Sparty Lea, Hexham, NE47

Accommodation in Brief
Sitting Room | Dining Room | Dining Room | Kitchen | Pantry/Store

Three Bedrooms | Shower Room

Grade Listed Cottage With Planning Permission

Additional Stone-Built Outbuilding

The Property
Set within the wide, unspoiled landscapes of West Allen Valley, Sparty Lea Farmhouse is a characterful country home that remains true to its traditional charm while incorporating considered modern updates. The property includes a thoughtfully renovated main farmhouse, two historic farm outbuildings including a characterful Grade II listed cottage and approximately 10 ½ acres of expansive pastureland extending to the scenic River East Allen, complete with fishing rights. As a smallholding, the estate also benefits from a reduced stamp duty classification, offering an additional advantage to prospective buyers.

The main farmhouse has been thoughtfully updated to maintain its rustic allure while incorporating modern amenities. A newly created dining room sits adjacent to the kitchen, providing a dedicated space for gatherings and featuring french doors to the exterior. The kitchen itself features an electric oven, induction hobs, and handcrafted cabinetry. The sitting room remains a focal point, centered around a log burner set in an original inglenook fireplace, while an additional adjacent dining room is anchored by another impressive inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The first floor continues the theme of understated charm with neutral lavender tones, featuring well-proportioned bedrooms offering serene views of the surrounding countryside and a modern bathroom equipped with a newly installed shower.

Development potential abounds with this Grade II listed stone building, now a substantial and carefully prepared shell with planning permission granted for conversion into a two-bedroom dwelling. Significant structural works have already been undertaken, including the installation of a new first floor following a full structural survey, with twelve new structural beams introduced while the original oak beams have been retained for decorative effect, preserving the building’s historic character. New windows complete with lintels have also been installed, while water and electricity are now connected to the cottage, with the electrical installation signed off under Building Regulations.

The ground floor has been finished using traditional lime construction and fully conforms to current Building Regulations, incorporating furnaced glass cube insulation beneath the lime floor to provide modern performance while respecting the integrity of the original structure. The building also retains its striking inglenook fireplace and exposed beams, offering a dramatic sense of scale and atmosphere and lending itself equally well to future residential use or creative space.

Externally, the property has benefited from extensive recent improvements, including a fully repointed exterior, a water treatment plant and upgraded drainage serving the cottage, dairy and a potential shepherd’s hut site. All windows, doors and structural beams have been approved by Building Control. The building is now ready for internal fit-out and customisation, allowing an incoming owner to complete the interior entirely to their own specification.

Externally
Additional structures include a robust stone-built barn or dairy, which echoes the property’s agricultural heritage and could be utilised as a workshop. A recently completed stable conversion adds further versatility, while a newly created parking area provides space for a horsebox and approximately six vehicles.

The property also benefits from its own water borehole, providing an independent private water supply, together with a recently installed generator designed to provide back-up power during occasional outages. A water treatment plant provides a further practical addition to the infrastructure serving the property.

The substantial landholding extends to approximately 10½ acres of pastureland, reaching the River East Allen and including fishing rights.

Local Information
Sparty Lea is a hamlet in the East Allen Valley, within the Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beautiful surrounding area is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast with walking, cycling and nature on the doorstep including many rare birds such as the black grouse and curlew. The C2C cycle route and the Pennine Way are also both nearby. Just up the road, Sinderhope has a community centre while nearby Allendale offers everyday amenities with small supermarket, art gallery, craft shops, café, local public houses with restaurants and leisure facilities. Hexham is also within easy reach and offers further local services including a number of larger supermarkets, a selection of shops and a regular farmer's market, professional services, a leisure/sports centre, an independent cinema, busy theatre and hospital. Newcastle city centre provides comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.

For schooling there is a primary school in Allendale while senior schooling is offered at Haydon Bridge Community High School and Sports College (HBCHS) and Queen Elizabeth High School in Hexham. In addition, Mowden Hall Preparatory School, just outside Corbridge, provides private education from nursery up to 13 years and there are several private day schools in Newcastle with transport available from Hexham.

For the commuter the A69 is a short drive away and provides easy access to Newcastle International Airport and City Centre, Carlisle and onward access to the A1 and M6. The rail station at Hexham provides regular cross country services to both Newcastle and Carlisle, which in turn link to main line services to major UK cities north and south.

Approximate Mileages
Allendale 5.0 miles | Haydon Bridge 12.6 miles | Hexham 15.5 miles | Haltwhistle 21.4 miles | Corbridge 21.7 miles | Newcastle International Airport 39.2 miles | Newcastle City Centre 39.7 miles

Services
Mains electricity. Private water supply. Oil-fired central heating. Drainage upgraded with new water treatment plant and compliant septic system.

Wayleaves, Easements & 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.

Agents Note to Purchasers
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Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.

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EPC Rating: C