High Mote, Elsdon, Northumberland

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Kitchen | Dining Room | Utility Room | WC | Sitting Room | Conservatory

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with En-Suite | Bathroom | Three Bedrooms

The Property
High Mote is a charming traditional stone farmhouse, set in private grounds, five minutes walk from the attractive village of Elsdon in the Northumberland National Park. The property is ideal for those seeking the country life within commuting distance of Newcastle and offers land to keep ponies or other animals and easy to maintain south facing gardens with wonderful views over open countryside. To the west side of the property there is the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle, known as ‘The Mote Hills’ and Elsdon itself is a delightful, traditional village and with a pub, village green and historic church.

The property holds excellent potential, offering the purchaser the opportunity to update to their own taste to create an outstanding contemporary country home. The main living areas are generously sized and include character features such as traditional stone fireplaces and exposed beams. The farmhouse kitchen is light and airy and features a two-door Aga, wooden cabinetry and a walk-in pantry. There is plenty of space for a large kitchen table next to the window looking out into the garden.

There are two large reception rooms. One is currently used as a formal dining room. It features a wood-burning stove set within a large sandstone fire surround and is ideal for entertaining family or friends. The other is a spacious and inviting sitting room, which was once a byre attached to the original house. It adjoins the dining room and is entered via a few stairs down. In the sitting room, a multi-fuel stove with a granite hearth provides the focal point in winter and in summer the glass doors in the south facing wall invite entry to the spacious conservatory which offers delightful views over the garden and the surrounding countryside. Additionally, on the ground floor at the back of the house is an entrance hall, a utility room and WC offers added convenience.

There is an attractive wide staircase leading from the front entrance hall up to four bedrooms. The smallest bedroom is currently used as a home office and next door is a double bedroom with a large south facing sash window and serene views. Along the corridor is a further generously sized bedroom with fitted cupboards and two south facing sash windows giving plenty of natural light. Next door there is a pleasant family bathroom. The principal bedroom, with an en-suite bathroom, is located at the end of the hallway and features a distinctive vaulted ceiling, A-frame truss, exposed beams and ample fitted wardrobes.

Externally
High Mote offers fine views from all aspects. The area is rich in history and the property is set in the Northumberland National Park and the International Dark Sky Park which offer an outstanding natural environment and beautiful rural landscape.

The property offers approximately 3.37 acres with a private drive, two fields, generous south facing gardens and a large, gravelled area, bordered by a dry-stone wall, with parking for multiple vehicles. Within the grounds, an old barn presents an opportunity for future development, subject to necessary consents.

Local Information
Elsdon is a charming village set in the Redesdale Valley in Northumberland. The village has a pub, historic church and village hall and there is a small but vibrant community. Otterburn, where there is a Primary school and Nursery, is three miles away and offers a range of amenities including a local shop and sports centre. Otterburn is well served by three hotels, Le Petit Chateau, Otterburn Castle and The Coach House which offer public restaurants and bars. It is also the home of Otterburn Mill which dates back to the 18th century and contains a small museum outlining the history of weaving, a cafe and shop. The larger villages of Bellingham, to the west and Rothbury to the east are a short drive away.

Elsdon offers easy access to the Coquet Valley, the Simonside Hills and the Cheviot Hills. There is direct access to Harwood Forest with miles of walking and cycling, including the Sandstone Way and St Oswald’s Way. Keilder Water and Forest Park are within easy reach and provide a multitude of water-based activities, an Observatory, a sculptor trail, mountain biking and a multi-purpose track for running and cycling. There are two National Trust properties, Wallington Hall and Cragside House and Gardens, within easy reach. The market towns of Alnwick to the east and Hexham to the southwest provide a wider range of retail, educational and professional services together with a hospital. The vibrant city of Newcastle offers a wide range of cultural, recreational, educational and retail services and is just over 30 miles away.

For the commuter the A696 and A68 provide excellent links to the A1 and A69. The A68 also links to Edinburgh and the north. The railway station at Newcastle provides regular services to London and the South. Morpeth railway station also offers direct services north and south. Newcastle International Airport is within easy reach.

Approximate Mileages
Elsdon 0.1 miles | Otterburn 3.2 miles | Bellingham 14.8 miles | Rothbury 11.7 miles | Morpeth 19.5 miles | Newcastle International Airport 23.8 miles | Hexham 31 miles | Newcastle City Centre 30.2 miles

Services
Mains electricity and water. Drainage to septic tank. Oil fired boiler.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
Band F

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
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Submitting an Offer
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