The Property
Once the kitchen garden to Beaufront Castle, this south facing part walled site offers a rare opportunity to create a low carbon contemporary home in a setting of considerable historic character with each level having direct access to the terraced grounds. Original brick and stone, and long views across the Tyne Valley establish a calm and confident sense of place. Full planning permission and listed building consent are in place for The Glass House, a striking four bedroom home of approximately 5,282 sq ft, 490.7 sq m, designed to work with the garden’s historic fabric and levels while providing exceptional modern living. The site also includes The Apple Store, an existing two bedroom annexe of approximately 750 sq ft, 69.7 sq m, with its own access and parking, offering immediate accommodation and valuable flexibility as the project progresses.

The Glass House has been planned carefully for flow, light and connection to the landscape. The entrance opens to a wide hall with a seating area and a full height glazed screen, with a door leading directly to a sheltered courtyard terrace. From here, steps rise to the main terrace and garden, reinforcing the relationship between the interior and the south facing grounds.

Beyond the hall, doors lead into the living room, a calm and inviting space with south and west facing windows and a wood burning stove. This level also accommodates four bedrooms, each with its own en suite, with the two largest rooms benefiting from dressing areas. A laundry and cloakroom sit discreetly off the hallway, completing this floor.

A feature staircase rises to the upper level where the open plan kitchen, dining and living room, 21 metres in length, all face south. The ceilings follow the roof pitch and incorporate roof lights. There is a provision for a lift beside the staircase to provide easy access throughout the house. Full height glazed screens open from the living spaces onto a terrace with planting above the ground floor rooms, creating a seamless visual connection between house and garden. A fully glazed garden pavilion sits on this terrace, designed with a wood burning stove and an integrated barbeque with chimney, offering an impressive space for sheltered outdoor living.

Set behind the main living rooms, a doorway leads through to the library, wine cellar and bar, entrance hall, boot room and cloakroom. This part of the house is formed within the original stone structure once used for storing fruit for Beaufront Castle. A level route from here runs through a short tunnel into the upper garden. Historically, fruit from the orchard was stored in the Apple Store, now converted into the two bedroom annexe, 750sq ft, 69.7 sq m. It features a spacious open plan kitchen and living area with a utility room, two bedrooms and a contemporary shower room on the lower level with an air source heat pump and underfloor heating. This separate space works well as guest accommodation, a project base during construction, or future multi generational use or ancillary income.

In addition, a four bay stone built cart shed on the site has already been adapted for storage, workshop use and garden equipment, with electricity and borehole water treatment plant, 540 sq ft, 50 sq m.

Materials and energy performance sit at the centre of the design. The building’s form follows the existing contours, with green roofs, solar gain and natural stone anchoring it within its landscape, while timber detailing and sheltered courtyards bring warmth and privacy. The overall result is a design that feels both contemporary and timeless, uniting sustainability with a strong sense of heritage.

Externally
The crescent-shaped garden extends for around 120 metres, stepping down from north west to south east and collecting sunlight throughout the day. Original walls and mature hedging structure the terraced layout, offering both shelter and rhythm to the site. Outdoor areas are conceived for relaxation and entertaining, with space for a garden pavilion, dining terraces, and private garden zones framed by the original brickwork. From the upper levels, the outlook stretches over open countryside towards the River Tyne and wooded ridgelines beyond. Private, green, and layered with history, Beaufront Kitchen Garden is a setting that beautifully balances heritage and innovation, a rare opportunity to create a best-in-class contemporary home in one of Northumberland’s most distinguished locations.

Agents note
Planning permission, Application 16/00501/FUL, grants approval for the development of the new dwelling, including its layout, access and use. Listed building consent, Application 16/00502/LBC, relates to works affecting the Grade II listed structures within the walled garden, including the Apple Store, potting shed and adjoining walls. A full heritage statement, together with early photographs and historical documentation for the site, is available to view on the Northumberland County Council website, along with all associated planning documents.

Viewings
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Health and Safety
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