Whitfield, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47

West Steel is a detached south facing stone built farmhouse set in 9.79 acres, situated in a rural yet convenient location, surrounded by uninterrupted views. The property enjoys formal gardens, stabling, an outdoor arena with a rubber and sand mix surface, paddocks. garage/workshop which has a power supply and parking for several cars.

West Steel has been updated by the current owner in recent months, whilst taking care to retain the charm and features of the property. The accommodation, which must be viewed to be appreciated, is over two floors and each window enjoys a fabulous view. The entrance porch leads into the family room/ home office which has an inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove and staircase to the first floor. The sitting room has a beamed ceiling and an attractive fireplace with lovely views over the countryside. The kitchen/dining room has been updated to a high standard having integrated appliances and an inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove. The dining room has French doors which look out onto the back garden, a utility room, boot room and cloakroom/ WC complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor is certainly spacious with five double bedrooms, the principal bedroom has a dressing room and ensuite. Two of the bedrooms at the front elevation of the property share a jack and jill bathroom. A further two bedrooms are situated at the rear elevation with a family bathroom.

Externally
West Steel is located at the end of a private shared drive which has sufficient parking for several cars and a gravelled parking area next to an outdoor school. The lawned garden has a pretty terrace off the kitchen and dining room, an external glass garden room maximises the benefit of the stunning southerly aspect and view.

There are plenty of outbuildings at West Steel including a double garage, workshop and a wooden barn which currently has two internal stables with a neighbouring hay store. The 40mx20m outdoor arena has been a great success. It is sheltered by earth bunds and has a rubber and sand mix surface. The grazing land is currently divided into various paddocks with well fenced boundaries and has been well drained. There is an attractive parcel of woodland along the edge of the Kingswood Burn valley.

Environmental and Income
West Steel has strong environmental credentials. There is a bank of solar panels (9kw) which contribute handsomely to the electricity supply and provide an annual feed in tariff contribution. The air source heating has been updated with a larger pump, extra insulation fitted in the house efficiently heats the property via radiators and the hot water.