Property description
DESCRIPTION A well presented farm building conversion, providing spacious and versatile three bedroom accommodation of some considerable character in a convenient location. The property benefits from extensive views both to the south and north and lies in attractive well landscaped gardens.
A large light spacious entrance hallway with parquet flooring and french doors leading through to the live in kitchen which comprises of a fabulous living area with views over the pretty, secluded gardens to the front and countryside beyond. The kitchen area is fitted with a good range of oak wall and floor mounted cupboards with granite work surfaces inset with a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink, integrated fridge/freezer, built in double oven, microwave and ceramic hob. Spacious sitting room with oak flooring, fireplace housing a multi fuel stove and a large bay window with french doors to the rear garden again enjoying the pleasant views. The study is a versatile room which houses the oil fired combi boiler. There is a useful cloakroom with a wash hand basin and low level wc.
On the first floor the landing enjoys a seating area and a range of fitted cupboards. The landing leads to three double bedrooms with the master bedroom benefitting from an en suite shower room comprising of a curved shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level wc. The family bathroom comprises of a panelled bath, shower tray with shower over, wash hand basin and low level wc set in a vanity unit.
Externally a spacious gravelled parking area is accessed from the main driveway and wide stone steps lead up to a path through the front garden which is mainly laid to lawn. The award winning well stocked garden offers a good level of seclusion being bordered by a high stone wall, mature hedging and fencing. To the rear of the property there is a further garden laid to lawn with views across the fields.
LOCATION Old Farm Cottage is located on the western periphery of Acomb. There is a good access to both the A69 and B6318 military road for easy commuting to Newcastle and Carlisle. The village is situated on a bus route and amenities in the village include a post office, public houses, newsagent and general store, church and first school. Further amenities can be found in the popular market town of Hexham which is approximately two miles away.
DIRECTIONS Leaving Hexham heading West on the A69 take the first right hand fork onto the A6079 signposted Bellingham, Chollerford and Acomb. Take the left turn onto Howford Lane just as you leave the village at the bottom of the hill. Follow the lane and take the first right up to Old Farm and fork right at the drive entrance. Access is via the gravelled area on the left before you get to the top of the drive.
SERVICES Mains electricity and water are connected. Drainage is to a shared septic tank. Oil fired boiler providing central heating to radiators on the first floor and some on the ground floor, the ground floor being further heated by underfloor heating.
CHARGES Northumberland County Council tax band E.
VIEWINGS Viewing is strictly by appointment. Arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS, Hexham on 01434 608980.
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