Horsley Hills

OATENS BANK | HORSLEY | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE A striking and expansive property in peaceful yet convenient countryside location

Accommodation in Brief

Driveway | Courtyard Parking | Integral Double Garage Gardens | Sun Terrace

The Property

Horsley Hills occupies a quiet elevated position with beautiful countryside views in an enviable location forming part of a small and exclusive development of four properties commissioned in the mid 1970’s. This spacious four bedroom property built from reclaimed local stone offers a real feeling of grandeur with a handsome traditional stone façade which blends effortlessly into its surroundings. Internally, the property offers versatile accommodation and huge potential to modernise to create a beautiful home.

From the rear of the property, a partially glazed door leads to the spacious reception hallway offering access to the main accommodation, kitchen, staircase to the first floor and ground floor cloakroom with separate WC. The music room sits centrally to the property with views over the front garden and offers onward access to the principal reception rooms. Double wooden doors lead to the drawing room to the front elevation. This light and naturally bright room is of exceptionally generous proportions. An open working fire sits centrally to the room providing a welcoming focal point with exposed stone chimney breast and inset with dressed stone surround. There is built in seating to either side of the fireplace and French doors lead to the garden. The dining room is adjacent and is another room of impressive size with sliding doors to the sun terrace and garden and lovely countryside views. To the opposite side of the music room is the cosy yet expansive study and snug with traditional wooden panelling to the walls, built in display cabinetry to the alcoves, wood burning stove and trap door to the cellar.

The kitchen benefits from a range of wooden units with complementary work surfaces, a five oven electric AGA, plumbing for a dishwasher, ample room for a table and chairs and space for a gas cooker. Off the kitchen is a useful pantry with built in shelving and a utility room offering further storage and laundry options with separate WC. There is additional access to the garden and rear courtyard from both the kitchen and the utility room.

The elegant spindled staircase with galleried landing rises to the upper floor and leads to the principal bedroom. This room is fitted with a selection of wardrobes and also benefits from dual aspect and an en-suite bathroom comprising bath with shower over, separate shower, wash hand basin and WC. Three further bedrooms are located off the landing. One has an en-suite bathroom whilst the other two are served by the family bathroom. Off the landing is a useful linen cupboard.

Externally

The entrance to Horsley Hills is through a pillared gateway onto a tarmacadam driveway which leads to a courtyard parking area for several cars at the rear of the property. The attached garage has a roller shutter door and benefits from power and light. Enclosed private gardens wrap around the property and have a mixture of stone wall and fenced boundaries. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a mixture of mature shrubs, trees and flower beds and a raised sun terrace with low level stone walling which is ideally placed for outdoor entertaining and to enjoy the peaceful and secluded garden setting. In all the property extends to around 0.78 acres. Local Information

The property sits in a quiet position just north of Horsley, a small village with historic and architectural significance. A large part of Horsley was designated a Conservation Area in 1992 with buildings that can be traced back to at least the start of the 18th century, some of which were built with stones from Hadrian’s Wall. The village lies on the northern side of the River Tyne overlooking the river valley, some 10 miles west of Newcastle, and is surrounded by open countryside. The Lion and Lamb is a popular public house in the village together with a thriving community which includes The Hearth at Horsley, a group of artist’s studios, café and community hall, and an antiques centre while Matfen Hall and Close House offer excellent leisure facilities. Nearby villages such as Wylam offer amenities including a supermarket and Post Office, pubs and restaurants. Newcastle provides further comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.

For schooling, the school catchment area is the Ponteland schools system. In addition, Mowden Hall Preparatory School provides private education from nursery up to 13 years, and there are several private day schools in Newcastle.

For the commuter, the A69 provides good access to Newcastle International Airport and City Centre, Carlisle and onward access to the A1 and M6. The rail stations at Wylam and Prudhoe provide regular links to both Newcastle and Carlisle, which in turn link to other main line services to major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport and the A1 are all within easy reach. Floor Plans

Total area: approx. 373.8 sq. metres (4023.9 sq. feet)

First Floor

Ground Floor Directions

From the A69 travelling east, take the exit signposted Horsley and Heddon (B6528). At the junction take a left turn onto Oatens Bank; continue on this road for 0.3 miles and Horsley Hills can be found on the right-hand side set back from the road.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Services

Mains electricity and water. Oil-fired central heating. LPG to gas cooker. Private drainage (septic tank).

Postcode Council Tax EPC Tenure

NE15 0NX Band H Rating E Freehold

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