Park Head Farm

Accommodation in Brief

Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Garden Room | Dining Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Laundry Room | Boot Room | Study | Cloakroom/WC | Principal Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom | Second Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom | Third Bedroom with Dressing Room | Fourth Bedroom | Family Bathroom



Outbuilding with Stables & Garage | Separate Detached Garage | Landscaped Gardens & Terrace | Manège | Land Extending to Around 10 Acres in All



The Property

Park Head Farm is a beautiful stone-built period property that has been sympathetically updated and renovated to an exceptional standard. The gorgeous traditional appearance reflects the history of the property, whilst the stunning internal finish blends elegant original features with high quality contemporary finishes. A substantial outbuilding sits to one side, with a charming landscaped terrace and gardens overlooking the magnificent southerly vista. Stables within the outbuilding combine with a manège and land extending to around 10 acres to create a wonderful set up that will appeal to all equestrian enthusiasts. The whole property is nestled in an idyllic location surrounded by glorious unspoiled Northumberland countryside, yet within easy reach of the local amenities on offer in West Woodburn and Bellingham.



The front door opens an inviting entrance hall with staircase to the first floor. There is also everyday access from the parking area behind the house to a rear hall with boot room to one side and onward access to the kitchen/breakfast room. There are two principal reception rooms positioned either side of the entrance hall. The sitting room is light and airy, with a striking feature fireplace and attractive wood flooring. Glazed double doors flow through to the delightful garden room offering further reception space to spend time with family and friends, or simply the perfect spot to enjoy the spectacular views. French doors open directly from the garden room to the terrace. The dining room has a lovely original fireplace with period tile inserts. French doors to the terrace bring natural light and again frame the far-reaching views.



Double doors link the dining room to the splendid modern kitchen/breakfast room. Crafted by Mark Wilkinson Luxury Kitchens, the bespoke cabinetry features complementary granite worksurfaces and a range of high specification integrated appliances. The centrepiece is a grand Rangemaster oven. The triple aspect fills the room with light and highlights the superb tiled flooring and tasteful muted colour palettes. A central island has space for casual dining and a window seat overlooks the gardens and countryside. Another set of French doors open to the terrace, making al fresco dining simple and enjoyable. There is further separate utility space in the generous laundry room, with plumbing for white goods. A study to the rear elevation is ideal for anyone wishing to work from home. A useful cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor accommodation.



There are four bedrooms arranged across the first floor, all finished with bright and relaxing contemporary style. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and the elevated position brings fabulous views to the south. A well-appointed en-suite bathroom offers a bath with shower over, his & hers wash hand basins set on a vanity unit and WC, all wrapped in high quality tiling. The welcoming guest suite has a triple aspect and an en-suite with freestanding rolltop bath, wash hand basin set in a vanity unit, WC and bidet. There are two further bedrooms, one with an impressive walk-through dressing room. These bedrooms are served by the family bathroom with suite comprising bath, separate double length shower, wash hand basin set within a magnificent vanity unit and WC. Every bathroom in the property is finished to an exceptional standard with high specification fixtures and fittings and eye-catching granite touches.



Externally

Park Head Farm is approached via a tree-lined driveway, emerging from the sheltering woodland to see the incredible surroundings before continuing to the house. There is ample off-road parking in addition to two garages; one within the outbuilding and the second a detached garage.



The formal gardens sit to the front of the house with a southerly aspect capturing the sunlight throughout the day. The wonderful terrace runs across the front of the house with stone flags and gravelled areas to sit and enjoy the outdoors. Stone steps lead gently down to lawns with a large walled pond forming part of the terrace to one side. Mature shrubs and trees provide shelter and colour to the gardens.



To the east of the house and gardens is the substantial outbuilding containing stables and one garage. Below the gardens to the south is the superb manège, with beautiful paddock land beyond surrounded by drystone walls. Further land sits to the rear of the house, with the property as a whole extending to around 10 acres. The idyllic setting will appeal to a host of interested parties.



Local Information

Park Head Farm is situated near to the villages of Ridsdale and West Woodburn which offer an active local community, a village shop/Post Office and a couple of traditional country pubs. The beautiful surrounding area provides walks and other country pursuits and the area is a haven for wildlife, much of which can be enjoyed from the garden. The Northumberland International Dark Sky Park and the Northumberland National Park are nearby and the surrounding countryside offers excellent walks and cycling; Kielder Water and Forest Park, which is also within easy reach, provides a multitude of water-based activities, a sculpture trail, mountain biking and a multi-purpose track for running and cycling. The thriving village of Bellingham offers everyday amenities with a variety of shops, post office, cafés, heritage centre, several pubs together with a family-run hotel, banks, garage, library, health centre, chemist and emergency services, gym and an excellent 18-hole golf course. Hexham provides a wider range of local retail, educational and professional services together with a hospital; the eclectic range of boutiques, cafés and restaurants in Corbridge are also very accessible. Newcastle is within easy reach and provides further comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.



For schooling, there is a First School in West Woodburn, while Bellingham offers a Middle School and Sports College. Senior schools are available in Hexham and Haydon Bridge with several private day schools in Newcastle.



For the commuter the A68 and A69 provide excellent access to Newcastle in the east and Carlisle in the west, and onward access to the A1 and M6; the A68 also offers excellent links to the north. The railway stations at Hexham and Corbridge provide regular cross country services to both Newcastle and Carlisle, which in turn link to main line services to other major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport is also within easy reach.



Approximate Mileages

West Woodburn 0.8 miles | Bellingham 5.2 miles | Corbridge 15.6 miles | Hexham 16.7 miles | Newcastle International Airport 22.9 miles | Newcastle City Centre 29.8 miles | Jedburgh 30.3 miles



Services

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage to septic tank. Oil-fired central heating.



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 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.

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