Doric House, Catton, Hexham, Northumberland

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Kitchen | Bedroom | Shower Room

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom | Second Bedroom

Mezzanine Level
Mezzanine

Externally
Seating Area | Detached Garage | Allotment

The Property
Dating from around 1870, Doric House is an exceptional conversion of a former Wesleyan chapel, occupying a distinctive position overlooking Catton village green and the surrounding countryside. Grade II Listed and rich in architectural interest, the property preserves the scale and character of the original building while introducing a restrained contemporary interior. Soaring Gothic-style windows, exposed roof trusses and original details sit alongside clean architectural lines, bespoke storage and limestone flooring, creating a house of remarkable individuality.

The oak entrance door opens into a welcoming hall, leading through to a particularly impressive sitting room extending to more than twenty-three feet. Tall windows flood the room with natural light and frame views across the surrounding countryside, while a broad inset fireplace with a wood-burning stove brings warmth and definition to the contemporary interior. Bespoke wall-mounted cabinetry and shelving provide practical storage while preserving the room’s clean architectural lines.

Across the hall, the kitchen continues the property’s assured contemporary character. Gloss cabinetry is paired with stainless steel and pale work surfaces, while a substantial freestanding island topped in oak provides generous preparation space and informal seating. Integrated appliances and extensive storage are neatly incorporated, with a wood-burning stove, original tongue-and-groove panelling and a substantial timber beam bringing warmth and texture to the clean-lined interior. A glazed oak stable door provides direct access outside, complementing the tall windows that fill the room with natural light.

A well-proportioned bedroom and separate shower room complete the ground floor, creating useful flexibility for guests, multigenerational living or home working.

The upper floor reveals the full architectural impact of the conversion. The principal bedroom occupies a dramatic open space beneath the original exposed roof trusses, with roof windows bringing further light into the vaulted interior. Bespoke cabinetry has been carefully integrated, while the chapel windows rise through the room and frame views across the village green and surrounding countryside.

The adjoining en suite bathroom is particularly spacious and beautifully resolved, with a freestanding bath positioned within a wide opening and clearly visible from the bedroom. Set against one of the chapel’s original arched windows, it creates a striking sightline through the suite, while a separate walk-in shower and contemporary sanitaryware complete the arrangement. A second bedroom, lit by another of the tall chapel windows, completes this level.

Above, a mezzanine extends beneath the roof structure and overlooks the principal bedroom and full-height chapel windows. Glass balustrades preserve the sense of openness and light, while the space provides considerable versatility as a reading area, studio or private workspace.

The property also benefits from solar-operated blinds to the roof windows and a recently installed 7kW solar photovoltaic system with 17kW battery storage. A selection of furniture designed specifically for the interiors, including the BoConcept modular sofa, concrete dining table, wall-mounted units, bedframes and bookshelves, is included in the sale.

Externally
Doric House fronts directly onto Catton village green, approached along the line of the original Victorian path. The stone elevations, tall Gothic-style windows and oak entrance door establish a memorable façade, while an attractive gravelled and paved seating area beside the chapel provides a sheltered setting for outdoor dining, framed by established planting.

A detached garage provides secure parking or storage, while a separate allotment offers additional outside space. Both are considered to hold potential for alternative uses or development, subject to the necessary consents.

Local Information
Catton is a small village set in the peaceful Allendale valley within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The beautiful surrounding area is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast with walking, cycling and nature on the doorstep. The C2C cycle route and the Pennine Way are both nearby. The property is also within walking distance of the local Crown Inn Pub and Catton Village Hall. Nearby Allendale Town offers everyday amenities including health centre, post office, supermarket, tea rooms, butcher and pubs. Hexham provides several supermarkets, a good range of shops and eateries, leisure facilities, cinema, professional services and a hospital.

For schooling there is a primary school in Allendale while senior schooling is offered at Haydon Bridge High School and the well-regarded Queen Elizabeth High School in Hexham. In addition, Mowden Hall Prep School is just outside Corbridge, together with several private day schools in Newcastle.

For the commuter, the A69 provides excellent access to Newcastle in the east and Carlisle in the west, while the A1 and M6 are also within easy reach for access north and south to other regional centres. There is a rail station at Hexham which provides regular cross country services and in turn links to other main line services to major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport is also very accessible.

Approximate Mileages
Allendale 1.7 miles | Haydon Bridge 5.6 miles | Hexham 8.8 miles | Corbridge 12.5 miles | Newcastle International Airport 30.2 miles | Newcastle City Centre 33.0 miles

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Electric heating, 7kW Solar PV System with 17kW Battery Storage.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
Band D

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
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Submitting an Offer
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