Swansfield Stables, Alnwick, Northumberland

Originally constructed as a stone Coach House and thought to have been designed by renowned 19th-century English neoclassical architect John Dobson, this charming property sits within approximately 1.2 acres (around 0.5 hectares) of beautifully wooded gardens and grounds in a secluded spot but walking distance to Alnwick and all of its amenities. Converted into a spacious residence about 40 years ago, the Coach House includes a self-contained studio that has served both as additional family living space and a successful holiday let. Behind the main house, an attractive enclosed courtyard with stone flagging features a detached, two-storey former Cart Shed now transformed into a high-quality holiday cottage. The chemically-free maintained gardens are rich with mature plants, specimen trees, and shrubs. Highlights include a sauna, outdoor shower, picturesque stone walls, meandering woodland paths, lawns, various seating areas, vegetable plots, beech hedges, and a tranquil pond.


Spacious living accommodation comprises a wide Entrance Hall, a farmhouse-style Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study, Garden Room, Conservatory, 4 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms. The Kitchen has a gas-fired AGA and door leading out to an enclosed courtyard. The Study features stone floor tiles, wood panelling, built-in cupboards and a stone inglenook fireplace with a log-burning stove. The Dining Room adjoins the kitchen and features a fireplace and built-in cupboards. The Sitting Room has fitted bookcases and a large fireplace accommodating a log-burning stove. The Principal Bedroom features exposed roof trusses and a Juliette balcony overlooking the central courtyard. A contemporary Bathroom is fully tiled and has both a bath and a shower. The property has a wood pellet heating system and solar panels

The Studio
Attached to the house but accessed via a separate entrance from the courtyard. Accommodation comprises an open-plan living room/kitchen, bedroom and shower room.

The Cart Shed
A beautifully designed conversion of a 2-storey former cart shed now utilised as high-quality holiday accommodation. The property is detached from the principal house and stands to the rear of an enclosed courtyard. Accommodation comprises a large open-plan living space and modern fitted kitchen with built-in electric oven and hob with freestanding dishwasher, cloakroom, large double bedroom and shower room. The sitting room has a log-burning stove, hardwood flooring and under-floor heating.