4 bed detached house for sale

Linton, Elvaston Road, Hexham, Northumberland NE46

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Living Room | Snug | Kitchen/Dining Room | Utility Room | Shower Room/WC

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with Bay Window | Second Bedroom with En Suite | Two Further Bedrooms | Family Bathroom

Second Floor
Attic Bedroom | Storage

Externally
Private Driveway | Detached Garage | Stone Terrace | Mature Gardens

The Property
Occupying an established position on sought-after Elvaston Road, Linton is an elegant detached period house where generous proportions and carefully preserved architectural detail create a home of lasting appeal. Oak joinery, decorative fireplaces, deep bay windows and lofty ceilings reflect the craftsmanship of its era, while later improvements have been sensitively introduced to support the demands of modern family life without compromising the character that makes the property so distinctive.

Stepping through the entrance hall, the quality and scale of the house are immediately apparent. The welcoming hall forms the centrepiece of the ground floor, where the beautifully crafted staircase rises to a spacious galleried landing above, creating an impressive first impression.

The principal reception rooms are arranged around the hall, each enjoying its own distinct character. The elegant living room is centred around a handsome original fireplace with a carved timber surround, decorative tiled inserts and an ornate cast-iron grate. A broad bay window overlooks the mature front garden, drawing natural light into the room and creating a refined setting for both entertaining and everyday living.

Across the hall, the living room is equally generous in scale, where a broad bay window frames attractive views of the mature front garden and draws natural light deep into the room. A recessed fireplace incorporating a contemporary wood-burning stove provides a welcoming focal point, while the generous proportions make it equally suited to everyday family life and more formal entertaining.

Beyond, a charming snug enjoys a wonderfully light aspect, with French doors opening onto a sheltered stone terrace framed by mature planting. Offering valuable flexibility, it provides an ideal space for reading, relaxation or informal family living throughout the year.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully extended to create a practical and sociable space, where bespoke painted shaker cabinetry is paired with granite worktops featuring softly distressed edges. A substantial central island provides generous preparation space and informal seating, while a range cooker forms a natural focal point. Extensive cabinetry and work surfaces cater effortlessly for both everyday cooking and larger gatherings. Beyond, the adjoining utility room offers additional storage, laundry facilities and external access. A well-appointed ground floor shower room with WC further enhances the flexibility of the accommodation, making it particularly well suited to modern family life and visiting guests.

The first floor continues to impress with generously proportioned accommodation arranged around the spacious landing. The principal bedroom is a particularly elegant retreat, enhanced by a wide bay window that fills the room with natural light and enjoys a pleasant outlook across the surrounding greenery. Three further bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation for family and guests, one of which benefits from the privacy of an en-suite shower room. Completing the first floor is a family bathroom that retains much of its original charm, fitted with both a bath and separate shower.

A staircase continues to the second floor, where two substantial attic rooms provide valuable ancillary accommodation. One is currently arranged as an occasional bedroom, while the second is used for storage, together offering excellent flexibility to suit a variety of requirements, including hobbies, home working or additional storage.

Externally
The mature gardens are a particular feature of Linton, creating a private and established setting that complements the character of the house. Carefully planted borders, specimen trees and established shrubs provide year-round colour and screening, while a sheltered paved terrace immediately outside the snug offers an inviting space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond, the lawn is enclosed by mature planting, creating a peaceful backdrop that feels remarkably secluded despite the property's convenient position within Hexham.

To the front, a private driveway provides off-street parking and leads to a detached garage, while mature planting softens the approach and reinforces the property's welcoming appearance.

Local Information
The property is ideally placed within walking distance for all the amenities within the attractive, bustling market town of Hexham which offers a full range of day-to-day facilities 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 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.

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 3-9 years and the well-regarded Queen Elizabeth High School. In addition, Mowden Hall Preparatory School is nearby and provides private education from nursery to 13 years. There are several private day schools in Newcastle with school transport offered from Hexham.

For the commuter, the A69 provides excellent access to Newcastle to the east and Carlisle to the west and onward access to the A1 and M6. The rail station at Hexham provides regular cross-country services to Newcastle and Carlisle, where connecting main line services are available to major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport is also within easy reach.

Approximate Mileages
Hexham Market Place 0.6 miles | Corbridge 4.2 miles | Newcastle International Airport 20 miles | Newcastle City Centre 22.5 miles

Services
Mains electricity, gas, drainage, and water.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
Band F

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