End terrace house for sale in Whalton, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61

Reception hall | Sitting room | Family room | Kitchen/dining room | WC | 3 Bedrooms | Family bathroom | Garden room | Greenhouse | On-street parking | Garden | EPC E

Morpeth railway station 6 miles, Newcastle International Airport 9.7 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 15.6 miles, Alnwick 24.5 miles

This attractive heritage dwelling has been enhanced to create an appealing living environment where period charm and contemporary design are blended perfectly to offer a well-crafted home ideally suited to modern lifestyles. On the ground floor, the open-plan kitchen/dining room and adjoining family room provide a convivial environment with the setting subtly delineated by an open aperture, whilst the wood-floor covering offers cohesive continuity. A casual sitting area enjoys the warming ambience of a wood-burning stove, with open display shelving to either side of the chimney breast and a niche spot for a study area. A dining zone sits beside the kitchen which is fitted with sleek, modern cabinetry and features monochrome geometric tiling, with double doors offering a connection to the rear garden. Providing an alternative reception area, a separate, double aspect sitting room is lightfilled and offers a quiet space for relaxation, with a fireplace offering a pleasing focal point.

A convenient W/C completes this floor. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, two of which incorporate original decorative fireplaces. The third bedroom offers an outlook over the rear garden and views of the Northumberland countryside, and a well-appointed family bathroom.<br /><br />A low-level traditional stone wall fronts the street with a timber picket-gate providing pedestrian access onto a central pathway, which is flanked by pretty planted beds and offers a route to the entrance portal. The garden has two areas of lawn and well-stocked borders which create a welcoming display at the frontage of the property. A walkway to the side provides access to the rear garden with paved terracing spanning the back of the house offering opportunities for outdoor dining. Stepped pavers offer a meander across the lawn to reach the multi-use timber garden room which sits alongside, a feature timber pergola with climbing plants offering a spot of dappled shade. Timber-edged raised planters provide the perfect planting pockets for vegetable and herb cultivation in this outdoor sanctuary which is filled with natural planting.<br /><br />Charming sandstone houses line the street in picturesque Whalton where local amenities include a thriving village hall which hosts clubs and events, a primary school and an award winning public house, Beresford Arms pub, with the village also being home to the magnificent, historic 3-acre gardens at Whalton Manor. The property is just 6 miles south-west of Morpeth, with the market town offering a good range of retail opportunities, including a Morrisons supermarket, M&S Foodhall, independent stores, as well as bars, restaurants and cafés. The mainline station provides rail journeys to London Kings Cross, Newcastle, Carlisle, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, whilst road users are within easy reach of the A693 and the A1 for links to the major road networks. Well-regarded schooling in the vicinity includes Whalton Primary and Ponteland High school and the Morpeth Partnership, Newcastle School for Boys, Westfield, Dame Allan’s, Newcastle High School for Girls and Newcastle Preparatory School.