Some of the finest homes available in the North East & North Yorkshire via Fine &
To the latest edition of the Fine & Country North East & North Yorkshire Collection magazine.
The Fine & Country North East and North Yorkshire offices specialise in the marketing and sale of premium property. We offer a bespoke service and work with a small portfolio of exclusive properties in the upper quartile market, ensuring each property receives the attention it deserves.
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EPC: H | Council Tax: D | Tenure: Freehold 5 | 4 | 6 | guide price £2,000,000
Welcome to Acorn Lodge — a truly distinguished residence and one of Northumberland’s finest homes. Nestled within the prestigious enclave of Gubeon Wood and just minutes from Morpeth, this truly magnificent property sits discreetly behind secure electric gates. From the moment you arrive, the sense of tranquillity, grandeur and complete privacy is unmistakable. Set within just over three acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, mature woodland and winding pathways, Acorn Lodge provides a rare combination of natural seclusion and timeless sophistication. From the spectacular private leisure suite, complete with swimming pool, waterfall spa, sauna and gym, to the cinema room and self-contained guest apartment, this is a home designed to enrich every aspect of modern living. With features such as dual internal lifts, integrated smart systems and thoughtful design throughout, this beautiful home is as functional and future-proof as it is impressive.
guide price £1,350,000
Completed in August 2019 and set within one of Wynyard’s most exclusive gated developments, this remarkable five-bedroom, six bathroom home blends luxury, craftsmanship, and cutting-edge technology across approximately 5,737 sq ft.
WHITBY
EPC: E | Council Tax: G | Tenure: Freehold 6 | 4 | 4 | guide price £1,750,000
Perched high above the North York Moors, Beech Hill Manor is an exceptional country residence set within six-and-a-half acres of landscaped gardens, wildflower meadows, and equestrian facilities. This grand yet welcoming home features extensive living space, a self-contained annexe, and income-generating holiday cottages, offering an unrivalled blend of elegance and comfort.
You’ve bagged the invite… now make sure you’ve got the right kit for your next weekend escape in the countryside. Here’s a couple of hints: tweed is always a good idea, and ‘town clothes’ just won’t make the cut. Luckily, we’ve got the sporting brands made for braving the cold, wet and mud of the great outdoors.
The Barbour story began in 1894 in the Market Place, South Shields, North East England. Over 130 years on and now 5th generation, this family-owned business remains in the North East. Barbour’s headquarters, in Simonside, South Shields, is home to the factory where Barbour’s iconic Bedale and Beaufort wax jackets are still made by hand and where customer services re-wax, repair, and Re-Love jackets and mend quilts by hand, enabling customers to extend the lives of their jackets.
www.barbour.com
Having just celebrated its tenth anniversary, Fairfax & Favor has grown into a multi-award-winning brand at the forefront of British luxury fashion and rural vogue. Designing with both town and country in mind, the brand creates timeless investments for those with a passion for style and adventure. In late spring 2012, the soon-to-be founders, Marcus and Felix, made an ambitious pact: to combine their middle names and launch a much loved brand inspired by country life.
www.fairfaxandfavor.com
First and foremost an artist, Clare Haggas is the creative mind behind her celebrated British brand, designing extraordinary pieces steeped in rural tradition. Inspired by a life surrounded by wildlife and a love for the outdoors, her collections span from her iconic Large Square silks to women’s ties, scrunchies and more, each a true tribute to nature. Just as captivating as her designs is Clare’s personal story. Having overcome addiction, she shares a renewed perspective on life.
www.clarehaggas.com
This winter discover the quintessential British luxury clothing brand Holland Cooper, inspired by the countryside. Established back in 2008, by designer Jade Holland Cooper, who saw a gap in the market for contemporary tweed wear. With a wealth of design experience, infused with her passion for outdoor pursuits, the brand has become an icon of British luxury. Holland Cooper is a manifestation of Jade’s vision to curate pieces that every woman can see in her wardrobe.
