

HEMPELS LODGE

While offering the peace and beauty of rural living, this remarkable barn conversion is conveniently located close to Ponteland’s excellent schools, shops and restaurants, with Newcastle’s dynamic culture, shopping and transport links just a short drive away.
Nestled behind private gates, this extraordinary six-bedroom property seamlessly blends rustic charm with contemporary elegance and luxurious finishes. Spanning two beautifully light-filled floors, this impressive home offers spacious and well-proportioned accommodation, perfect for modern family living. Boasting spectacular country views, this is the perfect retreat for those seeking space, style and tranquillity.
At the heart of the home is a stunning and expansive reception room, where exposed beams and characterful features create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Perfect for entertaining, the property also showcases a rare and beautifully restored gin gang, offering a truly distinctive space for gatherings.
The property’s two wings currently offer self-contained living spaces, with each bedroom suite featuring a spacious sitting area and a luxurious bathroom. This presents an exceptional income opportunity or an ideal setup for multi-generational living. This accommodation can easily be reconnected internally to the rest of the house, creating an extremely generous family home.
With its unrivalled location, luxurious and spacious interiors and endless possibilities—whether as a thriving hospitality business, an expansive family home, or a multi-generational retreat—Hempels Lodge is truly one of a kind.
Accommodation in brief:
Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Gin Gang | Utility Room | Pantry | WC
South Wing: Open Plan Living Room and Bedroom | Bathroom | Kitchenette/Store
North Wing: Living Room | Double Bedroom | Shower Room/Wet Room
First Floor:
Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom and Dressing Room | Double Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room | Two Further Double Bedrooms with Jack and Jill Shower Room
External:
Double Garage | Driveway | Courtyard Garden | South and West Facing Rear Garden with Terrace





Accommodation
Ground Floor
As you step inside, the breathtaking reception hall sets the tone for the entire home, with a striking central steel and glass staircase and an exposed stone wall.
The heart of this incredible home is the expansive sitting room. This magnificent light-filled space boasts exposed beams, original stone walls, a feature log burner and French doors that frame the spectacular countryside views. It’s the perfect room for relaxation and entertaining.
Accessed via an impressive double mezzanine staircase from the sitting room the gin gang is one of the home’s most extraordinary features. This truly remarkable room features an astonishing cathedral ceiling, a wood burning stove and wraparound windows. Imagine hosting fantastic parties for your friends and family in this incredible space.
The kitchen/ breakfast room is designed for both style and practicality. Featuring an impressive island, integrated appliances, and a four-oven AGA set against an exposed brick wall, this space exudes warmth and elegance. French doors flood the room with natural light and flow seamlessly out to the rear gardens and sunsoaked patio.
The elegant dining room is perfect for intimate or formal dining with friends and family, with a cosy atmosphere and a feature fireplace.
Also on the ground floor, we discover two wings with spacious bedroom suites, lounge areas and stunning bathrooms. Both of these rooms can also be accessed independently from the courtyard, providing the option for multi-generational living or an income opportunity. The wings can easily be reconnected internally to the rest of the house, providing an expansive family home.









First Floor
Ascend the magnificent staircase to the first floor where we discover four generous and airy bedrooms, all with exposed beams, high ceilings and an abundance of character. The principal suite benefits from a dressing room and a luxurious bathroom. The guest suite features a stylish shower room and two further double bedrooms share a Jack and Jill shower room.















Outside
With a double garage and ample parking, the beautifully landscaped courtyard garden at the front of Hempels Lodge offers a sense of seclusion to the property. The sunny rear and side gardens are mainly laid to lawn and provide gorgeous countryside views. Mature shrubs, trees and hedging ensure absolute privacy and create an idyllic outdoor retreat that can be enjoyed all year round.
The Area
Hempels Lodge is surrounded by picturesque countryside yet conveniently close to various amenities. The charming and historically significant town of Ponteland offers a diverse array of day-to-day conveniences, including newsagents, well-known supermarkets such as Waitrose, wine bars and more traditional pubs, acclaimed restaurants and bistros, and boutique shops. Additionally, Ponteland boasts an excellent selection of first, middle and senior schools, while Newcastle provides access to several private educational institutions.
The nearby vibrant city of Newcastle offers a comprehensive range of professional services, healthcare facilities, cultural attractions, recreational venues, and shopping opportunities. Newcastle Central Station provides mainline rail services to major cities both north and south, while Newcastle International Airport is conveniently accessible, ensuring seamless travel connections.
Distances: Ponteland – 3.7 miles | Newcastle City Centre – 9 miles | Morpeth - 9.8 miles
Nearest Stations: Newcastle Central Station – 9.4 miles
Nearest Airport: Newcastle International Airport – 3 miles



Services
Mains Water | Private Drainage | Electricity and Gas | Gas Central Heating and Hot Water
These services have not been tested and no warranty is given by the agents.
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Newcastle City Council
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: C
Mobile signal: All providers
Broadband provider: British Telecom
Broadband Speed: 23.1 Mbps download speed and 2.01 Mbps upload speed
Viewing Arrangements: Via the vendors’ agent:
Sarah Tuer - Fine & Country Newcastle and Northumberland
The Estate Office, Rock, Alnwick, NE66 3SB
Tel: 01665 200080
Email: newcastle@fineandcountry.com





Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 03.04.2025

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