* Freehold
* Charming Stone - Built Property
* Character Features
* Hidden Terraced Gardens
* Central Village Location
* Excellent Commuter Links
Accommodation in Brief
Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Kitchen | Three Bedrooms |
Bathroom | Attic Room
Gardens | Patio | Parking
The Property
The Old Post Office is a lovely Grade II Listed stone - built cottage brimming
with character in the heart of a desirable and thriving Tyne Valley village.
The property benefits from pretty terraced gardens to the rear and ample off -
road parking to the front. All amenities in the village are within walking
distance, and The Old Post Office is perfectly positioned for both bus and
rail links, along with easy access to the road network for all destinations
both locally and beyond.
The front door opens to the central hall with access to the ground floor
living accommodation and spindled staircase to the first floor. The sitting
room and dining room sit either side of the hall. Both rooms have high
ceilings and pretty sash windows to the front elevation, with the sitting room
benefitting from a dual aspect. The sitting room has a striking exposed stone
fireplace and hearth to one corner, housing a gas - fired stove for a warm and
cosy atmosphere. The dining room has an abundance of fitted storage either
side of the chimney breast, framing a feature fireplace with cast iron insert,
marble hearth and wood surround. A southerly aspect brings lots of natural
light to these rooms.
The kitchen is positioned to the rear and boasts a good range of fitted
cabinetry with complementary worksurfaces, Belfast sink and a large range
cooker. Practical and traditional tiling runs underfoot and a door leads out
to the patio and gardens beyond.
There are three bedrooms arranges across the first floor, with two to the
front and one to the rear. The principal bedroom has a full wall of fitted
wardrobes providing an abundance of storage. The second bedroom has a small
door connecting to an attic room with restricted head room. Two skylights fill
the room with light, and there is flexibility to use the space for storage or
as a quirky children’s play room.
Externally
To the front of the property is off street parking for two vehicles, and to
the rear are pretty terraced gardens. A flagged patio immediately to the rear
of the house has space to sit outdoors in peace, with mature trees providing
shelter. Stone steps lead down through several different areas with a variety
of colourful plantings, established shrubs and flower borders. A greenhouse is
tucked away for the keen gardener.
Local Information
Riding Mill is a popular commuter village in the Tyne Valley. The village
offers a good range of local amenities including a public house, two active
village halls, churches for various denominations, an extensive selection of
clubs and societies, a tennis club and a twice - weekly village café. The nearby
historic village of Corbridge offers day - to - day amenities with a wide variety
of shops, restaurants, inns, doctor and dentist surgeries, community services
and a garage, while nearby Matfen Hall, Close House and Slaley Hall offer
excellent leisure facilities. The attractive, bustling market town of Hexham
offers a full range of amenities with larger supermarkets, a good range of
shops including independent delicatessen, butcher, baker, greengrocer and
bimonthly farmers' market, professional services, leisure/sports centre,
cinema, theatre and a hospital. Newcastle city centre is also within easy
reach and provides comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and
shopping facilities.
For schooling, there is a First School in the village, along with an outdoor
Pre - school. There is an excellent Middle School in Corbridge and senior
schooling is offered in Hexham. There are also renowned private schools in the
vicinity with Mowden Hall Preparatory School just outside Corbridge that
provides education from nursery up to 13 years together, with a selection of
day schools in Newcastle.
For the commuter, the A69 provides excellent access to Newcastle to the east
and Carlisle to the west and onward access to the A1 and M6. The rail station
in Riding Mill provides regular cross - country services to Newcastle and
Carlisle, where connecting main line services are available to major UK cities
north and south. Newcastle International Airport is also within easy reach.
Approximate Mileages
Corbridge 3. 3 miles | Hexham 5. 7 miles | Newcastle International Airport 15. 0
miles | Newcastle City Centre 16. 7 miles
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and
rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.
Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not
to relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute
or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans
have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances
listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to
their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information
may be awaiting vendor approval.
Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including
mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available
cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the
chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of
identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and
solicitors can be instructed.

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