Whittingham Road, Glanton, NE66
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Full planning permission granted for a 3-bedroom detached home
- Generous 3,590 sq ft plot with 1,650 sq ft proposed floor area
- Spacious open-plan kitchen, living and dining area with French doors to patio
- Two ground-floor bedrooms and a family bathroom
- Impressive first-floor master suite with ensuite and dressing room
- Beautiful south facing open countryside views towards Whittingham and Thrunton Woods
- Parking for two vehicles
- Peaceful village location within easy reach of Alnwick and Rothbury
Description
Exceptional Building Plot with Full Planning Permission | Countryside Views | £175,000
Northumberland Properties are delighted to present this superb opportunity to acquire a fully serviced building plot with full planning permission for a stunning 3-bedroom detached home, beautifully positioned in the sought-after village of Glanton, Northumberland.
Enjoying open countryside views across to Whittingham and Thrunton Woods, this plot offers the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and modern convenience.
Key Features
Full Planning Permission Granted for a 3-Bedroom Detached Property
Generous Plot of 3,590 sq ft
Proposed Floor Area of 1,650 sq ft
Spacious Open-Plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Space with French Doors to the Garden
Two Ground-Floor Bedrooms and Family Bathroom
Large First-Floor Master Suite with Ensuite and Dressing Room
Parking for Two Vehicles
Attractive Village Setting with Open Countryside Views
Excellent Opportunity for Self-Builders or Developers
The Opportunity
This plot represents an exceptional opportunity for a self-builder or investor to create a bespoke, high-quality home in one of Northumberland’s prettiest rural villages.
The approved design features a thoughtfully arranged layout ideal for modern family living, combining open-plan living spaces with a seamless connection to the outdoors.
With its elevated south facing position and far-reaching countryside outlook, the property will enjoy beautiful natural light throughout the day and peaceful rural surroundings.
Location
Glanton is a quintessential Northumberland village, surrounded by rolling countryside and close to the Cheviot Hills. It offers a friendly and welcoming community, scenic walks, and a relaxed pace of life.
Despite its tranquil feel, Glanton is well connected — approximately 8 miles from Alnwick and within easy reach of Rothbury, Wooler, and the A697, providing excellent access to the wider region.
Nearby Whittingham and Thrunton Woods offer outstanding opportunities for walking, cycling, and outdoor exploration, while Alnwick’s market town amenities — including independent shops, restaurants, and the historic Alnwick Castle and Gardens — are just a short drive away.
Planning Details
Full Planning Permission Granted by Northumberland County Council
Planning Reference: 23/00485/FUL
Full drawings and planning documents available on request
For those looking to design and build their dream countryside home in a peaceful yet well-connected location, this Glanton building plot offers a rare and exciting opportunity.
Viewings and site visits are available by appointment only.
Garden
South facing garden with wonderful views towards Whittingham and Thrunton Woods
Parking - Driveway
Driveway with parking for 2 cars
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Air Source Heat Pump
- Broadband
- Full Fibre (FTTP)
- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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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
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Private 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 · available to 50% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- Whittingham Church of England Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 81
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Branton Primary School and Nursery1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 39
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 104
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Swansfield Park Primary School7.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 383
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick7.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 197
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- The Duchess's Community High School7.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,276
- Type
- Academy converter
- Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School8.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 184
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- James Calvert Spence College13 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 567
- Type
- Community school
- The King Edward VI School19 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,426
- Type
- Academy converter
- Morpeth Chantry Middle School19 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 525
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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