Grange Cottages, Glanton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 4BE

A beautiful property with planning in place to significantly extend. Elizabeth Humphreys Homes are delighted to welcome to the market this stunning 2 bedroom 2 bathroom stone-built cottage located between the Northumberland villages of Glanton and Whittingham. The property, which is incredibly well presented, benefits from a beautifully private garden with stunning views, a shared gated driveway with parking for two cars, two stone-built storage sheds and a mixture of uPVC and original wood sash windows. This gorgeous home shares services with the neighbouring property in the form of a septic tank and LPG tank, and there is a bore hole providing a private water supply to both properties. This cottage, nestled within the most tranquil environment, is a peaceful haven and your dream country home. It has the added attraction of having obtained relevant planning permission to extend to around twice its size, making it a substantial country residence.

Whittingham is situated in a valley, or Vale, below its neighbouring village of Glanton, and sits on the river Aln. The village features a number of fine houses clustered around the river, including a Pele Tower dating from the 13th century but modernised in the 19th century. The village hosts a first school and a church, whilst the nearest shops are in Glanton and Powburn. All other local facilities are in nearby Rothbury and Alnwick, the latter of which is 7.5 miles away. There is easy access to the A697 allowing for travel to Newcastle and Edinburgh.

The property can be entered from both the front and the rear, the inner original front door boasting the most marvellous door with knocker, latch and attractive doorknob. A stable door to the rear provides entry to a glorious living-kitchen-dining space. This atmospheric space, with large stone tiling to the floor and a superb stone inglenook fireplace housing a multi fuel burner, forms a wonderful welcome.

The kitchen, with ceiling spotlights, offers a good number of wall and base units with an on-trend green door complemented by a solid wood worksurface and rustic brick-style splashback tiling, all of which captures the country cottage ambience perfectly. There is a built-in wine rack, a Belfast sink with a designer-looking tap, a fully integrated full-size dishwasher, an under bench electric oven, a four-burner LPG hob beneath a chimney-style extractor fan, space for an American-style fridge freezer, and plumbing and space for a washing machine. Windows allow for natural light and capture attractive views out to the stone outbuildings and countryside views over to the farm.

The kitchen opens into the lounge which boasts a beautiful staircase leading to the first floor. You are immediately captivated by the three large sash windows, with a deep windowsill, taking advantage of the stunning countryside views. The original glass creates a mottled-dappled effect to the view which adds to the atmosphere oozing from this beautiful property. Ceiling spotlights and a central light fitting provide artificial light.

The porch area showcases more of the stone flag flooring. A window overlooking the main part of the garden and courtyard allows for natural light and there is useful fitted coat rack.

The ground floor WC is accessed via a stylish wooden door with a latch and comprises a concealed cistern WC with a push button, a chrome heated towel rail and a wall-hung hand basin. The space is finished with the stone flag flooring and brick slips adorn the wall behind the sink. A window to the side allows for natural light with further lighting by way of spotlights. These two areas, the porch and the ground floor WC, in addition to access to the wrap-around gardens, are part of the extension plan which was granted planning permission.

Taking the carpeted stairs to the first floor, the sense of light entering from the Velux window and a further window capturing countryside views is notable as you continue to appreciate the character of this beautiful home. The good-sized landing opens out to two gloriously light and bright bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The primary bedroom is a double with a shaped ceiling and exposed roof trusses. There are two original sash windows which take advantage of striking views into the woodland which surrounds the property. Further lighting is by way of spotlights and the space is finished with chrome switches and sockets. The ensuite offers a boutique hotel feel and comprises an offset quadrant shower cubicle with a glass surround and an electric shower within, a half-pedestal wall-hung hand basin, a chrome heated towel rail, a white toilet with a push button and an electric mirror. The space has been fully tiled in an Indian slate-look tile creating a sublime finish.

The main bathroom, evoking a weekend spa break feeling, showcases wood-effect tiled flooring and arts and crafts wall tiling, both of which capture the country cottage feel perfectly with their woodland tones. The suite comprises a lit mirror, a built-in sink, a concealed-cistern toilet with a push button, a chrome heated towel rail and a double-ended white bath with Victorian-style chrome taps. The Velux window within the shaped ceiling allows for natural light.

Bedroom 2 is a single room which offers a superb amount of built-in storage in addition to loft storage. An original sash window overlooks the countryside and the shaped ceiling with exposed roof trusses adds to the character.

The property boasts the most glorious private outside space. Enveloped by the dramatic countryside, this garden has been sympathetically landscaped. The gravelled courtyard, framed by an attractive stone wall, welcomes a plethora of wildlife. Furthermore, there is a good-sized decked area which leads to a large, covered space with a summer house with French doors, which is perfect for barbecues, alfresco dining and entertaining family and friends. The decked area continues and houses a hot tub in addition to opening out to two further seating spaces, ideal for following the summer sunshine throughout the day. Another gravelled area leads to a large lawn surrounded by borders and an original stone wall. A wonderful outside space in which you can relax and enjoy all that countryside living has to offer.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C, £2,034.52
EPC: To be confirmed

Important Note:
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including central heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. All measurements are approximate and for guidance only. If there is any point that is of particular importance to you, please contact us and we will try and clarify the position for you.