Set in just over six acres of private grass land, The Manor House is a stone-built detached house offering over 5,500 square feet of floor space over three levels.
The Manor House is situated in Shilvington, a hamlet in rural Northumberland, just five miles south west of Morpeth, and close to the village of Belsay and Ponteland.
The dining room is the central point of the house, and the first room you come to from the principal entrance vestibule. The 375ft2 room is flooded with natural light from the beautiful floor to ceiling windows that dominate the room; this space currently houses a large dining table and informal lounge area perfect for cosy nights in. On this floor there are three further reception rooms, a kitchen perfect for hosting, and toilet/storage facilities.
Downstairs, on the lower floor, there are four bedrooms, all of which are equipped with en-suite facilities. There is also a gym space, perfect for an early morning workout, that also benefits from a shower/washroom facility and could easily be repurposed into another en-suite bedroom should a new owner prefer it. Despite being in-part subterranean, this floor benefits from natural light from elevated windows, and actually the layout results in cooler nightery in the summer, and increased insulation from the winter.
The first floor on the north side of the property offers two further bedrooms and a storeroom. Separately, to the south side, there is a first floor office. The fully fitted kitchen is particularly impressive with a central crescent shaped island deal for entertaining along with an Aga, sixring burner, hot plate/teppanyaki and many other modern features – perfect for a dinner party! Equally notable are the en-suite facilities, with the master bedroom especially standing out with its central jacuzzi bath, his and hers sinks and feature walk-in showers, giving the largest bedroom and bathroom a real sense of luxury.
Externally, the property benefits from a gated entrance with driveway parking for several vehicles. The house and adjoining field on the north side of the lane spans 4.21~acres in total, with the property having ownership north to Shilvington Burn, and east to the road. South of the lane that runs through the hamlet there is a further 1.89~acres. The paddock to the west of the home offers a selection of outbuildings including a wooden garage, a hay barn, a field shelter, and a stone-built stable/ outhouse.
Built by the current owners, this is the first time the property has ever been marketed. It truly offers the ‘best of both worlds’ with Newcastle city centre just a 13-mile drive away, the amenities of Morpeth and Ponteland within five and six miles respectively, and the peace and quiet of the countryside, with land for rural pursuits on your doorstep.
Just ten minutes from The Manor House is Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, all maintained and conserved by English Heritage. Although Belsay Hall is currently undergoing vital conservation work to repair and protect the roof for generations to come, there is still plenty to offer visitors all year round. With 30 acres of vast Grade I listed gardens including a quarry garden inspired by Sir Charles Monck’s travels, as well as one of the biggest collections of rhododendrons in the country, there is plenty to keep those that are green fingered interested. The site is also occupied by a Medieval castle dating back to the time of AngloScottish warfare. The castle was built to impress and is filled with rare traces of elaborate medieval wall paintings, an old cooking range, and fireplaces. There is also the possibility to explore the Victorian tearoom, the second-hand bookshop and the extensive walks through the seasonal gardens.
The Manor House is also very close to the village of Ponteland, an attractive area with a selection of pubs, bars, and restaurants such as The Blackbird, Mambo’s and Yolo Ponteland, offering residents the perfect place for an evening meal or a few drinks after work.
The Manor House is the perfect exclusive property for a family hoping to settle in an area that offers the opportunity for city living within the comfort of a rural setting. If you are interested in this property, contact Bradley Hall’s Gosforth office via 0191 284 2255 or gosforth@bradleyhall.co.uk
