Higham Dykes, Milbourne, Nr Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20

A fabulous 5 bedroomed stone and brick built, deceptively spacious family house, in a unique yet convenient rural location. Dating back circa 300 years and updated by the current owner, this property offers superbly proportioned, well presented and appointed accommodation along with considerable character and charm. With oil central heating and double glazing, there is a 24' Sitting Room with bay incorporating the entrance door and picture windows. Double doors open to Bedroom 5 and there is a Cloaks/WC with wc and wash basin. Double doors open from the sitting room to the 35' Lounge, with wood burning stove set within a rustic brick inglenook fireplace. There are 2 bays and a door to the garden. The dual aspect Breakfasting Kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of wall, base and display units with inset Belfast sink to solid wood work surfaces, dual fuel stainless steel range style cooker with extractor over, split level microwave and coffee maker, plumbing for a dishwasher and autowasher, central island with cupboards under and solid wood breakfast table. A door opens to the garden. Stairs lead from the sitting room to the First Floor Landing. The Master Bedroom has a T fall ceiling and door to a Dressing Room, fitted with wardrobes with mirror fronted sliding doors. This En Suite Shower Room is fitted with a wc, wash stand with Vitra oval basin and waterfall tap and dual access shower enclosure with screen and rainhead and handheld showers. Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 are all double and have T fall ceilings, The Bathroom/WC has a 4 piece suite with wc, wash basin, inset double ended bath with shower and shower quadrant with mains shower.


There is a lovely South facing family garden with patio, lawn and a range of shrubs, along with a gravelled parking area with conifers. Higham Dykes is just off the A696, ideal for commuting to Ponteland, the airport and Newcastle. Within the catchment area for Ponteland schools, free door to door school transport is available.