Whitegates, Longhorsley, Northumberland

A glorious, well-presented family home, with a larger than usual plot, located in the Northumberland village of Longhorsley. Elizabeth Humphreys Homes are delighted to bring to the market this superb three bedroomed detached property benefitting from plenty of driveway parking for up to four cars, beautiful front and rear gardens, uPVC windows and a composite front door, oil central heating and all the other usual mains connections. This family home offers spacious light and bright contemporary living with room to be extended with the relevant permissions. and is a property not to be missed.

Longhorsley has several local amenities including a First School, a village shop and a public house. The village also benefits from three churches a village hall with various activities and a visiting post office in the village hall, fish and chip van and pizza van. There are many countryside walks which can be enjoyed within this area of outstanding beauty and the village also benefits from good transport links to the historic market towns of Morpeth and Alnwick where there are vibrant shops, pubs, restaurants, a leisure centres and many other facilities. The village is well positioned to access Newcastle to the south or to travel north to Scotland.

Entry is via a stable door which opens into a light and airy hallway with stairs ascending to the first floor, an opening towards the kitchen-diner and various doors leading off. The ground floor WC is a superb asset as it negates the need to continually frequent the upstairs facilities. The suite comprises a pedestal hand wash basin and a close coupled toilet with a push button behind. The tiling creates a crisp and fresh finish and is illuminated by natural light entering via a window to the front.

The attractive lounge is beautifully light and bright with a large window overlooking the ornate garden at the front of the property and sliding doors opening to a garden room at the rear. A fireplace with a white marble back and hearth forms a striking focal point and works in harmony with the dado rail and overall interior of the room. Sliding doors open to the garden room which takes full advantage of the rear garden views which can be appreciated through its windows. Sliding doors open onto a patio which is ideal for al fresco dining with family and friends or for relaxing with a cup of coffee in the morning.

A connecting door leads to the dining-kitchen from the lounge which can also be accessed directly from the hallway allowing a circular flow of movement ideal for parties and entertaining guests. The delf rack around this room enhances the farmhouse ambiance and there is plenty of space to sit and dine. The dining room area, with access to the cupboard beneath the stairs, is finished with a sumptuous carpet which blends with the Amtico flooring of the kitchen which offers a good number of wall and base units with a cream-coloured door, with pewter effect handles, complemented by a contrasting dark granite effect work surface with a matching upstand. There is a bowl and a half Leisure sink, a full sized fully integrated dishwasher and a larder pull out in addition to a good range of drawers and cupboards. There is space for a free-standing cooker beneath a black splash back and chimney style extractor fan and space for a free-standing fridge freezer. A large window captures uninterrupted views over the rear garden and allows a wealth of natural light to circulate with additional bench lighting illuminating the spacious bench space which boast a generous number of sockets allowing flexibility when placing work surface appliances.

Leading from the kitchen, a door opens to a generously proportioned garage with a further uPVC door providing external access to the rear garden. Within the garage, which features a double roller shutter door, there is a single bowl stainless steel sink with a unit above, space for a tumble dryer and a further under bench appliance and plumbing and space for a washing machine. Furthermore, the oil boiler is housed in the garage for ease of access. Other amenities include a tap, which once a hose is attached would service the rear garden.

Taking the stairs to the first floor, the landing opens out to three bedrooms, a cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, and the family bathroom. A large window allows plenty of natural light in addition to capturing pleasant views of the rear garden.

The primary bedroom is a spacious light and bright double room with a full bank of built in wardrobes with a neutral-coloured door and central mirrored doors. A large window takes advantage of an enjoyable open aspect to the front.

Bedroom 2 is another double room overlooking the front of the property. This light and airy room also offers fitted wardrobes. Loft access is available, and the head of the stairs has been cleverly combined into a slightly elevated dressing table.

Bedroom 3 is a large single room with a window to the rear. All the rooms are neutrally decorated allowing the easy addition of accent colour should you so wish.

The family bathroom comprises a P shaped bath with an electric shower over behind a glass screen, a white high gloss vanity unit with a hand wash basin on top, a close coupled toilet with a push button behind and a chrome heated towel rail. A window to the rear allows for natural light with additional lighting by way of spotlights within the low maintenance ceiling. The space is finished with tile effect hard flooring and fully tiled walls.

The property continues to impress with its outside space. The ornate front garden frames this lovely home perfectly offering a warm welcome as you approach and the rear garden is a perfectly secluded oasis of calm making it the ideal place in which to relax and unwind at the end of the day, the colourful planting forming a wonderful backdrop. Additionally, there is an attractively painted garden shed offering excellent storage potential and a garden tap in the rear garden.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D, £2,442.50 for the 2025/26 financial year
EPC: To be determined

Important Note:
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including central heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. All measurements are approximate and for guidance only. If there is any point that is of particular importance to you, please contact us and we will try and clarify the position for you.