The Farmhouse, Newlands South Farm, Whittonstall, Northumberland

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Dining Room | Sitting Room | Store Room

First Floor
Three Generous Double Bedrooms | Fourth Single Bedroom or Study | Family Bathroom with Bath and Separate Walk-In Shower

Externally
Walled Garden | Rear Courtyard Sitting Area | Outhouse/Garage | Circa 2.5 acre Paddock

The Property
Newlands South Farmhouse is a traditional stone-built Northumbrian farmhouse reached along a quiet country lane in an idyllic rural setting surrounded by open green fields. Its wide, welcoming outlook takes in a dry stone walled garden, level lawns and an orchard, creating a pleasing sense of privacy and tranquillity. The traditional stone construction and generous scale are excellent, with thick walls, broad chimney pieces, full double glazing and a straightforward layout that suits everyday living while leaving clear scope to reconfigure or modernise to individual taste.

A generous sitting room centres on a deep stone inglenook fireplace with a solid-fuel stove. Windows draw daylight across the room and provide calm views towards the garden and open fields.

The dining room opposite is well proportioned for entertaining, its period fireplace adding warmth and character. A breakfast area links naturally with the kitchen, where a window overlooking the garden encourages easy flow between the living spaces and outdoors.

The traditional farmhouse kitchen is a capable workspace fitted with solid oak cabinetry and tiled flooring. A classic AGA range sits within the chimney recess, complemented by additional cooking appliances, refrigeration and ample storage. A window over the sink looks onto the courtyard, while a door opens directly outside to the rear, where a sheltered seating area provides the perfect spot for outdoor dining and relaxed summer evenings. A separate store room provides valuable utility space and storage for boots, with clear potential to form a study or shower room, or to incorporate into a wider expansion subject to consent.

Upstairs, three double bedrooms enjoy restful views across the gardens and surrounding farmland. A fourth bedroom works well as a single, nursery or home office. The family bathroom includes both a bath and a separate walk-in shower, with well-planned circulation and room to refine. One of the double bedrooms, featuring an original Victorian fireplace, also includes a cupboard with plumbing, providing straightforward potential to convert to an en suite if desired.

Externally
The holding sits within a peaceful stretch of countryside, a rare opportunity in this part of Northumberland. It enjoys a desirable rural setting within a friendly equestrian community, while remaining close to local amenities. Broad, level lawns sit behind dry stone walls, beyond which lies a paddock of circa 2.5 acres, enclosed by mature hedging and scattered trees. The grounds invite a range of uses, from productive kitchen gardens and orchards to grazing or the introduction of modest stabling and additional outbuildings, subject to the usual permissions. The land layout, orientation and access make it particularly attractive to those seeking a manageable smallholding or lifestyle property with space to expand.

Agents Note
The main vehicular access will remain with the farm. The farmhouse will benefit from a right of way across the main entrance for access. This arrangement is shown and keyed on the boundary plan.

For clarity, the boundary plan distinguishes the following: the green cross-hatched area identifies a section of trees on the outline of the boundary which has been maintained by the current owner and the blue cross-hatched area marks the right of way.

Local Information
Newlands South Farmhouse lies in peaceful open countryside near Whittonstall, between Ebchester and Shotley Bridge, on the edge of the North Pennines. The surrounding landscape is characterised by farmland, woodland and small hamlets, with scenic walks nearby along the River Derwent.

Ebchester and Shotley Bridge provide everyday amenities including a country store, shops, restaurants, takeaways and traditional public houses, with a post office nearby. Consett offers a wider selection of supermarkets, services and leisure facilities. Historic Durham, Hexham and Newcastle are also within easy reach, offering excellent cultural, educational and retail opportunities, along with country hotels, spa facilities and golf courses nearby.

There are several well-regarded primary schools in the local area, while secondary education is available in Consett. Mowden Hall Preparatory School near Corbridge offers private education from nursery to age 13, and a number of private day schools can be found in Newcastle and Durham.

For commuters, the property enjoys excellent transport links via the A1, A68 and A69, giving easy access to Newcastle and Durham city centres. Newcastle International Airport and mainline rail services at Newcastle and Durham connect to major UK cities north and south. Regular bus routes operate from Ebchester, Shotley Bridge and Consett, while a local railway station at Stocksfield provides convenient regional connections.

Approximate Mileages
Shotley Bridge 2.0 miles | Ebchester 1.3 miles | Consett 3.9 miles | Corbridge 12.0 miles | Hexham 16.0 miles | Newcastle City Centre 15.0 miles | Newcastle International Airport 17.0 miles | Durham City Centre 15.0 miles

Services
Mains electricity and water, oil fired central heating and drainage to septic tank.

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
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer
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