The property comprises a range of attractive traditional and modern agricultural buildings with full planning permission for conversion to residential use.

Sam Gibson,  partner with Galbraith, said: “Estate agents always use these words, but this really is a rare opportunity to create a small development of premium homes in as fine a position as this one.

“The purchaser can create a series of highly desirable houses, with the potential to complete the project in stages, if desired. Full planning permission has been granted, which means that work can commence immediately.

“The setting is unsurpassed, offering a peaceful rural position, far reaching views and easy access to Matfen and Corbridge, two of the most sought-after locations in the North East.”

Planning consent has been granted this week for the creation of two new build homes, styled to suit the architecture of the region, along with conversion of three traditional steading buildings.

The property lies in a beautiful rural location to the south of Matfen and to the north of Corbridge, close to Hadrian’s Wall, a World Heritage Site. The houses will each benefit from a good degree of privacy as well as expansive views north and south over the surrounding rolling countryside.

The development has been thoughtfully considered to ensure that the rustic charm and character of the setting is respected, retained and enhanced. The existing modern agricultural sheds will be replaced with buildings of a more sensitive traditional scale and design yet still retaining the agricultural character of the site, using a combination of natural stone and timber. Each house will come with a generous area of garden.

Plots 1 and 2 will each have a new-build house of traditional appearance, with 4 to 5 bedrooms and open plan living, taking full advantage of the setting of the site and the expansive countryside views. Each of these houses will have a double garage.

Plot 3 is envisaged as a two-storey home extending to 2,820 sq.ft, with living/dining/kitchen, utility cloakroom, ground floor WC, office, four bedrooms (three en suite), and family bathroom.

Plot 4 will be a 3,165 sq.ft. two-storey property briefly comprising: living room, kitchen/dining room, utility, cloakroom/WC, three ground floor bedrooms (1 en-suite), ground floor bathroom, two bedrooms on the first floor and first floor bathroom.

Plot 5 will be a single storey, three-bedroom property (one en suite), with living room, kitchen/dining room and shower room, extending to 1,485 sq.ft.

The steading is located at South Clarewood, in a stunning rural setting approximately two miles to the south of Matfen, one of the most desirable Northumbrian villages. Conveniently located just 15 miles west of Newcastle, Matfen offers a selection of local amenities, including a village shop, a popular pub, a village hall, a parish church and the renowned five-star Matfen Hall Hotel with its golf courses, spa, swimming pool and award-winning restaurant. Newcastle upon Tyne offers excellent retail, leisure and cultural amenities plus an international airport and regular main line trains to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh.

The surrounding countryside of the Tyne Valley has beautiful scenery and charming historic villages, all of which are easily accessible. Many of the region’s attractions can be found within a short drive and further afield is the Lake District National Park, Northumberland National Park and the dramatic Northumberland heritage coastline.

 South Clarewood Barns Corbridge, Northumberland, is for sale through Galbraith for a guide price of £1,000,000.