The Square, Blanchland, County Durham, DH8

A charming Grade II Listed stone-built cottage in the heart of the historical and picturesque village of Blanchland.

Rich in period features and offering generous accommodation arranged over two floors, 10 The Square presents an appealing opportunity to acquire a distinctive village home with scope to personalise and enhance.

The property combines the charm and individuality of a traditional stone cottage with well-proportioned living spaces, three double bedrooms and a particularly appealing external offering, including private parking and a separate riverside garden. Ideally suited to those seeking a permanent country home or a rural retreat, this is a property with considerable character in a truly special setting.

Accommodation

Upon entering the property, you are greeted with a sizable kitchen/diner, fitted with generous amount of storage and modern units. The room benefits from dual aspect windows allowing natural light to flow throughout the day.

Leading from the kitchen is a dining room, with a large sash window with a window seat and character beams, through here is also the porch to the original front door that faces the square. There are stairs in the dining room that lead to the first floor. Further to the dining room, there is a sitting room, a generous space with with a feature inglenook with wooden mantlepiece and a sash window.

On the first floor there is three generous double bedrooms. The first has a traditional fireplace, wooden floors and dual aspect windows. The second bedroom is another sizable double with a sash window and wooden flooring. The third and final bedroom is the biggest and would be considered the master, it is carpeted and has plenty of room for storage and again a lovely bright sash window. Finishing the first floor is a comfortable family bathroom, with lots of built in storage and a nice sized window,

External

Externally, 10 The Square benefits from a private parking space adjacent to the property, along with a unique riverside garden situated a short walk from the property.

Bordered by characterful stone walls and with direct access to riverside walks, this distinctive waterside setting for the garden offers wonderful potential to create a peaceful and versatile garden, making the most of its attractive waterside setting.

Location

Blanchland is widely regarded as one of Northumberland's most beautiful and historically significant villages, with origins dating back to the 12th century around its medieval abbey. Nestled within the stunning North Pennines National Landscape, the village offers an exceptional lifestyle surrounded by breathtaking countryside, walking routes and cycling trails.

Despite its peaceful rural setting, Blanchland benefits from a welcoming community and excellent local amenities, including the renowned Lord Crewe Arms, a highly regarded country inn offering fine dining and a traditional pub atmosphere, together with an independent village shop and post office providing everyday essentials. The larger market towns of Hexham and Corbridge are within easy reach, offering a wider selection of shops, schools and rail connections, while Newcastle can be reached in around an hour, making 10 The Square an ideal home or countryside retreat.

Mileages
Hexham 11 miles | Corbridge 11.5miles | Consett 11.8 miles | Newcastle City Centre 28 miles


Services | Oil Central Heating, Mains Water, Drainage, and Electricity.

Council Tax | Band C

Tenure | Freehold

EPC Rating | E|41

Agents Note

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