Surrounded by countryside and within 4 miles of the coast, this striking stone house features a choice of social spaces plus four sanctuary-like bedrooms – two with en-suite facilities – to suit any party of eight. Pet-friendly, it has a gorgeous garden with children’s play equipment, and private parking for three cars.
A choice of entrances gives the first hint of the property’s super-practical layout – arrive via the main foyer, where there are coat racks, or head in through the rear boot room for immediate access to laundry facilities for any wet or muddy gear. From here, the kitchen/diner features contemporary country styling, with a central dining suite, corner sofa and Smart TV, plus a convenient WC just off to the side. Doors open into two inviting lounges at the front of the house, each with a Smart TV and ample seating; one also features a wood burner for extra-cosy nights in. When it’s time to retire, four individually styled bedrooms are on the first floor. The master boasts a king-size bed, en-suite shower room, and a quirky seating area with a Smart TV. Another king-size bedroom has its own Smart TV and en-suite, while the two remaining bedrooms are arranged as twins – one with zip-and-link beds that can be made up as a super-king-size on request – and share use of a stylish bathroom. At the rear of the house, the enclosed garden has a mix of lawn, flowerbeds and mature planting, with a patio and furniture for al fresco dining. A pergola and summerhouse add all-seasonal appeal, while little ones will love the children’s play area.
The property sits little more than a mile from the pet-friendly pub in Rennington, and 5 miles from Alnwick, famous for its castle, quirky book shop and contemporary gardens. Head east and Dunstanburgh Castle sits between the golden bays of Embleton and Craster, while further north, Seahouses (10 miles) is the embarkation for boat trips to the wildlife-rich Farne Islands.