Stepping Stones, 4 St James Close, Riding Mill,

Lying tucked away behind the historic village church, Stepping Stones, a five/six bedroom detached village home lies in landscaped gardens approaching ¾ of an acre on the banks of the Marchburn providing versatile accommodation ideal for family occupation. EPC Rating: D.

 Attractive landscaped gardens  Large sitting room  Large open plan L-shaped living dining kitchen  Utility room  Five/six bedrooms  Three bathrooms/show er rooms  Integral garage  Tw o stables and store  Ample additional parking  Quiet/private village location

Guide Price: £645,000

Newcastle upon Tyne 14/15 miles, 6 miles

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DESCRIPTION Riding Mill lies approximately 6 miles east of the market town of Hexham and benef its f rom local amenities including well regarded f irst school, village pub, tennis and cricket clubs, riverside walks and a wide variety of community activities. It is also ideally located f or ease of access to Tyneside/Newcastle upon Ty ne v ia the A69 trunk road or the mainline railway.

The accommodation which has been much improved by the current owners over the last 10 y ears and, which provides light open plan living space, and is ideal f or the modern family comprises:

ACCOMMOD ATION Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall 5.04m x 4.13m (16' 6'' x 13' 7'') overall Incorporating ballustraded open tread staircase to the first f loor, large built-in coats cupboard and quality tiled f looring. Also with access through to:

Cloakroom Having contemporary suite comprising low level w.c. and wash hand basin. Also with large built-in cupboard.

Sitting Room 6.79m x 4.90m (22' 3'' x 16' 0'') With gas f ired coal effect stove on marble hearth, sliding patio doors to the south/west deck and with cathedral sty le panelled ceiling.

Open Plan Living Dining Kitchen Separated into three distinct areas comprising:

Dining Area 4.52m x 3.31m (14' 10'' x 10' 10'') Leading through to:

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Living Area 4.57m x 4.52m (15' 0'' x 14' 10'') Having wood burning stove set on marble hearth, sliding patio door leading onto the rear/east deck and with opening through to:

Kitchen 6.03m x 3.49m (19' 9'' x 11' 5'') With a range of contemporary units incorporating 1 ½ bowl single drainer enamel sink, Rangesty le cooker, plumbing for automatic dishwasher and breakf ast bar. Also with built-in cupboard.

Laminate f looring extends throughout the living dining kitchen area.

Utility Room 3.90m x 1.80m (12' 10'' x 5' 11'') With fitted units incorporating single drainer circular stainless steel sink, laminate f looring and with central heating boiler cupboard. Door to garage and door to rear lobby.

The principal staircase leads up from the main entrance hall to the ballustraded:

First Floor:

Landing Prov iding access to:

Bedroom 1 7.91m x 3.81m (25' 11'' x 12' 6'') overall max Having f ront and rear aspect and also with access to the rear staircase leading down to the rear lobby.

En-suite Shower Room With contemporary suite comprising shower cubicle, low level w.c. and wash hand basin. Also with ladder radiator, extensive wall tiling, tiled f loor and fitted cabinet.

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Bedroom 2 Bedroom 6/Study Garden/W.C. 6.18m x 2.99m (20' 3'' x 9' 10'') 2.69m x 1.95m (8' 10'' x 6' 5'') With wash hand basin and low level suite. With an extensive range of built-in wardrobes and with : Family Bathroom Stables En-suite Shower Room 3.64m x 2.13m (11' 11'' x 7' 0'') There are two loose boxes: Having contemporary suite comprising shower cubicle, low With suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand lev el w.c. and wash hand basin. Also with ladder radiator and basin, low lev el w.c. and separate shower cubicle. Also with Loose Box 1 tiled f loor. airing cupboard containing the hot water cylinder, tiled floor 3.60m x 3.60m (11' 10'' x 11' 10'') and extensive wall tiling. Bedroom 3 Loose Box 2 4.64m x 2.99m (20' 3'' x 9' 10'') OUTSIDE 3.60m x 3.60m (11' 10'' x 11' 10'') With built-in wardrobes and with wash hand basin. The property is approached off a quiet and private cul-de-sac via a long tarmac drive leading to a tarmac parking/turning General Store Bedroom 4 area. 3.60m x 2.50m (11' 10'' x 8' 2'') 5.34m x 2.69m (17' 6'' x 8' 10'') Prov iding useful external storage. With built-in wardrobes and wash hand basin. Integral Garage 6.87m x 4.94m (22' 6'' x 16' 2'') Summer House Bedroom 5 With electric door and with: 4.43m x 2.69m (14' 6'' x 8' 10'') Gardens With built-in wardrobes and wash hand basin. These are a particular f eature of the property laid mainly to lawn but with numerous specimen trees, productive f ruit area and with attractive f rontage to the Marchburn.

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SERVICES Mains water, electricity and natural gas are connected to the property .

HEATING Gas f ired boiler to radiators.

GLAZING UPVC double glazing.

TENURE Freehold

LOCATION Trav elling f rom the west into Riding Mill on the A695 continue through the village and then take the f irst right turn after the Wellington public house. Turn right immediately into Church Lane f ollowing the road along past the church and then turn into St James Close. The property is located on the right hand corner.

COUNCIL TAX B AND: Council Tax Band G.

OFFICE REF HX00002964

DETAILS PREPARED June 2014

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable. They should be considered as general guidance only and do not constitute all or any part of a contract. Prospective buy ers and their advisers should satisfy themselves to the f acts, and before arranging an inspection. Further information on points of particular importance can be provided. Serv ices, f ittings and equipment have not been tested. Room sizes should not be considered exact.

14/16 Priestpopple, Hexham Northumberland NE46 1PQ tel 01434 605441 fax 01434 607141 e-mail [email protected] www.f ostermaddison.co.uk