To start – there is also one extraordinary feature that you’re not likely to find in any other home for sale in the north east – a twin turret treehouse built around 2 giant redwoods (most likely planted when the main house was built), complete with two floors, a bridge, spiral slide and fireman’s pole, and commissioned by the same company behind the famous treehouse at Alnwick Garden. It sets the tone for everything else this Corbridge home does so well, combining imagination with quality.
Period features remain proudly intact, from tall ceilings and ornate architraves to handsome fireplaces and generous proportions, while a sophisticated refurbishment in collaboration with acclaimed British designer Fiona Barratt-Campbell has introduced interiors that feel timeless and deeply considered.
On the approach, electronic gates open onto a sweeping, tree lined driveway that builds anticipation, before the stone pillared portico and impressive front door come into view. Inside, decorative period detailing sits alongside contemporary lighting and bespoke design touches that bring warmth to the entrance hall, which indicates this is no ordinary family home, but a true hidden gem within one of the North East’s most sought-after regions.
A library and seating area with bespoke shelving opens through French doors onto the terrace, while the drawing room, with its bay window and beautiful fireplace, offers a more traditional sense of grandeur, softened by fitted shelving and a striking cork feature wall. A study overlooking the manicured gardens proves that even the practical spaces here have been given equal thought. Hidden away below, an immaculate humidity and temperature controlled wine cellar, lined with cedar panelling and holding around 2,000 bottles, adds one of the home’s most memorable indulgences.
At the centre of Springfield House is the dramatic kitchen, dining and family room, the kind of space that defines modern living. Bespoke cabinetry, richly veined quartz worktops, an electric AGA, twin Gaggenau ovens and a substantial island combine craftsmanship with performance, while pendant lighting and a handcrafted bronze feature wall add glamour and depth. From here, the house flows into a light-filled orangery extension with Crittall style doors, a large bay window and bespoke skylight, creating an effortless connection between indoors and out.
Practicality sits quietly behind the glamour. A generous utility and laundry room is tucked behind the kitchen, while a private gym and shower suite add convenience. The cinema room, meanwhile, is an unapologetically lavish retreat, complete with a 200-inch projector screen, double-row seating and a cocktail bar with illuminated shelving, fridge, dishwasher and even a draught ale hand pump.
Upstairs, a sweeping staircase rises to a galleried landing and split-level first floor leading to six bedrooms, four with ensuites, while the principal suite feels like a private apartment within the home, complete with a Juliet balcony, dressing room and luxurious bathroom finished with an Italian marble wall, freestanding bath and rainfall shower.
Outside, the landscaped grounds extend the home’s lifestyle appeal even further. Manicured lawns, mature trees and shrubs create privacy and serenity, while an all-weather tennis court, raised sandstone terrace, Big Green Egg barbecue, pizza oven, Corten fire pits and hot tub make the outdoors part of everyday living. A greenhouse, woodland walk and newly built four-car garage complete the estate.
Yet the feature that truly sets Springfield House apart is hidden within the grounds: a one-of-a-kind twin turret treehouse, commissioned from the same company behind the iconic treehouse at The Alnwick Garden. Far from a whimsical afterthought, it is a full-scale fantasy with two floors, an internal ladder, a high-level bridge, a spiral slide and a fireman’s pole. In another property, it might feel eccentric; here, it feels entirely in keeping.
Springfield House is truly something special, it combines luxury, space, light, whimsicality, and prestige all in one. Adults can host elegant parties indoors or out, or host a tasting session in the cellar. Kids can explore the grounds and let their imagination run free in the treehouse, and families can settle into the cinema and be immersed in another world – this one-of-a-kind property has something for everyone.