The Property
Poised above the Derwent Valley with sweeping views toward Northumberland, Derwent Hill is a striking Georgian country house of scale and presence. Dating to around 1820 and retaining a wealth of period detailing, the property comprises a principal five-bedroom country house with two substantial annexes, all set within 2.85 acres of beautifully composed gardens and grounds.

The house is approached by a pretty country lane and accessed by a tree-lined drive leading to the main entrance, with a second entrance situated at the rear conveniently leading to the nearby A694. Inside, the wide dining hallway makes a confident first impression, with oak flooring, stained-glass panels, and Georgian style fireplace with wood burning stove and two grand Georgian archways marking the entrances to the sitting room and the drawing room. To the front, the drawing room takes full advantage of the house’s outlook, with tall sash windows and a deep bay framing uninterrupted views across the valley. Fine plasterwork, a period fireplace with burning stove and parquet flooring all speak to the home’s classical heritage, echoed in an adjoining sitting room with matching sash windows, traditional detailing and a Georgian style fireplace with wood burning stove.

The kitchen/breakfast room lies to the rear, finished in a traditional style with in-frame cabinetry, granite worktops, a Lacanche range, and a walk-in larder. A WC located off the entrance vestibule completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, the principal suite enjoys a deep bay window with far-reaching views across the valley. A walk-in wardrobe and en-suite complete the suite, while three further double bedrooms share a beautifully appointed jack-and-jill bathroom with a freestanding bathtub.

The lower ground floor provides generous additional space, well suited to informal family living. The large games room opens onto the patio and garden through double doors, with an original Georgian fireplace at its heart and ample space for both entertaining and recreation. The adjoining utility room provides scope for conversion into a full kitchen, if desired. This level also provides internal access to the garage, alongside a further room currently used as a home office or bedroom.

The integral garage gives access to the drive.

The main house and its two annexes remain easily reconnectable, with original internal doorways still in place—offering the flexibility to restore the property to a single, substantial home if desired.

South Annexe
An annexe lies to the southern end of the main house, arranged across two floors with its own private entrance. The layout includes a kitchen/dining room and sitting room decorated in soft, neutral tones and centered around a gas stove. With three bedrooms and a bathroom and shower room, it is well suited to multi-generational living, long-term guests, or potential holiday letting.

Lower Ground Floor Annexe
Adjacent to the games room, and with its own entrance, the lower ground floor annexe functions as a self-contained one-bedroom apartment. The accommodation includes a kitchen, double bedroom, WC, sitting room and bathroom, making it ideally suited for guests, dependent relatives or rental purposes.

Externally
The grounds extend across approximately 2.85 acres and include formal lawns, mature woodland with a variety of wildflowers, and a wide west-facing terrace stepping down towards richly planted herbaceous borders. Commanding an elevated position, the property enjoys far-reaching views across the verdant valley landscape. A secluded and well-maintained hard tennis court lies at the eastern boundary, while a mature orchard and productive kitchen garden, with greenhouse and polytunnel, sit to the west. A cluster of stone outbuildings and a wood store complete the garden infrastructure.