We are delighted to market BIRKENPATH in ALLENDALE, a CHARACTERFUL, STONE and SLATE BUILT FORMER FARMHOUSE AND BARNS which have been CONVERTED to CREATE a COMFORTABLE FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOME which has been REFURBISHED to a HIGH STANDARD. The PROPERTY RETAINS much ORIGINAL CHARACTER and many NOTEWORTHY FEATURES THROUGHOUT. EXTERNALLY the property ENJOYS SUPERB VIEWS and has a STONE-BUILT OPEN CAR PORT FOR TWO VEHICLES, TWO WORKSHOPS, PLEASANT and MATURE GARDENS of APPROXIMATELY 1 ACRE which extend to the front, side and rear and are WELL MAINTAINED and stocked.

THE PROPERTY

We are pleased to offer to the market this character, stone and slate built former farmhouse and barns which have been converted to create a comfortable family home which has been refurbished to a high standard. The property retains much original character and many noteworthy features, including stone flagged flooring, beamed ceilings and exposed roof trusses. The property has oil-fired central heating to radiators and sliding/sash wooden double glazed windows and is presented in first class order throughout. Internally the accommodation briefly comprises; reception hallway, living room, farmhouse kitchen open to dining room, utility, ground floor cloakroom. On the first floor; master bedroom suite with dressing area and en-suite bathroom, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Additionally there is a second spacious reception/bedroom four accessed via a separate staircase. Externally the property enjoys superb views and has a stone-built open car port for two vehicles, two workshops, pleasant and mature gardens of approximately 1 acre which extend to the front, side and rear and are well maintained and stocked. A rare opportunity to acquire a rural property yet within striking distance of Hexham and commuting links to Newcastle and Gateshead.

BRIEFLY COMPRISING;

GROUND FLOOR

Stone built open porch leads to solid entrance door giving access to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY
12' 9'' x 11' 6'' (3.88m x 3.50m)
With stone flagged flooring, beamed ceiling, telephone point, window to front, stairs leading to first floor and under stairs storage cupboard. Door leads to:

LIVING ROOM
20' 7'' x 15' 1'' (6.27m x 4.59m)
With raised stone flagged area leading down to the living area. The focal point of this room being a recessed Inglenook fireplace with raised stone hearth and curved wooden over-mantle, housing cast iron multi-fuel burning stove, beamed ceiling, full length picture windows to take full advantage of superb views to both front and rear, two additional windows giving additional light, shelving to both alcoves and fitted cupboards for storage, TV and telephone points.

FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN
13' 1'' x 14' 11'' (3.98m x 4.54m max)
The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of matching Shaker style floor and wall storage cabinets and drawers with complementary work surfaces, incorporating a double Belfast style sink with antique brass coloured mixer tap over, integrated refrigerator with matching fascia, central working island, tiled recess with space for Range cooker or Aga with heavy wooden over-mantle, stone flagged flooring, beamed ceiling, window overlooking front aspect enjoying superb views and open through to:

DINING ROOM
12' 7'' x 14' 11'' (3.83m x 4.54m)
With stone flagged flooring and fifteen light door giving access to front stone flagged patio.

UTLITY ROOM
13' 3'' x 7' 7'' (4.04m x 2.31m)
With Belfast style sink, plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher, stone flagged flooring, access to loft, window to rear and door giving acces to:

REAR LOBBY

With stone flagged flooring, door to rear garden. Stairs to second reception room.

CLOAKROOM

With low level WC and wash hand basin, window to rear.

SECOND RECEPTION/BEDROOM FOUR
18' 6'' x 16' 2'' (5.63m x 4.92m)
With vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses, three Velux windows, two to front and one to rear, window to front enjoying open views. LPG gas stove set on brick hearth, large staircase giving access to the garden.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

With doors off to:

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

Comprising;

DRESSING AREA
8' 3'' x 6' 7'' (2.51m x 2.01m)
With built-in wardrobes and door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

With panelled bath with shower attachment to taps, vanity basin with storage under, WC with concealed cistern, chrome heated towel rail. Window to front, part tiled walls and exposed ceiling beams.

MASTER BEDROOM
15' 0'' x 15' 0'' (4.57m x 4.57m)
With vaulted ceiling and exposed roof trusses, two Velux windows to rear, window to front enjoying views over the garden and countryside beyond, two built-in wardrobes and wall lighting.

FAMILY BATHROOM

Fitted with white suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment to taps, vanity basin with storage under and fitted bathroom storage cupboard with mirror with down lighters. WC with concealed cistern, part tiled walls, window to front enjoying open views.

BEDROOM TWO
11' 4'' x 11' 0'' (3.45m x 3.35m)
With window to rear overlooking the garden, exposed ceiling beams, access to loft and dado rail.

BEDROOM THREE
15' 6'' x 11' 4'' (4.72m x 3.45m)
With exposed ceiling beam, windows to front and rear enjoying views over the gardens and countryside beyond.

EXTERNALLY

ATTACHED WORKSHOP
17' 7'' x 8' 8'' (5.36m x 2.64m)
With feature arched doors and leads through to:

SECOND WORKSHOP
16' 0'' x 10' 4'' (4.87m x 3.15m)
Which houses the oil-fired combi boiler serving domestic hot water and central heating and has a water tap.

CAR PORT
19' 10'' x 14' 10'' (6.04m x 4.52m overall)
Open stone built to the side of the property with twin archways, power and light.

GARDENS

The property is approached via a gated track leading down to the property over a cattle grid. There are extensive gardens of approximately 1 acre. To the front these are laid mainly to lawn with mature trees, bushes and shrubs. There is a garden pond and planted borders. Additionally, there is a cobbled and stone flagged patio area to the front of the property to take full advantage of the views. At the rear of the property is a productive vegetable plot and stone flagged patio area.

DIRECTIONS

From Allendale turn right down The Peth to Five Lane Ends. Take Ninebanks road for 3 miles. On the left hand side there is a farm track, over a cattle grid, with a walkers sign indicating Mount Pleasant and Far Pasture. Follow this track, taking the left fork as it swings away from the farm, for 0.3 miles and Birkenpath is on the right hand side.

SERVICES

Mains electricity is connected. Water is provided by a spring and drainage is via a septic tank. Oil-fired central heating to radiators also supplying the domestic hot water.

NOTES

Carpets and curtains are included in the sale.