BOWSER HILL FARM AND COTTAGES

BOWSERS HOLE | NEAR HEDLEY ON THE HILL | A superb equestrian property with two holiday cottages and sensational views BOWSER HILL FARM AND COTTAGES

BOWSERS HOLE | NEAR HEDLEY ON THE HILL | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

APPROXIMATE MILEAGES

Hedley on the Hill 1.8 miles | Ebchester 3.2 miles | A1 8.7 miles Newcastle City Centre 11.6 miles | Newcastle International Airport 14.1 miles Durham City Centre 17.6 miles

ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF

BOWSER HILL FARMHOUSE Entrance Porch | Entrance Hall | Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room | Drawing Room | Study | Utility Room Cloakroom/WC | Master Bedroom Suite | Bedroom with En-Suite | Two Further Bedrooms | Bathroom

HIGH PASTURES COTTAGE Sitting Room | Kitchen | Hall | Two Bedrooms | Bathroom

HILLSIDE COTTAGE Sitting Room | Kitchen | Hall | Two Bedrooms | Bathroom

Garden | Two Garages | Stables | Manège | Paddocks

Finest Properties | Crossways | Market Place | Corbridge | | NE45 5AW T: 01434 622234 E: [email protected] finest properties.co.uk The dual aspect en-suite is fitted with a double-ended bath, THE PROPERTY walk-in shower cubicle, wash hand basin set on a vanity unit and WC. The adjoining dressing room, which has fitted hanging Bowser Hill Farm and Cottages are situated amidst glorious rails, has a window to the rear and would provide a charming open countryside in an elevated position on the northern side nursery if needed. There is a further double bedroom with of the Derwent Valley and just to the east of Hedley on the views to the front which has an en-suite shower room fitted Hill. The traditional, double-fronted stone farmhouse has been with a shower, wash hand basin and WC. There are two further extended and updated by the current owners and, combined double bedrooms, one of which has an original painted cast iron with the two holiday cottages and equestrian facilities, offers fireplace, with views to the rear towards the cottages and open a lifestyle property with the opportunity to receive an income countryside behind. These bedrooms are served by a spacious from existing holiday cottages and the potential to expand bathroom fitted with a bath, separate shower, wash hand basin, this business. The farmhouse combines period features with a bidet, WC and cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. contemporary extension all set in a delightful rural setting yet within easy access of regional centres. The paddock land is divided into four enclosures and amounts to around 5.5 acres HIGH PASTURES COTTAGE including the stable yard and manège; in all the gardens and paddock land amount to around 6.2 acres. The property is High Pastures Cottage has a charming sitting room with an sold with the benefit of planning permission to further extend arched picture window overlooking the front and a cast iron the house to provide additional accommodation together with wood-burning stove set in a recessed fireplace. This reception extensive garaging and new stable yard. room offers ample space for a dining table and chairs. To the rear there is a bright kitchen which has original ceiling beams, windows to the side and rear and a further skylight. The BOWSER HILL FARMHOUSE kitchen is fitted with a range of units, single sink and drainer, electric hob and oven and is plumbed for a washing machine A stone entrance porch with fully-glazed entrance door leads and houses the boiler. There is a rear hall which has a door to into a bright hallway that gives access to all the reception rooms the rear gravelled courtyard garden, a useful storage cupboard and has wood flooring. To one side of the hall is a triple- and stairs to the first floor. The stairs, which have a window to aspect kitchen/dining/sitting room which offers a stunning the rear offering open rural views, lead up to a landing which contemporary everyday living space with fabulous far-reaching has a storage cupboard. There are two bedrooms, one double views over the Derwent Valley and fully-glazed French doors and one twin, both of which have exposed beams and trusses that lead out to the terrace. The kitchen area is fitted with a and skylight windows. The bathroom is fitted with a bath with comprehensive range of cream units including a large island shower over, wash hand basin and WC. with granite work surface, 1½ bowl sink and drainer, space for a range-style cooker, integrated dishwasher, fridge, two freezers and a drinks fridge. There is ample space for a large dining table HILLSIDE COTTAGE and chairs together with a further large sitting area for everyday living. To the other side of the hall there is a more formal Hillside Cottage has a delightful sitting room with beamed drawing room with a feature cast iron fireplace with electric fire. ceiling, windows offering views to the front and rear, a fireplace The drawing room enjoys the same far-reaching southerly views with cast iron wood-burning stove and an under-stairs storage over the garden, fields and valley beyond and could equally be cupboard. This reception room offers ample space for a dining used as a formal dining room if required. There is a second table and chairs. The kitchen, which has a window to the front, reception room, currently used as a study, which offers versatile is fitted with a range of cream units, single sink and drainer, space and has windows to the side and rear. To the rear of the electric hob and oven and is plumbed for a washing machine house there is a large utility room which is fitted with a range of and houses the boiler. A door from the sitting room leads to a units which is plumbed for a washing machine and has space for rear hall which has a door to the gravelled courtyard garden a tumble drier and has a door to outside. Off the utility room and stairs to the first floor. A window on the staircase offers there is a cloakroom fitted with a wash hand basin and WC. far-reaching countryside views to the north and the stairs lead up to a bright landing. There are two double bedrooms, one of Stairs lead up from the hall to the first floor, where there is which has a low level window to the front and a skylight while a generous landing which is flooded with natural light from the other has two skylights and exposed ceiling beams. The a window at the top of the stairs. The master bedroom suite bedrooms are served by a bathroom which is fitted with a bath comprises a spacious bedroom with south-facing window with shower over, wash hand basin and WC. offering elevated views of the garden and beyond together with an en-suite bathroom and dressing room. fabulous views over the garden, paddock land and beyond over the Derwent Valley. Steps lead from the PLANNING PERMISSION terrace down to the enclosed rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with mature boundary planting.

