5 bedroom detached house for sale

Accommodation in BriefEntrance Porch | Reception Hall | Drawing Room | Dining Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Utility | Two Ground Floor WCs | Principal Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-suite Shower Room | Four Further Bedrooms | BathroomIntegral Double Garage | Parking | Landscaped Gardens | TerraceThe PropertyGrange House is a superb stone built detached property set in a fantastic corner plot on the edge of a popular Northumberland village. The property is nestled in an exclusive development of quality homes, originally constructed in the 1990s and occupies perhaps the most impressive plot available, with landscaped gardens and excellent views across the Tyne Valley.Impressive double doors open in to the tiled entrance porch which in turn leads to the welcoming reception hall with access to the principal accommodation, a useful storage cupboard and WC, with the turned staircase rising to the first floor. The drawing room is to the left of the hall, stretching the full depth of the property with triple aspect. A gorgeous marble fireplace acts as a focal point to the room. Stunning solid wood flooring runs throughout, and a glazed door open from the rear onto the sun terrace. To the other side of the hall is the fabulously appointed dining room, offering the ideal spot for more formal entertaining. The dining room flows through to the kitchen/breakfast room, which offers a striking heart to the home, and is likely to be the central hub for everyday living. This beautiful bespoke room features a central island consisting of three sections with white Silestone work tops contrasting elegantly with the black gloss finish to the storage cupboards and floor tiling. A substantial inglenook surrounds the gas-fired AGA, and other integrated appliances include an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, sink with mixer and separate hot water unit, fridge freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine and two wine coolers. The kitchen is further served by a practical utility with further storage solutions, sink and inter-grated washing machine. The utility links to another WC, the integral double garage and has access to the rear garden.To the first floor is the galleried landing with the double height stairwell creating a feeling of great openness and space. The landing has access to all the bedroom accommodation as well as an airing/storage cupboard. The principal bedroom suite is truly grand, incorporating an expansive double bedroom, hugely generous dressing room and an en-suite shower room. The bedroom is filled with light and has lovely views out towards the Tyne River and Valley. The dressing room has an excellent range of fitted wardrobes and leads through to the stylish contemporary shower room with rainfall shower, wash hand basin set on a vanity unit with back lit/demist/bluetooth mirror, WC and heated towel rail. There are four further bedrooms, including one with fitted storage, and one of which is currently configured as a study/office, ideal for working from home. The bedrooms are served by an elegant family bathroom with contemporary muted colour palettes and tiling, a freestanding bath, separate walk-in rainfall shower, wash hand basin set on a vanity unit with back lit/demist/bluetooth mirror, WC and heated towel rail.ExternallyGrange House is approached through a stone pillared and double gated entrance into the outstanding private corner plot. A block paved driveway provides parking for a number of vehicles and leads to the integral double garage with electric controlled up and over door, power and lighting. Landscaped gardens wrap the house and are mainly laid to lawn for ease of maintenance. There are well-stocked borders with established plantings and shrubs. Steps lead down from the front lawn to a private terraced area with open views across the countryside to the Tyne River below. A raised seating area accessed from the drawing room and kitchen is perfectly positioned for al fresco entertaining, or to sit and enjoy the peaceful surrounds.Local InformationRiding Mill is a popular commuter village in the Tyne Valley. The village offers a good range of local amenities including a public house, two active village halls, churches for various denominations, an extensive selection of clubs and societies, a tennis club and a twice-weekly village café. The nearby historic village of Corbridge offers day-to-day amenities with a wide variety of shops, restaurants, inns, doctors’ and dentist surgeries, community services and a garage, while nearby Matfen Hall, Close House and Slaley Hall offer excellent leisure facilities. The attractive, bustling market town of Hexham offers a full range of amenities with larger supermarkets, a good range of shops including independent delicatessen, butcher, baker, greengrocer and bimonthly farmers' market, professional services, leisure/sports centre, cinema, theatre and a hospital. Newcastle city centre is also within easy reach and provides comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.For schooling there is a First School in the village, an excellent Middle School in Corbridge and senior schooling is offered in Hexham. There are also excellent private schools in the vicinity with Mowden Hall Preparatory School just outside Corbridge that provides education from nursery up to 13 years together with a selection of day schools in Newcastle.For the commuter the A69 provides excellent access to Newcastle to the east and Carlisle to the west and onward access to the A1 and M6. The rail station in Riding Mill provides regular cross country services to Newcastle and Carlisle, where connecting main line services are available to major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport is also within easy reach.Approximate MileagesCorbridge 2.6 miles | Hexham 5.2 miles | Newcastle International Airport 15.2 miles | Newcastle City Centre 16.8 miles