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Elsdon, Northumberland

Guide Price

£420,000

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3 Bedrooms

1 Bathroom

1 Reception Room

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"A charming stone-built property in the heart of an idyllic Northumberland village, with panoramic countryside views and recently renovated interiors"

The Property
Completed in the 1990s using stone reclaimed from a former barn, this semi-detached stone property reflects the texture and character of traditional building. Set in the heart of Elsdon, a peaceful conservation village surrounded by the sweeping landscape of Northumberland National Park, it pairs a traditional exterior with a freshly renovated interior, offering village charm and everyday practicality. With every room enjoying far-reaching views over open hills and moorland, the setting is both uplifting and serene.

Overlooking the village green, the house is approached via a gravelled driveway with ample parking and an integral garage. Inside, a wide hallway with oak-effect laminate flooring sets a welcoming tone, with stairs rising to the first floor. The ground floor also features a cloakroom with WC and a utility room, which provides practical storage and access to the garage. The kitchen/diner sits at the centre of the layout, opening into the sitting room.

The sitting room is a striking, double-height space set on a mezzanine level and accessed via a short staircase from the kitchen/diner. With an approximate floor-to-ceiling height of six metres and dual-aspect windows, it offers an extraordinary sense of volume, light and privacy. A Burley wood-burning stove is set on a black marble hearth beneath an oak beam, creating a warm focal point within this dramatic space. The elevated position and open views create a remarkable atmosphere, whether for quiet relaxation or entertaining. A useful storage area is located beneath the mezzanine.

Upstairs, a generous landing leads to three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Each bedroom enjoys a far-reaching view over the surrounding hills, and all are naturally bright and well-proportioned. The main bedroom is particularly spacious, with fitted wardrobes and bespoke oak-lined cupboards crafted by Peter Dunham of Hexham. The bathroom is finished with Laura Ashley tiles in the soft Eau de Nil shade by La Artisan, and includes a Carronite bath with a Mira shower above. A boarded loft provides useful additional storage, and there is clear potential to extend the living space, with the layout and orientation well suited to the addition of a sunroom (subject to the necessary consents). With its distinctive character and superb setting, the property would also make an appealing and high-quality holiday let, subject to any required permissions.

Externally
The garden is thoughtfully laid out to make the most of its elevated position and long-reaching views. A mix of lawn and patio provides both open and sheltered areas for outdoor dining, entertaining or quiet enjoyment, while sections of dry stone walling add character and a sense of enclosure. A gravelled drive to the front of the house offers generous off-street parking and leads to an integral garage that provides secure storage and workshop potential. The setting is both practical and picturesque, designed to complement the surrounding landscape while offering low-maintenance usability.

Key features

Peaceful Setting Overlooking the Village Green

Naturally Bright Interior with Expansive Countryside Views

Landscaped Garden

Gravelled Driveway with Ample Parking

Easy Access to Nearby Walking/Cycling Trails

Description

Local Information
Elsdon is a charming village set in the Redesdale Valley within Northumberland National Park. It has a pub, historic church and village hall, and supports a small but vibrant community. The village enjoys excellent access to the Coquet Valley, Simonside and Cheviot Hills, with direct entry into Harwood Forest, offering miles of trails for walking and cycling, including the Sandstone Way and St Oswald’s Way. Kielder Water and Forest Park is also close by, providing water-based activities, an observatory, sculpture trail, mountain biking and a multi-use track.

Otterburn, just three miles away, offers a primary school, nursery, village shop and sports centre. The larger villages of Bellingham to the west and Rothbury to the east are also within easy reach. For a broader range of shops, schools, healthcare and professional services, the market towns of Alnwick and Hexham are a short drive away. Ponteland, to the south-east, provides a useful range of amenities and everyday services, including supermarkets, cafés, a leisure centre and access to Newcastle International School. Newcastle itself, just under 30 miles away, offers a wide array of cultural, educational and retail amenities.

For the commuter, the A696 and A68 offer excellent road links to the A1, A69 and Edinburgh. Rail services to London and the south run regularly from Newcastle, while Morpeth station also offers direct connections north and south. Newcastle International Airport is within easy reach.

First Floor
Three Bedrooms | Bathroom

Externally
Driveway | Gardens

Services
The property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage with oil-fired central heating.

Tenure
Freehold

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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