www.hollandcooper.com
Quality and value come as standard with every product you purchase from Farlows. Always have done, always will do. For over 180 years, the brand has been built on trust, in the knowledge that they only sell products of the highest quality and charge a fair, honest price for them. As Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers, remarked: “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”
www.farlows.co.uk
Stay ahead of the curve this winter with the latest additions to the Hunter Boots collection. Explore the newest trends in rain-ready fashion, featuring unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless designs. Hunter’s new collection moves into a vast collection of apparel, ranging from casual wear to wax coats. Craftmanship is a key brand value for Hunter as it encapsulates the brands quality, heritage and functionality. Embrace the season with versatile pieces that seamlessly blend iconic style. www.hunterboots.co.uk
asking price £1,500,000
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.
guide price £1,800,000
EPC: Grade II Listed | Council Tax: H | Tenure: Freehold 8 | 7 |
Located just 6 miles northeast of Durham City - a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning Cathedral, prestigious university, and excellent schools - Morton House is an exceptional 8-bedroom Grade II Listed property that blends period charm with modern living. Offering five main reception rooms, including a spacious drawing room with garden access, this home suits both formal and informal living. Designed for today’s lifestyle, it also provides dedicated space to work from home, seven bathroom/shower rooms, and an upstairs laundry for added convenience. The North Wing features a second kitchen for additional versatility. Set on approximately 6.4 acres, Morton House offers seclusion and grandeur with mature woodland, landscaped gardens, a tranquil courtyard, and a secure gated entrance.
Beautifully positioned in the very heart of Jesmond, one of Newcastle’s most prestigious and sought-after neighbourhoods, this exquisite, detached period home offers a rare combination of historic charm and contemporary luxury. Immaculately presented across three expansive and light-filled floors, every detail has been carefully considered in the home’s meticulous renovation. Original features such as stained glass, ornate ceiling roses, decorative cornicing, and deep skirtings have been beautifully preserved and enhanced with high specification finishes and state-of-the-art comforts. The result is a home that feels both effortlessly stylish and deeply characterful.
EPC: D | Council Tax: F | Tenure: Freehold 3 | 2 | 3 | guide price £1,250,000
Set in a picturesque rural location, this beautiful detached stone built cottage offers a charming home which has been lovingly refurbished. Nestled within approximately 10 acres of beautifully maintained grazing land, Hutton Ghyll presents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly charming family home, boasting superb equestrian amenities and breathtaking views. This property offers a remarkable blend of privacy and accessibility, located just a stone’s throw from the picturesque village of Constable Burton and between the market towns of Leyburn and Bedale.
Celebrate every special moment with Paul Hollywood! With 10+ years as a beloved Bake Off judge, and many more as a pro baker, Paul is ready to share the joys and secrets of great baking with you. Expect family favourites and classics-with-a-twist like Paul’s Strawberry Heart Scones, party-time Mojito Cupcakes and cosy Pumpkin-Spiced Macarons. Plus plenty of crowdpleasing savoury winners like Black Bean Empanadas and Hollywood’s Hot Dogs. Filled with easy-to-follow recipes and mouth-watering photography, Celebrate makes the occasions that mean the most to us all the more memorable.
This quiche is a thing of beauty: courgette ribbons are spiralled in the pastry case and interspersed with broad beans and feta, then baked in a creamy egg custard. You can also throw in some peas if you have any. Please don’t over-bake it – you want the filling to still have a slight wobble in the middle.
Makes 12
Shortcrust pastry
225g plain flour, plus extra to dust
A pinch of fine salt
60g chilled unsalted butter, diced
60g chilled lard or vegetable shortening, diced
3–5 tbsp water
Filling
2 courgettes, trimmed
100g feta
75g podded broad beans, skinned
4 medium eggs, plus an extra 2 yolks
200ml double cream
1½ tbsp wholegrain mustard
1 tbsp chopped chives
Salt and white pepper
1. For the pastry, put the flour and salt into a large bowl, add the butter and lard or shortening and rub in using your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add just enough cold water to bring the dough together. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, knead briefly until smooth then wrap in cling film. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
2. Heat your oven to 200°C/180°C/Gas 6 and have ready a 23cm fluted loosebottomed tart tin, 3.5cm deep.
3. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 3mm thickness and use it to line the tart tin, leaving most of the excess hanging over the edge. (Keep a little raw pastry to patch any cracks later.) Line the pastry with baking paper and then fill with baking beans (or uncooked rice).
4. Bake ’blind’ for 15 minutes, then remove the paper and beans (or rice) and return the pastry case to the oven for 8 minutes or until it looks dry and lightly coloured. Use a small, sharp knife to trim away the excess pastry from the edge. Patch any cracks with the saved raw pastry.
