5 bedroom detached house for sale

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | Kitchen/Diner | Lounge | Double Bedroom with En-Suite | Double Bedroom | Bathroom First Floor
Principal Bedroom with Walk-in Wardrobe and En-Suite | Two Further Double Bedrooms | WC Externally
Driveway with Ample Parking | Utility Shed/Workshop | South-Facing Garden The Property
Firsbrook is an appealing detached home, that has been extended and upgraded to offer versatile accommodation finished with care and attention to detail. Set in the heart of a charming Northumberland village, the property combines spacious interiors with landscaped, south-facing gardens where a small burn runs through the grounds. The setting is peaceful yet convenient, with everyday amenities within walking distance, while the surrounding countryside offers endless opportunities for walking and outdoor pursuits. The house offers five bedrooms arranged over two floors, a recently remodelled kitchen, together with a detached workshop and ample parking. The entrance hall opens into a light and contemporary kitchen and dining space, extended in 2022 to create a bright everyday hub with picture windows framing views of the gardens. The kitchen is fitted with sleek cabinetry, quartz worktops and quality appliances including a Neff hob. A spacious dining area provides an inviting setting for both relaxed family meals and formal entertaining, with a skylight and feature glazing framing views of the garden.The adjoining sitting room is a generous and welcoming space, with glazed double doors opening to the terrace and a wood-burning stove set into a timber surround. Two bedrooms are also located on the ground floor, one benefitting from an en-suite shower room with rainfall fittings, together with a family bathroom arranged with both bath and separate shower. This arrangement offers the flexibility of single-storey living if desired, or the versatile spaces could be adapted to serve as a home office or additional living areas. Moving upstairs, the layout includes the principal double bedroom with a fitted walk-in wardrobe and a well-appointed en-suite, a second generous double bedroom with an adjoining WC, and a smaller versatile room suited to use as a single bedroom, office or dressing room. Externally
The property is approached via a broad driveway that provides substantial off-street parking. The wraparound gardens are a standout feature, with expanses of lawn edged by mature planting, apple and pear trees, and a choice of seating terraces, all oriented to enjoy the southerly aspect. A small burn meanders through the garden, creating a natural divide, with a simple metal railing and a charming pedestrian bridge providing access. To the side lies a detached utility shed/workshop equipped with power and lighting, offering excellent storage or hobby space. Local Information
Wark is a charming Northumberland village which sits on the west bank of the River North Tyne. The village has a traditional village green and offers a range of day-to-day amenities with a new convenience store, cafe, a Post Office/village shop, GP surgery, first school and sports facilities. There is a well-regarded hotel/restaurant, The Battlesteads, which also operates a fascinating stargazing facility. The Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory makes the most of the location beneath the very dark skies of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park. The village is surrounded by wonderful Northumbrian countryside with excellent walking and cycling on the doorstep together with Hadrian's Wall and the facilities of Kielder Water close by. The market towns of Bellingham and Hexham provide a wider range of local retail, educational and professional services together with a hospital; an eclectic range of boutiques, cafes and restaurants in Corbridge are also very accessible. Newcastle is within easy reach and provides further comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities. For the commuters the A68 and A69 provide excellent access to Newcastle in the east and Carlisle in the west, and onward access to the A1 and M6. The railway station at Hexham provides regular cross-country services to both Newcastle and Carlisle, which in turn link main line services to other major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport is also within easy reach. Approximate Mileages
Bellingham 5.6 miles | Hexham 12.5 miles | Corbridge 13.7 miles | Newcastle International Airport 25.9 miles | Newcastle City Centre 29.9 miles Services
The property is served by mains electricity, water and drainage, with oil-fired central heating complemented by bottled gas for the hob. Tenure
Freehold Council Tax
Band C 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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EPC Rating: D