Be ls a y B r Exceptional Homes i d g e Belsay Bridge The location of Belsay, one of Northumberland’s best For today’s residents, the Belsay Village Shop stocks known and most attractive villages, is absolutely superb. everyday essentials, a wide selection of local produce, and serves as the post office. The village also offers a Situated only 6 miles from bustling Ponteland yet coffee shop and a gift shop while supermarket shopping enjoying the serenity of its rural location and set is available in Ponteland. amongst stunning Northumbrian countryside, it offers an outstanding living environment exuding country For families there is a thriving primary school while charm and character in contrast to the more urban style older students are catered for in nearby Ponteland. of its near neighbour. Slightly further afield, Newcastle upon Tyne offers first class educational facilities with private schools and two Historic Belsay, renowned for its ancient castle and fine universities. magnificent hall, two architectural gems, has its roots in the mists ancient times from when bronze and iron Only 14 miles distant, the city offers a host of attractions, ages’ occupation is archaeologically evident. The old from a variety of shops, restaurants, theatres, art English name of the village – Belsay meaning ‘the ridge galleries and cinemas to the world famous Sage. For of land belonging to Bel’ survives from Saxon times. the sports minded it also boasts first class rugby and During the Middle Ages, continuous warfare with the football teams, racing, top flight basketball and an Scots prompted construction of the castle which was excellent choice of golf courses. later extended into a Jacobean mansion and eventually replaced by the classic revival styled Belsay Hall begun in Set within the rural serenity of Northumberland’s 1807. The magnificent quarry gardens were constructed stunning countryside yet within easy reach of all at that time including the now mature extensive amenities, Belsay Bridge offers a quite unique living landscape which necessitated the demolition of the old location. village of Belsay. It was replaced by the charming estate village we know today. The much admired hall, castle and gardens are now run by English Heritage and open to the public. Site Plan & Location A696 Garage Jedburgh 1 Morpeth B6524 1 Garages Parking 2 2 3 N 4 Belsay School 3 A696 4 Garages A696 5 Belsay Garage Parking 6 Belsay Shop 7 5 6 A696 VP Coffee Shop Ponteland 7 VP VP 8 Ponteland: 6 miles 9 Newcastle: 14 miles 8 9 Airport: 9 miles Garages Mainline Station: 14 miles Whalton Tarmac area/road Belsay Bridge, Belsay, Northumberland, NE20 0ET Wallington Footpath Middleton Landscaped/turfed area Hartburn Woodland area Paved area Belsay Bridge Homes Belsay Bridge is an exclusive development of just nine exceptional standards of insulation which combined superb new homes in the village of Belsay. Its unique with the latest heating technology minimises running setting with four individual house styles offers a costs, drives down their carbon footprint whilst at the quite unrivalled choice and location for family or same time providing an excellent level of comfort. retirement living. To complement the contemporary structural tech- Countylife’s team of architects, engineers and interior nology, Countylife offers the most up to date top quality planners have combined to produce finely crafted house internal finish as standard and to further complete the types blending the best of natural materials and the individuality of their new home, clients are offered a most up-to-date building techniques carefully designed wide variety of floor, wall and cabinetry finish options. to reflect the character of the local village architecture. A choice of 3 and 4 bedroom homes in detached, semi As befits properties of this quality, each of award- detached and cottage terrace form, featuring double winning Countylife’s thoughtfully designed floor or single garages and private parking spaces to each plans combine spacious individual rooms and well property, are available. proportioned restful living spaces. A mix of cut and random natural stone with natural The homes at Belsay Bridge offer a unique opportunity slate roofs and high performance cottage style windows to acquire a high quality, energy efficient newly reinforce the traditional architecture of Belsay Bridge built residence in one of Northumberland’s most which is further complemented in garden areas by desirable villages. carefully designed brick and stone garden walls, timber gates and estate fencing to give a pleasant continuity of design to the whole development. The traditional external design belies the cutting edge construction technology of these high quality new homes. Highly engineered