Oakwell House, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland

Accommodation in Brief
Oakwell House
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Drawing Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Rear Hall | Cloakroom/WC | Utility Room

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-Suite | Three Further Bedrooms | Bathroom

Second Floor
Bedroom | Bedroom/Cinema Room

Brownside Cottage
Hall | Kitchen | Sitting Room | Principal Bedroom with En-Suite | Bedroom | Shower Room | Porch

Externally
Double Garage | Gym | Tack Room | Storeroom | Detached Office & WC | Three Stables | Manège | Garden | Paddock

The Property
Oakwell House is a substantial Edwardian detached house set in an elevated position above the village of Bardon Mill, enjoying breathtaking southerly views across the Tyne Valley. The property includes a detached cottage annexe, a dedicated home office suite, a double garage, and extensive outbuildings, comprising excellent equestrian facilities including a manège and paddock land.

The main house has been sympathetically extended by the current owners, offering generously proportioned and flexible accommodation. Finished to a high standard, the interior combines tasteful modern décor with charming period features. The self-contained Brownside Cottage offers a versatile space well-suited for guests or extended family while also serving as an established holiday let presenting an attractive business opportunity. The detached home office provides additional flexibility, with potential for conversion into another cottage, subject to the necessary consents.

Oakwell House
The principal reception rooms include a dual aspect sitting room with an open fire and marble surround, glazed French doors opening to the garden, and a formal dining room with sweeping valley views. A triple-aspect drawing room with warm oak flooring offers an impressive entertaining space, capturing views of the gardens and open countryside.

The sitting and dining rooms connect to the rear hall, opening to a spacious kitchen/breakfast room. Bathed in natural light from overhead Velux windows, rear-facing windows, and a glazed door that opens to the garden, the kitchen is thoughtfully designed with an extensive range of units, complemented by sleek black granite work surfaces. An island with a dining table provides additional workspace and a convenient area for casual dining. The centerpiece of the room is an impressive two-oven oil-fired AGA, complemented by an AGA module featuring a double electric oven and a Calor gas hob, all set within a stone inglenook. Two practical additions include a downstairs WC and a utility room, equipped with a sink, fitted storage units, and plumbing for laundry appliances.

On the first floor, a spacious landing leads to the dual-aspect principal bedroom, a luxurious retreat featuring a walk-in wardrobe and elevated views over the garden and valley beyond. The en-suite boasts a large Jacuzzi bath and a separate steam shower. There are three additional bedrooms on this floor, two featuring fitted storage cupboards, all served by a well-appointed family bathroom. On the second floor there is an additional double bedroom and a fantastic cinema room.

Brownside Cottage
This self-contained annexe has been thoughtfully designed to complement the design of the main house and enjoys fabulous views and a private garden. The kitchen retains a charming cottage feel with a large range of wooden units and features integrated appliances including a fridge and dishwasher. The adjoining dual-aspect sitting room features a vaulted ceiling, an open fire, and glazed French doors that open to the garden. There are two generously sized bedrooms; the largest of which benefits from an en-suite bathroom and a separate storage cupboard. The second bedroom overlooks the garden and features an adjoining shower room.

Externally
Oakwell House and Brownside Cottage are approached through wrought iron electric gates, leading to a generous parking area at the rear, with access to the extensive outbuildings and well-appointed equestrian facilities.

The versatile office space provides excellent facilities for home working, including a spacious ground-floor office with a mezzanine level, meeting room, and separate WC. A double garage with electric roller doors sits alongside an impressive gym, a storeroom, and a tack room. Adjacent are the equestrian facilities, comprising a stable block with three loose boxes, each fitted with automatic water troughs and lighting. The well-fenced manège (40m x 20m) features a sand and plastic chip base for all-weather exercise, with a paddock extending to approximately 1.44 acres.

Steps from the parking area lead to a paved terrace and the rear/everyday access door to the house. Beautifully tended gardens wrap around the property, with the main garden mostly laid to lawn and complemented by mature border planting and a garden well. A path continues around the house to a further side garden and terraced areas.

At the rear of the annexe, there is an enclosed lawned garden and a paved terrace, both featuring attractive border planting. Outside the office, a decked seating area and wooden gazebo provide ideal spots for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the stunning views.

Local Information
The property sits in an elevated position above the popular Tyne Valley village of Bardon Mill, offering a peaceful environment and beautiful setting yet within easy reach of local amenities. Bardon Mill offers everyday amenities with a village store and tearoom, pub, mobile post office and pottery. The Bardon Mill & Henshaw village hall is the UK's first earth-sheltered village hall and offers a range of clubs and facilities for the active community. Nearby Haydon Bridge offers further facilities including a small supermarket while Haltwhistle offers supermarkets, a good selection of shops, leisure centre and outdoor swimming pool, primary and secondary schooling, professional services and a new hospital. Additional services including larger supermarkets, schooling, a larger hospital, and a further range of shops and eateries are available in Hexham. Both Newcastle and Carlisle are easily accessible and provide further cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.

The beautiful surrounding area provides walks and other country pursuits with Hadrian's Wall country and the Northumberland National Park nearby and the Hadrian's Wall Cycleway from which to enjoy the spectacular countryside. The Lake District is also easy to reach.

For the commuter the A69 provides excellent access to Newcastle to the east and Carlisle to the west, with onward access to the A1 and M6 respectively. Newcastle International Airport is also easily accessible. The rail station at Bardon Mill provides regular cross-country services, which in turn link to other main line services to major UK cities north and south. There is also a bus service to Carlisle and Newcastle which runs through the village.

Approximate Mileages
Bardon Mill 1.3 miles | Haltwhistle 4.3 miles | Hexham 12.0 miles | Corbridge 15.8 miles | Carlisle 25.3 miles | Newcastle International Airport 30.5 miles | Newcastle City Centre 32.8 miles

Services
Mains electricity and water, private drainage; oil-fired central heating with electric heating to second floor.

Tenure
Freehold

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
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Submitting an Offer
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