5. To prepare the filling, using a swivel veg peeler, shave the courgettes into ribbons. Stack a handful of these on top of each other, then start to roll into a pinwheel, continually adding ribbons. Place this courgette rosette in the centre of the pastry case. Holding it in position with one hand, keep adding courgette ribbons to the outside until the courgette slices start to lean on the edge of the case and hold themselves in.
6. Crumble the feta over the courgettes, allowing it to drop in the gaps between the courgette ribbons. Add the broad beans, gently slotting them in among the courgettes.
7. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, extra yolks, cream, mustard and chives together. Season with salt and a pinch of white pepper. Pour the mixture into the pastry case and bake in the oven for 25–30 minutes, until the filling is just set and golden brown.
8. Leave the quiche to cool in the tin on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm or cold.
Having spent some time around Bakewell, I wanted to include this classic bake, which is traditionally made with cherries. Pears work beautifully with almond frangipane – it really is a marriage made in heaven. The freshness and intensity of the flavours make it far superior to shop-bought versions.
Serves 8–10
Pastry
200g plain flour, plus extra to dust
2 tbsp icing sugar
100g chilled unsalted butter, diced
1 medium egg
1 tsp lemon juice
2–3 tsp ice-cold water
Frangipane
100g unsalted butter, softened 100g caster sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
50g plain flour
75g ground almonds
A drop of almond extract (optional)
To assemble
100g apricot jam
415g tin pear halves in juice, drained (6 pear halves needed)
20g flaked almonds
1. To make the pastry, mix the flour and icing sugar together in a large bowl. Add the butter and rub in using your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre.
2. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the lemon juice and 2 tsp cold water then pour into the well and mix into the flour, using a round-bladed knife. Bring the pastry together using one hand, adding a little more cold water if needed to do so.
3. Gently knead the pastry into a ball and flatten to a disc. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. Heat your oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas 6.
4. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 3mm thickness and use to line a 23cm loose-bottomed tart tin, leaving a little excess overhanging the edge.
5. Line the pastry case with baking paper and fill with a layer of baking beans (or uncooked rice). Bake ’blind’ for 12–15 minutes, until the pastry is dry to the touch. Remove the paper and beans (or rice) and return the pastry case to the oven for about 5 minutes until it is very lightly coloured. Using a small, sharp knife, trim away the excess pastry from the edge. Turn the oven down to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas 4.
6. For the frangipane filling, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the flour, ground almonds and almond extract, if using. Put the frangipane into a piping bag fitted with a 2cm plain nozzle.
7. Spread the apricot jam over the base of the pastry case. Starting in the centre, pipe the frangipane on top in a spiral, to fill the case. Slice the pear halves and arrange the slices, overlapping, on the frangipane.
8. Bake the tart in the oven for 10 minutes, then scatter the flaked almonds evenly on top and bake for a further 15 minutes until golden. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool before releasing the tart from the tin. Cut into slices to serve.
EPC: H | Council Tax: C | Tenure: Freehold 5 | 4 | 4 | asking price £1,850,000
Set behind private electric gates on a generous corner plot, this outstanding residence on Runnymede Road has been beautifully reimagined and meticulously finished, combining striking contemporary architecture with warm, functional family living spaces. Spanning two light-filled floors, the home offers generous, well-balanced accommodation with every detail carefully considered for comfort, elegance, and modern convenience. Nestled within the highly sought-after Darras Hall estate, this remarkable property perfectly blends luxury and practicality. Highlights include five double bedrooms, four bathrooms, a spectacular open-plan kitchen and family living space, a bespoke entertaining room with bar and cinema area, and a private landscaped garden ideal for relaxation and play. With its exceptional design, refined finishes and attention to every detail, this home represents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special contemporary residence within one of Darras Hall’s most prestigious addresses.
OIEO £1,000,000
This wonderful lifestyle opportunity is situated in a place where history, beauty and opportunity converge – home to historic landmarks like Bamburgh Castle, the enchanting Alnwick Gardens, award-winning beaches and the breathtaking Cheviot Hills. Discover a unique opportunity to own a coastal property that seamlessly blends business success with residential charm. Set on approximately two acres of grounds and benefiting from both residential and business use, Goldenhill is currently operating as a thriving leisure and fitness business. This property boasts outstanding holiday accommodation, including stylish lodges and pods. Additionally, there are two separate residential properties in the beautifully converted barn.
