Bog House, Lot 3
West Cottage, Matfen, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE20 0RFOffers In Excess £225,000
0.27 acres
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- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Kicthen
- Living room
- Utility
- Garden
- Paddock
- About 0.27 acres
A charming cottage on a small rural estate that lies within a truly magnificent setting within the Tyne Valley.The PropertyWest Cottage is a charming semi-detached cottage with a good-sized kitchen with integrated cooker, hob and a dishwasher. There is ample space for a kitchen table. The sitting room, with wood burning stove, enjoys southerly views over the south facing garden and open countryside. There is a utility room and rear porch. The cottage is currently vacant and has been used as overflow guest accommodation. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor. The garden for West Cottage is south facing and there is a recently built aluminum framed greenhouse and a timber shed. There is a paddock to the south. In all, about 0.27 acresLocationWest Cottage is close to Matfen but these are country houses with their own identity. The setting is blessed with a high degree of privacy and is a notably peaceful position. The convenience of the location of Bog House and the cottages and the extensive grounds are extremely compelling attributes. Matfen is a charming village of character and historic importance and is one of the most desirable Northumbrian villages. Matfen offers a selection of local amenities, including a village shop and tearoom, a village hall, a parish church and the renowned and recently renovated five-star Matfen Hall Hotel with its golf courses, spa, swimming pool and award-winning restaurant. Corbridge (7.5 miles) also offers a variety of everyday amenities including a health centre, primary and middle schools, popular independent shops, pubs and restaurants, a garage and railway station. A wider range of amenities can be found in Hexham with its choice of shops and supermarkets, leisure facilities and schools. The surrounding countryside of the Tyne Valley has beautiful scenery and appealing, historic villages, all of which are easily accessible via a good local road network. The area is well connected by road, with the A69 providing routes towards the A1 and Newcastle Upon Tyne. For trains, Corbridge station provides services to Newcastle and Carlisle. The surrounding Northumberland countryside ideal for walking, riding and cycling, with the magnificent North Pennines and Northumberland National Park a short drive away, while golf is available nearby at the renowned Matfen and Hexham Golf Clubs. Schooling is well catered for with first schools in Stamfordham and Belsay, and first and middle schools in Corbridge. A wide range of schooling is available in Hexham, while the popular independent Mowden Hall Preparatory School is also within especially easy reach.DirectionsDrive north off the Military Road (B6318) about 0.4 miles west of the Robin Hood pub. Turn right, left and left again at the T-junctions and the gates are found on your left.GeneralServices: Mains electricity and water are connected. Shared private drainage, Oil-fired central heatingTenure: FreeholdLocal Authority: Northumberland County Council Council Tax: Band C EPC Rating: E (49)Postcode: NE20 0RFWhat3Words:backs.slouched.puzzlesViewingsStrictly by appointment through the joint selling agents:Galbraith: T: 01434 693693 | E: hexham@galbraithgroup.comAnton Estates: T: 01434 632080 | E: home@antonestates.co.ukFixtures and FittingsNo items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.Wayleaves, Rights of Way and EasementsThe property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars. We have not been made aware of any Rights of Way or Easements that run over the land at Bog House.IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 4. If there are matters of particular importance please raise this with us and we will try to check the information for you. 5. Particulars prepared June 2025. 6. Photographs taken June 2025.ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REGULATIONS: Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. Upon verbal acceptance of an offer, e require to identify the purchaser for Anti-Money Laundering purposes. Our service provider ‘First AML’ will contact the purchaser to gather the required identification documents. An information sheet is available from he selling agent on request. We are not able to enter a business relationship with a purchaser until they havebeen identified. Failure to provide required identification may result in an offer not being considered.