South Lodge, South Road, Belford, Northumberland
- PROPERTY TYPE
Lodge
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
426 sq ft
40 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Grade II Listed
- Tranquil Setting Amongst Generous Gardens
- Recently Renovated
- Potential Holiday Let
- Development Opportunities
Description
Accommodation in Brief
Entrance Lobby | Sitting Room | Kitchen | Bathroom | Double Bedroom
Utility Outbuilding
The Property
South Lodge is a distinguished Grade II Listed, detached stone property dating back to 1818, designed by the renowned architect John Dobson. Once the gatekeeper?s lodge for Belford Hall, it shares the same stone construction, showcasing stately Palladian features. Nestled within a generous woodland garden that extends to the rear and side, South Lodge offers a tranquil and secluded setting.
This unique property has undergone an extensive and thoughtful transformation, including stone masonry repairs to the exterior. Modern conveniences have been introduced while retaining its original heritage features such as recessed sash windows with original shutters, a period front door, original flagstones, and decorative cornicing.
South Lodge features a compact, symmetrical layout, making clever and efficient use of space. The property includes a spacious sitting room and bedroom on either side of a central hallway, complemented by a well-proportioned kitchen and bathroom.
Decorated in rich, darker tones and flooded with natural light, the living room highlights an impressive original stone inglenook fireplace as its centrepiece, now fitted with a wood-burning stove. A rich Kahrs wooden flooring extends throughout, adding warmth and character to the space.
The kitchen makes excellent use of the compact space, offering storage, a sink, an integrated fridge, and an oven. A rear door leads to an external stone-built utility outbuilding, which houses the combination boiler, a sink, and wall storage, with space for a washer and dryer.
At the opposite end of the lodge, the spacious bedroom is wonderfully inviting. The same rich wooden flooring flows throughout, and original period cabinetry fitted into two alcoves maximises the use of space. For added luxury, an ornate roll-top bath from the Albion Company sits at the foot of the bed, and the sash windows, with their original shutters, provide both ample light and privacy. Adjoining the bedroom, and also accessible from the kitchen, the modern wet room by Fired Earth features a rain shower.
Externally
South Lodge enjoys the backdrop of Belford Hall?s stately grounds, situated amidst beautiful Northumbrian countryside. Mature trees and shrubs decorate the spacious surrounding gardens, with a large lawned area featuring an excellent outdoor seating space complete with a fire pit and exterior lighting, perfect for late summer evenings. A second sectioned-off seating area, just outside the property and surrounded by a decorative hedgerow, offers a delightful spot for al fresco dining.
A timber lean-to canopy provides storage for wood for the wood burner, and there is ample off-street parking available at the property.
Local Information
South Lodge is in the picturesque village of Belford. Which offers a range of amenities including coffee shops, public houses, farm shop, golf courses and primary school. It is close to the magnificent Northumberland coastline, which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The rural nature of the area offers a wide selection of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and is also close to the Coast and Castles tourism route with Bamburgh, Holy Island of Lindisfarne and Dunstanburgh close by. Alnwick provides everyday amenities with supermarkets, a good range of shops, primary and secondary schools, a modern leisure centre, playhouse/cinema, hospital and Alnwick Castle and Gardens. Berwick upon Tweed and Newcastle are within easy reach and provide further comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.
For the commuter, the A1 is close by and provides access north to Berwick and Edinburgh, and south to Alnwick, Newcastle and beyond. The closest main line rail stations are at Berwick and Alnmouth, both of which are on the East Coast mainline with regular direct services between Edinburgh and London. Newcastle International Airport is less than an hour?s drive away.
Approximate Mileages
Berwick Upon Tweed 14.3 miles | Alnwick 16.0 miles | Newcastle International Airport 49.0 miles | Newcastle City Centre 50.5 miles | Edinburgh 71.6 miles
Services
Mains electricity, drainage, gas and water. Gas central heating
Tenure
Freehold
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.
Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.
Submitting an Offer
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Brochures
Brochure 1- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: B
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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South Lodge, South Road, Belford, Northumberland
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Chathill Station6.3 miles
About the agent
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