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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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
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 Property
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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
- Parking Available
- Garden
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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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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- 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)
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