The Lighthouse, The Paddock, Stocksfield, Northumberland

The Lighthouse is an extremely attractive and beautifully presented, four bedroom detached timber framed family home, positioned on a garden site of just over 0.5 acres in an exclusive and quiet cul de sac within the popular Tyne Valley village of Stocksfield. The property was purchased by the current owner in 2012 and has been lovingly transformed and extended to provide circa 3409.9 sq ft of versatile accommodation flooded with natural light from the many large windows and patio doors. The comprehensive renovation project included a detached double garage, a two storey and ground floor extension, solar panels, insulation throughout, a new central heating system, double glazing, electrical rewiring, and the installation of underfloor heating in the kitchen and bathrooms.

The Lighthouse boasts many luxury fittings and fixtures, including engineered wooden floors, a spacious working kitchen with central island, contemporary bathroom suites, solid oak doors and staircase with glass balustrade; there are four excellent reception rooms, with the added benefit of two fitted home offices, ideal for home or hybrid workers. This must-see property offers excellent spacious and light accommodation which briefly comprises:

Ground Floor: Glass entrance porch | Reception hallway with under-stairs storage, access to almost all of the ground floor rooms, and staircase to the first floor | Cloaks cupboard and wc | Large principal living room with multi fuel stove, windows to two elevations overlooking the gardens and glazed concertina doors to the snug | Large open plan kitchen/diner connected to hallway, dining room and snug | The kitchen includes a range of under work surface storage drawers, integrated gas and electric appliances, two sinks, a hot tap, glass splash backs, a central island, dining area and sliding doors to the south/south west facing gardens | North facing pantry | Utility and boiler room | Side porch/boot room with direct access to the outside of the house | Two home offices | Gym

First Floor: Accessed by light half landing and landing | Large L shaped principal bedroom suite with Juliet balcony, windows to three sides overlooking the gardens, and two sets of fitted wardrobes; en suite, overlooking the garden, with large walk in shower, Jack & Jill wash basins mounted on quartz worktop with storage drawers and concealed shaver/toothbrush points, WC and bidet | Walk in airing cupboard and additional clothes storage | Three further double bedrooms, one with basin/storage unit, all with fitted wardrobes/storage | Family bathroom with bath, large separate walk in shower, basin unit with concealed shaving charging point, WC, storage unit | Potential for 5th bedroom in the loft space

Externally, The Lighthouse boasts reconfigured wraparound lawned gardens with large patio area ideal for al fresco dining, gravelled borders, a pergola and a vegetable garden with four raised beds and a greenhouse. The property has a vehicular gated entrance leading to a driveway providing parking for several cars and a large detached double garage; there is also a large shed, external security lighting and a pedestrian gate.

The popular village of Stocksfield offers a range of local amenities including independent shops, doctors’ surgery, garage, post office, sports facilities including a golf course and tennis club, and a primary school. The nearby village of Corbridge and the market town of Hexham provide further amenities and recreational services, whilst Matfen Hall Hotel offers excellent leisure facilities including spa, gym, golf course and driving range. For the commuter there are excellent road links east and west to Newcastle and Carlisle, with onward access to the A1 and M6 respectively. The rail station in Stocksfield provides regular cross country services, which in turn link to other main line services to major UK cities. Newcastle International Airport is also easily accessible.

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage | Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax Band: G | EPC Rating: B