Black Lot House

DESCRIPTION Situated in a beautiful idyllic rural setting enjoying stunning panoramic countryside views across the Allen Valley, Black Lot House is a detached stone and slate built four bedroom property with outbuildings and land extending to 8.86 acres. The property, which is a registered small holding, has been completely refurbished and offers spacious and versatile accommodation with many noteworthy features. Approached via a sweeping driveway leading to a parking area for several cars, the front door opens into an entrance porch leading through to the reception hallway with stairs leading to the first floor. The living room boasts a fireplace housing a multi fuel stove, beamed ceiling and window overlooking the front aspect enjoying the fantastic views. Off the hallway is the breakfasting kitchen; fitted with a range of shaker style wall and floor units with complementary work surfaces incorporating a ceramic sink with mixer tap over, integrated washing machine and spacious dining area. The kitchen benefits from windows to both front and rear aspects enjoying the fantastic views. Off the kitchen is a boiler/utility room with door providing access to the rear. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a cloakroom.
Stairs lead up to the first floor where there are four good size bedrooms, the master enjoying an en suite shower room and built in wardrobes. Additionally there is family bathroom comprising a panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin and low level WC.  

LAND The property extends to 8.86 acres (3.59ha) and benefits from a total of four field enclosures. All of the land is down to grass and provides useful grazing land for either agricultural or equine purposes. The layout of the property, is a ring fenced block, with the steading in the centre provides ease of access to the land.

Part of the property is included in the Allendale Moors Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI). 

OUTBUILDINGS The buildings include two purposes built kennel blocks providing housing for up to 18 dogs. The kennels are heated and served by electric, water and drainage. The property also includes a fully enclosed outbuilding with timber cladding, GRP roof and double glazed patio doors. The buildings are currently operating as a 5 star licenced breeding business.
Internally the building provides two puppy pens with access to outdoor runs. The building is fully fitted out with shelving, two industrial sinks, electric heaters and drainage. The building has scope for alternative uses including as a work shop, tack room or general store. 

ACCESS The property is accessed via a right of way leading from the public highway. The right of access is marked brown on the attached plan. 

LOCATION The delightful hamlet of Sparty Lea is situated between the villages of Allendale and Allenheads. The property is in the North Pennines Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty (AONB). The village of Allendale offers many local amenities including a village shop, a small supermarket, butcher, post office and several pubs. In addition there is a primary school and Doctors' surgery. The nearby historic town of Hexham provides a wider selection of amenities with larger supermarkets, a good range of shops and restaurants, professional and recreational services and a hospital.
The main A69 provides excellent commuter access to both Newcastle and Carlisle and can be accessed at Hexham or Haydon Bridge. Aside from road links both also provide rail links to the main east and west coast lines, whilst Newcastle Airport is also readily accessible. The availability of such excellent transport routes ensure that rural life can be enjoyed, whilst the main cities and the wider world are within easy reach.  

SERVICES Mains electricity is connected. Drainage is via a private septic tank. Private water supply. Oil fired central heating to radiators also supplying the domestic hot water.  

CHARGES Northumberland County Council tax band E. 

VIEWINGS Viewing is strictly by appointment. Arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS, Hexham on .  

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