Fairneycleugh
Elsdon, Northumberland
Guide Price
£775,000
For Sale
"A secluded Georgian Farmhouse with elegant interiors and far-reaching rural views"
The Property
Positioned two miles from the historic village of Elsdon and surrounded by the vast, open landscape of the Redesdale Valley, Fairneycleugh is a distinguished Georgian farmhouse offering remarkable privacy and rural charm. Built in stone and approached via a private drive, this detached home occupies a rare and elevated position, secluded and immersed in the natural beauty of Northumberland. With far-reaching views, thoughtfully restored interiors and generous gardens, the house takes full advantage of its remarkable setting.
A welcoming entrance vestibule gives way to two generously proportioned reception rooms, both with deep-set sash windows. One is arranged as a formal dining room, featuring exposed stonework, painted beams, and a striking fireplace with a contemporary wood-burning stove. The other offers a more relaxed sitting area, centered around a stylish log burner. From here, the house flows naturally into the kitchen—a calming, understated space with bespoke cabinetry and stone worktops. Pale flagstones run underfoot with the added benefit of underfloor heating, while the layout comfortably accommodates both cooking and a seating area at one end, where a wood-burning stove is set beneath a wide, painted surround. A generously sized pantry provides additional storage, and beyond the kitchen lies a practical utility room and a downstairs WC.
The first floor is home to four bedrooms, all with pleasing proportions and views across the surrounding fields. The principal bedroom is a peaceful, well-lit room with twin sash windows and a traditional fireplace. A further double bedroom lies adjacent, and two additional rooms offer flexibility for family, guests or working from home. Two bathrooms serve the upper floor: one with a freestanding roll-top bath set beneath a sash window. The other is a beautifully appointed contemporary shower room with walk-in enclosure, skylight above, and underfloor heating. Both are finished with careful attention to tone, texture and materials.
A large, attached workshop offers over 200 square feet of versatile space that could serve equally well as a studio, store or conversion project subject to consents.
Externally
Fairneycleugh stands in generous gardens and grounds extending to approximately 0.83 acres, complemented by an adjoining paddock of around 1 acre. This additional land offers potential for a range of uses, from keeping a pony or small livestock to the possible addition of glamping pods or similar, taking advantage of the region’s dark skies designation. The property enjoys regular, often spectacular views of the Northern Lights, adding further appeal to this already remarkable setting.
The property is approached via a private gravelled driveway leading to a secure gated parking area with space for several vehicles. To the front, lawns are bordered by a low stone wall with railings that take in wide views across the valley, with planted borders adding seasonal interest. To one side, a stone-edged vegetable garden provides a ready-made area for productive growing.
A large, wooded area offers privacy and shelter, reinforcing the sense of seclusion and connection to the surrounding landscape.
Key features
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.
Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Kitchen | Utility Room | WC | Porch
First Floor
Four Bedrooms | Family Shower Room | Bathroom
Externally
Workshop | Vegetable Garden | Woodlands | Paddock
Approximate Mileages
Elsdon 1.9 miles | Otterburn 3.7 miles | Bellingham 11.8 miles | Rothbury 13 miles | Morpeth 21.1 miles | Newcastle International Airport 26.8 miles | Hexham 27.3 miles | Newcastle City Centre 32.9 miles
Services
The property is connected to mains electricity. Water is supplied via private boreholes, with drainage to a septic tank. Heating is provided by an oil-fired central system.
Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax
Band E
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
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.
Submitting an Offer
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Location
Elsdon, Northumberland
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