South Lodge, South Road, Belford, Northumberland

Accommodation in Brief 
Entrance Lobby | Sitting Room | Kitchen | Bathroom | Double Bedroom  

Utility Outbuilding 

The Property 
South Lodge is a distinguished Grade II Listed, detached stone property dating back to 1818, designed by the renowned architect John Dobson. Once the gatekeeper’s lodge for Belford Hall, it shares the same stone construction, showcasing stately Palladian features. Nestled within a generous woodland garden that extends to the rear and side, South Lodge offers a tranquil and secluded setting. 

This unique property has undergone an extensive and thoughtful transformation, including stone masonry repairs to the exterior. Modern conveniences have been introduced while retaining its original heritage features such as recessed sash windows with original shutters, a period front door, original flagstones, and decorative cornicing. 

South Lodge features a compact, symmetrical layout, making clever and efficient use of space. The property includes a spacious sitting room and bedroom on either side of a central hallway, complemented by a well-proportioned kitchen and bathroom. 

Decorated in rich, darker tones and flooded with natural light, the living room highlights an impressive original stone inglenook fireplace as its centrepiece, now fitted with a wood-burning stove. A rich Kahrs wooden flooring extends throughout, adding warmth and character to the space. 

The kitchen makes excellent use of the compact space, offering storage, a sink, an integrated fridge, and an oven. A rear door leads to an external stone-built utility outbuilding, which houses the combination boiler, a sink, and wall storage, with space for a washer and dryer. 

At the opposite end of the lodge, the spacious bedroom is wonderfully inviting. The same rich wooden flooring flows throughout, and original period cabinetry fitted into two alcoves maximises the use of space. For added luxury, an ornate roll-top bath from the Albion Company sits at the foot of the bed, and the sash windows, with their original shutters, provide both ample light and privacy. Adjoining the bedroom, and also accessible from the kitchen, the modern wet room by Fired Earth features a rain shower. 

Externally 
South Lodge enjoys the backdrop of Belford Hall’s stately grounds, situated amidst beautiful Northumbrian countryside. Mature trees and shrubs decorate the spacious surrounding gardens, with a large lawned area featuring an excellent outdoor seating space complete with a fire pit and exterior lighting, perfect for late summer evenings. A second sectioned-off seating area, just outside the property and surrounded by a decorative hedgerow, offers a delightful spot for al fresco dining. 

A timber lean-to canopy provides storage for wood for the wood burner, and there is ample off-street parking available at the property. 

Local Information 
South Lodge is in the picturesque village of Belford. Which offers a range of amenities including coffee shops, public houses, farm shop, golf courses and primary school. It is close to the magnificent Northumberland coastline, which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The rural nature of the area offers a wide selection of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and is also close to the Coast and Castles tourism route with Bamburgh, Holy Island of Lindisfarne and Dunstanburgh close by. Alnwick provides everyday amenities with supermarkets, a good range of shops, primary and secondary schools, a modern leisure centre, playhouse/cinema, hospital and Alnwick Castle and Gardens. Berwick upon Tweed and Newcastle are within easy reach and provide further comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.  

For the commuter, the A1 is close by and provides access north to Berwick and Edinburgh, and south to Alnwick, Newcastle and beyond.  The closest main line rail stations are at Berwick and Alnmouth, both of which are on the East Coast mainline with regular direct services between Edinburgh and London.  Newcastle International Airport is less than an hour’s drive away.   

Approximate Mileages  
Berwick Upon Tweed 14.3 miles | Alnwick 16.0 miles | Newcastle International Airport 49.0 miles | Newcastle City Centre 50.5 miles | Edinburgh 71.6 miles 

Services 
Mains electricity, drainage, gas and water. Gas central heating 

Tenure 
Freehold 

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 
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.