The Croft, East Thirston, Morpeth

*** STONE DETACHED FAMILY HOME - FIVE BEDROOMS - LOUNGE - DINING ROOM - SNUG - CRAFT ROOM/STUDY - SUN ROOM - KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, UTILITY ROOM - THREE EN-SUITES - FAMILY BATHROOM - PADDOCK AND GARDENS OF APPROX ONE ACRE - STABLE AND PONY BOX/TACK ROOM - PANORAMIC VIEWS - EPC GRADE E ***

Mike Rogerson Estate Agents are delighted to welcome to the market The Croft.

The Croft is a five bedroom mature stone built family residence situated within East Thirston, approximately 1.6 miles South East of Felton Village. This charming property was originally a croft cottage which had been extended over the years to provide an extensive family home. The enviable elevated position of the property offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside on all sides and the Cheviot hills beyond. Whilst the property has a genuine rural feel to it nearby Felton offers the amenities of a local shop/post office, doctors surgery, hairdressers, public house/bed and breakfast, village coffee shop/artisan bakery and also the popular village hall. There is also an excellent primary school within Felton and school transport is provided for middle and high school pupils to and from Alnwick. The river Coquet runs through Felton and provides excellent walking as well as fishing - day tickets for which can be purchased from Felton post office.

The market towns of Morpeth 10 miles to the South and Alnwick 10 miles to the North both offer a larger range of traditional shopping and leisure amenities, the A1 trunk road North and South gives easy access to the local region and beyond, Newcastle City Centre (approximately 25 miles) and Newcastle International Airport, there are spectacular walks and bike rides locally and nearby Druridge Bay offers a country park and beach and some of the most beautiful stretches of Northumbrian coastline are also within a short drive.

This unique property stands in a plot of approximately one acre and has private south facing front garden which is hidden from the road by mature hedging and trees. The paved patio and courtyard area to the rear of the property is further enhanced by a paddock, timber stable, pony box/tack room both with power and lighting and small hay shed. The hard standing area provides parking for numerous vehicles. The property may even be suitable for conversion (subject to permissions) to a bed and breakfast.

Heated via a gas LPG powered combi boiler central heating system, together with log burner and solar panels with a feed-in tariff. The property also benefits from double glazed windows.

Internally the accommodation is spread over two floors and briefly comprises: Reception Hallway, Lounge, Dining Room, Snug, Study/Craft room, Breakfasting Kitchen, Sun Room with views across the front garden, Utility Room, Family Bathroom, Three Double Bedrooms one with En-Suite to the ground floor, Further Two Double Bedrooms both with En-Suites to the first floor.

Early inspection of this deceptively spacious family home is recommended to appreciate the accommodation on offer, please call our Morpeth office early, so as not to miss out.

Front External

Gardens to front, side and rear providing panoramic views of the countryside. Parking for several cars, side garden previously used as an allotment, hard standing to rear with stables and rear courtyard.

Entrance Hall

Double glazed entrance door, full height double glazed window to rear elevation, staircase to first floor, dado rail, double radiator, built in storage and linen cupboards, laminate flooring, double doors to dining room, doors off to:

Lounge

Two double glazed windows to front elevation, feature stone inglenook fireplace housing a log burner, Welsh slate tiled floor. two double radiators, a wrought iron and wood spiral staircase gives access to attic room.

Library / Study

In the original part of the house this room has a stripped and varnished timber floor, double glazed window to front elevation, radiator, an original marble fireplace with cast iron insert and open grate on a slate hearth, door to :-

Craft Room / Office

Two double glazed windows to rear elevation, wall mounted wash hand basin, fitted storage cupboards, radiator, recessed spotlights to ceiling.

Attic Room

A latch and brace door gives access from the spiral staircase to this room, making an ideal study, it has been laid with laminate flooring, radiators, fitted Velux Window providing views over the cheviots.

Dining Room

Double multi paned glazed doors lead from the hall way into this room, laminate flooring, several wall lights, coving to ceiling, radiator, glazed door with floor to ceiling side window giving access to the sun room.

Sun Room

Double glazed windows to front and side elevation overlooking the front garden, tiled floor, wall lights, recessed spotlights to ceiling.

Utility Room

Double glazed window overlooking patio area, fitted with range of units at base and wall levels, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer, tiled floor, uPVC double glazed door to rear patio and garden.

Kitchen / Diner

Beautifully designed with both style and functionality in mind, this modern kitchen is truly the heart of the home, Featuring sleek cabinetry, high-quality appliances, and generous workspace, it's perfect for everything from quiet morning coffees to lively family gatherings. Whether you're cooking, entertaining, or simply spending time together, this space brings warmth and practicality to everyday living. With a range of appliances including American style fridge freezer with ice maker, integrated dishwasher, oven, microwave, induction hob and extractor hood, and waste bins. uPVC double glazed windows to front and side, central heating radiator and recessed spotlighting.

Inner Hallway

Doors to bedrooms and bathroom, staircase to first floor and storage cupboard.

Bedroom Four

Twin double glazed windows to side elevation, three double wardrobes to one wall, laminate flooring, radiator

Bedroom Three

A double room with twin double glazed windows to side elevation, radiator, door to en-suite

En-Suite

Double glazed window, fitted with a shower cubical with mains fed shower, low level W/C, pedestal wash hand basin.

Family Bathroom

Double glazed window to rear elevation Shower cubicle with glass shelving, bath, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin. Mirrored bathroom cabinet with light, heated towel rail, electric underfloor heating. fully tiled walls with feature mirror, slate tiled floor, recessed spotlighting.

Bedroom Five

Double room with twin double glazed windows overlooking the rear patio area, radiator, laminate flooring.

First Floor Landing

Double glazed skylight window, recessed spotlights to ceiling, doors off to:-

Bedroom One

Double glazed French doors to Juliette balcony with views over the paddock and open countryside towards The Cheviots. Pitched ceiling, double glazed skylight window, storage cupboards in eaves, two radiators, door to en-suite

En-Suite

Double glazed skylight window, tiled shower cubicle with electric shower unit, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shaver point, heated towel rail, partial tiling to walls with feature mirror, tiled floor, spotlights to ceiling

Bedroom Two

Double glazed window to front elevation overlooking open countryside, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, double glazed skylight window, walk-in wardrobe, radiator, storage cupboards in eaves, door to en-suite

En-Suite

Double glazed skylight window, tiled shower cubicle with shower unit, wall mounted vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and matching storage unit, shaver point, low level WC, spotlights to ceiling, partial tiling to walls with feature mirror, tiled floor, feature chrome radiator

Rear Courtyard

The property has gated access into a large parking area that can accommodate several vehicles, some mature trees and shrubs provide privacy to the front south facing garden which is mainly laid to lawn. From the front parking area there is a further gated gravel drive which leads to the timber stable, pony box/tack room, the paddock gives access to the rear patio area with a raised seating area, this courtyard area is planted with a range of mature shrubs. The paddock and patio both offer far reaching views over the surrounding countryside and farmland to the Cheviots beyond, solar voltaic panels have been fitted to the south facing roof space.

Rear Garden

Fenced boundaries with lawn area.

Stables

Of timber construction.

Side Garden

Fenced boundaries with lawn area.

Parking

Space for several cars, gated access to front and rear of the property.

EPC Graph

A full copy of Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.

Tenure

We are advised by our vendor clients that the property is held Freehold. Any interested party should ask their legal advisors to confirm this.