Corbridge, Northumberland

This substantial Grade II Listed five double bedroom semi-detached house was built in 1756 and is rare gem of a home located in the centre of Corbridge village and on the doorstep of all its facilities and amenities. There are numerous noteworthy features throughout and it is full of charm and character over three floors. Other benefits include secure private off-street gated parking facilities and substantial enclosed gardens, and a detached annexe suitable for guests, office or studio facilities. This is a characterful home ideal for family use and offering so many rare facilities whilst being so close to the village centre. Properties like this rarely come onto the market in Corbridge and we strongly urge an internal inspection in order to fully appreciate what is on offer.
BRIEFLY COMPRISING;
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL
Original solid front door with triple glazed inserts. Original built-in display cabinet with cupboard below. Staircase to first floor. Oak flooring throughout.
SITTING ROOM 16' x 12'8" (4.88m x 3.86m)
Impressive Inglenook fireplace with slate hearth incorporating a gas stove. Window seating with working shutters. Built-in shelved cupboard.
LIVING ROOM 16'7" x 14'7" (5.05m x 4.45m)
Black slate fireplace and hearth incorporating an open fire with arched recesses either side. Window seating and shutters. Return door to the kitchen.
DINING KITCHEN 22'10" x 13'8" (6.96m x 4.17m)
A most generous sized kitchen with ample bespoke wall and floor cabinetry and matching dresser with additional storage and display shelving. Extensive stainless steel worktops incorporating a double stainless steel sink with mixer tap over, integrated dishwasher and limestone flooring throughout. The focal point, however, is the dressed stone fireplace recess housing a gas-fired four ovened Aga in cream finish with additional twin electric hobs. Painted exposed ceiling beams, built-in pantry cupboard with ample shelving. Glazed double doors to:
REAR PORTICO
UTILITY ROOM 8'10" x 7'8" (2.7m x 2.34m)
The cabinetry and worktops are matched to the kitchen and incorporate a ceramic 'belfast' sink with mixer tap over. Plumbing for washing machine and , space for tumble dryer. Door to outside and private parking.
CLOAKROOM
Matched circular wash hand basin and low level WC with limestone flooring.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Staircase to second floor. Fitted shelving. To the right:
DOUBLE BEDROOM TWO 16' x 13'3" (4.88m x 4.04m)
A spacious and light room with pleasant outlook to the front. Polished timber flooring, built-in wardrobe and built-in study desk with shelving above. Working shutters.
DOUBLE BEDROOM THREE 16'10" x 9'10" (5.13m x 3m)
Fitted desk with shelving over. Built-in wardrobe with hanging and shelving space. Polished timber flooring and shutters to window.
REAR LANDING
Built-in linen cupboard to the right. To the left:
DOUBLE BEDROOM ONE 14' x 11'6" (4.27m x 3.5m)
To the rear with pleasant garden view. Exposed beams and painted timber flooring. Walk-in wardrobe with hanging and shelving space.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Large double shower cubicle with splash boarding to walls, wash hand basin, low level WC and chrome heated towel rail.
BATHROOM
Panelled bath, separate quadrant shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splash back and part panelled walls.
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING
Staircase up to Attic Rooms. To the left:
DOUBLE BEDROOM FOUR 17' x 13'10" (5.18m x 4.22m)
Display fireplace, polished timber flooring, built-in wardrobe, village views and pedestal wash hand basin.
DOUBLE BEDROOM FIVE 16'2" x 13'1" (4.93m x 4m)
Display fireplace.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Shower cubicle, wash hand basin, low level WC, tiled display plinth and chrome heated towel rail.
ATTIC ROOM 18' x 14'6" (5.49m x 4.42m)
(maximum measurement to eaves) Ample natural light, carpeted, radiator and power points. Built-in cupboard. A versatile space with exposed beams. Additional attic storeroom through access doors.
EXTERNALLY
TO THE FRONT
Is an enclosed formal garden area with stone pathway up to the front door, with beds either side with mature bushes and shrubs, providing privacy from the windows.
TO THE SIDE
Is a gated private driveway providing secure and hidden parking for three cars, a rare amenity in the centre of Corbridge.
TO THE REAR
Is a most extensive garden, sectioned into three areas. Immediately behind the house is a most generous sized stone flagged patio, ideal for entertaining etc. Surrounded by mature beds of bushes, shrubs and young tress, enclosed by stone walling which provides security and privacy.
A detached building provides a versatile space comprising;
GROUND FLOOR
STUDIO/ANNEXE/OFFICES 19'8" x 15' (6m x 4.57m)
With laminate flooring throughout. Door to the front onto the driveway, side door to patio and double doors to the rear.
WASH ROOM/WC
With low level WC and 'belfast' sink with mixer tap over. Fitted shelving.
FIRST FLOOR
OFFICES/WORKSHOP 19'6" x 14' (5.94m x 4.27m)
With ample natural light. Accessed via an outdoor staircase.
TWO USEFUL STORAGE SHEDS
For garden storage etc.
TO THE REAR
Via a stone flagged pathway bordered by box hedging, access goes through to:
EXTENSIVE LAWNED GARDEN
Enclosed by full beds with bushes and shrubs and attractive brick and stone walling. This area is ideal for family use, children's safe play area with small pond. Beyond leads to:
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GARDENS
With extensive raised beds for fruit and vegetable growing, with brick pathways in between. The established fruit trees provide ample crop. These gardens are large, private and secure and are not only a generous size but also rare this close to the village centre.
ATTRACTIVE GREENHOUSE 8'6" x 10' (2.6m x 3.05m)
With built in brick planting bed and additional staging.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage and mains gas are connected. Gas central heating to radiators also supplying the domestic hot water.
TENURE:
We understand that the property is freehold.
NOTES
Any fitted carpets and blinds are included in the sale. This property is Grade II Listed.
COUNCIL TAX BAND:
The local authority is Northumberland County Council. The property is Council Tax Band F.
REFERRAL FEES:
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