The Sheepfold, Cavil Head Farm, Acklington, Morpeth
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Fabulous, three bedroom single storey traditional conversion
- Approx. 1 acre of private enclosed gardens, paddock and versatile detached Summerhouse
- Fabulous open aspect views to the surrounding countryside
- 4 miles inland from the sea and stunning Northumbrian coastline
- No Upward Chain
Description
An impressive three bedroom, single storey stone barn conversion in an exclusive tucked away location with fabulous open aspect views to the surrounding countryside, and approx. 1 acre of private enclosed gardens and a paddock - ideal main or second home only 4 miles inland from the sea and stunning Northumbrian coastline - No Upward Chain.
The Sheepfold is a fabulous traditional conversion, one a number of individual cottages and conversions in this exclusive former farm steading, Cavil Head Farm, just outside Acklington village. With approx. 1720 sq ft of single storey accommodation, the superb restored farm building (2016) has lovely design features which include; exposed stone walls, full height vaulted and beamed ceilings, oak floors and internal doors. The Sheepfold has excellent privacy, open aspect rural views, extensive gardens and a large paddock and versatile detached Summerhouse.
Cavil Head is nestled in the stunning Northumberland countryside, on the edge of Acklington village and close to Morwick Dairy in Warkworth, a working dairy and ice cream Parlour with an award winning dairy herd and the 'Rigg & Furrow' Micro-brewery. With country walks on the door step, or a short drive to the Northumberland Heritage Coast with 64 miles of beautiful sandy beaches and historic Castles, this location is ideal for those buyers seeking a quiet rural home.
Internal finish and specification - Traditional sandstone with a natural slate roof with black cast iron styled gutters and down pipes. Windows are high quality double glazed A rated. Mains gas Worcester central heating system with under floor heating throughout, engineered oak floors and oak internal doors. Full height vaulted and beamed ceilings.
Bespoke in frame kitchen with quality integrated appliances, including Rangemaster oven and gas hob, dishwasher, washer/dryer and American style Fridge/freezer - large central island with natural quartz worktop, and a wine fridge. Oak internal doors with pewter handles, and a large corner wood burning stove set onto a stone hearth in the sitting room. Individually designed luxury bath and wet rooms, finished with high quality ceramic tiles, designer radiators and bathroom fittings.
Accommodation - Entrance from courtyard | Fabulous open plan kitchen/breakfast room with excellent natural light from the full height windows and open vaulted ceiling - fitted with a range of cabinets, large central island and integrated appliances - a stone feature arch leads to the sitting room | Magnificent sitting room with double height ceiling, and full height windows and doors opening to the garden and courtyard, oak flooring with under floor heating and a corner cast iron wood burning stove | Bedroom hallway with exposed beams | Lovely master bedroom with a vaulted beamed ceiling with two roof lights, and a door opening to the courtyard | Well appointed ensuite with wet room shower, wash hand basin in a vanity cabinet, wall mounted WC and chrome ladder radiator | Stylish spa style family bathroom with a freestanding bath, wet room shower, wash hand basin in a vanity cabinet, WC and chrome ladder radiator | Double bedrooms two and three have vaulted beamed ceilings, and windows overlooking the side garden to the open countryside.
Externally - The Sheepfold has a generous private courtyard with an Indian sandstone flagged terrace | Large lawned front garden with a timber fence and laurel hedging | Lovely lawned side garden with a timber Summerhouse with power and lighting, a timber fence and laurel hedging to the boundary, with excellent open views | Generous separate paddock (for amenity use only) with a five bar timber gate, also lawned with a timber fence and laurel.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas & Water | Gas Central Heating & Underfloor Heating | Sewage Treatment Plant | Tenure: Freehold with management fee of £800 annually to maintain sewage treatment plant and roadways | Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax: Band E | EPC: C
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- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-26
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Compared with 203 Homes with Land listings in North East England (1+ acres).
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Broomhill Primary School1.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 80
- Type
- Community school
- NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 200
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- King Edwin Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 161
- Type
- Community school
- Red Row Primary School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 131
- Type
- Community school
- Amble Links Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 216
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- James Calvert Spence College1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 567
- Type
- Community school
- The Duchess's Community High School6.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,276
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ashington Academy9.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 964
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The King Edward VI School10 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,426
- Type
- Academy converter
- Morpeth Chantry Middle School10 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 525
- Type
- Academy converter
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