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Guide Price£550,000

Old Mousen, Northumberland, NE70

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Barn conversion
  • Three double bedrooms
  • Enclosed courtyard and lawned garden
  • Three bathrooms
  • Utility
  • Two reception rooms
  • Office/store
  • High ceilings and charm throughout
  • Off Street Parking
  • EPC Rating E53

Description

Fay Cottage is a lovely barn conversion in the hamlet of Old Mousen. Offering character and charm across two floors with spacious accommodation throughout.

On entering the hall which provides a useful store cupboard leads into the dining area which alternatively makes a great reception room or snug, a great versatile space. The kitchen is the heart of the home with exposed stone walls and stone arch adding character to the home. The kitchen features a large island with breakfasting seating with wall and floor units provide good storage. The appliances include dishwasher, fridge freezer, wine cooler, granite worktops and gas Rangemaster. Steps lead to the dining area of the kitchen with space for table and snug area as well as patio doors leading into the enclosed courtyard. Off the kitchen there is a useful utility room with yet more cupboards and space for white goods.
The sitting room provides a lovely relaxing space to enjoy and entertain with log burning stove set in an inglenook fireplace and a lovely window seat overlooking the garden. There is a further office room and large store room to the ground floor as well as a WC with wash hand basin.

Stairs lead to the first floor with two ensuite shower rooms, one of which boasts fitted wardrobes and the other features dual aspect views.
The master bedroom benefits from a balcony with seating and views over the nearby countryside and coast, a lovely spot for a morning coffee.
The family bathroom completes the internal accommodation comprising freestanding bath, separate shower, WC and wash hand basin.

The property feature heigh ceiling and exposed beams as well as latch doors adding to the character throughout.

Externally the courtyard off the kitchen is a lovely suntrap and provides a great seating area. From here the garden is lawned and features a summerhouse. The driveway provides parking for a few cars. Two sheds provide yet more good storage for the property.

Location
In the heart of Northumberland’s stunning countryside, Old Mousen offers the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and excellent connectivity. Ideally positioned with easy access to the A1, the area provides convenient links both north to Scotland and south towards Newcastle and beyond.
Surrounded by beautiful rolling landscapes and just a short drive from Northumberland’s renowned coastline.

Services
Mains electricity and water. Shared septic tank. LPG heating.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
E

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-05-27

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
53 E
56 D

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
Garden
Garden

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

8.5 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

  • Belford Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    90
    Type
    Community school
  • Ellingham Church of England Primary School5.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    46
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Seahouses Primary School6.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    60
    Type
    Community school
  • Holy Island Church of England Primary School6.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    8
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Wooler First School7.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    107
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • The Duchess's Community High School13 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,276
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Berwick Academy14 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    601
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School19 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    184
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • James Calvert Spence College19 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    567
    Type
    Community school
  • The King Edward VI School28 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,426
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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 Belford, Belford1.6 miles
Co-op Seahouses, Seahouses6.3 miles
Budgens - Riverside Store, Wooler7.9 miles

GP surgery

Belford Medical Practice1.5 miles

Pharmacy

The Belford Pharmacy1.7 miles

Hospital

Alnwick Community Hospital12 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

Chathill Rail Station5.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Motel1.1 miles

Typical drive times

Amble33 min · 22 miles
Wooler15 min · 10 miles
Alnwick19 min · 14 miles
Berwick-upon-Tweed24 min · 17 miles
Newcastle upon Tyne (city)59 min · 48 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

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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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