The Schoolhouse, Kirkley, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- PROPERTY TYPE
Country House
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
2,734 sq ft
254 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- A distinctive former schoolhouse dating from 1861, retaining a wealth of original character throughout
- Flexible five bedroom accommodation arranged over split levels, offering versatility for modern living
- A well-proportioned principal suite with dressing area and a fully tiled en-suite bathroom
- An impressive main living room featuring a tall arched window, high ceilings and a stone fireplace with log burner
- A well-appointed kitchen with range cooker, integrated appliances, breakfasting area and separate utility room
- Set within a generous and established plot, offering a good degree of privacy and well-maintained lawned gardens
- Mature grounds complemented by a range of useful outbuildings, ideal for workshop space, storage or hobby use
- A detached double garage, ample driveway parking and a well-connected rural position within easy reach of key transport links
Description
Northumberland Properties are delighted to present this distinctive five-bedroom home, a former schoolhouse, dating from 1861, Set within a quiet country lane in Kirkley, offering generous accommodation, mature gardens and excellent access to Newcastle, Morpeth and Ponteland.
The Schoolhouse combines period features with a practical layout suited to modern living. Original details including exposed beams, stone fireplaces and timber doors are retained throughout, giving the property a strong sense of character.
The ground floor is centred around a main reception space which connects the key living areas. From here, there is access to a bright sunroom overlooking the garden, a study, and a separate living room positioned on a slightly elevated level. This room is a standout feature, with a tall arched window, high ceilings and a stone fireplace with log burner.
The kitchen is well equipped with modern cabinetry, tiled flooring and a range cooker, alongside integrated appliances and space for an American-style fridge freezer. A breakfasting area sits just off the kitchen, enjoying garden views, while a separate utility room provides additional storage, a Belfast sink and direct access outside.
To the first floor, the principal suite is located within the newer section of the property and includes a dressing area and en-suite bathroom. Additional bedrooms are well proportioned, with flexibility for use as further bedrooms, dressing space or home working. A family bathroom serves this level.
A further staircase leads to an upper-level bedroom with exposed beams and built-in storage, offering a private and versatile space.
Externally, the property is set within established gardens, mainly laid to lawn and bordered by mature planting for privacy. A range of outbuildings provide useful workshop and storage space. The driveway offers ample parking and leads to a detached double garage with adjoining lean-to.
Kirkley is well placed for access to Morpeth and Ponteland, both offering a range of amenities, schooling and everyday services. Newcastle city centre and Newcastle International Airport are also within easy reach, making the location well suited for those balancing rural living with connectivity.
EPC Rating: E
Garden
Large garden wraps around the property, surrounded holly bushes and conifers.
There is an outbuilding to the rear of the property.
Brochures
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- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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