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Highlaw House, Whalton, Morpeth, Northumberland

Land size
5.5 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • A magnificent stone built country house
  • Occupying a fabulous site of approximately 5.5 acres
  • Far reaching views of the open countryside
  • Finished to an immaculate standard throughout
  • Timber stables & storage areas for those who may require equestrian use

Description

Occupying an exceptional position at the head of this exclusive cul de sac, Highlaw House is a magnificent stone built detached country house set within beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds extending to approximately 5.5 acres, enjoying far reaching views over open countryside.

The property positioned on one of the best plots within this small and prestigious development of just five homes, benefitting from privacy, a superb aspect and breathtaking sunsets across the surrounding farmland. A gated entrance leads into an open courtyard with a detached double garage, while the gardens wrap elegantly around the house, principally to the rear and westerly to the side.

The gardens offer generous patio terraces and sitting areas provide idyllic outdoor entertaining space, seamlessly linking the house to its rural setting. Beyond the formal gardens, the land opens into grazing fields and pasture rising gently to the upper boundary, where there is separate vehicular access to local roads. Timber stables and storage buildings sit discreetly within the grounds, making the property particularly attractive to those seeking equestrian or smallholding potential.

Internally, Highlaw House offers impressive and versatile family accommodation across two floors. An entrance vestibule opens into a welcoming reception hall with cloakroom WC. To the front of the house lies a splendid drawing room, featuring a magnificent fireplace and delightful views, with double doors connecting through to the kitchen.

The kitchen forms the heart of the home, beautifully appointed with a range of contrasting cabinetry, a central island unit and a four-oven AGA. From here, access opens to the garden room and conservatory, with double doors opening directly onto the terrace and framing wonderful views across the countryside.

Additional ground floor reception rooms include a cosy family snug which offers a discreet and hidden wine cellar with a spiral staircase beneath, a formal dining room currently used as a snooker room, and a practical utility and laundry room with pantry.

The main staircase leads up to the first floor landing, leading to four generous double bedroom suites, all recently refurbished with high quality ensuite bath or shower rooms finished to an excellent standard. Each bedroom enjoys a pleasant outlook and generous proportions, making the house particularly well suited to family living.

The roof void offers further scope for conversion, subject to the usual consents, as demonstrated by neighbouring properties within the development.
High Law House is a beautiful property in a stunning village which is well renowned for its country pub, lovely housing and first class primary school with a very high reputation. The property enjoys good commuting accessibility into the market town of Morpeth, as well to the south to Ponteland and the A1.

Early viewings are highly recommended to avoid later disappointment.

Services: Mains electric, water and drainage | Oil central heating & 3 propane gas fires | Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax: Band H | Energy Performance Certificate: Rating E.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
H
Date Posted
2026-02-19

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 72 Homes with Land listings in North East England (5+ acres).

This Property£227,273 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £35,621 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School330 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    23
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Belsay Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Abbeyfields First School4.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    324
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School4.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    231
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Morpeth First School4.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    320
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Morpeth Newminster Middle School4.9 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    521
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Morpeth Chantry Middle School5 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    525
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The King Edward VI School5.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,426
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ponteland High School6.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,536
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy7.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    994
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Morpeth - Loansdean, Morpeth4.7 miles
Iceland Morpeth, Morpeth5.1 miles
Morrisons Daily Morpeth Bus Station, Morpeth5.2 miles

GP surgery

Npc Central Northumberland5.2 miles

Pharmacy

Health Hut Pharmacy & Clinic4.6 miles

Hospital

Morpeth Cottage Hospital4.8 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Morpeth Rail Station5.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Village Hall180 metres

Typical drive times

Morpeth10 min · 6.6 miles
Ponteland11 min · 7.9 miles
Bedlington18 min · 11 miles
Cramlington20 min · 13 miles
Newcastle upon Tyne (city)25 min · 17 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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