6 bedroom country house for sale in Stocksfield

Accommodation in Brief
The Old Stables
Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Cinema Room | Family Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Utility Room/Boot Room | Cloakroom/WC | Principal Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom | Study | Guest Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom | Two Further Bedrooms | Bathroom

Stable Cottage
Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Kitchen/Dining | Two Bedrooms | Bathroom

Garage | Parking | Courtyard | Gardens | Paddock | Stables | Tack Room & Hay Store

The Property
The Old Stables & Stable Cottage offer a unique and beautiful property developed around a period courtyard that originally comprised the stable managers house, office and stable yard for Stelling Hall. The sympathetic and high quality work has created a stunning stone-built house with generous accommodation and inviting interior dcor along with a substantial single storey cottage.

A magnificent central tower links the properties with the grand courtyard archway passing beneath. The sweeping open courtyard and attractive gardens are complemented by a large paddock with stables to provide a wealth of opportunities. Situated close to the popular village of Newton, The Old Stables is set in a rural location yet with excellent access to amenities and regional centres.

The Old Stables
The main house is laid out over two floors with spacious and flexible accommodation. A host of character features are found throughout including eye-catching exposed beams and Victorian woodwork along with period doors and fireplaces. Elegant contemporary fixtures and fittings blend beautifully to add modern comfort. Generous reception space includes the sitting room, family room and cinema room.

The kitchen has been recently extended and renovated to a remarkably high standard, incorporating the family room and creating an inviting open-plan kitchen/dining area featuring contrasting cabinets, kitchen island and a number of high-end appliances.

To the first floor is the generous sleeping accommodation. The principal suite benefits from an en-suite bathroom, leading onto the dressing room/study within in the tower. The guest bedroom also features an en-suite bathroom, whilst two further bedrooms are served by the family bathroom. The guest bedroom also features an en-suite bathroom, whilst two further bedrooms are served by the family bathroom.

Stable Cottage
On the east side of the courtyard is Stable Cottage with all accommodation laid out over a single storey. The cottage provides expansive space for guests or dependent relatives, or simply as additional space to the main house. The charming character of the The Old Stables continues throughout Stable Cottage, most strikingly with the panelled barrelled ceiling in the kitchen. There is a large sitting room with wide inglenook fireplace and two double bedrooms served by a bathroom with bath, separate shower, wash hand basin and WC.

Stable Cottage is currently rented as a successful holiday let. It could also accommodate guests or dependant relatives.

Externally
Two gravelled driveways through mature grounds lead to the front of the properties and the parking area. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn and each property has ample outside space to enjoy separately.

A fabulous enclosed courtyard provides an additional garden area with stone flagged sun terrace, and a block paved access lane to the extensive garaging and stable block. The stabling, tack room and hay store are well placed being close to the house and with direct access to the beautiful parkland paddock which has southerly views over the Tyne Valley.

Local Information
The Old Stables lies a short distance from Newton which is a small, attractive, conservation village in the Tyne Valley, and is within easy commuting distance of Newcastle. The property is surrounded by beautiful countryside and nearby Newton has the benefit of a village inn, said to be one of the oldest in Northumberland, a community hall and one of the longest-established cricket teams in the country. The charming and historic village of Corbridge is within easy reach and offers a wide variety of local amenities including a range of artisan shops, a renowned delicatessen, supermarket, restaurants, inns, doctor and dentist surgeries, community services and a garage, while nearby Matfen Hall and Close House offer excellent leisure facilities. The market town of Hexham provides further services including larger supermarkets, a good range of shops and professional services, swimming pool, cinema, theatre and a hospital. Newcastle City Centre which is also within easy reach provides comprehensive cultural, recreational and shopping facilities.

For schooling there are First and Middle Schools in Corbridge, while senior schooling is offered in Hexham. In addition, Mowden Hall Preparatory School is nearby and provides private education from nursery up to 13 years. There are several private day schools in Newcastle with school transport offered from the local Brocksbushes Farm Shop.

For the commuter Newton is convenient for the A69 which gives excellent access to Newcastle to the east and Carlisle to the west and onward access to the A1 and M6. Railway stations are located in Corbridge and Stocksfield which provide regular cross country services to Newcastle and Carlisle where connecting main line rail services are available to major UK cities. Newcastle International Airport is also easily accessible.

Approximate Mileages
Corbridge 4.8 miles | Hexham 8.3 miles | Newcastle International Airport 11.3 miles | Newcastle City Centre 13.5 miles

Services
Mains electricity and water, private drainage to septic tank. 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
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.

EPC Rating: D