Surrounded by open countryside this beautiful period home is set in the heart of the sought-after village of Slaley, with a welcoming village pub, a well-regarded first school and an active and friendly community.

Dating back to approximately 1840, this handsome stone-built property perfectly blends historic character with contemporary living. Original features such as exposed stone walls, timber beams and traditional fireplaces blend perfectly alongside modern comforts such as double-glazed sash windows and solar panels, creating a home that is both charming and efficient. There is potential for a holiday let or multi-generational living, subject to the necessary permissions.

Winter House is a home of rare balance; rich in history, thoughtfully restored and beautifully adapted for modern life. With its flexible accommodation, outstanding gardens, beautiful countryside views and an idyllic village setting, it offers the perfect lifestyle in a wonderful location.

Accommodation in brief:
Ground Floor:
Entrance Porch | Hallway | Snug | Dining Room | Sitting Room | Kitchen | Garden Room | Cloakroom | Utility Room/WC

First Floor:
Principal Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom | Two Double Bedrooms, one with En-Suite Shower Room | Family Bathroom | Annexe with further Bedroom/Study with En-suite Shower Room

Outside:
Private Parking | Garage | Courtyard | Patio/Seating Area | Rear Gardens | Lawns | Vegetable Garden | Greenhouse | Garden Room | Pond

Accommodation:
Ground Floor:
Step through the front door into the light-filled entrance hall, from which the ground floor enfolds naturally.

The dining room is warm and atmospheric and centres around an impressive inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove, ideal for entertaining and family gatherings. The snug provides a cosy retreat. With a wood-burning stove, this room is perfect for quieter moments, reading, relaxing or enjoying winter evenings in comfort by the fire.

Moving through the central hallway, the house opens into the sitting room, a well-proportioned room positioned by the inner courtyard. French doors flood the room with natural light and create a seamless connection between inside and out, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.  The impressive kitchen, with a vaulted ceiling, is well equipped with an excellent range of fitted units and a central island. A remarkable arched window with French doors leads out to a second courtyard garden, perfect for outdoor living and entertaining.

First Floor:
Upstairs, the house offers three charming double bedrooms, two with elegant en-suite shower rooms and also a family bathroom. Providing flexibility, a linked annexe with a private entrance is accessed from the snug by a secondary staircase. With an en-suite shower room, it’s ideal as a fourth bedroom, home office, gym or a creative hobby space. Subject to necessary planning consent, with a garage conversion, this area could be converted into a holiday let or multi-generational living.

External:
Outside Winter House continues to impress. A gated entrance leads to driveway parking and an integral garage. Two charming courtyard gardens provide sheltered private spaces for morning coffee, or al fresco dining, each seamlessly connected to the main living areas.

Just beyond, the main garden sits close to the house, accessed via a walkway. Generous and thoughtfully landscaped, with a productive vegetable garden, lawns and shrubberies, it also features a substantial garden room, offering the perfect spot to enjoy the summer months, where you can relax, work or entertain. From here the views are exceptional; open, far-reaching countryside stretches beyond the garden, creating a sense of calm, space and connectivity to the surrounding beautiful landscape.

Area:
Slaley is a thriving village community offering an excellent range of everyday amenities. Both the public house and village shop are community-run, while the village hall hosts a variety of regular social activities, including the Slaley Film Club and indoor fitness classes. St Mary’s Parish Church serves the village. Schooling is well catered for, with Slaley First School offering a Breakfast Club and After School Club for wraparound care. Senior schooling is available in Hexham.

Nearby is Slaley Hall Hotel, a country house hotel with a leisure centre and golf course. The surrounding countryside provides superb opportunities for walking and other outdoor pursuits, with golf courses, sports clubs and Hexham Racecourse all within easy reach.

The nearby market town of Hexham offers a comprehensive range of amenities, including supermarkets, an excellent selection of shops, professional services and leisure facilities such as a cinema, theatre, leisure centre and hospital. Newcastle city centre provides further extensive cultural, recreational and retail opportunities.

For commuters, the village benefits from convenient access to the A69, providing excellent links to Newcastle to the east and Carlisle to the west, with onward connections to the A1 and M6. Hexham railway station offers regular services to Newcastle and Carlisle, with onward mainline connections to major UK cities, while Newcastle International Airport is also easily accessible.

Distances: Hexham – 6.1 miles | Corbridge – 6.4 miles | Newcastle City Centre – 24.7 miles
Nearest Stations: Riding Mill Railway Station – 4.5 miles
Nearest Airport: Newcastle International Airport – 21.7 miles

Services:
Mains Water Supply | Mains Electricity | Mains Drainage | Gas Central Heating
Installation of solar panels and Tesla 13.5Kwh battery completed by EDF energy in Nov 2025.

These services have not been tested and no warranty is given by the agents.

Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Northumberland County Council Band F
EPC Rating: B
Mobile signal: All Providers
Broadband: Fast Fibre, Download 59 Mbps, Upload 19 Mbps

Viewing Arrangements: Via the vendors’ agent:
Sarah Tuer - Fine & Country Newcastle and Northumberland
The Estate Office, Rock, Alnwick, NE66 3SB

Agent’s Notes to Purchaser:
Although we endeavour to furnish precise information, it is strongly recommended that buyers undertake their own thorough due diligence. The onus for verifying critical details, including but not limited to floods, easements, covenants and other property-related aspects, lies with the buyer. Our listing information is presented to the best of our knowledge and should not be the sole basis for making purchasing decisions. None of the services, systems, or appliances listed in the details have been tested by us and we do not assure their operating ability or efficiency. Buyers are encouraged to independently assess and verify all relevant information before making any commitments.