There is planning permission in place (Ref: DC/09/00975/FUL) which includes an extension at There are two single garages attached to the cottages that have double timber doors and benefit from the side of the house to include garaging for 4 cars, timber framed stables, conversion of the existing power, light and water. There is planning permission in place to convert these garages into a one garages into an additional 1 bedroom holiday cottage, construction of a new parking area for the bedroom holiday cottage. holiday cottages and landscaping. The equestrian facilities include a stable block with three loose boxes, a pony box and a tack room together with an all-weather manège and paddock land which in all amounts to around 5.5 acres. EXTERNALLY There is a gated access to the paddocks beside the stables and a further gate provides access from the stables up to the yard. The paddock land, which is well fenced with good natural shelter for winter, is Bowser Hill Farm is approached through a gated entrance to a drive that leads past the manège to a currently divided into four enclosures. The floodlit manège (30m x 40m), which has a sand and fibre gravelled parking area for several cars. The drive continues through a further gate into the original farm base for use at all times of the year, has gates at both ends; at the western end there is a gravelled yard which gives access to the house, cottages and two single garages; there is further parking for the enclosed area with gate from the drive which provides a useful area for parking wagons. Bowser Hill cottages and a generous turning area. Steps from the yard lead down to the house with a paved path Farm offers a manageable equestrian property that is located in an excellent position for quiet hacking that leads to the back door. The path continues to the eastern side of the house where there is a paved on country roads and off-road tracks, situated in the heart of the Braes of Derwent Hunt country, with terrace with pergola over which provides an excellent place to enjoy the morning sun. There is a paved the added benefit of two holiday cottages. In addition Woods which holds regular events and terrace which runs along the front of the house, accessed from the front door and kitchen, which offers rides throughout the year is nearby.

LOCAL INFORMATION

Bowser Hill Farm is located on the borders of Northumberland, County Durham and Tyne and Wear For schooling, there is a First School in Whittonstall while secondary schooling is offered at amidst stunning open countryside. While in a rural position, the property is situated in an excellent Community High School. position for access to local amenities and regional centres. For the outdoor enthusiasts there is excellent woodland walks with Milkwellburn Wood and Chopwell Woodland Park nearby; Chopwell Woods For the commuter, there are excellent road links to Newcastle and other regional centres and Newcastle also welcomes riders and cyclists. There are numerous golf courses within easy reach, including Slaley International Airport, Newcastle Rail Stations and the A1 are all extremely accessible. The rail station in Hall and Close House, and Racecourse is also nearby. Several surrounding villages, including Prudhoe provides excellent cross country services east and west to Newcastle and Carlisle, which in turn Hedley on the Hill, Chopwell and Ebchester, offer local amenities including shops, post offices, pubs and link to other main line services to major UK cities north and south. restaurants. Further excellent facilities are available in Gateshead and Newcastle, both of which provide comprehensive shopping, professional and entertainment facilities.

SERVICES POSTCODE

Mains electricity, mains water on a private NE17 7AY connection, private drainage and oil-fired central heating. COUNCIL TAX

DIRECTIONS Band G

From leave the A695 at Branch End and follow New Ridley Road for 1.2 miles. EPC Take the left turning signposted to Hedley on the Hill and continue on this road for 2.9 miles Bowser Hill Farmhouse: Rating E going through Hedley on the Hill. Just before High Pastures Cottage: Rating D the entrance to Northumbria Gliding Club on Hillside Cottage: Rating D IMPORTANT NOTICE the left hand side take the right turning and follow this road for about 0.3 miles and the Finest Properties Limited, for themselves and for the Vendors and Lessors of this property whose entrance to Bowser Hill Farm is on the left. TENURE Agents they are give notice that: (1) The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or Freehold contract; (2) All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (3) No person in the T: 01434 622234 employment of Finest Properties Limited, has any authority to make or give any representation or E: [email protected] warranty whatever in relation to this property. finestproperties.co.uk