Tarset, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48

The house offers a perfect retreat, with a cosy and peaceful ambience. Situated in an elevated and secluded location, it has wide ranging views of the surrounding moorland and Tarset Valley, notable for its bastles, farmhouses fortified against the Border Reivers. An earlier 'Newbegyn', which means 'new building', was recorded here in the mid C16th. The property enjoys many noteworthy features including beamed ceilings, exposed stone and deep sills. The front door opens into the entrance vestibule with storage cupboard. The spacious kitchen is fitted with a range of units with charming inglenook fireplace. The living room enjoys a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and stone feature fireplace housing a wood burning stove. External door leading out to the garden. The ground floor bedroom is situated off the kitchen, with door out to the garden. On the first floor is a generous master bedroom and bathroom. The property is accessed through a gate and along a single track through a field. The track isn't owned but the property does have a full right of access and is responsible for the maintenance of the track. Attached to the property is a stone workshop currently used for storage. To the front is a charming walled garden with lawn, vegetable garden, greenhouse and shed. There is a smaller walled garden to the rear.