Shaftoe Grange, Middleton, Morpeth, Northumberland

FOUR BEDROOM FARMHOUSE WITH THREE ADDITIONAL COTTAGES

Shaftoe Grange is a highly impressive and wonderfully private Grade II listed country property, occupying an elevated and privileged position beneath Shaftoe Crag. Carefully sheltered by the crag to the east, the property enjoys a remarkable sense of seclusion and protection from many of the north and easterly winds, while taking full advantage of its open southerly and westerly outlook. The views are outstanding, particularly in the summer months when the sunsets over the surrounding countryside are a real feature.

Believed to date from circa. 1747, Shaftoe Grange has been in the same ownership for approximately 45 years and has been thoughtfully adapted over time from the original farmhouse and agricultural buildings. The result is a charming and versatile steading comprising four individual residential properties: Shaftoe Grange Farmhouse, The Barn, High Shaftoe and West View.

The principal house, Shaftoe Grange Farmhouse, is a fabulous traditional four bedroom farmhouse, full of character and well maintained throughout. The principal reception rooms at ground floor level provide four main reception areas, as well as a very pleasant kitchen and excellent utility and cloak room with shower. At first floor level there are four well appointed bedrooms, as well as two bathrooms one with shower over the bath.

The property benefits from oil fired central heating and also has two wood burning stoves. It offers comfortable and substantial accommodation, together with lovely gardens to the rear and tremendous views to the west.

Also accessed from the courtyard are High Shaftoe and West View, which together form a further substantial and highly saleable part of the steading.
High Shaftoe was converted by the current owners’ and includes particularly attractive arched windows and generous accommodation. The ground floor offers a lovely large kitchen with dining area, an excellent large reception room, a central hallway and a morning room, while the first floor provides two double bedrooms one with an ensuite, two single bedrooms, a bathroom.

One of the outstanding features of High Shaftoe is its superb garden, extending to approximately one acre to the rear including a mature planted pond and viewing area for Dark Skies. This land was acquired by the owners under a separate title at a later stage and now creates a wonderful recreational and amenity space, greatly enhancing the appeal of the house.

Attached to High Shaftoe is West View, a delightful one bedroom property offering an open plan living room, separate kitchen, bathroom and large double bedroom. It also benefits from a small private garden terrace adjacent to the property.

Finally, attached to the farmhouse is The Barn, a charming one bedroom wing with its own garden. Offering single storey accommodation, the property offers one double bedroom, a kitchen, living/dining room and a bathroom with shower over the bath. Externally, the property benefits from a large, landscaped garden and this unique feature makes it an excellent selling point to holiday makers. This provides excellent flexibility, whether used for extended family, guests or as a letting opportunity.

The three cottages all provide successful holiday lets by the current owner and could continue to do so for the next occupant, should they desire.

Altogether, Shaftoe Grange represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful and historic country steading in a spectacular setting, with exceptional privacy, far reaching views, flexible accommodation and valuable letting potential.

Services: Mains electricity & water | Private Drainage | Oil Central Heating | Tenure: Freehold.