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"Woodley Field represents one of Hexham s most prominent and stylish period homes. Set within private grounds and gardens that extend to over 1 acre, this exceptional stone built family home offers over 5,000 Sq ft of internal living space that is perfectly placed over four floors.

Providing a wealth of period charm and an abundance of period features throughout, Woodley Field has been sympathetically modernised by the current owners with a fine attention to detail.

This imposing, period residence occupies the eastern wing of the original country house and offers an abundance of period charm. Set back from Allendale Road, and offering an elevated position, the property itself accessed via a long, private driveway which is accessed via new and secure, electronically operated entrance gates. The original building is thought to have been first constructed around 1880?s for a William Ritson, who was renowned for his contribution to the regional railway industry. The property was then subsequently divided into two separate homes in the mid 1960?s and is now arranged over four floors, providing close to 5,000 Sq ft of spacious and versatile accommodation, with high ceilings, exquisitely carved fireplaces, stone mullion windows, decorative plasterwork and beautiful original cornicing.

The property was purchased by the current family back in 2020, and has since undergone a complete transformation. Boasting an outstanding, open plan kitchen dining and living space, beautiful dining room and drawing room, this generous stone built residence also offers six double bedrooms, contemporary re fitted family bathroom plus four en suites, home cinema room and seperate annex.

Woodley Field also enjoys superb, and extensive landscaped gardens, with several entertaining terraces and offers a wonderful covered outdoor kitchen which is perfect for dining al fresco.

The internal accommodation comprises Double doors opening into entrance vestibule with stone tiled flooring and door leading into the central reception hall. The magnificent central entrance hall is a main feature of Woodley Field and offers original hight wood panelling, original period fireplace and return staircase leading to the first floor. The hallway also provides space for a piano with window seat and access to a ground floor guest cloakroom and WC.

The hallway then leads into the first reception room, which is placed to the left hand side and leads into a beautiful dining room with original cabinetry, period carved fireplace and walk in bay window with views out over the gardens. A further door then leads into a lovely drawing room, again with period fireplace and wood burning stove, decorative cornicing, dual aspect window and walk in bay with French doors leading out onto the rear terrace and gardens.

To the right hand side of the hallway, two doors then lead into the magnificent open plan living dining and kitchen space, which measures 39ft in length and provides a stylish, modern kitchen with bespoke fitted cabinetry, integrated appliances, oil fired Aga, marble work surfaces with breakfast bar. To the rear of the kitchen a passageway then leads into a utility room boot room, again with further fitted storage and dog bath with door leading to the front driveway.

The living space is located to the rear of the kitchen area and measures 28ft in width, again with period, carved wooden fireplace, further height wood panelling to the walls and large walk in bay window with French doors providing access out onto the rear terraces and gardens. This excellent space is perfect for entertaining or for those with young children.

The impressive and original oak staircase then lead up to the first floor galleried landing which enjoys a large window with stone mullions and provides views to the front. The landing then leads into four good sized bedrooms, of which three are comfortable double suites, and all with access to private re fitted en suite facilities. The principal suite is located to the rear and is a generous double room which enjoys a period fireplace, south facing walk in bay window with outstanding open aspect views and access to a walk in wardrobe and contemporary re fitted en suite shower room with WC. Bedroom two is also a good sized double bedroom suite, again with access to an en suite shower room, dual aspect including a walk in bay with spectacular views across the valley and towards Hexham.

A door from the landing then opens to give access to a private staircase that in turn leads up to the purpose built second floor, with a great living reading space, and provides two further excellent double bedrooms which enjoy the use of a stylish, re fitted family bathroom with three piece suite, including a free standing bath. This floor is ideal for those with visiting relatives or for those with older children.

The second floor also leads into a seventh double bedroom, which is currently setup as a home cinema room by the current owners.

Externally, the property is now accessed by new wrought iron, electronic entrance gates with secure entry phone system that open to a substantial gravelled driveway providing secure off street parking for multiple vehicles.

The driveway also provides a garage and garden store with a modernised annex which could have multiple uses, such as home office, air bnb subject to planning consent or home gymnasium. This space also offers a kitchenette, shower room with WC and wood burning stove.

The grounds and gardens of Woodley Field extend to approximately 1.2 Acres and have been further landscaped to provide an extensive lawned garden that continues around the side and rear of the property, with an abundance of well planted and mature borders, gravelled walkways with stone steps leading down to the lower gardens which give access to a stream and further walks.

The well presented grounds and gardens also provide access to a wonderful, covered outdoor kitchen space, with feature lighting, sink, BBQ and stone worktops and outdoor heaters. To the side of the property, a large, paved patio terrace offers the perfect place to entertain with guests. A separate staircase from the rear of the property leads down and into lower ground floor cellar which offers 400 Sq ft of further space which is ideal as a workshop, further storage or wine cellar.

Immaculately presented both internally and externally, this outstanding period residence simply demands an early inspection and viewings are deemed essential.

Annex Studio Measurements taken at widest points

Shower Room Measurements taken at widest points

Basement Measurements taken at widest points

Basement Measurements taken at widest points

Entrance Vestibule 2.21m x 3.45m 7 3" x 11 4" Measurements taken at widest points

Wc 1.53m x 2.24m 5 0" x 7 4" Measurements taken at widest points

Reception Room 6.51m x 5.50m 21 4" x 18 1" Measurements taken at widest points

Dining Room 4.96m x 5.96m 16 3" x 19 7" Measurements taken at widest points

Lounge 5.95m x 5.80m 19 6" x 19 0" Measurements taken at widest points

Kitchen Living Room Family Room 11.93m x 8.56m 39 2" x 28 1" Measurements taken at widest points

Boot Room 5.38m x 2.16m 17 8" x 7 1" Measurements taken at widest points

Landing Reception Area 7.90m x 5.43m 25 11" x 17 10" Measurements taken at widest points

Utility Room 2.54m x 1.87m 8 4" x 6 2" Measurements taken at widest points

En Suite Shower Room 1.76m x 1.79m 5 9" x 5 10" Measurements taken at widest points

Bedroom Three 4.93m x 4.63m 16 2" x 15 2" Measurements taken at widest points

En Suite Shower Room 1.04m x 3.10m 3 5" x 10 2" Measurements taken at widest points

Bedroom Two 4.93m x 6.03m 16 2" x 19 9" Measurements taken at widest points

En Suite Bathroom 1.89m x 2.27m 6 2" x 7 5" Measurements taken at widest points

Bedroom Four 4.90m x 2.40m 16 1" x 7 10" Measurements taken at widest points

Bedroom One 6.12m x 6.08m 20 1" x 19 11" Measurements taken at widest points

Walk In Wardrobe 1.79m x 2.30m 5 10" x 7 7" Measurements taken at widest points

En Suite Shower Room 2.99m x 2.30m 9 10" x 7 7" Measurements taken at widest points

Bedroom Five 4.69m x 4.69m 15 5" x 15 5" Measurements taken at widest points

Landing Reception Area 8.19m x 2.00m 26 10" x 6 7" Measurements taken at widest points

Store Measurements taken at widest points

Bathroom 4.39m x 2.00m 14 5" x 6 7" Measurements taken at widest points

Cinema Room Bedroom Seven 4.42m x 4.33m 14 6" x 14 2" Measurements taken at widest points

Bedroom Six 4.86m x 5.15m 15 11" x 16 11" Measurements taken at widest points

Disclaimer The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended converted, planning building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

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