SUMMERHILL LONG RIGG RIDING MILL NORTHUMBERLAND
A deceptively spacious house situated on a private lane in a sought after location
SUMMERHILL LONG RIGG RIDING MILL NORTHUMBERLAND APPROXIMATE MILEAGES Corbridge 3.4 miles Hexham 6.0 miles Newcastle International Airport 15.1 miles Newcastle City Centre 17.5 miles ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF Spacious Hallway Sitting Room Kitchen/Dining/Family Room Two Double Ground Floor Bedrooms (One En-suite) Family Bathroom Two First Floor Bedrooms Shower Room Garage Gardens Workshop Finest Properties Crossways Market Place Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5AW T: 01434 622234 E: corbridge@finestproperties.co.uk finestproperties.co.uk
THE PROPERTY Summerhill is first entered via the spacious double height hallway with oak flooring, with doors leading off to the ground floor accommodation and stairs leading to the first floor. The south facing sitting room has a bow window overlooking the garden and views over open countryside; the sandstone fire place houses a convector log fire. Across the hallway a door leads to the family room, again with oak flooring running throughout to the dining area which is open plan in to the well- appointed breakfasting kitchen. The kitchen benefits from a range of oak wall and floor cabinets with complementary granite work surfaces housing a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink, Smeg ceramic hob with extractor over, built in Smeg double oven and microwave and integrated Bosch larder fridge. Windows overlook the rear garden and woodland which has an abundance of wildlife and doors lead from the sitting area to an attractive sun patio area. This is a lovely room full of natural light which is the hub of the house. Leading off is a utility room with sink, plumbing for the washing machine and an internal door leading to the garage. There are two ground floor double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes (one with en-suite shower facilities and underfloor heating) and family bathroom with corner bath, double shower cubicle, WC and basin. The walls and floor are finished with limestone tiling and underfloor heating. An attractive oak staircase leads up to the first floor where there are two further double bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and Velux windows along with ample under eaves storage cupboards. There is also a shower room serving these upper rooms with double shower cubicle, WC and basin.
EXTERNALLY The gated driveway is block paved and leads to the attached single garage which has an automatic roller door. The south-facing front gardens are laid to lawn with well- established borders planted with mature shrubs and trees. Paths lead round the side of the property where there are two log stores. The lawned garden enjoys a high degree of privacy with mature borders and steps lead down through an area of ancient woodland which is home to many wild animals and birds. There is also a large workshop measuring with power and light.
LOCAL INFORMATION Riding Mill is a popular commuter village in the Tyne Valley. The village offers a good range of local amenities including a public house, two active village halls, churches for various denominations, an extensive selection of clubs and societies, a tennis club and a twice-weekly village café. The nearby historic village of Corbridge offers day-to-day amenities with a wide variety of shops, restaurants, inns, doctors and dentist surgeries, community services and a garage, while nearby Matfen Hall, Close House and Slaley Hall offer excellent leisure facilities. The attractive, bustling market town of Hexham offers a full range of amenities with larger supermarkets, a good range of shops including independent delicatessen, butcher, baker, greengrocer and bimonthly farmers market, professional services, leisure/sports centre, cinema, theatre and a hospital. Newcastle city centre is also within easy reach and provides comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities. For schooling, there is a First School in the village, an excellent Middle School in Corbridge and senior schooling is offered in Hexham. There are also excellent private schools in the vicinity with Mowden Hall Preparatory School just outside Corbridge that provides education from nursery up to 13 years together with a selection of day schools in Newcastle. For the commuter, the A69 provides excellent access to Newcastle to the east and Carlisle to the west and onward access to the A1 and M6. The rail station in Riding Mill provides regular cross country services to Newcastle and Carlisle, where connecting main line services are available to major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport is also within easy reach.
SERVICES Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage. POSTCODE NE44 6AL DIRECTIONS COUNCIL TAX From the A69 Styford Roundabout take the A68 south to the Broomhaugh Roundabout and take the third exit onto the A695 to Riding Mill. Follow this road for 0.8 miles into Riding Mill and take the left turn onto Whiteside and first right onto Church Lane. Continue along Church Lane onto Longrigg and Summerhill is on the right hand side after 0.4 miles. VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT T: 01434 622234 E: corbridge@finestproperties.co.uk Band E EPC Rating D TENURE Freehold IMPORTANT NOTICE Finest Properties, for themselves and for the Vendors and Lessors of this property whose Agents they are give notice that: (1) The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (2) All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (3) No person in the employment of Finest Properties, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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