Woodley Field, Allendale Road, Hexham

Woodley Field is a substantial, Victorian, semi detached family home boasting three reception rooms, six double bedrooms and set within its own delightful, private surrounding gardens. This imposing, period residence, offering an abundance of period charm, is set back from Allendale Road and offers an elevated position, accessed via a long, private driveway. The original building is thought to have been originally constructed circa 1880's for William Ritson who was renowned for his contribution to the regional railway industry. The property was then subsequently divided into two separate homes in the 1960's and is arranged over three floors, providing close to 5,000 sq ft of spacious and versatile accommodation with high ceilings, exquisitely carved fireplaces, stone mullion windows and decorative plasterwork and cornicing.

Entrance vestibule | Impressive reception hallway with wonderful oak panelling and archway, period fireplace with multi fuel stove, cloakroom and guest wc, and return staircase leading to first floor landing | Drawing room, measuring 26ft in length, offering walk-in bay with French doors to gardens period open fireplace and store cupboard | Sitting room with period open fireplace, walk-in bay and French doors to garden | Dining room with bespoke fitted units, walk-in bay and period fireplace | 21ft Kitchen/breakfast room with four door gas 'Aga' and pantry cupboard | Utility room with external access | Cellar, split into three rooms and accessed externally, ideal for storage | Original oak staircase leading to first floor, with delightful, stone picture window at half landing level | Master bedroom suite of generous proportions with southerly aspect, bay window, dressing room with fitted wardrobes, and en suite shower room with four piece suite | Two further double bedrooms, both with en suite facilities | Family bathroom/wc | Separate wc | Second floor: three further double bedrooms, shower room/wc and generous landing, ideal as a games room

Externally, the property is accessed via an original stone pillared entrance which leads to a tree lined driveway and gravelled turning circle. The surrounding, manicured gardens are placed to the south and east of the property and are placed over two levels and laid mainly to lawn, with well stocked borders, mature shrubs and woodland. The front garden also leads down to a stream. The property also benefits from a detached, triple garage with light and power, a second garage which is a double, off street parking for multiple vehicles, a large log store and a coal house.

The bustling market town of Hexham offers a full range of shops and amenities with supermarkets, a good range of shops including independent delicatessen, butcher, baker, greengrocer and bimonthly farmers' market, professional services, leisure/sports centre, cinema, theatre and a hospital. The town boasts an historic Abbey at its heart, together with several other buildings of notable interest. The beautiful surrounding area provides walks and other country pursuits, with golf courses, sports clubs and Hexham racecourse which is also within easy reach.

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage | Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax Band: G | Energy Performance Rating: E