A charming two-bedroom cottage with generous patio and garden, forming part of an attractive conversion of former farm buildings in the charming hamlet of Farnley. Offering excellent scope for modernisation into a beautiful countryside home, the property presents an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors alike.
Accommodation
2 Farnley Gate Cottages is situated within a picturesque collection of converted farm cottages in a peaceful rural setting between Corbridge and Riding Mill. Enjoying far-reaching views across the Tyne Valley and generous outside space, the property is ideally suited to buyers seeking tranquil countryside living with excellent accessibility.
A small front garden provides an inviting approach and opportunity to create a welcoming entrance to the home. The property is entered via a characterful stable-style front door set within the attractive stone-built cottage.
Internally, the entrance hall offers immediate charm, with staircase rising to the first floor and access to both the kitchen and living room.
To the right of the entrance hall is the comfortable living room, benefitting from dual aspect windows to both the front and rear elevations. Sliding doors open directly onto the patio and garden, allowing plenty of natural light into the space and creating an excellent connection to the outdoors. There is ample room for both seating and dining areas, making this a versatile and sociable living space.
Positioned to the rear of the property, the kitchen enjoys lovely views across the surrounding countryside and Tyne Valley beyond. The room also benefits from a useful pantry/storage cupboard, currently housing the fridge freezer. With some updating, the kitchen offers excellent potential to create a charming cottage-style kitchen suited to a couple or small family.
To the first floor, the principal bedroom is a bright and comfortable double room enjoying excellent views and generous built-in storage. The second bedroom overlooks the front of the property and is also capable of accommodating a double bed, again benefitting from useful built-in storage.
The bathroom is well proportioned and fitted with a bath, basin and WC, with a large window flooding the room with natural light.
Externally
To the rear of the property is a generous patio area accessed directly from the living room, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings and countryside views. Steps lead down to a comfortable garden plot bordered by a traditional stone wall to one side and mature hedging to the other, creating a pleasant and private outdoor space.
The property also benefits from an external shed/garage within the farm development, providing excellent additional storage and versatile space for hobbies, practical use, or parking a small car. Further parking is available outside the development. There is access to the rear through another property to ‘construct and maintain’ the garden.
Location
2 Farnley Gate Cottages enjoys a peaceful rural setting within an attractive development of converted former farm buildings, ideally positioned between the highly sought-after villages of Corbridge and Riding Mill in the heart of the Tyne Valley.
The property benefits from easy access to both villages, each offering an excellent range of amenities including independent shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants and well-regarded schooling, together with railway stations providing regular services to Newcastle and Carlisle. There is also a bus stop a short walk away with regular services to Corbridge. The surrounding countryside offers a wealth of scenic walks, bridleways and outdoor pursuits, while the nearby A69 provides convenient road links across the region.
Combining a tranquil countryside setting with excellent accessibility, the property is ideally suited for those seeking rural charm without isolation.
Mileages
Riding Mill 1 mile | Corbridge 2 miles | Hexham 5 miles | Newcastle International Airport 18 miles | Newcastle City Centre 22 miles
Services - Mains electricity, water and septic tank drainage. Electric Night Storage Heaters and Immersion Hot Water.
Tenure – Freehold
Council Tax - Band C
EPC - TBC
Agents Note
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