Recently extended by the current owners, The Nook is substantial, yet well proportioned and manageable, offering versatile living spaces that could equally suit families or smaller households seeking additional space to host or entertain family and friends. Benefiting from five bedrooms and a study, The Nook offers potential for further internal adaptation to create a substantial master suite or private guest wing whilst maintaining four double bedrooms.

Accommodation

Entering from the private driveway via the rear entrance, you are welcomed into a practical porch area, ideal for coats and footwear storage, which leads through to an extensive utility and back kitchen space. Fitted with ample storage, sink facilities and an additional electric oven this room offers excellent practicality for everyday family life. An easterly aspect allows morning light to flood the room, creating a bright and functional secondary kitchen area.

A door leads through to the farmhouse-style kitchen, beautifully appointed with granite worktops, a Belfast sink and an electric Everhot range cooker, creating a warm and sociable heart to the home. Connected to the kitchen is the principal living room, where large south-facing bay window fill the room with natural light. Decorative features including picture rails, ornate detailing and an attractive fireplace create an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.

Double doors from the kitchen open into the impressive extension, currently utilised as a dining and sitting room. Featuring a further bay window with window seat, woodburning stove and ample space for both formal dining and relaxed seating, this flexible room has been designed with entertaining in mind and benefits from a door out to the garden.

A charming front door welcomes you into a central hallway which leads to the drawing room, another beautifully proportioned reception room showcasing a large bay window, decorative coving, picture rails and an ornate mantelpiece fireplace.

The first floor provides exceptionally flexible accommodation. The principal bedroom is a generous dual-aspect room with bespoke fitted wardrobes, decorative fireplace and a modern en suite shower room with contemporary fittings and dual shower heads.

A second spacious double bedroom enjoys attractive south-facing garden views, built-in storage and another decorative fireplace.

To the rear are two further bedrooms, currently used as a study and child’s bedroom, both offering flexibility for home working, nursery space or additional bedrooms. The family bathroom is well proportioned and traditionally styled, featuring feature panelling, bath with shower over, WC and wash basin.

The extension also provides two additional double bedrooms, offering flexibility as guest accommodation, hobby rooms or further family bedrooms. One is a comfortable smaller double, while the other is a generous double room with attractive south-facing garden views.

External

The property is approached via a private driveway providing ample parking for multiple vehicles and access to a detached double garage. To the side of the garage is additional practical space including a log store and lawned area.

Stone semi-circular steps create an attractive approach to the front door, while pathways provide access around the property to the beautifully maintained gardens. Positioned predominantly to the south side of the property, the gardens enjoy sunlight throughout the day and have been thoughtfully landscaped to create a variety of outdoor spaces.

Immediately outside the front entrance is an elevated patio area, framed by bespoke lavender planters and perfectly suited for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond this lies an expansive lawn bordered by mature hedging, established shrubs, flowering borders and a variety of trees, creating a private and attractive setting that complements the scale and character of the home.

Surroundings

Oakwood offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful rural setting surrounded by attractive countryside enjoying basic amenities, including the small and well-regarded Beaufront First School and the popular Rat Inn gastropub respectively situated in the neighbouring hamlets of Beaufront and Anick; while still being within a mile of the historic market town of Hexham and its range of shops, services, and amenities.

Oakwood benefits from a convenient school bus service to the co-located Hexham Middle School and Queen Elizabeth High School, one of the region’s leading state secondary education providers, which share excellent modern facilities completed in 2021.

Oakwood’s access to both the A69 and Hexham Rail Station is particularly convenient for commuters and for families utilising Newcastle’s excellent independent schools.

Services | Mains Electricity, Gas, Water and Drainage. High speed full fibre-optic broadband is available within Oakwood.

Council Tax | Band G

Tenure | Freehold

EPC Rating | D59

Please note that the current EPC was undertaken in March 2018 prior to the addition of the two-story side extension in late 2020.

Agents Note
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