components afford 9 finely crafted new homes blending the best natural materials and the most up-to-date building techniques Kitchen, Utility & BATHROOMS Kitchen Bathrooms • High quality kitchens with choice of finish • Contemporary styled bathrooms with high quality • Choice of work surfaces sanitaryware • Integrated oven • Vanity units • Intergrated combi microwave/oven • Choice of wall and floor tiling • Induction hob • Fitted mirrors to bathrooms and en-suites • Integrated dishwasher • Chrome heated towel rails • Integrated fridge/freezer • LED downlighters • Integrated washing machine/tumble dryer • High quality chrome fittings (except Whalton) • LED feature lighting *These properties are offered subject to availibility. We reserve the right • Chrome tap to improve or change specifications. Although every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, the contents do not form part of, nor constitute a representation, warranty or part of any contract. **Subject to construction stage and chosen from the Countylife range Utility (Whalton Only) ***Photos of typical Countylife Interiors • Integrated units with choice of door fronts • Choice of high quality laminate work surfaces • Sink • Chrome tap • Integrated washing machine/tumble dryer Electrical, Security & Heating Heating & Electrical Security • Air source central heating • External lighting to front and rear of property • Underfloor heating to ground floor (Whalton) • Internal security alarm • Radiators to ground and first floor • Mains- fed smoke and heat detectors with battery • LED downlights with feature pendants and back up dimmers in selected locations • 2 year maintenance period with Countylife Homes • Chrome light switches and sockets throughout • 10 year structural warranty with Premier • Feature backlit niches to bathrooms and en-suites Guarantee • Stove to main lounge Management Company Home Entertainment & Communication • Maintenance of landscaped areas, • TV points to family room, living and master roads and footpaths bedroom • Maintenance of street lighting • Telephone/data points to family room, living room • Communal electricity and master bedroom • Maintenance of water treatment plant • Reserve fund contribution External & Internal External features Internal features • High performance timber frame construction • Composite front door with chrome hardware • Stone-built garages to all plots with lighting and • High performance, double glazed timber windows power (double garage to Whalton) • Internal oak doors and chrome ironmongery • Two parking spaces to all plots • Staircase with solid oak handrail and painted • Block paved allocated parking areas spindles • Turf to front and rear gardens • Built in wardrobes to selected bedrooms • Stone paving to pathways and patio areas • Satin paint finish to all internal joinery • External water tap • Double French doors leading from kitchen/family • External power socket room to patio area About Us With our head office in Northumberland, Countylife style of their location, combine traditional materials specialises in individual developments at high quality and modern technology to provide the ultimate in locations throughout the North East of England. contemporary living. Our sites are carefully chosen for their desirable With the highest possible quality specification in design locations within easy access of areas of outstanding and energy conservation, coupled with innovative natural beauty, but close to the centres and amenities of floor plans and features, we build stylish new homes village, town and city. which are more efficient, more comfortable and more Our homes, whilst identifying with the architectural economical to run. wha lt o n Exceptional Homes The Whalton ‘The Whalton’ house style is one of a kind, sitting proudly doors and a patio area, perfect for alfresco dining in in its own large landscaped plot. Stone built with a slate the warmer summer months. Internally the spacious roof and porch, The Whalton blends seamlessly into ground floor accomodation comprises of a large open the Belsay village streetscape with a sympathetically plan kitchen/family room, utility room, formal living landscaped cottage garden to add to its ‘kerb appeal’. room, study, wc and understairs store cupboard. The To the rear, a double garage and two allocated parking first floor landing leads to master bedroom complete spaces are exclusive to this unique property. The rear with en-suite and dressing room. Three further garden occupies a very generous plot which is contained bedrooms share the family bathroom. by a stone wall. A gated access leads to the rear french The Whalton is a spacious stone built 4 bedroom detached home Floor Plans LIVING 4.33m x 4.05m 14' 3" x 13' 3" Kitchen/Family KITCHEN/