A superbly presented and uniquely designed detached family home, occupying an enviable elevated site at the head of a small cul de sac close to the village centre. The property enjoys primarily south facing secluded gardens of approximately 0.4 acres, surrounded by mature trees with views across the valley and is an ideal location for those looking to enjoy the abundant wildlife, country and river walks and access to the coast
A detached family home, occupying an enviable elevated site at the head of a small cul de sac close to the village centre. The property enjoys primarily south facing secluded gardens of approximately 0.4 acres, surrounded by mature trees with views across the valley and is an ideal location for those looking to enjoy the abundant wildlife, country and river walks and access to the coast.
Constructed using natural stone with a slate roof and completed during 2004 the property has been finished and maintained to an exceptionally high standard throughout to include bespoke features such as etched glass windows, individually designed iron work to stair wells, external balcony and front access gates by local blacksmith and artist Stephen Lunn. Oak House provides both generously proportioned and well thought out accommodation over four levels, and benefits from oak floors and doors, underfloor heating, gas central heating to radiators, double glazing throughout, security alarm system, telephone and TV points in all main rooms, double garage and parking for several cars.
Accommodation briefly comprises: Stunning entrance hall with access to all levels, cloakroom/wc, study and access to garage. On the lower level a generous, elegant lounge opening into a sun lounge with doors to patio, formal dining room with doors to patio, fitted breakfasting kitchen including integrated appliances, and utility room. The upper level includes a master bedroom with French doors leading onto a balcony with panoramic views and en-suite shower room/wc, second double bedroom with en suite shower room/wc, third double bedroom with glazed door to balcony, bedroom four/dressing room, family bathroom/wc, and fifth double bedroom/ sitting room.
The village of Felton offers a range of local amenities including shop, post office, two public houses, artisan baker/tea shop, first school, doctors’ surgery and historic Church. The River Coquet winds through the heart of the village which is superb for riverside walks, whilst Felton has access to the A1 which provides road links to a wider range of leisure and shopping facilities within the market towns of Alnwick and Morpeth and the coast is approximately 8 miles away.
The property comprises:
ENTRANCE HALL
An oak entrance door with etched glass side lights gives access to an entrance hall with an open staircase to both lower and upper levels providing a stunning centre piece with an individually designed iron balustrade featuring oak leaves and acorns, further enhanced by a vaulted glass roof taking in all of the natural light. There is an access door to the garage as well as doors to a cloakroom/wc and study.
CLOAKROOM/WC
Comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, coordinating tiled walls and floor, recessed lighting to ceiling, extractor fan and radiator.
STUDY
12'9 x 9'10 (3.89m x 3.20m)
Currently utilised as a study this versatile reception room has been fitted with hand made oak bookcases to two walls and window to the front.
From the entrance hall stairs give access to the lower level and further reception space.
HALLWAY
With coving and double access doors to the lounge.
LOUNGE
18'0 x 15'7 (5.49m x 4.75m)
A generous principal reception room, the focal point of which is the Rudloe stone fireplace with oak and acorn spandrels, stone hearth and open grate. The Lounge has coving, two windows to the side elevation, and access to the sun lounge.
SUN LOUNGE
9’8 x 14'1 (2.95m x 4.29m)
Enjoying views over the garden and beyond the sun lounge has windows to two elevations and French doors leading to the patio and gardens.
DINING ROOM
13'10 x 11'7 (4.22m x 3.53m)
Accessed from the hallway by double access doors, this formal dining room enjoys views across and access to the rear gardens via French doors. The dining room has coving, ceiling and wall light fitments.
KITCHEN
14'6 x 11’6 (4.42m x 3.51m)
Fitted with a range of oak wall and base units incorporating display cabinets, contrasting roll top work surfaces and generous matching tiling. Sink unit and drainer with mixer tap, integrated Miele induction hob with Whirlpool extractor hood over, Miele stainless steel oven and Miele pyrolytic oven, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Tiled floor recessed lighting to ceiling, two windows and etched glazed access door to the rear patio and gardens.
UTILITY
10'7 x 5'10 (3.23m x 1.78m)
Fitted with a range of oak wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces and generous tiling, stainless steel sink unit and drainer with mixer tap, plumbed with automatic washer/dryer, tiled floor, recessed ceiling lights, extractor fan and side access door with etched glass. Additional fridge/freezer and large storage cupboard.
UPPER LEVEL/HALL
With coving, radiator and loft access hatch with wooden fold down ladder. The loft has power, lighting and is part boarded.
MASTER BEDROOM
11'9 x 11'11 (3.58m x 3.63m)
Wardrobe Area
7’0 x 5’8 (2.14m x 1.73m)
Off the main bedroom is an area of built in wardrobes with recessed ceiling lighting providing hanging and shelving space, The bedroom has coving, centre ceiling light, two radiators and etched window to the side elevation. French doors give access to a south facing private external balcony with iron railing and stone surround, an ideal space from which to enjoy the panoramic views.
EN-SUITE
6'5 x 6’5 (1.96m x 1.96m)
Comprising corner shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc, coordinating tiled walls and floor, recessed ceiling lights, chrome towel radiator, extractor fan and window to the side.
BEDROOM TWO
11'11 x 11'7 (3.63m x 3.53m)
A second double bedroom with radiator, coving and window to the rear.
EN-SUITE
6'5 x 5'7 (1.96m x 1.70m)
Comprising corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc, co-ordinating tiled walls and floor, chrome towel radiator, recessed ceiling lighting, extractor fan and window to the side.
BEDROOM THREE
11'5 x 11'11 (3.48m x 3.63m)
A good sized double bedroom with coving, radiator, window and glazed door to the balcony.
BEDROOM FOUR/DRESSING ROOM
8'7 x 9'0 (2.62m x 2.75m) including fitted wardrobes
Built-in wardrobes to two walls provide generous hanging and shelving space, radiator, recessed ceiling lighting and window to the rear.
BATHROOM/WC
5'7 x 10'6 (1.70m x 3.20m)
Comprising Harold Moore hydro whirlpool 12 micro jet bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc, co-coordinating wall and floor tiles, chrome towel radiator, recessed ceiling lighting, extractor fan and Velux window providing natural light.
From the landing there are open plan stairs giving access to a further double bedroom/sitting room.
BEDROOM FIVE/SITTING ROOM
17'0 x 10'0 (5.18m x 3.05m)
With radiator, and window to front.
EXTERNALLY
The property is approached via iron double access gates leading to a Tegular paved driveway with parking for several cars and the attached double garage. The front garden enjoys a range of mature shrubs and ‘protected’ oak tree and a variety of naturalised spring bulbs within a stone retaining wall.
Access paths on either side of the house lead to the south facing rear gardens, which are on a secluded, elevated site over a number of levels. There are two York stone patios ideal for entertaining, a landscaped herb garden with miniature box hedging and graveled pathways. The lower tiers include two-semi-circular lawns, a natural wild flower garden, rhododendrons, fruit trees and bushes.
The rear gardens are shielded by an attractive retaining wall and mature trees and overlook the valley beyond.
ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
17’1 x 18’1 (5.20m x 5.50m)
With two electric roller access doors, power and lighting. The garage houses the central heating boiler and tank.