Nestled just two miles from the picturesque village of Warkworth on Northumberland’s breathtaking coast, this remarkable period property perfectly balances heritage charm with the modern-day comforts required for contemporary living. The main house offers expansive and versatile accommodation spread over three floors, including a generous attic space. The addition of a charming two-bedroom cottage provides seclusion for guests, multigenerational living, or an income opportunity. Set within approximately four acres of private gardens and paddocks, the property offers a haven of space and tranquillity. It features a stable yard with loose boxes, a workshop and an array of extensive outbuildings.
The classic English country house style is as relevant today as it has ever been — with the best in the business mastering the inimitable art of blending a timeless and comfortable layered look with the demands of modern lifestyles. Here’s our pick of some of the finest interior designers working across Britain today.
Edinburgh-based Jessica Buckley Interiors was established in 2011, offering a bespoke, fully tailored design service to discerning clients worldwide. Jessica’s fresh aesthetic and instinctive sense of style stem from a lifelong passion for beautifully decorated homes and an appreciation for living in spaces you truly love. Her love of beautiful fabrics, colour, and pattern continues to shape her design approach, inspiring her ability to combine styles from Sydney, the USA, and the Middle East. www.jessicabuckley.co.uk
Founded in 2009 by garden designer Nick Woodhouse and interior designer John Law, Woodhouse and Law was created to break down traditional boundaries by offering a complete service for homes and gardens. Their holistic approach unites interiors and exteriors into one harmonious vision, challenging the divide between inside and out. The studio delivers every aspect of a project — from concept to completion — through a collaborative, accessible process defined by creativity www.woodhouseandlaw.co.uk
Creative Founder Emma Sims-Hilditch launched Sims Hilditch in 2009, drawing on skills from her earlier career in film production with Ridley Scott. Since then, she has assembled an expert team of interior designers, architects, and procurement specialists, led by CEO Henry Hird and Studio Director Gemma Holsgrove. The headquarters sit five miles from Bath, while a second studio at Eccleston Place, near Pimlico Road, offers clients convenient access in central London.
www.simshilditch.com
With over 23 years in the design industry, Camilla is a classically trained interior designer, graduating with honours from KLC School of Design in 2002. She has worked with Northacre, Fox Linton, and Federica Palacios Design. Her projects include Chelsea show apartments, Cadogan Square townhouses, Cotswold retreats, the Grand Park Hotel, and Gstaad ski chalets. In 2016 she launched Camilla Bellord Interiors, delivering timeless, eclectic interiors. www.camillabellordinteriors.com
Based in Edinburgh, this celebrated interior design studio and retail destination has over two decades of experience crafting richly layered, personality-driven interiors for private residences, boutique hospitality, and heritage properties. Their philosophy is rooted in storytelling: each space reflects its inhabitants, enriched with colour, texture, and form. Blending timeless principles with bold contemporary detail, they create interiors that feel elegant and individual. www.jeffreys-interiors.co.uk
Lucinda Martin Interior Design is a studio specialising in residential interiors for private clients. Based in Shropshire, her portfolio spans both country and town houses. Lucinda personally manages every commission, providing a one-toone service that guides clients seamlessly through the design process. She takes pride in tailoring each project to individual taste and budget, making considered choices to ensure every interior is both carefully curated and perfectly aligned with her clients’ vision. www.lmid.co.uk
guide price £900,000
Stable Cottage is nestled in the heart of picturesque Swaledale. This beautifully presented, five-bedroom detached stone-built home is brimming with charm and character. With stunning views from every window and a variety of outbuildings offering a plethora of storage space and development potential, Stable Cottage is a stunning example of a quintessential country home.
