Greenhaugh Farm, Greenhaugh, Hexham, Northumberland

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Sitting Room | Snug | Dining Room | Kitchen/Family Room | Utility/Laundry | Boot Room | WC

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room | Two Further Bedrooms | Bathroom

Externally
Stabling for 5 Horses | Shepherd’s Hut | Workshop/Garage | Stores | Kennels | Parking | Gardens | Land of Around 11.76 Acres

The Property
Greenhaugh Farm is a fully renovated and extended traditional Northumbrian farmhouse with an attached byre, with the first known written record dating back to 1835. The thoughtful renovation retains a wealth of charm and character, seamlessly blended with high-quality fixtures and fittings to create superb contemporary living spaces. This lifestyle property offers a rare combination of village living and rural tranquillity, providing a sense of community alongside privacy, space and far-reaching countryside views. With land extending to around 12 acres, including beautiful gardens, paddocks and areas of woodland, it provides a true smallholding opportunity in the peaceful hamlet of Greenhaugh, within Northumberland National Park. The setting enjoys glorious views, with a highly regarded country pub next door and the local primary school within walking distance.

The superb living accommodation flows across the ground floor. The sitting room has a feature media wall and is filled with natural light from a triple aspect including full height glazing with patio doors that open to the garden. Far-reaching views roll away across the gardens and the land beyond. Adjoining the sitting room is the lovely dining room with an eye-catching original inglenook fireplace housing a Chilli Penguin multi fuel burner with oven and hot plate. There is ample space for a large dining table and chairs. The third reception room is the cosy yet generous snug, which also has a wonderful original fireplace with multi fuel burner. This room can easily be used for a variety of purposes, such as a guest bedroom or home office.

At the heart of the home is the fabulous open plan kitchen and family room which is sure to be a hub for entertaining and spending time with family and friends, a comfortable seating area is positioned to one end with a feature media wall. The kitchen is fitted with contemporary bespoke cabinetry and a range of quality integrated appliances including a wine/drinks fridge. The large central island provides further work space and storage, along with casual dining space for day-to-day use. The room has south west views over the garden, land and countryside, and there are large patio doors with access to the garden and seating area. The kitchen is served by a utility/laundry room and also links to the boot room, which is ideal for muddy boots after a day exploring the gorgeous surroundings. A useful WC is accessed from the boot room.

There are three bedrooms arranged across the first floor, all well-appointed in tasteful colour schemes. The stunning principal suite has been designed to make the most of the amazing, elevated position. Full height glazing reaches up to the peak of the vaulted ceiling to frame the incredible views over unspoiled Northumberland countryside, sliding doors open the room to the outdoors, where approved planning permission is in place for an extension to the living room below, with a balcony and seating area above. The suite is complemented by a luxurious en-suite shower room, fitted with a sleek contemporary suite and stylish tiling. Two further double bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with a suite comprising a bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC.

Externally
Greenhaugh Farm is situated in the tranquil hamlet of Greenhaugh and enjoys a remarkably private south-west facing setting, with fabulous views across open countryside. The well-tended gardens include mature fruit trees. The garden also features a high-quality Arctic Cabin branded BBQ/Grill hut, providing a versatile, year-round space crafted in Scandinavian style premium timber with double glazing. The hut includes a central BBQ grill surrounded by integrated seating for 12 people creating a warm, sociable setting ideal for entertaining. Three of the seats turn into beds for occasional sleepovers!

The property has 2 separate entrances; one has parking for multiple vehicles and gives access to the fields, and the other leads to a substantial agricultural outbuilding with both water and electricity connected. This versatile structure houses indoor stabling for 5 horses, albeit have been used in the past for sheep pens at lambing time. On the other side of the barn there is a large garage/workshop with a 2-post vehicle lift. There’s CCTV coverage extending across both. Adjoining the garage are useful stone-built stores and adjacent 2 stone-built kennels. The stables enjoy direct access to the surrounding grazing land, which is fully fenced with dry stone walls and includes electric-fenced paddocks and mature trees providing natural shelter.

To the rear of the house, a south-facing gravelled courtyard with external lighting overlooks the neatly kept lawns, with grazing land extending away from the foot of the garden. In total, the property extends to almost 12 acres and includes shooting rights across all the land, making it an exceptional lifestyle and smallholding opportunity.

Local Information
Greenhaugh lies in the Upper North Tyne valley of Northumberland, close to the River North Tyne between stunning Kielder Water and the peaceful village of Bellingham. Greenhaugh has a highly regarded Primary school and a popular public house; The Holly Bush Inn is an old Drovers Inn dating back to the 17th Century. Nearby Bellingham, known as the gateway to Kielder Water & Forest, is nestled on the banks of the North Tyne on the edge of the Northumberland National Park. There is a thriving community with a range of local amenities including a variety of shops, post office, cafes, heritage centre, several pubs together with a family-run hotel, garages and library. The village also has a health centre, chemist, and emergency services. More comprehensive services such as larger supermarkets, a hospital and a wider range of shops and restaurants are available in Hexham, where there is also a train station with easy access to Newcastle upon Tyne.

For those with a love of the outdoors, you can walk, cycle, or ride from the property. Sidwood Forest is within walking distance and fishing on the North Tyne, an excellent 18-hole golf course in Bellingham and further beautiful surrounding countryside to explore. Nearby Kielder offers a wide range of water sports and other outdoor pursuits. The renowned Kielder Observatory is positioned to make the most of the remarkable dark night skies. For schooling, as well as Greenhaugh Primary School, Bellingham offers a nursery school together with Primary and Middle schools. Senior schools are available in Hexham and Haydon Bridge with several private day schools in Newcastle.

Newcastle city centre is under an hour away and provides comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities. For the commuters the A696, A68, A69 and Newcastle International Airport (45 mins) are easily accessible, and Newcastle provides main line rail services direct to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh.

Approximate Mileages
Bellingham 4.7 miles | Kielder Water 7.2 miles | Hexham 20.0 miles | Corbridge 22.3 miles | Newcastle International Airport 32.9 miles | Newcastle City Centre 38.5 miles

Services
The property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage, and benefits from oil-fired central heating. A comprehensive CCTV system provides full coverage and recording of the house, stables, garage and surrounding land.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
Band D

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.

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