Greenbank provides an outstanding detached family home in the heart of Corbridge, one of Northumberland’s most desirable and sought after country villages. The property occupies a mature garden plot which extends to circa 1 acre, including what could be a very obvious building and development plot, subject to suitable planning and building consent.
The house was purchased by the current owner in 2009 and since that time they have continued to maintain and keep this fine home to a good standard.
The gardens and grounds include impressive electrically operated double gates that lead into the delightful entrance drive which leads up a small incline to a fabulous open courtyard, overlooking the beautifully manicured tiered grounds. The front of the property has a triple car garage with a single closed garage and two open bays, providing excellent car parking. The immediate south elevation of the house overlooks the lawned gardens and tiers beneath, including a stunning water feature and pond which is situated on the middle level.
To the side of the property, there is a separate courtyard and former studio, which we understand was originally utilised by Sting and music band The Police when one of the members lived in the house. This building is now used as a professional office and still retains the sound insulated walls.
The rear of the upper garden provides an oasis of beautiful parkland with a large open lawned garden surrounded by mature trees, bushes and shrubs, and this is a fabulous recreation feature to the house but could equally be a potential development site for a separate detached home in the future.
The house itself is understood to date back to 1860 and perhaps earlier in parts. It was later extended with two wings in the 20th Century and enjoys the lovely open aspect of the front south facing elevation.
The original house is a typical Northumbrian farmhouse style with central porch and entrance reception hall branching off to two reception rooms either side, overlooking the gardens to the front. One of those rooms then extends into a barn style open living room with beamed ceiling and apexed roof above with lovely fireplace, a super feature. The second reception room provides a lovely formal drawing room. The rear of the house enjoys a large farmhouse style kitchen with dining, living and breakfasting area, as well as a rear conservatory; the kitchen has a range of quality cabinets and integrated appliances whilst the living area has an inglenook fireplace with log burning stove. The opposite side of the house has a large garden room, overlooking the approach to the property, connecting onto the utility, as well as a ground floor shower room wc.
To the first floor, there are four good bedrooms, one of which has a staircase leading up into the attic, providing an ideal teenager’s bed sitting room and quite a feature to the house. The other bedrooms have access to a very large luxury family bathroom wc.
Greenbank is a highly impressive home in a great location within Corbridge, set back from Aydon Road and easily accessible into the village itself with its magnificent shopping, retail facilities and country restaurants and pubs. It also has convenient accessibility via the A69 into Newcastle, as well as the local rail network, linking east to Newcastle and west to Carlisle.
Corbridge is regarded as one of the most prestigious residential areas within the Tyne Valley and supports a number of luxurious houses, of which this is one very fine example.
Viewing is strongly recommended of this highly desirable home.
Services: Mains gas, electric, water & drainage | Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax Band: G | EPC Rating: D