Hemingford Lodge is a stunning blend of modern comfort and timeless elegance. This exquisite home is designed to maximise light and space, offering beautifully proportioned accommodation ideal for contemporary family living. Tucked away in a secluded enclave off Queen’s Road in the prestigious Shotley Bridge area, this impressive home provides the perfect balance of privacy and convenience, just a short stroll from village amenities. Situated in approximately one acre of beautifully landscaped gardens, this magnificent property offers exceptional and versatile living spaces. With five generous bedrooms, three luxurious bathrooms, and a spacious kitchen and breakfast room, this home is as functional as it is breathtaking.
asking price £800,000
Wingates is a timeless Northumberland village where peace, nature and community come together in perfect harmony, where neighbours still know one another and a slower, more grounded pace of life can truly be embraced. This beautiful five-bedroom country home is surrounded by sweeping countryside with breathtaking views in every direction. Thoughtfully designed for modern living and spread across two light-filled floors, it provides generous and versatile accommodation, including three elegant reception rooms and a spacious farmhouse-style kitchen, ideal for both family life and entertaining. Set within approximately 0.6 acres of mature gardens and grounds, this elegant home is perfect for families, nature lovers and those seeking a deeper connection to the outdoors.
Embrace the contemporary country look with a colourful layered style, incorporating hand blocked and screen printed textured wallpapers, punchy floral textiles inspired by the beauty of the British countryside and sustainable eco friendly paints to bring the classic country house aesthetic bang up to date.
The Design Archives is the brainchild of Sharon Crowson (pictured above) whose family business, Crowson Fabrics, established in 1978, became one of the world’s leading producers, designers and suppliers of home furnishings. Sharon has taken on the huge archive of designs curated by her father and is creating a series of collections bringing to life some of the archive’s most beautiful designs. High quality drape and upholstery fabrics, and wallpapers, developed and produced in the UK. www.thedesignarchives.com
Every room begins with a mood. Whether it’s the softness of green, the quiet clarity of white, or the bold intent of red, each colour group offers a way to define space. Choose the palette that resonates and explore how tone, depth and nuance can guide the design. Discover country house colour ideas via Graphenstone based on the room you’re decorating. From serene tones for bedrooms to uplifting shades for kitchens and living areas, explore how different colours transform the feel of each space. www.graphenstone.com
Prue, with a background in fashion and art, and Emerald, in textile design, formed a collaboration to realise their shared passion for colour, pattern, design, and the influence of the environments we inhabit. Using traditional methods of design and production, they celebrate craft and an artisan approach with a fresh, contemporary attitude. They produce wallpaper, all of which is designed and created by hand block printing in the UK, using the highest-quality materials. www.bloomfieldink.co.uk
London based textile designer and screen printer creating artist designed textiles for the home. Beki (pictured above) offers a range of cushions, lampshades, wallpaper and fabric by the metre all of which have been designed, screen printed and made in London. Beki’s work celebrates the English countryside. Having grown up in rural Suffolk and spent more recent years living in Somerset, she draws inspiration for her designs from these surroundings and the landscapes that encompass them. www.bekibright.com
Lewis & Wood has developed over the years as a creative collaboration between two people who love what they do - Stephen Lewis and Creative Director, Magdalen Jebb - pictured above. From the very beginning when the company HQ was a London basement, there was a determination to use British talent and manufacturing. When most mainstream fabric and wallpaper companies bring out dozens of new designs every year, Lewis & Wood introduce a select half-dozen. www.lewisandwood.co.uk
Colour is light. It is an integral part of the way we experience the world around us. Colour is also emotion. It has tremendous power to transform your spirit, your mood and your outlook. And last but not least, colour is a journey. Choosing colours as companions to live alongside is about discovering the colours you are drawn to and then finding ways to introduce them into your home. This winter delve into the amazing colour stories via Susie Watson Designs for inspiration. www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk
guide price £650,000
Thorlands is a beautifully presented three-bedroom detached home offering spacious and versatile living, ideal for
Overlooking the iconic Bowes Museum and boasting a serene, private location, lovers of space and the outdoors are sure to be impressed by this incredibly special property.
Experience the epitome of country living in this truly enchanting stone period home. Situated in the peaceful hamlet of Tritlington, just 5 miles from the vibrant town of Morpeth, Bridge House perfectly blends rural tranquillity with everyday convenience. This impressive Grade II Listed home is rich in period charm featuring characterful inglenook fireplaces, wooden latched doors and beautifully exposed stone walls. Generous and versatile throughout the property offers three welcoming reception rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, ideally for family life. Set within stunning, private gardens and featuring outbuildings and approximately 11 acres of grazing land.
It is that time of year – escaping to a roaring fire deep in the countryside should be top of your 2025 mini-break wish list, welcome to our guide to some of the finest country house hotels across the UK.
