Park Road, Swarland, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65

North Lodge in Swarland is a stunning 4/5 bedroom family home set within generous garden grounds. The property boasts many attractive period features, is double glazed throughout and offers ample garage and off street parking.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

North Lodge is a Victorian period lodge house combining historic charm with modern living.
An impressive stable door, with original doorbell still intact offers access into a striking entrance hall with stripped wood floorboards, stairs leading to the first floor and a large cloaks cupboard. Off the reception hallway is the impressive ‘L’ shaped living-kitchen-dining room. Several windows, with stone mullions, allow a tremendous amount of natural light to enter.

The kitchen and sizeable dining area has been furnished with beautiful large floor tiles creating a sleek and stylish look. The sitting room extension has windows to every side and a lovely inglenook fireplace with a wood burner within. A pair of French doors open onto a paved area to the side of the property. The dining area comfortably accommodates a dining table and accompanying chairs, and the inglenook fireplace has been creatively transformed into a superb wine store. The kitchen offers a good number of two-toned wall and base units and a large centre island with a breakfast bar, storage, and a wine cooler. The Corian work surface works in perfect harmony with the matching upstand and brick splashback tiling. There are further storage units including a pantry area where there is additional shelving and space for a further appliance, all secluded behind sliding doors which sit on industrial runners, creating a lovely rustic look.

The utility room, which offers matching work surfaces, units, flooring and splashback tiling to that of the kitchen, houses the LPG boiler and a single bowl stainless steel sink. There is a downstairs WC off the utility room.

A second reception room or fifth bedroom is situated on the other side of the reception hallway. It offers two windows offering dual aspect views, again with stone mullions, allowing plenty of natural light to enter and a fireplace. Although, currently used as a playroom for children, the room has a variety of uses depending on requirements.

The stairs from the reception hallway lead to the first floor landing. The principal bedroom is a beautiful room with stripped wood floorboards, stunning windows, a shaped ceiling and an en-suite bathroom with free standing shower. Bedroom 2 is another good-sized double with stripped wood floorboards and an en-suite shower room. Bedrooms 3 and 4 are supported by a family bathroom.

Outside, the wrap around gardens is mainly consisting of lawned areas, mature trees and shrubs. There is a separate garage with electricity and lighting, a door to the side and an attractive arched door to the front. In addition, there is a secluded south-facing patio area adjoining the family sitting room which is the perfect space for relaxing and enjoying the warm sunshine during the summer months. At the rear of the garden the current owners have built a home office. Although used as office space, it could have a variety of uses.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

Ground Floor - Open Plan Kitchen / Dining / Living Room, Sitting Room / Bedroom 5, Utility Room, W.C.

First Floor – Principal Bedroom (En-Suite Bathroom), Bedroom 2 (En-suite Shower Room), Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Bathroom.

Garden Grounds – Wrap Around Garden, Large Garage, Ample Off Street Parking, Home Office, Secluded Patio.

DISTANCES

Longframlington 4 miles, Newton-on-the-Moor 1.5 miles, A1 North & South 2 miles, Morpeth 13 miles, Rothbury 10 miles, Alnwick 8.5 miles, Alnmouth 10 miles, Cramlington 22 miles, Newcastle City Centre 29 miles, Newcastle Airport 28 miles. (All distances are approximate)

AREA INSIGHT

Swarland is a pretty village set in the heart of the Northumberland countryside, within a short drive from the A1 and only about 10 minutes from Alnwick. Swarland offers several local amenities, including a well-attended village hall, Nelsons Coffee Shop, a children’s play park, a highly regarded primary school, a fantastic village pub and a local golf club.

The countryside surrounding Swarland is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast and offers excellent walks, fishing on the River Coquet and a number of golf courses. Along with, excellent riding facilities at Alnwick Ford Equestrian offering livery as well as a training and competition centre. In addition, the country house hotel, Linden Hall, offers spa membership with swimming pool, gym and regular exercise classes.

The market towns of Morpeth and Alnwick provide a wider range of local retail options, a number of local and national supermarkets, professional services and health and leisure facilities. Newcastle is also within easy reach and provides further comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.

For schooling, there is a highly regarded primary School in Swarland together with secondary schooling in nearby Duchess High School in Alnwick or the highly regarded King Edward VI School Morpeth. In addition, Longridge Towers just outside Berwick-upon-Tweed provides independent day and boarding from 3-18 years, Mowden Hall Preparatory School near Corbridge provides private education from nursery to 13 years and there is a choice of private day schools in Newcastle and Morpeth.

For the commuter, the A1 provides excellent access to Newcastle to the South and north to Scotland. There are rail stations at Morpeth and Alnmouth which provide regular main line east coast services to Edinburgh and London. Newcastle International Airport is also within easy reach.

GENERAL REMARK

Tenure - Freehold.

Services - LPG heating. Mains water, drainage and electricity. High speed broadband services are available.

Fixtures and Fittings - All fitted carpets, curtains poles/rails, blinds, light fittings and all integrated appliances form part of the sale. Please note, the kennels are not included and will be removed upon sale.

Listing and Conservation - North Lodge is not listed and does not fall within a conservation area.