Wayside Cottage, Ponteland

Originally dating from the 1890s, Wayside Cottage is a beautifully renovated and particularly spacious four-bedroom end-terrace home extending to approximately 2,663 sq ft, combining the character of a period cottage with generous modern accommodation in a peaceful semi-rural setting surrounded by farmland and woodland.
Extensively refurbished throughout with upgraded radiators, a new consumer unit, a newly fitted kitchen and beautifully finished bathrooms, the property also benefits from stylish modern décor, with engineered oak and limestone flooring and a superb overall finish. At the heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen/dining room, designed to complement the character of the property, while upstairs four generous bedrooms benefit from spectacular countryside views. The flexible accommodation provides excellent scope for modern family life, with additional rooms currently used as a study and yoga room, while the substantial south-facing rear garden with mature planting and lawned areas further adds to the appeal of the property.
Wayside Cottage occupies a peaceful position in Dalton, Northumberland, surrounded by countryside while remaining approximately 3.8 miles by car from Ponteland and its shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. A network of nearby public footpaths provides pleasant countryside walks, while the road outside links directly onto part of the Reivers Cycle Route / National Cycle Network Route 10. Cyclists and horse riders are a familiar sight locally. A bus stop outside the property provides connections towards Newcastle and Hexham.
The internal accommodation comprises: a generously sized open-plan entrance hallway providing a welcoming introduction to the home and access to the principal living accommodation. The property has been extensively improved while retaining a characterful cottage feel. Natural limestone flooring runs through the entrance hall and kitchen/dining area, with engineered oak flooring to the living room and second reception room. The superbly appointed kitchen provides a modern and practical space, designed to complement the character of the property, the kitchen features sage green cabinetry, brass handles and quartz worktops, together with a range cooker, full-height fridge, full-height freezer and integrated wine fridge. The living room features engineered oak flooring and a wood-burning stove, while the adjoining second reception room provides excellent additional living space. Currently used as a yoga room, it offers great flexibility as a second sitting room, games room or studio. A further ground-floor room provides useful flexible space suitable for home working or hobbies. The ground floor also includes a well-designed shower room with walk-in shower and a concealed washer and dryer area, while the entrance hall benefits from three useful storage cupboards.
Upstairs are four bedrooms, all enjoying views across surrounding farmland. The particularly generous principal bedroom has built-in wardrobes, an en-suite shower room and attractive views across neighbouring fields, where cattle and occasionally horses can be seen, while a second bedroom also benefits from built-in wardrobes.
The newly fitted family bathroom is thoughtfully designed with both a bath and separate wet-room style shower. It looks directly towards the woodland, where local wildlife including deer, squirrels and birds of prey can occasionally be seen. The spacious first-floor landing is flooded with natural light from skylight windows above and is large enough to accommodate a seating or reading area.
The substantial south-facing rear garden offers a private and established setting with lawn, mature trees and planting, hedging and patio areas. The mature landscaping creates a leafy outlook, with glimpses towards the surrounding fields and woodland beyond, while an established apple tree adds further character. To the west, a quiet road separates the property from neighbouring woodland, bordered by an attractive listed stone wall. To the front is a large gravel driveway providing parking for approximately five cars, together with an EV charging point and mature fig tree. A separate large electrified garage provides excellent additional parking, storage, hobby or workshop space.
ON THE GROUND FLOOR
Porch
Entrance Hall
Store
Store
Shower Room1.68m x 3.46m (5'6" x 11'4")Measurements taken from the widest points.
Garden Room4.76m x 4.55m (15'7" x 14'11")Measurements taken from the widest points.
Kitchen/Diner8.71m x 7.28m (28'7" x 23'11")Measurements taken from the widest points.
Living Room5.92m x 5.24m (19'5" x 17'2")Measurements taken from the widest points.
Office1.92m x 3.61m (6'4" x 11'10")Measurements taken from the widest points.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Bedroom4.57m x 3.22m (15'0" x 10'7")Measurements taken from the widest points.
Bedroom3.42m x 1.85m (11'3" x 6'1")Measurements taken from the widest points.
Bedroom3.20m x 2.94m (10'6" x 9'8")Measurements taken from the widest points.
Bathroom4.17m x 2.85m (13'8" x 9'4")Measurements taken from the widest points.
Bedroom5.92m x 5.24m (19'5" x 17'2")Measurements taken from the widest points.
En-suite Shower Room1.63m x 2.94m (5'4" x 9'8")Measurements taken from the widest points.
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