Colpitts Grange, Slaley, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47

Woodside is a beautiful barn conversion dating back to the mid 19th century and set within the sought-after hamlet of Colpitts Grange, situated between Slaley and Blanchland. The property offers a wealth of attractive and original features to enhance its appeal.

The property has been extensively updated by the current owners and is presented to a high standard, with tasteful decor and quality finishes throughout. It is double-glazed throughout. Combining generous accommodation with the charm and character expected of a traditional barn conversion, this one-off stone-built home offers a wonderful balance of comfort, practicality and rural appeal, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, from walking, cycling, and golf to gardening, and contact with the natural world; the area is fantastic for nature lovers, including bird watching.

Ground floor
The property is entered via a tiled porch leading into a central hallway, with the accommodation flowing naturally throughout this level which boasts three generous reception rooms.

Sitting room: The sitting room with beams, exposed stonework and deep-set arched windows creates a bright and airy atmosphere, while the impressive stone fireplace with inset wood-burning stove form an inviting focal point to the substantial room.

Dining room: The separate and well-proportioned dining room, that receives full sun from noon, creates an ideal space for entertaining, with a door leading out to the south-west facing Ladycross stone patio.

Study / snug: This appealing space with dual aspect and built-in oak library shelving is ideal for home working, as a reading room, for hobbies or for use as a cosy snug.

The kitchen/breakfast room: This is a large and well equipped space that features an electric 3-door AGA, as well as a built-in Miele oven. It is complemented by an adjoining utility room with access to the large integral garage and barn door access to the patio area.

The ground floor also has under stair storage space along with a convenient cloakroom.

First floor
To the first floor, a spacious landing with gallery and laundry cupboard gives access to four bedrooms, one with en-suite, and a separate family bathroom. The layout offers excellent flexibility, for potential buyers and their guests, including multi-generational living, or those requiring additional remote workspace.

Principal bedroom: This large south-east facing room benefits from its own en-suite facilities (with power shower).

Bedroom 2 – bedroom 4: The remaining bedrooms are all doubles with original features which include beams and/or exposed stonework. Two of these bedrooms are dual aspect.

Main bathroom: This room offers power shower, bath, double sink and vanity storage plus WC and airing cupboard storage.

Note: Above, there are two large boarded loft spaces with lighting, currently used for storage, yet with potential for further development.

Externally
The property enjoys 5 outdoor spaces and earns its name from the wood by which it is located. From the property, ample circular walks, hikes and cycle rides are possible within nearby Slaley Hall estate and local forestry.

To the rear, the property enjoys gated access from the private lane into Colpitts, a generous block-paved driveway providing private parking for multiple cars, a garden shed, and access to the garage (with loft space), together with gated access to an enclosed locally sourced stone patio with garden area, ideal for outdoor dining and sun-downers. The property owners co-manage a wooded copse and grassed area adjacent to the burn and directly opposite its rear gated entrance. The grassed area is the site of the Biorock 3-stage package sewage treatment plant (compliant with 2015 regulations and installation completed 2019 by current owners).

To the side of the property, there is a secure, gated garden with bin store. The space is fully fenced, private, and set to lawn with borders containing mature hedging, shrubs and small trees.

To the front, there is an open-plan garden shared visually with two neighbouring properties, and each homeowner owns and maintains their own designated section.

Colpitts Grange is an idyllic rural hamlet nestled within the beautiful South Northumberland countryside, offering a peaceful setting while remaining conveniently accessible to nearby towns, cities, and their amenities.

The popular villages of Slaley and Blanchland are close by and offer a range of everyday conveniences, including village shops, cafes, and traditional public houses with restaurants or tea rooms. Slaley Hall further enhances the area with its excellent, golf courses, woodland walks, spa, and leisure facilities.

The historic market town of Hexham is easily accessible and provides a wider range of amenities, including supermarkets, shops, cafés, healthcare facilities, and well-regarded schooling. Educational options include schools in Slaley and Corbridge, together with senior schooling in Hexham. Independent education is available at Mowden Hall School near Corbridge, as well as a selection of renowned private day schools in Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham.

For commuters, the property is ideally positioned with excellent access to the A68, A69, A1 (M), Newcastle International Airport, and Newcastle city centre, offering extensive cultural, educational, recreational, and shopping facilities.