* Freehold
* Substantial Detached Property
* Elegant Décor
* Expansive Accommodation
* Flexible Annexe
* Beautiful Landscaped Gardens
* Around 1. 19 Acres in All
* Desirable Village Location
Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule | Reception Hall | Drawing Room | Sitting Room | Dining
Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Utility Room | Cloakroom & WC | Store Room |
WC | Annexe Bedroom
First Floor
Principal Bedroom with En - suite Bathroom | Guest Bedroom with En - suite Shower
Room | Three Further Bedrooms | Bathroom | Airing Cupboard
Externally
Expansive Gardens | Patio | Orchard | Raised Planting Beds | Greenhouse | Log
Store | Workshop | Two Stables | Horseshoe Driveway & Parking | Around 1. 19
Acres in All
The Property
Overdene is a handsome and substantial detached property occupying sweeping
beautiful gardens in a prime location in the heart of a thriving Tyne Valley
village. The fine double fronted house boasts striking bay windows with lovely
climbing roses and wisteria bringing colour and charm, with the graceful
exterior giving way to elegant and stylish interiors that marry traditional
elements with high quality fixtures and fittings and an impressive
specification.
There are two everyday entrances from the horseshoe driveway at the rear of
the property, each sheltered beneath a pretty portico. The main entrance leads
through a vestibule with eye - catching stained glass internal glazing to the
grand reception hall. Solid wood flooring runs the length of the hall and an
original fireplace sits to one side. The hall is filled with light that pours
through more stained glass windows that rise with the wide staircase to the
first floor. There is a practical cloakroom with adjoining WC and a large
walk - in store room to one end.
Three fabulous reception rooms span the front elevation of Overdene, all
capturing the southerly outlook over the gardens. The drawing room and dining
room sit to either side, each with a magnificent bay window and an original
fireplace. The central sitting room also has a fireplace, and all three
feature high ceilings that add to the sense of space. Between them, the
reception rooms provide a host of relaxing and entertaining space.
Modern living habits are catered for in the warm and welcoming
kitchen/breakfast room. With so much family life revolving around the kitchen,
this is sure to be a hub for cooking, dining and enjoying quality time.
Bespoke fitted cabinetry in heritage palettes houses a range of quality
appliances with a contrasting light wood central island and an aga tucked in
an inglenook. The kitchen flows into a comfortable seating and dining area
warmed by a woodburning stove and illuminated by windows to three sides. A
handy WC is off to one side. Adjoining the kitchen is a generous utility room
with additional sink, more storage and space for white goods. There is
external access to both front and rear, with onward access to the annexe
bedroom.
The annexe bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, bamboo flooring and simple, modern
décor, along with French doors that open to the patio. The bedroom is served
by an en - suite shower room. The bedroom can be closed off to offer private
accommodation, and this could be further expanded by using the utility room to
create a kitchen area.
The light and open first floor landing leads to five generous bedrooms. The
three largest are ranged across the front elevation, including the splendid
principal bedroom. A bay window frames views over the treetops to the far
horizon. The en - suite bathroom is simply gorgeous. A freestanding bath is
complemented by an open wet room area with varied tiling defining the areas.
The wash hand basin is mounted on a stand with matching tiling and a WC
completes the suite.
The guest bedroom also benefits from a bay window and is served by a modern
en - suite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms offer great versatility,
and are served by a family bathroom with suite comprising bath, separate
shower, wash hand basin set in a vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail. The
bathroom finish continues the high standard found throughout Overdene.
Externally
Overdene stands in expansive gardens and grounds extending in all to around
1. 19 acres. A gravelled horseshoe curves to the rear of the house, passing
around an area of lawn with tall mature trees to the boundary. There is space
to park numerous vehicles. To one side of the driveway is the workshop with
two adjoining stables. This substantial outbuilding blends sympathetically
with the appearance of the main house and provides excellent storage. The
outbuilding was originally a garage, and could be used as such again, as the
wide doors slide open.
The main gardens are to the front of the house to make the most of the
southerly aspect. A gravelled terrace runs across the front of the house
before the open lawns fall away with a gentle slope that highlights the
standing of the property. A variety of established tree species shelter the
gardens, whilst also adding to the vivid colours of the rhododendron. Vibrant
plantings and shrubs dot the gardens and there is also a small orchard.
A flagged patio overlooks the garden with space for al fresco dining and
entertaining. For the keen cottage gardener there are raised vegetable
planting beds and a greenhouse, with a log store to one side. Beyond the lawns
are less formal gardens offering a haven for wildlife amongst the woodland.
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. 0 miles | Hexham 6. 1 miles | Newcastle International Airport 15. 4
miles | Newcastle City Centre 16. 0 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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