£1,000,000 /Sale price

Pattinsons are delighted to welcome to the market Barton House, a distinguished five-bedroom country manor set on a substantial plot with stables, pool house, farm buildings and one mile of fishing rights on the River Aln. Barton House occupies an enviable and secluded position on the edge of the historic village of Whittingham, a picturesque settlement on the River Aln surrounded by rolling countryside and ancient woodland. The village is rich in history, home to a Saxon church and a medieval pele tower, with attractive stone architecture and strong community spirit. This beautiful part of Northumberland is renowned for its outstanding scenery and abundance of outdoor pursuits. The nearby Thrunton Woods offer superb opportunities for walking, hiking, cycling and mountain biking, while the surrounding moorland and river valleys provide idyllic settings for fishing, birdwatching and equestrian activities. The charming hamlet of Powburn, just a few minutes away, is home to the highly regarded Running Fox Cafe & Restaurant/bar, as well as a garden machinery store, garage and well-stocked convenience shop, ensuring excellent local amenities. The thriving market towns of Alnwick and Rothbury are equidistant, each offering a wide range of independent shops, supermarkets, medical services and leisure facilities. Alnwick is famous for its medieval castle, Alnwick Gardens, excellent primary and secondary schools, and Alnwick Infirmary. Rothbury, home to Cragside House and the Simonside Hills, offers further schooling options and wonderful walking country leading into the Cheviot Hills and the Northumberland National Park. Mainline rail services are easily accessible from Alnmouth or Morpeth stations, with direct trains to Newcastle, London King's Cross, and Edinburgh all within a 25-minute drive. This combination of tranquillity, beauty and accessibility makes Barton House a particularly rare and appealing country residence. The Property-Constructed in handsome stone under a pitched slate roof, Barton House is an imposing and well-proportioned country manor house believed to date from the latter part of 20th century, built in a traditional Arts & Crafts style with later additions. The property retains a wealth of period detailing, including stone mullioned leaded windows, panelled doors, feature fireplaces, and decorative cornicing, offering both grandeur and warmth in equal measure. Set within formal gardens and private grounds, the property extends to approximately 13 acres, encompassing woodland, grazing land, stabling, and outbuildings all ideal for those with equestrian or smallholding interests. There are three principal reception rooms, a farmhouse kitchen, a conservatory, and five first-floor bedrooms with scope for further accommodation in the extensive loft. The house, while well-maintained, offers exciting potential for sympathetic modernisation, allowing a new owner to place their own mark on this distinguished family home. Barton House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished and well-designed country house of scale and presence, set amidst some of Northumberland's most beautiful countryside. Combining elegance, land, and lifestyle potential, it will appeal to those seeking a private family estate, equestrian property, or country retreat within easy reach of excellent amenities and transport links.Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold