Aln View, Whittingham, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66

A desirable traditional stone built cottage set on an enviable plot within the village of Whittingham and enjoying unspoilt views across the wooded River Aln.

Boasting a wealth of period features and offering three stone built outbuildings, this fabulous home is warmed via oil and solid fuel heating, benefits from double glazing and offers internal living space which includes an entrance porch which provides access into the lounge where there is a solid fuel stove. The inner hallway provides access to the master bedroom which boasts an attractive brick fireplace, the second double bedroom and the well equipped bathroom. The fitted kitchen offers a range of kitchen units with a built in double electric oven and hob and there is a serving hatch to the impressive dining room where there is an exposed brick chimney breast.

Externally, the property is accessed via a shared driveway which in turn leads to the stone built outbuildings, the main outbuilding of which is currently used as a studio. Planning permission has been granted for the conversion of the existing outbuildings. The garage has a motor inspection pit and a door which provides access to the stunning side and rear garden areas. The superb landscaped gardens lie to the front of the property and drop down towards the river itself. The cottage gardens offer a variety of established plants along with an enclosed secluded garden with a feature pond and steps down to the south facing vegetable garden which is planted with a range of fruit trees around the boundary. In addition, there is a small garden summer house bordered by traditional stone built walls and hedges. To the rear, there is a further courtyard area with a stone walling.

Whittingham is situated in the heart of picturesque rural Northumberland approximately equidistant between Newcastle and The Scottish Border at Coldstream, both within approximately 32.5 miles. The main local centre is Alnwick, within 9 miles, a stunning and historic market town which is the home and family seat of the Duke of Northumberland at Alnwick Castle, as well as the Alnwick Gardens. Within 12 miles of Whittingham there is access to the Coast and Castles route which features unspoilt coastline, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as numerous English Heritage sites and the UNESCO world heritage site, Bamburgh Castle. Closer at hand are limitless countryside walks from the doorstep within Thrunton and Callaly Woods and further afield in the Northumberland National Park and Cheviot Hills, access to which is within three miles.