High Mote

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Elsdon, Northumberland

Guide Price

£775,000

For Sale

Finest Properties, Northumberland

3.37 Acres

4 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Reception Rooms

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"A traditional stone farmhouse set within 3.37 acres of private grounds offering panoramic views over the Northumbrian National Park "

The Property
High Mote is a unique property, a traditional farmhouse set in 3.37 acres of private grounds with outstanding open views over the Northumbrian National Park. Located on the edge of the historic village of Elsdon, it offers all the benefits of country living while being only 23.8 miles from Newcastle Airport.

The house itself is a well proportioned, characterful family home with excellent potential, offering the purchaser the opportunity to update to their own taste and create an outstanding contemporary country house. In addition, through its land and outbuildings, the property lends itself to keeping livestock and horses, as well as to a variety of lifestyle options such as working from home, business ventures, or for those interested in self sufficiency.

Set within its own grounds, High Mote is only a five minute walk down a private drive to the village of Elsdon, with its traditional village green, historic church and pub. To the west of the property lies the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle, known as The Mote Hills. To the south there are easy to maintain gardens, and from all sides there are uninterrupted views over the surrounding rural landscape.

Inside the house the main living areas are generously sized and include character features such as traditional stone fireplaces and exposed beams.

The front door leads into a porch area which opens into an entrance hallway. To the left is the farmhouse kitchen, which is light and airy and features an Aga, walk in larder and space for a large kitchen table beside the window overlooking the garden.

To the right of the hallway is a reception room with original polished wood beams and a wood burning stove, currently used by the owners as a dining room. Leading off this first reception room, down a few steps, is the large sitting room which was originally a barn adjoining the house. The original beams and log burning stove give it a cosy atmosphere and it leads into the conservatory, which requires renovation but provides excellent views over the garden.

Completing the ground floor is an entrance hall leading from the back door, along with a downstairs WC and utility room.

An attractive wide stairway leads to the upper floor where there are four bedrooms. The smallest is currently used as a home office and next door there is a double bedroom with built in cupboards and a large south facing sash window overlooking the garden and fields beyond.

Along the corridor is a further generously sized bedroom with fitted wardrobes and two south facing sash windows giving plenty of natural light. The spacious principal bedroom, which was originally part of the attached barn, has a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. It has ample fitted cupboards and an en suite bathroom.

Externally
The property offers approximately 3.37 acres in the form of two fields. There are easy to maintain south facing gardens, mainly laid to lawn. Overlooking the garden is a good sized games room or office which backs onto a range of outbuildings with potential for use as stables.

There is a private drive and a gravelled area bordered by a dry stone wall, providing parking for multiple vehicles. The property also has rights to a spring on adjoining land which serves an outside tap.

High Mote enjoys fine views from all aspects. The area is rich in history and the property sits within the Northumbrian National Park and the International Dark Sky Park, offering an outstanding natural environment and rural landscape.

Key features

Scenic Historic Rural Setting

Traditional Stone Farmhouse

3.37 Acres with Two Fields

Character Features

South Facing Garden

Panoramic National Park Views

Outbuildings and Private Drive

Description

Local Information
Elsdon is a charming village set in the Redesdale Valley in Northumberland. The village has a pub, historic church and village hall and there is a small but vibrant community. Otterburn, where there is a Primary school and Nursery, is three miles away and offers a range of amenities including a local shop and sports centre. Otterburn is well served by three hotels, Le Petit Chateau, Otterburn Castle and The Coach House which offer public restaurants and bars. It is also the home of Otterburn Mill which dates back to the 18th century and contains a small museum outlining the history of weaving, a cafe and shop. The larger villages of Bellingham, to the west and Rothbury to the east are a short drive away.

Elsdon offers easy access to the Coquet Valley, the Simonside Hills and the Cheviot Hills. There is direct access to Harwood Forest with miles of walking and cycling, including the Sandstone Way and St Oswald’s Way. Keilder Water and Forest Park are within easy reach and provide a multitude of water-based activities, an Observatory, a sculptor trail, mountain biking and a multi-purpose track for running and cycling. There are two National Trust properties, Wallington Hall and Cragside House and Gardens, within easy reach. The market towns of Alnwick to the east and Hexham to the southwest provide a wider range of retail, educational and professional services together with a hospital. The vibrant city of Newcastle offers a wide range of cultural, recreational, educational and retail services and is just over 30 miles away.

For the commuter the A696 and A68 provide excellent links to the A1 and A69. The A68 also links to Edinburgh and the north. The railway station at Newcastle provides regular services to London and the South. Morpeth railway station also offers direct services north and south. Newcastle International Airport is within easy reach.

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with En-Suite | Bathroom | Three Bedrooms

Services
Mains electricity and water. Drainage to septic tank. Oil fired boiler.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
Band F

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.

Agents Note to Purchasers
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Submitting an Offer
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