Chippenham, Wiltshire
This luxury country house hotel lies just six miles from the historic city of Bath. Lucknam Park is a Palladian mansion dating from 1720, maintained as a family home until 1987, when it opened its doors as one of the UK’s top five-star country house hotels. Set in 500 acres of listed parkland and beautiful gardens, Lucknam Park has been lovingly restored to the elegance and style of a past era. Forty-two luxurious bedrooms include 13 suites and 9 cottages.
www.lucknampark.co.uk
Great Milton, Oxfordshire
Belmond Le Manoir’s style is a joyful marriage of stately Oxfordshire and eccentric French whimsy. The honeycoloured manor house anchors 15th-century ponds, Provençal lavender rows, a Japanese garden, quirky sculptures, and a wild mushroom patch. Seasonality reigns in its two-Michelinstarred restaurant, while a 1930s-style bar serves comforting cocktails and a fine selection of wines, completing the manor’s charming, eclectic appeal. www.belmond.com
Lympstone, Devon
Lympstone Manor offers 21 luxurious and stunningly beautiful guestrooms and suites, each named after a bird found along the picturesque Exe Estuary. Every room and suite is entirely individual, with décor inspired by its unique avian namesake. In addition, six charming and beautifully appointed Shepherd Huts are nestled within secluded woodland at the foot of the Lympstone Manor vineyard. Each hut is named after a woodland animal.
www.lympstonemanor.co.uk
Balloch, Loch Lomond, Scotland
Resurrected after a devastating fire, this stunning baronial mansion on Loch Lomond’s scenic banks is a world-class Scottish resort for couples, families, or adventurous friends. Activities include paddleboarding, falconry, jet skiing, a luxurious champagne cruise, and thrilling Highland tours by 4x4 or seaplane. The refurbished leisure club, featuring two sparkling pools, a mini spa, and a Nessiesized flume, is another marvel—popular with land-lubbing families, rain or shine. www.cameronhouse.co.uk
Castle
The Newt is among Britain’s most exceptional country house hotels, set on a vast estate between Castle Cary and Bruton. Its renowned gardens have been fully replanted and redesigned. Visitors can enjoy a cyder press, three restaurants, farm shops, market gardens, butchery, treetop walks, exhibitions such as The Story of Gardening, an ice cream parlour, and a lake for wild swimming. Interiors by former Elle Decoration South Africa editor Karen Roos. www.thenewtinsomerset.com
Lake Windermere, Lake District
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is a five-star, family-owned hotel in the picturesque Lake District. Set across two estates, guests can choose between the chilled out Gilpin Hotel or the charming Gilpin Lake House. Blending boutique style with country-house elegance, Gilpin boasts extraordinary service, exquisite decor, beautiful spa experiences and a stunning culinary offering in both the Michelin starred SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel and the Michelin listed pan-Asian Gilpin Spice. www.thegilpin.co.uk
OIEO £600,000
This impressive and character-rich six-bedroom period property is nestled in the charming Northumberland town of Wooler, situated on the edge of the Cheviot Hills and often referred to as the gateway to Northumberland National Park. This much-loved destination is a haven for walkers, nature lovers and those seeking to explore the breathtaking, dramatic landscapes and peaceful beauty of the surrounding countryside. The town itself is a picturesque and vibrant community, boasting a lively high street filled with pubs, restaurants and independent shops. Whether you’re seeking a special family home or continuing a successful holiday let venture, this remarkable property offers the best of both worlds - rural charm, modern comfort and the beauty of Northumberland on your doorstep.
LOW FELL TYNE & WEAR
OIEO £575,000
EPC: E | Council Tax: D | Tenure: Freehold 4 | 1 | 2 |
Positioned on Valley Drive — a peaceful, tree-lined avenue in the heart of Low Fell, one of Gateshead’s most desirable neighbourhoods. This prime location places you just moments from the vibrant Low Fell Front Street, home to a fantastic range of independent cafés, restaurants, pubs, and everyday essentials. You’re also just a short walk from the award-winning Saltwell Park — a stunning Victorian green space, perfect for family days out, peaceful strolls, and community events. 21 Valley Drive is a beautifully extended four-bedroom home that’s been thoughtfully redesigned by its current owners. With its bespoke finishes, open-plan living and attention to detail throughout, this property offers a truly luxurious lifestyle.
