LONG BARN
Traditional barn on an impressive 0.9-acre plot
Property Price : £725,000
The Long Barn is a four-bedroom stone and slate built traditional barn on an impressive 0.9-acre plot incorporating beautifully landscaped gardens and a patio seating area. A timber gated entrance leads onto a spacious gravel driveway towards the detached double oak framed garage.
The property is entered via a hallway with cloakroom offering ample storage for outerwear, whilst glazed double doors open into a fabulously proportioned lounge. This light-filled room boasts a feature fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove and benefits from two cart arch style windows overlooking both the front and rear gardens.
From the hallway steps lead into a corridor area which provides access to the family/dining room via a glazed door. This large, open plan entertaining space leads directly into the home’s stunning kitchen, which features a central island and bi-folding doors giving access to the patio area.
The kitchen exudes quality with bespoke handmade painted furniture and fittings by Mowlem & Co, Siemens and Capel integrated appliances, granite work surfaces and porcelain tiled flooring. Accessed via the family/dining room is a useful utility room and additional coat storage.
The large master bedroom is located on the ground floor and includes an ensuite shower room comprising of a walk-in shower with contemporary fittings. The ground floor corridor also provides access to a WC, plant room and externally to the rear courtyard garden.
From the entrance hallway a feature timber staircase with a classic oak balustrade and newels leads to the first floor, where there are three further double bedrooms, one of which enjoys an ensuite shower room. There is also a spacious contemporary family bathroom which includes both a bath and separate shower cubicle.
The Long Barn benefits from underfloor heating throughout the ground floor with air source heat pumps providing both heating and hot water.
Kitchen | 5100 x 4450 | 16′ 8″ x 14′ 7″ |
Family Dining | 3679 x 4248 | 12′ x 13′ 11” |
Lounge | 7709 x 4450 | 25′ 3″ x 14′ 7″ |
Master Bedroom | 4959 x 3807 | 16′ 3″ x 12′ 5″ |
Bedroom 2 | 3574 x 4625 | 11′ 8″ x 15′ 2″ |
Bedroom 3 | 3574 x 2900 | 11′ 8″ x 9′ 6″ |
Bedroom 4 | 4959 x 3181 | 16′ 3″ x 10′ 5″ |
Family Bathroom | 3200 x 1900 | 10′ 6″ x 6′ 2″ |
The village of Harlow Hill lies on the line of Hadrian’s Wall and is the site of Milecastle 16, a former fort depicting the 16th Roman mile of the historical wall. The hamlet is located approximately 12 miles from the bustling city of Newcastle upon Tyne yet sits in wide open countryside with stunning views over the Tyne Valley.
The picturesque Tyne Valley villages of Stamfordham, Wylam, Heddon and Matfen are all close by, and offer a range of local amenities including shops, pubs, cafes, doctor’s surgeries and schools.
The larger village of Ponteland is situated approximately 8 miles to the north west, while the historic village of Corbridge and popular market town of Hexham are also a short drive away, offering a fantastic range of independent shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, a theatre, cinema, hospital and leisure centre as well as Hexham Racecourse.
For the commuter, the Military Road passes by Harlow Hill and is convenient for the A69 which gives excellent access to Newcastle to the east and Carlisle to the west. The nearby railway station in Wylam provides frequent services to Newcastle and Carlisle where connecting main line rail services are available to major UK cities. Newcastle international Airport lies just 9.5 miles to the east making it easily accessible.
For education, there is an OFSTED rated outstanding first school in Stamfordham, with schools for all ages in Ponteland and Hexham. In addition, there is Mowden Hall Preparatory School just outside Stocksfield together with several private day schools in Newcastle.