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Ravenstone was originally built in 1877 and is an impressive Victorian house which was purchased by the current owners in 1996. Since that time the property has been extensively remodelled, improved and refurbished. It now provides a magnificent country residence with stunning views to the north overlooking the Tyne Valley and the village of Corbridge in the distance. The house is situated in gardens and grounds that extend to circa 4 acres.

Electrically operated entrance gates with closed circuit TV surveillance camera lead to a beautiful winding drive through mature redwood fir trees, linking to the principal entrance of the house.

The pillared entrance portico is set into a castellated tower, with the vestibule leading through into a magnificent reception hall with glazed bay window and stunning fireplace. Leading from the hall is a cloakroom and separate WC. There are four principal reception rooms - a dining room, a study/library, a drawing room and the morning/sitting room at the rear of the house. All of these rooms enjoy lovely views and aspect. The large stunning kitchen and family dining area is fitted with hand painted cabinets by Mowlem & Company and is perfect for modern day family living and informal entertaining. It has a four oven Aga, built in appliances, and Indian slate flooring which runs through to the family dining area. This in turn connects to an Amdega orangery, built in 2004, which enjoys stunning views over the western terraces and Corbridge valley. From the kitchen access leads to the south wing of the house, with a second entrance hall and cloakroom/wc, as well as large cloaks cupboard and plant room. There is a second staircase to the first floor from this area, as well as access into the double garage and a utility room. The principal staircase leads to the first floor landing and connects to the master bedroom suite which has its own entrance lobby, a dressing room, an en-suite bathroom and a large bedroom enjoying tremendous views. The house has five further double bedrooms, one with its own en-suite bathroom, the remaining four having shared Jack & Jill bathrooms.

The gardens and grounds that surround Ravenstone are delightful and are divided into upper and lower tiers, with beautifully manicured lawns and trimmed castellated hedges, as well as several private patio terraces. The pathways and walks throughout the gardens are equally impressive and are framed by tall trees with shrub borders. The grounds have their own rose garden, kitchen garden, Victorian vinery, orchard and all weather tennis court.

The external lighting surrounding Ravenstone is very impressive. The high level aspect it enjoys over the Tyne Valley gives a tremendous view of Corbridge. The property is just under a mile from Corbridge village centre, with its very well respected shopping facilities, restaurants and public inns, as well as its convenient rail access into Newcastle and road access into Tyneside. There are many excellent schools in the area, as well as tremendous recreation facilities, golf clubs and rugby clubs.

Ravenstone is a highly impressive house and properties of the quality of Ravenstone rarely come onto the market and this is a superb opportunity to acquire a fine property within the Tyne Valley.