Property description
DESCRIPTION Nook farm is a characterful farmhouse set in an idyllic location enjoying breath taking views over the countryside and beyond. The farmhouse provides spacious well proportioned accommodation and has been modernised in recent years yet still retains many period features including exposed stone walls and ceiling beams, original stone floors and doors. The property enjoys well maintained gardens, large detached barn with stabling and approximately 9 acres of grazing land. Briefly comprising entrance porch leading into a spacious sitting room with inglenook fireplace incorporating a multi fuel wood burning stove, an exposed oak staircase leads up to the first floor. Off the sitting room is a study/guest bedroom. The large breakfasting kitchen is well equipped with a range of wall and floor units together with central island and oil fired Rayburn, a door from the kitchen provides access to the rear gardens. Off the kitchen is a garden room with exposed ceiling beams and stone walls with door leading to outside, utility/shower room and a useful boot room. On the first floor there are four good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.
EXTERNALLY A gravelled driveway provides access to the property and leads to a parking area for ample vehicles. The pleasant gardens are well maintained and comprise lawned areas with mature trees, bushes and shrubs and flower borders, raised decking and large patio areas. The land extends to approximately 9 acres and is split into four fields with water supply. There is a large detached barn with stabling and hayloft.
LOCATION Although set in a peaceful rural setting, Nook Farm is located just 7 miles from the town of Allendale which boasts a number of amenities including shops, schools, pubs and an Art Centre. The town of Hexham, Haydon bridge and Alston are all within convenient reach.
DIRECTIONS From Hexham travel West along the A69, just after the turning to Haydon Bridge turn left onto the B686, go through Whitfield and then turn left at the signpost for Ninebanks/Parliamentry Hall Holiday Lodges, just after ninebanks there is a road off to the right (signposted Mohope/Youth Hostel) take this road, go across a bridge and turn left signposted middle Farnley shield, travel for approximately 1.5 miles and at the top of the hill turn left through a gate signposted The Nook. Nook Farm is the second property on the left.
SERVICES Mains electricity is connected. Water is via a bore hole and drainage is via septic tank. Oil fired central heating to radiators also supplying the domestic hot water. The Rayburn also provides oil fired central heating and hot water.
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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