Harbottle, Morpeth, NE65

Yopa Northumberland welcome to the market this unique four bed semi detached cottage, with stunning views and large garden. The property is located in the popular Northumberland village of Harbottle, which has a range of amenities including a health centre, primary school, and fantastic pub with shop.

The original part of the cottage dates back to before  the 1900’s, and the current owners have extended the cottage to the rear in 2001, to create two separate cottages which could easily be converted back to one home. The front of the property is currently use as a successful  one bed holiday cottage, and to the rear is a lovely home with three bedrooms and two reception rooms.

The Cottage

As you enter the cottage you are welcomed into a lovely cosy lounge area, with tiled floor, stairs to first floor and a beautiful feature fireplace with multifuel stove, window to the front overlooking the hills, door through to the kitchen, which has a range of wall and base cabinets, Ceramic Belfast style sink and drainer, space for washing machine and dishwasher. There is an electric oven and grill. Electric hob with chimney style extractor hood. There is a door at the back of the kitchen which leads through to the main house.

To the first floor, on the landing is a storage cupboard, window seat and door through to the main house. There is a bright double bedroom with fitted wardrobe, and stairs to the loft room, giving additional storage. The bathroom comprises: freestanding rolltop bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, W/C and separate shower.

The main house

You enter the property though a lovely arched doorway, into the dining room, with tiled flooring exposed stone walls, there is a utility cupboard behind barn style doors, and door through to the cottage. As you walk through from the dining room into the hallway, you will  come to the first of three bedrooms. The current owner is using this as a craft room, it has been a single bedroom with a window to the front. Opposite is bedroom three with window through into dining room. There is also a modern shower room, with W/C wash hand basin with vanity unit and double corner shower. Underfloor heating and heated towel rail. Spiral stairs leading to the main living area of the property. The main living area is a stunning room with open plan living, comprising kitchen with electric range cooker, wall and base units, breakfast bar with window to the front. The living area is a cosy space with vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and Velux windows allowing plenty of light, feature fireplace with multifuel stove.  Stable door leading to the balcony and garden.

Off the kitchen area is the main bedroom, which is a good sized double with fitted wardrobes and a mezzanine level above giving extra storage space.

As you exit the property through the stable door in the kitchen,  you are welcomed to a fantastic covered balcony, with views across toward the hills. The balcony is a great space for sitting out in warm summer evenings and also for star gazing as the property is in the dark skies area . From here you access the large enclosed garden which is on two levels. The lower level is mainly laid to lawn with workshop shed., there are stone steps to the upper level which is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees. You will find a range of raised beds, a summer house and potting shed. The summer house sits in an elevated position to allow you to look out over the stunning views of the hills.

The property really needs to be viewed to appreciate the living space on offer and location.

Harbottle is a rural village which lies approximately 8 miles away from Rothbury and is approximately 3 miles from the Scottish Border. Although this is a remote village there is a lot to offer with the fabulous Star Inn pub which serves not only as a bar for socialising there is also a local village shop and a wood fired pizzeria in the courtyard called “Pizzeria La Stella”. Within walking distance to the cottage is the ancient Drake Stone, a mythical place from where there are stunning views over the surrounding countryside and over to the ruins of the 12th century Harbottle Castle. There is also a primary school and health centre. Alnwick is approximately a half hour drive away from the village and offers lots of local amenities including supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, leisure facilities and the ever popular Alnwick Castle and gardens which are famously known for the setting of Harry Potter. Rothbury is a short drive away also offering local boutique shops, pubs and restaurants. There are some beautiful walks around Rothbury including the beautiful Nation Trust's Cragside house and gardens.

EPC – Awaited

Council Tax Band - C

Tenure  - Freehold

Oil central heating – Boiler is 4 years old

Mains electric -  new electrics fitted 3 years ago

Mains water

On street parking

Good broad band and mobile signal available.

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