West Thirston, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65

Fine and Country Newcastle and Northumberland are delighted to introduce you to Old Farm House in the small country village of West Thirston. This exceptional stone-built home is perfectly positioned for coast and country living, being surrounded by magnificent countryside and only seven miles from the stunning white sandy beaches on the Northumberland coast.

Old Farm House is situated in a wonderful location, within walking distance to the lovely village of Felton, set on the River Coquet, with excellent facilities and fabulous walks in the area.

From the moment you step inside, this elegant home will captivate you. Dating back to the late 1700s Old Farm House has been lovingly restored, blending the charm and character of the original period property, with the benefits of modern living.

This beautiful Grade II listed detached property benefits from over 2200 sq ft of bright and spacious accommodation, with stunning south-facing gardens, perfectly suited for relaxing, entertaining and alfresco dining. This is a perfect family home, with four reception rooms, an attractive, well-designed kitchen/breakfast room with an Aga, four double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large garage. Backing on to open fields, Old Farm House also has fantastic views over the countryside and easy access to the village.

West Thirston and Felton offer a wonderful sense of community and have superb facilities, including a local primary school, nursery, a fabulous pub, local shops, and the famous Running Fox Café. West Thirston is located between the two pretty towns of Alnwick and Morpeth, with a greater range of facilities, including high schools, excellent shopping and leisure facilities, and an extensive range of cafes and restaurants. The A1 is within easy reach providing links to the north and the south.

Accommodation in brief:
Ground Floor:
Entrance Porch | Dining Room | Drawing Room |Sitting Room | Study | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Utility Room

First Floor:
Principal Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room | Three Further Double Bedrooms | Family Bathroom

Accommodation – Ground Floor:
The front door opens to a cloaks area, with the provision for coats, before welcoming visitors into this delightful home. There are four wonderful reception rooms, ideal for entertaining, including a stunning dining room, which is full of character with a beamed ceiling, original stone floor and a stunning fireplace. The elegant bright and sunny drawing room has an attractive open fireplace and access to the delightful south-facing gardens. The sitting room is the perfect room to enjoy the views over the beautiful garden and has a feature fireplace. The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room has recently been fitted with a comprehensive range of kitchen units with integrated appliances and granite work surfaces and also benefits from an Aga providing a lovely warmth to the room. The old range, with stone surround, is still in situ and is a wonderful feature in the kitchen. From the kitchen, we access a utility room with space for a washing machine and storage. A large study is ideal for working from home and completes the ground floor accommodation. An elegant staircase with a beautiful arched window on the half-landing leads one to a spacious landing on the first floor.

First Floor:
Upstairs, there are four beautiful, spacious double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and lovely views over the gardens and the countryside. It also benefits from a contemporary en-suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom with underfloor heating to complete the first-floor accommodation. A pull-down loft ladder leads to a very generous attic space, which has been fully boarded and plastered. This could provide further accommodation, subject to planning, and is also excellent for storage.

Outdoor Space:
Old Farm House is set within its own stunning gardens, with well-kept lawns, mature shrubs and trees. A secluded, terraced sunken garden provides a delightful space for alfresco dining and watching the sunset. There is a large garage which has just recently been re-roofed and also plenty of parking.

The Area:
Within walking distance to the picturesque village of Felton, West Thirston is a desirable area to live in. It is surrounded by the rolling Northumbrian countryside and close to the bustling towns of Alnwick (9 miles) and Morpeth (11 miles). Felton village is set on the River Coquet with lovely walks and good local facilities including the local primary school, local shops, a superb pub and the renowned Running Fox Café.

Alnwick is home to the historic Alnwick Castle and Gardens as well as the famous Barter Books, which is one of the largest second-hand book shops in the UK. There is a huge selection of restaurants, bars, leisure facilities, independent shops, and a range of supermarkets, with excellent schools in the area. Morpeth again has excellent facilities, with great schools, a fabulous shopping centre, and a vast range of restaurants and bars.

The stunning white sandy beaches on the Northumberland coast can be reached in just 7 miles, the nearest being at the historic village of Warkworth, and the incredible seven-mile-long beach at Druridge Bay is a mere 8 miles away. Transport links are excellent, with access to the A1 within 1 mile, and rail travel to Newcastle, Edinburgh, London, and beyond via Alnmouth’s mainline station (9 miles).

Distances • Morpeth – 11 miles • Alnwick - 9 miles • Newcastle City Centre - 26 miles • Edinburgh - 95 miles
Nearest Station • Alnmouth - 9 miles
Nearest Airport • Newcastle - 22 miles

Services:
Mains Water, Electricity & Drainage | Oil Central Heating & Hot Water.
These services have not been tested and no warranty is given by the agents.

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Northumberland County Council: Band G
EPC Rating: E

Telephone provider: BT
Mobile signal: O2
Broadband: Superfast available with up to 80 Mbps download speed and up to 20 Mbps upload speed

Viewing Arrangements: Via the vendors’ agent:
Sarah Tuer - Fine & Country Newcastle and Northumberland