Willoughby House
Walled Garden, Matfen, Northumberland
Guide Price
£2,250,000
Sold
"A truly magnificent country house with extensive gardens in the prestigious Maften Estate"
The Property
Willoughby House is a stunning stone-built, detached six-bedroom property constructed in 1996 by local builder David Meakin. Resting within magnificent gardens and nestled in a private location, the property was later extended into the comfortable, spacious modern home presented today. Recent refurbishments, including a fabulous new outdoor kitchen space, have sympathetically extended and modernised the home to a high standard, complementing the surrounding external beauty, including its mature garden plot of approximately 1 acre.
The House
Upon entering via the front of the property, the hallway showcases beautiful wooden beams, exposed high ceilings, and skylights, welcoming an abundance of natural light. This central area connects the downstairs rooms.
To the right of the hallway, you enter a very spacious, open-plan kitchen diner, equipped with high-quality kitchen appliances, including an electric four-oven Aga, Miele wine fridge, multi-function microwave oven, and coffee station. This area is connected to a W/C, utility room, and shower room. The dining area flows into the snug, featuring a brick fireplace and exposed wooden beams, giving a warm and cosy cottage feel. The snug leads back into the hallway, providing access to the left side of the first floor, which features two large living areas: the dining room and the drawing room. Both rooms feature grand, exposed fireplaces fitted with log burners, offering a flexible amount of living space. The drawing room opens into a beautiful and sizable orangery, providing stunning views of the gardens. The orangery is fitted with a sloping glass roof, enhancing natural light and offering access to the garden’s patio areas and the newly built wooden conservatory.
Returning to the hallway and ascending the stairs, the impressive landing provides dual aspect views of both floors, demonstrating the versatility and accessibility of Willoughby House. The second floor is completed with five bedrooms, three of which contain ensuites, including the principal bedroom. All bedrooms are lined with wooden flooring and continue the theme of pitched ceilings, accentuating the property’s beauty. The principal bedroom features a Juliette balcony, has separate wardrobe spaces and enjoys superb views over the stunning gardens and separate wardrobe spaces. There is also a large family bathroom on this floor.
The property also contains a connecting two-story triple garage at the side of the building, accessed via the utility room adjoined by a hallway and cold room. The second floor has been refurbished into an additional studio living space, offering a living room, additional bedroom, shower room and sauna, ideal for teenagers or dependent relative accommodation.
External
Willoughby house is accessed through a short private road through Maften Estate, leading to a large sweeping sandstone block paved driveway offering ample parking for several vehicles and provides access to the triple garage at the front of the house which has been professionally landscaped to its impeccable appearance.
Returning to the rear of the property and stepping into the patio area, there is a brand-new outdoor kitchen space built from green oak and local slate perfect for promoting outdoor living, with a wood fired Norwegian hot tub resting on a large bespoke decking. The professionally landscaped gardens feature patios and paths, a charming pond with its own bridge, providing homes for frogs and newts, gorgeous flower beds and shrubbery and perfectly groomed lawns. The house is one of four properties built within Walled Garden, providing an open aspect that allows for unobstructed, tranquil views overlooking Maften Hall Golf Course.
Key features
Description
Local Information
Matfen is a desirable and popular village in the Tyne Valley, enjoying a private and rural aspect whilst being extremely accessible for Corbridge, Newcastle International Airport and Newcastle City Centre, with regular bus service into Hexham and Newcastle upon Tyne. The village offers a general village shop and café, church and pub along with further pubs and restaurants in nearby surrounding villages. Ponteland and Corbridge cater for everyday requirements with supermarkets, shops, further restaurants and professional services. Matfen Hall Hotel with its golf courses, swimming pool and spa and award-winning restaurant is located very close by.
For schooling, there is a First School in Stamfordham and excellent private schooling facilities with Mowden Hall Prep School only a few miles away and numerous highly-regarded private schools in Newcastle.
For the commuter, both the A69 and B6318 Military Road provide good access to Newcastle Airport and City Centre, Carlisle and onward access to the A1 and M6. There is a regular bus to Newcastle while the rail station in Corbridge provides services to both Newcastle and Carlisle, which in turn link to main line services to major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport is also within easy reach.
Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Reception Hallway | Cloakroom | Downstairs/WC | Dining Room with Large Inglenook Fireplace and Wood Burning Stove | Formal Drawing Room with Inglenook | Orangery with Underfloor Heating and Clearview Wood Burning Stove | Conservatory | Study | Snug Room | Kitchen with Alexander Carrick Handmade Solid Oak Furniture, Handcrafted Pantry Cabinets, Electric Aga with Garden Views | Utility and Laundry Room with Ensuite Shower Room/WC | Air Conditioned Cold Room/Wine Store | Access to Triple Garage
First Floor
Galleried Landing | Principal Bedroom Suite with Juliette Balcony, Shower Room/WC, and Three Walk-In Wardrobes | Four Double Bedrooms, Two with Ensuite Bath and Shower Facilities | Family Bathroom/WC | Independent Annexe Over Garage: Open Plan Lounge and Professional Studio/Office | Kitchenette | Double Bedroom | Shower Room/WC with Walk-In Sauna
Externally
Stunning, Professionally Landscaped Gardens and Grounds Extending to Approximately 1 Acre | Driveway Parking for Several Cars | Attached Triple Garage with Electrically-Operated Doors
Approximate Mileages
Corbridge 6.6 miles | Ponteland 10.0 miles | Hexham 13.6 miles | Newcastle International Airport 12.1 miles | Newcastle City Centre 18.4 miles
Services
Mains electricity and water. Drainage to septic tank. Central vacuum system.
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
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
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.
Location
Walled Garden, Matfen, Northumberland
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