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HIGH LEVEL COTTAGE

PROSPECT HILL | CORBRIDGE | NORTHUMBERLAND

HIGH LEVEL COTTAGE | PROSPECT HILL | CORBRIDGE | NORTHUMBERLAND

A beautifully appointed country house nestled in over 3 ½ acres of mature grounds

APPROXIMATE MILEAGES

Corbridge village centre 1.5 miles | Hexham 4.1 miles | Newcastle International Airport 16.5 miles Newcastle City Centre 18.6 miles

ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF

Porch | Dining Hall | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Cloakroom/WC | Utility Room | Conservatory | Drawing Room Master Bedroom Suite with En-Suite Shower Room and Dressing Room | Five Further Bedrooms

Family Bathroom | Shower Room | Landing/Study

Garden | Double Garage | Wood Store

Finest Properties | Crossways | Market Place Corbridge | Northumberland | NE45 5AW T: 01434 622234E: [email protected]

Proud winners at the Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2013

THE PROPERTY

High Level Cottage was originally two quarry workers cottages and a forge for High Level Quarry, stone from which was used to build the High Level Bridge which spans the River Tyne between Gateshead and Newcastle. The bridge, designed by Robert Stephenson and built between 1847 and 1849, was the first in the world to combine rail and road traffic. Today High Level Cottage is a fabulous home that has been sympathetically extended and now provides wonderfully flexible accommodation finished to an extremely high specification, in stunning and idyllic surroundings on Prospect Hill; a highly desirable address on the edge of Corbridge. It was because of its excellent outlook that Prospect Hill was named as wealthy businessmen moved to the area in the 1870s escaping the busy city life for the rural charm and beauty of the Tyne Valley.

An attractive open porch leads into the spacious dining hall which provides the perfect entertaining space. Limestone flooring runs through the whole of the ground floor, with underfloor heating in the conservatory. The stunning kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a wide range of high quality cream painted and oak units with a combination of oak and granite work surfaces. There is a large island unit with under-counter sink, large built in American style fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, additional under-counter fridge and freezer, microwave and a 3-oven electric AGA with adjoining 2-oven AGA with gas hob. Double doors from the kitchen lead through to the bespoke conservatory from The National Trust Conservatory Collection from Vale Conservatories which has glorious views over the garden. The spacious, dual aspect drawing room has French doors out to the paved terrace and an attractive inglenook fireplace with carved limestone mantle and multi-fuel stove.

LOCAL INFORMATION

Corbridge is a popular, charming and historic village that sits on the River Tyne in the heart of the scenic Tyne Valley. The village offers a wide variety of local amenities including a range of shops, a renowned delicatessen, restaurants, inns, doctors’ and dentist surgeries, community services and a garage, while nearby Matfen Hall and Close House offer excellent leisure facilities. The historic market town of Hexham provides further professional, retail and recreational services including a hospital. Newcastle city centre is also within easy reach and provides comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.

For the commuter Corbridge is convenient for the A69 which gives excellent access to Newcastle to the east and Carlisle to the west. For schooling there are First and Middle Schools in the village, while senior schooling is offered in Hexham. In addition there is Mowden Hall Prep School just outside Corbridge together with several private day schools in Newcastle. There is a railway station on the edge of the village which provides services to Newcastle and Carlisle where connecting main line rail services are available to major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport is also easily accessible.

The ground floor master bedroom suite, located off the drawing room, also has views over the garden and French doors to the side and benefits from a dressing room and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower with rainforest shower head, wash hand basin and WC. Stairs from the drawing room lead up to a large landing/study area and a double bedroom which is currently used as a home gym/cinema room. Also on the ground floor are a downstairs cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin and a utility room with integrated washing machine, vented tumble drier and boiler.

Stairs from the kitchen/breakfast room lead up to three further double bedrooms and a single bedroom. These bedrooms are served by a large bathroom with attractive, freestanding slipper bath, wash hand basin and WC and a separate shower room with corner shower, wash hand basin and WC. The attic space, which is fully-boarded, is accessed from the landing via a drop down ladder. Although expired the current owners gained planning permission to raise the roof of the landing/study area to join the two wings of the property at first floor level.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity, private drainage and oil fired central heating.

DIRECTIONS From Corbridge take the B6321 out of the village going over the River Tyne, at the roundabout take the first exit onto Station Road (B6529). Follow this road onto Tinkler’s Bank and turn right onto Prospect Hill. Continue on this lane, winding up the hill for approximately three quarters of a mile and High Level Cottage will be on your left hand side.

POSTCODE NE45 5RU

TENURE Freehold

EPC Rating D

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All items such as carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items not mentioned in these sales particulars are specifically excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

COUNCIL TAX Band G

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EXTERNALLY The property is accessed through electric gates to a large gravelled parking and turning area beside the house. There is a large detached, stone built double garage with electric doors together with a separate store. A path leads to the flagged terrace to the front of the property and the front door and attractive garden and grounds surround the house and benefit from security lighting. A further path leads to a pedestrian gate to the other side of the house.

The grounds extend to over 3 1/2 acres and include mature trees and shrubs, lawned areas and well maintained beds and shrubbery. The garden includes the old quarry which forms a stunning backdrop and provides shelter and privacy. An attractive woodland area to the side and above the old quarry face provides a haven for nature.

VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT01434 622234 [email protected]

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Proud winners at the Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2013