West House, Horsley, Northumberland

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch | Side Porch | Lounge | Sitting Room | Kitchen | Shower Room | Utility Room | Dining Room

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with Dressing Area and En-Suite | Three Further Double Bedrooms | Family Bathroom

Externally
Detached Garage | Rear Courtyard | Detached Office/Gym | Timber Shed | Off-Street Parking to Front & Side

The Property
West House is a handsome, detached, double-fronted stone-built property with far-reaching views across the Tyne Valley, set within generous, mature gardens in a well-connected countryside setting. The property offers a surprisingly expansive layout with four bedrooms, multiple reception spaces and a series of detached outbuildings, including a garage and dedicated home office or gym. Characterful throughout, it presents a flexible arrangement of rooms, combining classic proportions with practical additions and a strong connection to its landscaped plot.

A cobbled front driveway leads up to the house and a detached garage, with a partially glazed porch offering a practical and inviting entrance into the main hallway. To the left lies the lounge, a generously proportioned room with a deep bay window and a striking inglenook fireplace with a slate hearth and wood-burning stove. Opposite, the formal dining room enjoys a similarly large bay window and leads seamlessly through to the kitchen at the rear. Here, a picture window offers long views across the garden, while a central island provides both preparation space and informal seating. Painted timber cabinetry, butcher’s block worktops and a ceramic sink lend the kitchen a timeless quality, complemented by a brick fireplace housing a further wood-burning stove.

Adjoining the kitchen is a further reception space, currently used as a sitting room, with glazed door into useful porch, used as a boot room opening directly into the sheltered side courtyard. A separate utility room sits just off the kitchen providing excellent storage and laundry space. Completing the ground floor is a smartly tiled shower room with walk-in enclosure, ideal for guests or everyday use.

The first floor is arranged around a central landing and provides four well-proportioned bedrooms, all of which enjoy lovely open views of the surrounding countryside. The principal suite spans the rear of the house and includes a large double bedroom, fitted dressing area with bespoke oak wardrobes, and a contemporary en-suite finished in natural tones with a walk-in rainfall shower and wall-mounted vanity. The three further bedrooms are all doubles and served by a well-appointed family bathroom with neutral tiling and a freestanding tub.

Externally
To the side of the house, a gated courtyard connects the side porch to a whitewashed outbuilding, currently arranged as a home gym and office. Beyond this, the garden opens out into an impressive, established lawn, bordered by mature planting and a variety of trees and shrubs. A timber-framed outbuilding sits to one side, offering scope for storage, hobbies or further development. At the far end of the garden, a natural stone-lined pond nestles beneath mature foliage, creating a relaxing corner for wildlife.

The main garden is enclosed by fencing and stone walls, offering privacy without obstructing the views, and the front boundary is defined by stone walling with planted screening above wrought-iron railings. To the side of the property there is further off-street parking for several cars and leads to the timber garage.

Local Information
Horsley is a small village of historic and architectural significance, with much of it designated as a Conservation Area in 1992. Many of its buildings date back to at least the early 18th century, some constructed with stones from Hadrian’s Wall. Located on the northern side of the River Tyne, the village overlooks the river valley and is about 10 miles west of Newcastle. Surrounded by open countryside, Horsley is predominantly residential and has become a popular commuter village due to its attractive location in the Tyne Valley, its pleasant rural character, and its proximity to the A69. The village boasts a thriving community. The Lion and Lamb is a popular public honuse, and The Hearth at Horsley features a group of artists' studios, a café, and a community hall. Additionally, there is an antiques centre in the village. Excellent leisure facilities can be found nearby at the five-star hotel Matfen Hall and the top-100-rated Close House Golf Course. The nearby River Tyne also offers additional leisure options, including fishing. The nearby village of Wylam offers amenities such as a supermarket, Post Office, pubs, and restaurants. For more comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational, and shopping facilities, residents can easily access Newcastle and Hexham.

For schooling, the school catchment area for Horsley is the Ponteland schools system. Residents of Horsley receive free school transport (coach/taxi) to Ponteland schools from the County Council. In addition, Mowden Hall Preparatory School just outside Corbridge provides private education from nursery up to 13 years, and there are several private day schools in Newcastle.

For the commuter, the A69 provides good access to Newcastle Airport and City Centre, Carlisle and onward access to the A1 and M6. The rail station at Wylam provides regular links to both Newcastle and Carlisle, which in turn link to other main line services to major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport and the A1 are all within easy reach. Horsley is an excellent base from which to visit Hadrian's Wall, Alnwick and Bamburgh Castles, picturesque Hexham and Corbridge and the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Horsley boasts a good pub and an Arts Centre/cafe and good local walks.

Approximate Mileages
Wylam 2.1 miles | Heddon-on-the-Wall 3.2 miles | Corbridge 7 miles | Newcastle International Airport 8.5 miles | Newcastle City Centre 11 miles | Hexham 11.3 miles

Services
The property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage, and benefits from oil-fired central heating.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
Band F

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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