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Branton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Three bedrooms
  • One bathroom
  • One reception room
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Communal gardens
  • On site gym & spa facilities

Description

A charming three bedroom stone cottage barn conversion occupying a pleasant village location. The property has been a successful holiday let and is all on one level. There is a large communal garden to the rear. There is also access to a nearby swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts and gym at Breamish Valley cottages.

The Property
Old Mill cottage is a charming barn conversion built all on one level located in a traditional courtyard. The cottage also has access to Breamish valley tennis courts, gym, swimming pool and sauna. The current owners have utilised it as a holiday cottage over the past few years.

The property is well presented throughout and offers warm and welcoming accommodation. The kitchen has stylish wall and floor storage, electric cooker and hob, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Beyond there is a bright and spacious sitting room with exposed stone wall and double aspect windows overlooking the courtyard and the rear garden.

There are three well proportioned bedrooms two of which have windows facing the garden. Finally the contemporary style bathroom comprises a WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with overhead shower.

Notes
A service charge is payable towards the maintenance of the common areas but this also provides access to the leisure facilities at Breamish Valley Cottages which includes swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, sauna and steam room.

Tenure and Possession
Leasehold 999 years from 1st January 2007, 981 years remaining.

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of D/61.

Local Authority
Northumberland County Council. The property does not have a council tax banding as utilised as a holiday let.

Utilities
The property benefits from mains electricity, oil central heating and water and private drainage. The boiler and heating system is shared between three properties with each property having a meter.

Parking
Parking is available in the courtyard.

Characteristics
Broadband is currently connected with average download speeds of approximately 36Xmbps and average upload speeds of 8.5mbps. Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

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Viewings
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Important Notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance  professional verification should be sought. All dimensions/boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.

The Area
The rural sleepy hamlet of Branton is situated approximately a mile off the A697 enabling easy commuting to Alnwick and Morpeth. Branton is a picturesque village with a friendly community.

The village is set at the foot of the Cheviots in a stunning scenic landscape. There is a good first school in the village and wine bar/ restaurant as well as a shop/garage in nearby Powburn.

A larger range of amenities with good high street shopping is available in Alnwick. Alnwick is a thriving, historic market town which features the renowned Castle and Gardens which continue to be the focus of the town’s popularity. The heritage coastline is within easy reach and is a stunning benefit of living in this location.

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Property details

Tenure
Leasehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-01-29

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
61 D
75 C

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.

Leasehold Information

Length of Lease
979 years remaining

Tenure is one layer. The full report checks the location itself: planning activity, flood history and heritage.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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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Garden
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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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 62% of premises

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

  • Branton Primary School and Nursery61 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    39
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Whittingham Church of England Primary School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    81
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Wooler First School7.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    107
    Type
    Community school
  • Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School8.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    104
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Thropton Village First School8.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    36
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School9.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    184
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The Duchess's Community High School9.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,276
    Type
    Academy converter
  • James Calvert Spence College15 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    567
    Type
    Community school
  • The King Edward VI School21 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,426
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Morpeth Chantry Middle School21 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

Budgens - Riverside Store, Wooler7.9 miles
Co-op Wooler Market Place, Wooler8 miles
Spar Thropton, Thropton8.7 miles

GP surgery

Wooler Health8.1 miles

Pharmacy

Glendale Pharmacy8.1 miles

Hospital

Rothbury Community Hospital9.3 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 Station11 miles

Nearest bus stop

Hedgeley Station0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Wooler14 min · 9.4 miles
Alnwick17 min · 12 miles
Morpeth33 min · 24 miles
Rothbury18 min · 13 miles
Newcastle upon Tyne (city)52 min · 40 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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