About The Architect
Greencroft Homes is a burgeoning family-owned business in the North East, driven by a passion for innovation, sustainability, and design excellence. With a shared vision to re-imagine the art of living, the firm is guided by a trio of directors who collectively boast over 50 years of experience across the globe in the architecture, design, and construction professions.

The Property
Occupying an exclusive rural location and situated a short distance from the Northumberland National Park, Hartfield stands as an impressive modern development in the serene village of Hartburn. Showcasing a palette of carefully selected materials and astute design choices, this property features an array of modern amenities, all encapsulated within a sleek, minimalist aesthetic.

Settled on a sprawling 3-acre expanse, Hartfield is accessed via a private, gated gravel driveway that leads to a spacious parking area, complete with a detached garage. The house’s exterior is clad in grey stained timber of varying widths, echoing the agricultural buildings that once stood on the site, and blending seamlessly with the modernist interior. The design cleverly conceals elements like rain guttering and window frames behind the cladding, presenting an attractively streamlined appearance.

Inside, the property maintains the same modern design philosophy, reflecting a thorough and deliberate approach throughout the interior. The property features swaths of floor-to-ceiling glazing and aptly positioned windows. These, combined with soaring ceilings that follow the roofline’s pitch, allow for bright open interiors which are flooded with natural light, whilst also keeping the surrounding ancient woodland in frame throughout the property. Underfloor zonal heating, complemented by a mechanical ventilation with heat recovery system (MHVR), ensures a comfortable and controlled indoor climate throughout the property, whilst remaining energy efficient.

Excellent spatial design within the home has created fluid interiors, optimised for the practicalities of family life.

The entrance opens into a bright and spacious open-plan Living Room, leading to a Kitchen, and Dining area, characterised by herringbone flooring and highly designed integral lighting features. Consistent with the property’s overarching aesthetic, the kitchen is modern in design and function. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area, which is uniquely housed within a frameless glass extension providing a view of the surrounding natural landscape and access to the exterior timber decking.

Within the living room there is a wood burning stove for warmth and atmosphere, and impressive lighting provided by the floor to ceiling window. A WC and Snug, lies just beyond the kitchen, providing a cosy retreat for watching films or reading. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms are neatly arranged on the opposite side of the house, with the principal suite exclusively occupying the first floor. These rooms are similarly characterised by the same minimalist material palette and enjoy delightful artificial and natural lighting. The principal suite features a large floor to ceiling window, capturing the surrounding landscape beautifully. In the master bathroom, a freestanding bathtub and a spacious walk-in shower create a sense of understated luxury, complemented by the natural glow from the skylight above.

Externally
To the exterior, Hartfield features an outdoor area with a large timber deck to relax and enjoy the tranquil sounds from the surrounding ancient woodland of Hartburn Glebe and the river Hart Burn, a tributary of the Wansbeck. The property spans a total of three acres, offering ample opportunities for landscaping or further development, pending the necessary approvals. Additionally, there is a detached double garage equipped with an electrically operated up-and-over door for convenience and ease of access.