4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Accommodation in BriefReception Hallway | Dining Room | Breakfasting Kitchen | Drawing Room | Principal Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room | Three Further Bedrooms | Family Bathroom | Ground Floor WC | CellarCourtyard The PropertyBird Inn House is a substantial stone-built property originally constructed around the 1890s as a popular public house known as “The Bird Inn” in the pretty village of Wylam in Northumberland. Recommissioned at a later date, it was sold by Newcastle Breweries to convert into a private dwelling. The property is full of charm and character, featuring antique fire surrounds, elegant ceiling roses and cornicing. It is configured over four floors to offer spacious and versatile accommodation with the added benefit of a vast head height cellar area which could lend itself to a host of uses and with the necessary planning consents there could be scope to develop further.A substantial wooden door opens into the welcoming reception hallway offering access to the downstairs accommodation, staircase to the upper floor, cellar, WC and door to the rear courtyard. To one side of the hallway is the dining room, a room of good proportions which is flooded with natural light. To the opposite side is the breakfasting kitchen, with a central bar with complementary work surface, built in kitchen cabinetry to one wall and two pull-out larders. Integrated appliances include an electric oven and microwave, gas hob, separate gas Wok burner and a dishwasher. There is ample room for a good size table and chairs and an American style fridge freezer.To the first floor is the drawing room, another room of good proportions which is flooded with natural light with large windows to three sides. This welcoming and relaxing room benefits from an open working fire with brick insert, tiled hearth and a marble surround. The principal bedroom sits to the other side of the landing and offers a cast iron working fire with marble surround and an en-suite shower room with attractive tiling to the walls and floor, walk-in shower, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and WC. A door from the bedroom leads to the original fire escape which leads down to the rear courtyard and has been made into an attractive feature.The staircase continues to the upper floor where there are three further bedrooms. These are served by the family bathroom with suite comprising bath, wash hand basin and WC.ExternallyTo the rear of the property is a private courtyard, furnished with potted plants to create a peaceful spot. The original fire escape leading to the first floor bedroom adds extra character. The courtyard is well-placed for relaxing and al fresco entertaining.Local InformationBird Inn House is situated in the heart of the desirable village of Wylam in the beautiful Tyne Valley. Wylam is a popular commuter village with excellent links to Newcastle City Centre and is famous as the birthplace of George Stephenson, renowned as the “Father of Railways”. The village offers day-to-day shopping, pubs and restaurants. Wylam Tennis Club is a popular venue, and residents of the village have the option to join Wylam Angling Club with access to some of the finest salmon and trout fishing on the River Tyne just moments from the property. Close House Golf Club is nearby, and Matfen Hall is also close. Both offer excellent leisure and restaurant facilities. For schooling, Wylam has a First School which has been ranked ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, while Middle Schools are available in Ovingham, Prudhoe and Hexham. Mowden Hall Preparatory School is close by providing private education from nursery up to 13 years. Newcastle city centre provides further comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities. For the commuter, the A69 provides excellent access to Newcastle City Centre, Carlisle and onward access to the A1 and M6. The rail station at Wylam provides regular links to both Newcastle and Carlisle, which in turn link to other main line services to major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport is also within easy reach. There is also the opportunity to commute to Newcastle via National Cycle Route 72 which passes through Wylam and follows the River Tyne to the heart of the city.Approximate MileagesWylam Rail Station 0.4 miles | Corbridge 9.0 miles | Newcastle International Airport 8.7 miles | Newcastle City Centre 10.4 miles | Hexham 12.7 miles