Property description

DESCRIPTION Situated in a secluded location within Allenheads, this grade II listed stone built cottage enjoys breath taking views over the surrounding countryside. The charming accommodation boasts an abundance of character with many original features having been retained such as fireplaces, thick walls, beamed ceilings, polished floors and original doors. Believed to have been built in 1788, the property is currently a successful Bed and Breakfast and offers versatile accommodation that could suit a range of potential purchasers. Originally four cottages and could easily be converted back to two separate dwellings if desired. Briefly the accommodation comprises spacious entrance porch with utility room and downstairs shower room, the hallway provides access to dining room with a feature inglenook fireplace housing a range cooker, fitted kitchen and sitting room with an inglenook fireplace housing a multi fuel wood burning stove, there is also a spacious study area off the sitting room. Stairs lead up to the first floor where there are three good sized bedrooms and a bathroom. From the study an interconnecting door provides access to what could be the second cottage with hallway and sitting room with inglenook fireplace housing a multi fuel stove. The dining room retains an original range with solid fuel open fire. There is also a fitted kitchen. Stairs lead up the first floor where there are three bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room, and a separate bathroom. Externally there is a detached stone built double garage with power connected and a range of stone built outhouses, one of which is double story with power connected. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn bordered by stone walling with raised flower borders, mature trees, bushes and shrubs together with a good sized vegetable plot, water feature and a shed. 

LOCATION New Houses is situated within a short walking distance of the village of Allenheads in a stunning location with superb views. The surrounding area was in the 19th century the most important lead mining centre in Europe, the mines around Allenheads alone yielding one seventh of the total lead produced in Britain. This area has now been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a paradise for walkers, birdwatchers, industrial archaeologists or those just interested in 'the great outdoors'. Traces of the area's past can be discovered in Heritage Centres at nearby Allenheads and Nenthead, as well as at Killhope Wheel just across the moor. Weardale and Teesdale are just a short drive, the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall can be reached in 45 minutes. There is a public bus route through Allenheads to Allendale and Hexham, which is 19 miles away 

DIRECTIONS From Hexham take the B6305 road towards Allendale. Follow this road through the villages of Sinderhope and Sparty Lea to Allenheads. The track leading up to the property can be found on the left hand side of the road just after the sign for Allenheads and the 30 mph speed restriction. 

SERVICES Mains electricity. Private water supply and septic tank drainage. The oil fired Rayburn and multi fuel wood burning stove provides central heating and hot water which is supplemented by an immersion heater. 

CHARGES Northumberland County Council tax band A. 

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

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