Keepers Cottage, Blanchland, DH8

A charming two-bedroom stone cottage enjoying an elevated position with far-reaching rural views, set just outside the picturesque village of Blanchland. Keepers Cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional countryside home with excellent potential for modernisation in one of the North East’s most desirable rural settings.

A charming two-bedroom stone cottage enjoying an elevated position with far-reaching rural views, set just outside the picturesque village of Blanchland. Keepers Cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional countryside home with excellent potential for modernisation in one of the North East’s most desirable rural settings.

The Property
Keepers Cottage is a charming and traditional stone-built home offering well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors, with wonderful scope for new owners to modernise and create a delightful countryside retreat.

The property is entered via a timber front into the hallway with access to the Sitting Room which forms the heart of the home, featuring a woodburning stove that provides both warmth and character. From here, access is provided to the kitchen, a practical working space with views towards the garden and potential for further improvement to suit individual tastes, there is a back door in the kitchen.

The Living Room is positioned to the front of the property and enjoys a pleasant outlook, this versatile space could equally serve as a third bedroom if required, offering flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. Leading from the living room is a shower room, fitted with a walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC.

To the first floor are two generous double bedrooms, both enjoying a peaceful outlook across the surrounding countryside. A family bathroom completes the accommodation on the first floor and is fitted with a bath, wash hand basin, WC and Airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

Throughout, the property retains a sense of character and charm while offering an exciting opportunity for purchasers to place their own stamp on this attractive rural cottage.

External
Externally, the property is set within pleasant gardens to the front and side, laid mainly to lawn and complemented by a variety of mature shrubs which provide colour, interest and a degree of privacy, along with a raised bed to the side of the house.

A particularly charming feature of the grounds is the original stone-built kennels with wrought iron railings, which have been thoughtfully divided to create two useful storage rooms, ideal for garden equipment or a workshop space.

To the rear of the property there is ample parking, providing convenient access and practical space for several vehicles.

Location
Keepers Cottage occupies an elevated position just outside the highly desirable and picturesque village of Blanchland, widely regarded as one of the most attractive villages in the North-East. Surrounded by beautiful open countryside and close to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the area offers exceptional opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits. Within Blanchland there is the well-renowned Lord Crewe Arms, Village Shop, the popular White Monk Tearooms.

The nearby market town of Corbridge provide a wider range of amenities including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and a railway station with links to Newcastle and Carlisle. The historic town of Hexham is also within easy reach and offers further schooling, shopping and leisure facilities.

Mileages
Blanchland 0.6 miles | Hexham 11.5 miles | Corbridge 12 miles | Newcastle International Airport 25.5 miles

Services | Mains Electricity, Private Water Supply, Septic Tank Drainage, Oil-Fired Central Heating

Council Tax | Band D (Northumberland County Council)

Tenure | Freehold

EPC Rating | E39

Agents Note
These particulars do not form any part of any offer or contract. They are intended to provide a fair description of the property but neither Anton Estates nor the Vendor accept any responsibility for any error they may contain, however caused. Any intending purchaser must therefore satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. Neither Anton Estates nor any of their employees has any authority to make or give any further representations or warranty in relation to this property.