Carrshield, Hexham, NE47 8AA

With its handsome double-fronted stone façade and classic sash windows, this property showcases elegant proportions and traditional charm. Arranged over four floors and extending to approximately 2,685 square feet, perfectly suited for family life, entertaining, or a tranquil holiday retreat away from the bustle of town.

Inside, the spacious lounge is flooded with natural light from the large sash windows, an ornate feature fireplace with cast iron insert, shelved alcoves and stripped and polished timber flooring. A door leads down to a further reception with a natural stone floor giving access to the side garden and a spacious cellar area ideal for storage. From here there are doors into a family bathroom, fitted with a modern suite including a free standing bath with a mains fed shower above, wall mounted wash basin, wall mounted WC and part tiled walls, double glazed window with views to the rear. A utility/boot room. The spacious kitchen/dining room has fitted units along one wall topped with granite work surfaces with an inset 'Belfast' sink, gas cooking range with ovens, vaulted ceiling displaying open beams, a stone fireplace housing a wood burning stove in the corner, double glazed patio doors with windows each side provide sweeping views over the stunning open countryside to the rear. The second floor has two large bedrooms one to the front and one to the rear. on the top floor the attic space offers a further bedroom with an en-suite shower room. The layout provides flexibility and functionality while retaining the warmth and character expected from a home of this calibre.

Externally, the property sits proudly in a row of attractive cottages, with subtle greenery climbing its stonework. To the rear there is a garden to the side with a storage shed and a further lawned garden to the rear with a paved patio, dwarf stone wall and uninterrupted, panoramic views across the Northumberland scenic landscape.

Carrshield is a small and picturesque village in the West Allen Valley, part of the North Pennines an area celebrated for its dramatic scenery and peaceful seclusion. It's ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life, while still being within reach of local amenities. Nearby Allendale offers a friendly community, village shops, pubs, a primary school and health centre, while the historic market town of Hexham (around 16 miles away) provides a full range of services, shops, schools, and rail connections to Newcastle and Carlisle. Alston, one of England’s highest towns, is also close by, with additional everyday amenities. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the direct access to stunning walking and cycling routes, moorland landscapes, and some of the best stargazing in the country, thanks to the area's Dark Sky Park status.

This beautifully proportioned cottage offers not just a home, but a lifestyle blending heritage and natural beauty in one of Northumberland’s most scenic locations.