4 bed detached house for sale

Longframlington, Morpeth NE65

Summary

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial 4 bedroom detached country residence set within circa 8.2 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, including paddocks and equestrian facilities. The White House is a much-loved family home offering privacy, tranquillity and significant future potential, ideal for those seeking a rural lifestyle with excellent connectivity.

Positioned behind a gated entrance with a sweeping gravel driveway, the property enjoys a quiet and highly private setting with a stunning south-facing garden and open countryside views. The home has undergone significant upgrades in the last two years, including the installation of a new central heating system, a complete electrical rewire and brand new windows. These improvements greatly enhance efficiency, comfort and long-term value, while still allowing scope for a new owner to modernise and extend, subject to the necessary consents, and truly make the property their own.

The property is situated in Todstead, just outside Longframlington, enjoying a rural yet accessible position. Morpeth lies approximately 10 miles to the south and Alnwick approximately 14 miles to the north, both offering an excellent range of amenities. Morpeth in particular provides a wide selection of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and healthcare services, along with highly regarded schooling. King Edward VI School in Morpeth is widely recognised as an outstanding senior school, while Dr Thomlinson's Middle School in Rothbury and Longhorsley First School are also held in high regard.

For those requiring excellent transport links, Morpeth railway station offers regular mainline services with direct connections to London King's Cross in approximately three to three and a half hours, Newcastle in around fifteen minutes and Edinburgh Waverley in approximately one hour and twenty minutes. Road access via the B6344 provides convenient connections to the A1, making travel throughout the region straightforward.

Internally, the accommodation is spacious and well laid out. To the ground floor it benefits from 2 good sized reception rooms and a kitchen breakfast all facing south, a study/snug or bedroom 5, cloakroom WC, utility room and pantry. To the first floor there are 4 double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower facilities and a family bathroom.

The property is well suited to equestrian use, with existing facilities including four stables, a tack room, a shelter and extensive grazing land ideal for horses. Additional external features include a summer house overlooking the front lawn and a useful shed positioned adjacent to the stables, offering views over a side garden area. A double garage with power and lighting provides further practicality and storage.

Overall, The White House offers a rare combination of space, privacy, lifestyle and potential. With its extensive land, equestrian facilities, recent upgrades and excellent location near Morpeth, it represents a superb opportunity for families, equestrian buyers or those seeking a peaceful rural retreat with strong connectivity.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

Garden And Grounds

Externally, the grounds extend to approximately 8 acres in total and are a standout feature of the property. The south-facing garden is particularly impressive, offering a high degree of privacy and a well-established setting with a variety of mature planting. A substantial patio terrace wraps around the property, providing excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond the garden lies a paddock and approximately 6 acres of grazing land, all of which is fully stock-proof fenced and has been well maintained and is currently used for grazing the owners horses.

House Viewed From The North

View of the house and land surrounding

The Entrance Hall (3.01m x 5.58m)

The entrance hall is both welcoming and practical, featuring solid wood flooring, a staircase with wrought iron balustrade to the first floor and useful storage, with ample space for statement furniture. From the entrance hall there is access to the principle reception rooms, kitchen, study and cloakroom WC.

Breakfasting Kitchen (4.17m x 3.57m)

The kitchen is fitted with a range of fitted wall and base units and integrated appliances including double eye level oven, extractor, dishwasher and fitted hob. The kitchen has a peninsular unit with breakfast bar seating and has space for a small dining table for breakfasting. The kitchen benefits from excellent natural lighting facing south with a large window providing views over the the lawned garden above the kitchen sink space. Adjoining the kitchen are both a pantry with space for a fridge and a utility room. The kitchen area could be further extended into the south facing garden subject to local authority consents or simply extended into the study area subject to survey.

The Study/Bedroom 5 (2.68m x 2.26m)

The study, features parquet flooring and offers a versatile space ideal for home working, use as a snug or ground floor bedroom. There is potential to open this room into the kitchen to create a larger open-plan kitchen and dining area

The Lounge (6.29m x 6.35m)

The lounge is an impressive room features triple aspect windows with a curved bay facing both south and west benefiting from sun throughout the afternoon and views over the terrace and stunning lawned garden. The space also benefits from a decorative fireplace with woodburning stove, some attractive ceiling detailing, and comfortably accommodates two large sofas, armchairs and additional furnishings.

Dining Room (5.22m x 3.93m)

The dining room is a bright open space which overlooks the lawned garden and terrace and features an open fireplace a bay window and solid hardwood flooring. The space provides for a large dining table that could comfortably accommodate 12 or more plus lounge seating- ideal for those that love to entertain.

Utility Room

The utility room provides additional fitted wall and base units, a sink, plumbing for appliances and direct access to both the garden and the garage.

Master Bedroom (4.35m x 4.20m)

The principal bedroom enjoys views across the gardens, offering ample space for a king-size bed, bedside tables, wardrobes and a dressing area. It is served by an ensuite shower room and is fully carpeted throughout

Master En-Suite Shower Room

Adjacent to the master-bedroom is the en-suite shower room which faces the north elevation of the property. There is a fitted shower enclosure with thermostatically controlled shower valve, close coupled WC and vanity sink.

Bedroom Two (4.95m x 3.94m)

This bedroom is a particularly spacious double room with space for a large bed, additional storage and seating and has a large south facing window with views over the lawned garden. The room has fully fitted wardrobes and is fully carpeted throughout

Bedroom Three (4.20m x 2.49m)

This bedroom is currently used as a sowing room but could accommodate a small double bed along with bedside tables an a chest of drawers. The room has built-in wardrobes and is fully carpeted throughout.

Bedroom Four (2.88m x 3.22m)

This room has a large built-in wardrobe, two windows facing the north elevation of the property and has space for a double bed, bedside table and chest of drawers. The room is fully carpeted throughout.

Family Bathroom

The family bathroom is fitted with a traditional bathroom suite with shower over bath, close coupled WC and hand wash basin along with useful towel and linen storage. This bathroom could be updated by the new buyer and due to the width and length could accommodate a feature bath, vanity sink, WC and separate walk in shower.

Stables

The property is well suited to equestrian use, with existing facilities including four stables, a tack room and a shelter . There is also a small training area located adjacent to the stables which can be left open to the stables and shelter area as there are secondary gates allowing for the horses to roam freely during times of bad weather

Summer House

Pleasant, westerly facing Summer house tucked away amongst the trees and overlooking the garden

Garage And Off-Street Parking

The property has a large double garage with side sliding doors maximising headroom and space. The garage is accessed via the front drive but also has a door into the utility room space. The house has ample parking for 4 or more cars

Outbuilding And Vegetable Garden

Plenty of space for those that love to grow their own...

Paddocks

Extensive grazing land of well over 6 acres which have been split ideal for 3 or more horses

Property Boundary

Total Area circa 8.207 Acres- Property boundary is edged in blue