Catcleugh Farmhouse

Wake up every morning to the UK’s most breath-taking scenery in this stunning period property, set in the heart of the Northumberland National Park. A former hunting lodge for the Duke of Northumberland, Catcleugh Farmhouse enjoys sweeping panoramic views of Catcleugh Reservoir, as well as unrivalled access to Kielderhead National Nature Reserve, home to England’s largest area of woodland. Enjoy all the comforts and conveniences of modern living, surrounded by the most gorgeous, unspoilt Northumbrian countryside.

This magnificent family home has been lovingly restored, while retaining many of its beautiful period features. Original inglenook fireplaces, working shutters and an ancient woodland garden all add to the character of this truly unique property, blending old with new to marvellous effect.

Catcleugh Farmhouse is set in approximately 15 acres of lovely gardens, woodland and hill pasture, and offers the opportunity for equestrian use or the keeping of livestock.

Located in a very special part of Northumberland, and measuring over 5000 square feet, Catcleugh Farmhouse has extremely versatile and spacious accommodation. Currently the property is arranged as two interconnecting, four-bedroom properties, each with their own beautiful and generous individual accommodation. The former tack room, a stone-built outbuilding, has planning permission to be developed into a two-bedroom cottage. At present the property is being run as a successful holiday home and offers a perfect lifestyle opportunity to be able to live in one side of the property and generate an income from the other. Alternatively, it would be ideal for multi-generational living. Or, in its entirety, it would make the perfect large family home, in a truly beautiful part of the country.

With an abundance of wildlife, awe-inspiring surroundings and its location in England’s first international Dark Sky Park, Catcleugh Farmhouse provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase not just a magnificent property, but a real piece of Northumbrian history and culture.

Accommodation in Brief:

Ground Floor:
Large open plan kitchen/breakfast room with magnificent inglenook fireplace and Aga | Dining room with inglenook fireplace and multi-fuel stove | Drawing room with inglenook fireplace with multi-fuel stove | Sitting room/snug with inglenook fireplace and multi-fuel stove | Utility room 1 |
Workshop/Store | Back kitchen/Sitting room | Vestibule | Utility 2| Large storage room

First Floor:
Accessed by two staircases: Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room | Seven further bedrooms (two with en-suite shower rooms) | Two family bathrooms | Shower room | All bedrooms, bathrooms and shower rooms are beautifully presented.

External:
With stone terraces leading out from the front door for relaxing and enjoying the stunning views, Catcleugh Farmhouse sits in lovely gardens and grounds of approximately 1.5 acres, including a lawned terrace and walled garden. There is a large sweeping driveway, with ample parking and a stone-built outbuilding which was the old tack room, which has planning permission to convert into a two-bedroom cottage (for use as holiday accommodation). In addition, behind this lovely property are approximately 14 acres of hill grazing and the ancient woodland. There is a small stone barn at the entrance to the first paddock.

Location:
Catcleugh Farmhouse is located overlooking Catcleugh Reservoir on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, being close by to Kielderhead National Nature Reserve and Kielder Forest and the famous Observatory to experience star gazing in the incredible Dark Sky Park.
Otterburn (11 miles to the south) offers everyday conveniences with a well-stocked local shop and the William de Percy pub. There is a local primary and nursery school. Within the village, Otterburn Mill is a former textile mill and is now a fabulous shop, with a small museum and lovely café.
Jedburgh (15 miles to the north) offers a wider range of amenities including shopping and leisure facilities, excellent schools and professional services. There are private schools nearby such as St Mary’s School and Longridge Towers.
The city of Newcastle and Newcastle Airport is just 36 miles away and can be reached in approximately 50 minutes, making this location ideal for those wanting to be remote but also needing to be connected to the facilities of the city.

Services: Oil-fired central heating | Private Water | Mains electricity | Mains drainage

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Northumberland County Council.
As the property is currently being run as a successful holiday home it qualifies for small business rates relief. Currently the vendors pay £1344 per annum.

EPC Rating: E

Viewing Arrangements: Via the vendors’ agent:
Sarah Tuer - Fine & Country Northumberland
Please quote ref: STA