4 bedroom detached house

Accommodation in Brief

Porch | Hall | Kitchen/Dining Room | Sitting Room | Garden Room | Utility Room | Cloakroom/WC | Second Kitchen | Principal Bedroom with En-Suite | Two Further Bedrooms | Bathroom | Office/Fourth Bedroom | Two Flexible Attic Rooms

Integral Double Garage | Parking | Landscaped Gardens | WCs

The Property

Phoenix House is situated on the edge of the popular village of Hedley on the Hill within easy access of regional centres. The traditionally-styled, detached stone house was built in 2013 to a high specification with contemporary kitchen and bathrooms, underfloor heating in the kitchen and integrated sound system. Phoenix House offers a superb lifestyle property. There is the opportunity to receive an income from a café business at the property; this was previously run by the current owner and could be relaunched with ease. In addition, there is already permission in place to run a Bed & Breakfast, providing a further potential income stream.

The front door opens into an entrance porch with windows to either side and tiled flooring, and a half-glazed door leads into a bright hallway that gives access to the principal reception rooms. To one side of the hall there is a generous sitting room which has a feature inglenook fireplace with log-burning stove, beamed ceiling and enjoys far-reaching northerly views. A glazed door from the sitting room leads to the garden room which offers versatile space and has windows overlooking the rear garden and glazed French doors out to the rear terrace. To the other side of the hall is a triple-aspect kitchen/dining room which offers a stunning everyday living space and also has a beamed ceiling. The kitchen area is fitted with a comprehensive range of contemporary units with granite work surfaces, Belfast sink, solid-fuel Rayburn set in a brick inglenook, two-oven AGA module with electric ovens and gas hob, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer, and ample space for a large dining table and chairs. Off the kitchen a rear hall gives access to a utility room which is fitted with a single sink and drainer, is plumbed for a washing machine, vented for a tumble dryer and has a door out to the rear garden. The second kitchen, which is used for the café business, is fully tiled and fitted with a good range of units, 1½ bowl sink and drainer, separate preparation sink, has space for cooker, fridge and freezer, and has a window/serving hatch to the rear garden. Off the utility room there is a useful cloakroom fitted with a wash hand basin and WC. Stairs from the rear hall lead up to a spacious home office which has excellent storage, is fitted with air conditioning and has a gable window and four Velux windows offering views to the front and rear. This versatile space could be configured as a bedroom if required.

Stairs in the front hall lead up to a bright and spacious first floor landing which is flooded with natural light from windows to both aspects. The principal bedroom enjoys views to the front and side and benefits from an en-suite shower room with contemporary suite. There are two further dual-aspect bedrooms on this floor, both of which have fitted wardrobes. These bedrooms are served by a well-fitted bathroom with bath, wash hand basin, and WC. Stairs from the landing lead up to two attic rooms which offer flexible use.

Agents Note

The owner has recently received permission from the Northumberland County Council planning department to go ahead with the addition of a dormer window on the second floor landing. This will add extra space and headroom, allowing the two second floor attic rooms to be used as fifth and sixth bedrooms if required.

Externally

To the front of Phoenix House a gated entrance gives access to a gravelled parking area and the integral double garage. The garage has an electric door, benefits from power and lighting and has a door which gives access to the house. The landscaped front garden has gravelled paths that lead to the house, side parking area/garden and gates on both sides of the house lead round to the enclosed rear garden. The front garden has an area of lawn and attractively planted beds.

To one side of the house there is a path with a number of fitted bike racks that leads to the rear paved terrace which has an electric awning, a large solid wood picnic table and a water feature. Steps lead from the terrace up to the landscaped garden which has a path to the summer house which benefits from lighting and power, offering the perfect spot to relax.

A gravelled seating area outside the summer house and the lawned garden, as well as seating areas throughout the site, offer fabulous spaces for enjoying the far-reaching views. The rear garden also includes a feature pond and waterfall with glazed balustrade and a selection of maturing trees to the boundary. The garden is enclosed by a combination of stone walling and timber fencing. To the other side of the house there are outside WCs created for the café business.

Local Information

Hedley on the Hill is a popular village on the borders of Northumberland, County Durham and Tyne and Wear which sits amidst stunning countryside yet is well-positioned for access to local amenities and regional centres. For the outdoor enthusiasts there are excellent woodland walks and cycling nearby. Phoenix House is located on the 40-mile long Lead Road Cycle Route and the café that has been set up by the current owners offers a good income stream from March-October. There are also numerous golf courses within easy reach, including Slaley Hall and Close House, and Hexham Racecourse is also nearby. Hedley on the Hill has a renowned country pub and nearby Stocksfield offers excellent local amenities including shops, post offices and Cricket Club. Further facilities are available in Newcastle which provides comprehensive shopping, professional and entertainment opportunities.

For schooling, there is a First School in Mickley while secondary schooling is offered at Prudhoe Community High School. In addition, Mowden Hall Preparatory School is nearby and provides private education from nursery up to 13 years and there are several private day schools in Newcastle.

For the commuter, there are excellent road links to Newcastle and other regional centres and Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle Rail Stations and the A1 are all extremely accessible. The rail station in Stocksfield provides excellent cross-country services east and west to Newcastle and Carlisle, which in turn link to other main line services to major UK cities north and south.

Approximate Mileages

Stocksfield Rail Station 3.5 miles | Corbridge 9.0 miles | Newcastle City Centre 12.1 miles | Newcastle International Airport 14.9 miles

Services

Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage; combination of solid fuel and gas-fired central heating.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers

We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer

Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.