The Lodge, Stocksfield

DESCRIPTION A charming and unique three bedroom property offering generous living and outdoor space. Set in the heart of the Tyne Valley countryside this property boasts huge potential with the opportunity to renovate the substantial basement into residential space. The accommodation comprises porch with entrance hall leading through to a dining room with an open fire, a study at the rear with fireplace, family bathroom with shower over bath and stairs leading down to the basement rooms which is currently used for storage but offers a great amount of development potential. A spacious living room with beamed ceiling, inglenook fireplace with multi-fuel stove and sash windows overlooking the front garden leads to the kitchen at the rear of the property. The kitchen benefits from a variety of wall and floor units with an integrated single oven and electric hob. There is also space for a dishwasher and American style fridge freezer as well as a free standing dresser. A good-sized utility room is accessed via steps from the kitchen with a sink unit as well as a door to the external car port.
Stairs leading from the hallway take you up to the first floor where there are three double bedrooms, all including storage cupboards. The master bedroom benefits from a sink and bay window overlooking the rear garden.

Externally the property boasts extensive gardens, both front and rear with private access from the main road to a drive. A timber car port adjoins the east wall of the property. A door from the basement leads out to a covered patio and large garden laid to lawn with mature trees and bushes to the north and east and a stone wall incorporating a sheltered area that has been in that past utilised as a chicken house.  

LOCATION Wheelbirks lodge is located approximately 1.2 miles west of the village of Whittonstall with the village of Stocksfield 3 miles to the south, offering local stores a school and public transport. The major cities of Newcastle and Durham are approximately 20 and 18 miles away respectively.
The property can be accessed via a private driveway which adjoins a farm track which in turn adjoins the B6309.
 

SERVICES The cottage is serviced by mains electricity and water. There is an oil fired central heating system and drainage is via a private septic tank.  

CHARGES Northumberland County Council tax band E 

VIEWINGS Viewing is strictly by appointment. Arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS, Hexham on . 

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