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Longhorsley, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65

Key Features

  • Planning permission for three residential units
  • Planning Reference: 21/01561/FUL
  • Conversion of an existing substantial portal-framed barn
  • Attractive rural location
  • Further land potentially available by separate negotiation
  • Exciting development opportunity

Description

Exciting development opportunity to create three new homes within an existing steel portal-framed barn, with planning permission already granted. An ideal opportunity for builders and developers.

Westridge Barn Conversion occupies an attractive rural position on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Longhorsley, near Morpeth, enjoying a peaceful countryside setting.

The site is set back from the main road and approached via a shared driveway, creating a private and secluded environment while remaining conveniently positioned for the village and its amenities, as well as the wider Northumberland area.

The existing planning permission, Reference 21/01561/FUL, provides an excellent opportunity to convert the substantial portal-framed barn into three spacious and well-proportioned residential units. The approved scheme offers particularly generous accommodation within the two end units, providing excellent potential to create highly desirable countryside homes.

The surrounding rural landscape adds considerably to the appeal of the scheme, offering attractive views and a tranquil setting that is likely to prove popular with prospective purchasers. The combination of an established planning consent, substantial existing structure and desirable Northumberland location makes Westridge Barn Conversion an appealing small-scale residential development opportunity.

Set in an attractive rural location on the edge of the highly sought-after village of Longhorsley, this development occupies a peaceful and private position surrounded by the beautiful open countryside of Northumberland. Despite its tranquil rural setting, the site is conveniently located close to the village centre, which offers a useful range of local amenities including a village shop, public house, first school and village hall.

Longhorsley is situated approximately 7 miles north-west of Morpeth and 14 miles south of Alnwick, with excellent access to the wider Northumberland area via the A697. The historic market town of Morpeth provides an extensive range of shopping, leisure and dining facilities, together with direct rail services to Newcastle and Edinburgh.

The surrounding countryside offers an abundance of opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, while many of Northumberland’s most renowned attractions and areas of outstanding natural beauty are within easy reach. The location therefore combines the tranquillity and character of rural living with excellent accessibility and a well-connected position within the county.

SERVICES

Mains electricity and water are connected to the current dwelling.

REFERRALS

In accordance with the Estate Agents’ (Provision of Information) Regulations 1991 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, we are obliged to inform you that this Company may offer the following services to sellers and purchasers from which we may earn a related referral fee from on completion, in particular the referral of: Mortgages and related products our commission from a broker would be £100.00 incl VAT for Mortgages and £50 inc VAT for Insurances, however this amount can be proportionally clawed back by the lender should the mortgage and/or related product(s) be cancelled early.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

VIEWINGS

Viewing is strictly by appointment. Arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS, Hexham.

FREE MARKET APPRAISAL

We would be pleased to provide professional, unbiased advice on the current value and marketing of your existing home.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-09-15

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School541 metresOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    96
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Tritlington Church of England First School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    30
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Felton Church of England Primary School4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    102
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School5.6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    231
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Swarland Primary School6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    76
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • The King Edward VI School5.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,426
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Morpeth Chantry Middle School5.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    525
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Morpeth Newminster Middle School5.9 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    521
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School6.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    184
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ashington Academy9.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    964
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

Morrisons Daily Morpeth Bus Station, Morpeth6.3 miles
Co-op Widdrington, Widdrington Station6.3 miles
Cook Morpeth, Morpeth6.3 miles

GP surgery

Npc Felton & Widdrington6.2 miles

Pharmacy

Widdrington Pharmacy6.2 miles

Hospital

Northgate Hospital, Cntw Foundation Trust4.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field85 metres

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Widdrington Rail Station6.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Green580 metres

Typical drive times

Alnwick19 min · 14 miles
Morpeth11 min · 7.6 miles
Rothbury17 min · 10 miles
Ashington19 min · 13 miles
Newcastle upon Tyne (city)30 min · 24 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

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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