Whittonstall, DH8

DESCRIPTION Set amidst the rolling hills of Northumberland, Lawsons Farmhouse offers both timeless heritage and modern sophistication. This detached traditional farmhouse, dating back to the mid-1800s, has been thoughtfully refurbished by the current owners to retain its historical charm while introducing chic contemporary comforts throughout, including traditional column style radiators.

The gorgeous interior décor marries traditional elements that reflect the history of the building with high quality fixtures and fittings and a layout that will appeal to modern lifestyles. The front door opens into a porch with built in storage and seating, a glazed door leads through to a welcoming reception hall with stone tiled floor and panelling to the walls. The open plan kitchen /dining/snug is exceptionally well-appointed, designed and installed by local specialists. There is French limestone flooring throughout, wall and base cabinets, central island, marble work surfaces, induction hob, self-cleaning double ovens, dishwashers, full height fridge, full height freezer and a double sink unit with boiling tap. The snug/family room has a media wall with storage, opening to a garden room with stone tiled flooring and French doors leading to the walled garden. To the rear of the ground floor is a useful utility room with wall to ceiling storage housing washing machine and dryer, following through to a cloakroom with WC and hand basin set into a vanity unit. The spacious sitting room has a window to the front elevation, sandstone fireplace with tiled inset housing a wood burning stove and shelving to the alcoves.

A staircase leads to the first floor where the principle bedroom is situated to the front elevation with lovely open views, there is an ensuite with double sinks set in a vanity unit, shower unit, WC and a walk in dressing room/wardrobe. There are a further two bedroom and a family bathroom with free standing bath, hand basin, shower unit and WC. Moving to the second floor there are a further two double bedrooms with storage to the eves and velux windows. There is a bathroom with bath, pedestal hand basin, WC and a velux window.

To the front of the property there is a sweeping gravelled drive with parking for several cars and a small paddock enjoying superb open views. To the side elevation is a beautiful walled garden with a flagged entertaining area, a lawn with mature borders and shrubs. To the rear of the property there is a double garage with an electricity supply and roller shutter door with a separate staircase leading to the first floor.
 

LOCATION Whittonstall has a thriving community with easy access to Newcastle and Durham. Whittonstall village school is set in a modern building with 3 main teaching areas – Nursery and Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 and Years 3 and 4. Whittonstall village has a local pub with restaurant.  

SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected, drainage is via a septic tank. Heating is via a ground source heat pump.  

CHARGES Northumberland County Council tax band tbc  

VIEWINGS Viewing is strictly by appointment. Arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS, Hexham on 01434 608980. 

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