Earsdon East Forest, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61

Experience the epitome of country living in this enchanting farmhouse, where beautiful surroundings, modern amenities and timeless elegance converge. This handsome stone-built property offers far-reaching views over the countryside and across to the coast which will take your breath away.

Situated within a small hamlet of country homes, this exceptional property is set within approximately 2.5 acres of private gardens and paddocks. Benefiting from a range of outbuildings, this stunning home is perfect for the equestrian enthusiast or those wishing to enjoy spacious surroundings and the pleasure of country living. A fabulous guest annexe offers further accommodation with two bedrooms and a luxury shower room. This useful space could also be utilised as a gym and home office, or as a holiday let opportunity.

The Farmhouse is conveniently located within a few miles from the bustling town of Morpeth which provides excellent schools, restaurants, and local shopping and leisure facilities. Having been carefully and thoughtfully re-designed this beautiful property still retains much of its character and charm and provides exceptional living spaces for the perfect home.
Approached via a private gravel driveway, there is parking for several vehicles. Spread over two light-filled floors, the generous and flexible accommodation is as follows:

Accommodation in brief:

Ground Floor:
Entrance Lobby | Reception Hallway | Sitting Room | Living Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Pantry | Utility Room | WC/Cloakroom | Boot Room

First Floor:
Principal Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room and Ensuite Bathroom | Three Further Double Bedrooms | Family Bathroom

Guest Annexe:
Entrance Hall | Two double bedrooms | Shower Room

Accommodation – Ground Floor:
An inviting reception hall welcomes visitors into this impressive home. This leads to an elegant sitting room that has a magnificent inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove. The spacious living room has a feature fireplace, again with a wood-burning stove. Both reception rooms have beamed ceilings and views across the paddocks and countryside. The inner hall, with an original Victorian fireplace, leads through to the impressive kitchen/breakfast room which is the hub of this gorgeous home. The luxury fitted kitchen has an Aga and a large central island, with stylish granite and quartz work surfaces. There is an excellent range of high-quality fitted units and also a useful pantry. The dining area, with a vaulted ceiling, is flooded with natural light and provides ample space for a large table, with access directly onto the terrace. A useful utility room is fitted with an excellent range of cupboards. The ground floor accommodation benefits from underfloor heating and also has a boot room and WC.

First Floor:
An oak staircase leads to the light and airy landing on the first floor which benefits from four beautiful, spacious double bedrooms and two stunning bathrooms. The principal bedroom suite is complete with a large dressing room with an excellent range of fitted wardrobes. The luxury en-suite shower room is fitted with a large walk-in shower and a vanity basin. There are three further double bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom to complete the first-floor accommodation.

Guest Annexe:
A covered walkway leads to the detached stone-built annexe and offers further accommodation, presently set out as two beautiful bedrooms and a stylish shower room. The large downstairs bedroom has direct access to the garden. The annexe has fully controllable underfloor heating. This fantastic, versatile space could be used as a gym and/or home office. It also offers the potential for holiday-let income.

Outdoor Space:
The Farmhouse is set within a plot of approximately 2.5 acres, with fenced paddocks and pretty gardens. The gated gravel driveway provides ample parking for several cars. There is also an EV charging point for electric vehicles. The sunny terrace is a delightful space for alfresco dining and enjoying the tranquil country setting. This leads to the lovely garden area, mostly laid to lawns with shrubberies. The property benefits from a spacious wooden outbuilding, a 20 ft garden shed and a field shelter. The paddocks are supplied with water troughs. Planning permission was granted for the construction of a large stable block in one of the paddocks, which has now expired. There is an option to reapply for this permission.

Location:
The bustling town of Morpeth (six miles) has an excellent range of facilities, including a large selection of restaurants, bars and cafes, leisure facilities, independent shops, a range of supermarkets, golf courses and some of the best schools in the area. Both Morpeth First School and The King Edward VI School have been awarded Outstanding status by Ofsted, and numerous private education options can be found in Newcastle. The stunning Northumbrian coast can be reached in 10 minutes for walks along the stunning white sandy beaches. Transport links are excellent, with convenient access to the A1, and rail travel to Newcastle, Edinburgh, London and beyond via Morpeth’s mainline station.

Distances • Morpeth - 6 miles • Newcastle City Centre - 20 miles • Edinburgh - 76 miles
Nearest Stations • Morpeth – 6 miles • Newcastle - 20 miles
Nearest Airport • Newcastle - 15 miles

Services:
Mains Water and Electricity | Oil Central Heating & Hot Water | Water Treatment Plant Drainage (shared and regularly maintained).
These services have not been tested and no warranty is given by the agents.

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Northumberland County Council: Band F

EPC Rating: E
Phone Provider: N/A
Mobile signal: All major networks
Broadband provider: British Telecom: download speed 450 Mbps. 1GB broadband is available

Viewing Arrangements: Via the vendors’ agent:
Sarah Tuer - Fine & Country Newcastle and Northumberland
The Estate Office, Rock, Alnwick, NE66 3SB