County Council 0845 600 6400

Viewing Strictly via appointment with agents, Smiths Gore Corbridge office, Main Street, Corbridge, NE45 5LD. Telephone number - 01434632404.

Directions From the agents’ offices in Corbridge head along the Main Street towards the Angel Hotel, bearing left down towards the bridge where the subject property can be found immediately on the right hand side.

Important Notice Any photographs and information are for illustration and guidance purposes only and should not be relied upon as an illustration of the state of the property or otherwise. Items shown in photographs should be considered as not being part of the sale of the property unless specifically stated otherwise, or negotiated direct with the seller. The measurements provided are for guidance purposes only; measurements should be verified by a prospective buyer before proceeding with any purchase, or incurring any costs. Services and appliances have not, and will not, be tested by us. A prospective buyer should obtain independent legal and other professional advice concerning the property and all and every issue relating to the transfer of the legal title in the property to him or her. We will not be responsible for any verbal statement made by any member of staff or any losses that result from such a statement. If you require an opinion regarding an issue relating to the property, please contact us and we will provide this where possible. Corbridge office t 01434 632404 [email protected]