5 bed detached house for sale

The Gables, Fourstones, Hexham, Northumberland NE47

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Lobby | Entrance Hall | Lounge | Garden Room | Study | Dining Room | Snug | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Utility/Boot Room | Cloakroom/WC

Lower Ground Floor
Games Room | Bar Area/Games Room | Store | Integral Garage & Workshop

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom | Bedroom Two with En Suite Shower Room | Two Further Bedrooms | Family Shower Room | Landing with Reading Area

Externally
Tiered South-Facing Terraces | Landscaped Rear Garden | Pond with Water Feature | Driveway Parking | Integral Garage

The Property
Occupying an elevated position within the Tyne Valley, The Gables is a substantial stone-built house extending to close to 3,500 sq ft, with beautifully considered accommodation arranged across three floors. The house has been comprehensively reworked to create interiors that are both highly functional and carefully finished, while its setting remains one of its defining features. Far-reaching views extend across the South Tyne and surrounding countryside, particularly from the principal living spaces and south-facing terraces, giving the house an exceptional sense of outlook and connection to the landscape.

The accommodation opens into a central entrance hall, from which the scale and generous proportions of the house quickly become apparent. The lounge is positioned to make the most of the views, with a contemporary media wall and wide-format fireplace providing a strong focal point. An oak-framed opening leads through to the garden room, allowing the two spaces to sit comfortably alongside one another while retaining their individual character.

The garden room is an especially impressive addition, with extensive glazing and a vaulted ceiling drawing in natural light and framing the surrounding countryside. Full-height glazing and bi-fold doors open directly onto the terrace, extending the living space outside and making particularly good use of the south-facing aspect. A dedicated study is positioned quietly to the rear, providing a practical setting for home working with views across the garden.

A separate dining room lies just off the hall and is generously proportioned for both everyday dining and more formal occasions. A further reception room provides additional flexibility, currently suited as a snug but equally capable of serving as a ground floor bedroom if required.

The kitchen has been recently refitted with a clear emphasis on quality, practicality and clean design. Painted cabinetry in a deep tone is paired with granite worktops and a substantial central island, which incorporates breakfast seating while providing generous preparation space. A comprehensive range of integrated Bosch and Hotpoint appliances completes the arrangement.

Windows have been positioned to draw the wider landscape into the room, bringing in excellent natural light and framing open views across the valley. A walk-in pantry, also finished with granite surfaces, provides valuable additional storage, while the adjoining utility and boot room incorporates a Belfast sink, space for laundry appliances and direct access outside, making it particularly practical for day-to-day use.

The lower ground floor introduces a more informal element to the accommodation and is arranged as a dedicated entertaining and leisure space. A substantial games room, centred around a feature fireplace, connects with a fully fitted bar to create an inviting setting for entertaining or relaxed family use. This level also provides access to the integral garage and workshop and offers scope to function independently as guest accommodation or a self-contained suite if required.

A solid oak staircase rises through the house to the first floor, opening onto a generous landing with space for a seating or reading area. The principal bedroom is particularly well proportioned, with a calm, understated finish and ample space for freestanding furniture. A wide window frames uninterrupted countryside views and draws soft natural light into the room, while fitted wardrobes provide extensive storage.

The adjoining en suite bathroom has been refitted in a contemporary style, incorporating a freestanding bath, separate walk-in shower and twin-basin vanity unit with integrated storage. Large-format tiling and a restrained palette create a cohesive finish, complemented by natural light from the window.

The second bedroom also benefits from fitted storage and its own en suite shower room, finished in a darker contemporary palette with a walk-in shower enclosure and wall-mounted vanity unit.

Two further double bedrooms complete the sleeping accommodation, both comfortably proportioned and naturally light, with one enjoying views across the surrounding countryside. These rooms are served by the family bathroom, which is fitted with a bath and separate walk-in shower alongside contemporary sanitaryware and finishes.

Externally
The gardens and terraces have been thoughtfully arranged to make full use of the elevated setting and south-facing aspect. To the front, a series of tiered Indian stone terraces are enclosed by glass balustrades, creating distinct seating and dining areas while preserving uninterrupted views across the South Tyne as it winds through the valley. Their orientation allows the terraces to enjoy sunlight from morning through to evening.

To the rear, the garden provides a more private setting and enjoys sun through the afternoon and into the evening. It is laid principally to lawn with established planting, alongside a working pond set within a rockery and complemented by a small stream. Bi-fold doors provide direct access from the house, strengthening the connection between the internal accommodation and gardens.

A substantial driveway provides extensive parking and leads to the integral garage and workshop.

Local Information
Fourstones is a charming rural hamlet within the Northumberland countryside. A village store can be found in the local garage within the village, with further extensive amenities in nearby Hexham. The bustling market town of Hexham offers a full range of day to day facilities with supermarkets, a good range of shops including independent delicatessen, butcher, baker, greengrocer and a bimonthly farmers’ market, professional services, leisure and sports centre, cinema, theatre and a hospital. The town has an historic abbey at its heart together with several other buildings of note. The beautiful surrounding area provides walks and other country pursuits, with golf courses, sports clubs and Hexham Racecourse within easy reach. The charming and historic village of Corbridge offers additional amenities including further artisan shops, while nearby Matfen Hall and Close House offer excellent leisure facilities. Newcastle city centre is within easy reach and provides further comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities. Fourstones also sits close to Hadrian’s Wall, a unesco World Heritage Site, with renowned Roman sites such as Vindolanda and Housesteads nearby, together with superb walking along some of the Wall’s most dramatic stretches.

For schooling there is a wide selection of schools in Hexham, including The Sele First School, which has achieved outstanding Ofsted reports for many years and provides exceptional education from 3 to 9 years, and the well regarded Queen Elizabeth High School. In addition, Mowden Hall Preparatory School is nearby and provides private education from nursery up to 13 years. There are several private day schools in Newcastle, with school transport offered from Hexham.

Approximate Mileages
Corbridge 7.8 miles | Hexham 3.9 miles | Newcastle International Airport 22.4 miles | Newcastle City Centre 25.2 miles

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas central heating.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
Band G

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
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Submitting an Offer
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EPC Rating: D