Alnwick - 7 miles     I      Morpeth 14 miles     I     Newcastle 31 miles

SITUATION

At approximately 65 metres above sea level, Swallows Rest enjoys a fine south-facing aspect with views across open countryside. The setting offers a strong sense of tranquillity and privacy within an attractive rural landscape.

Despite its peaceful surroundings, the property remains well placed for access to local amenities, with Alnwick providing a range of shops and services, and further facilities in Morpeth and Newcastle upon Tyne. The property is conveniently located just over half a mile from the A697, offering excellent connectivity across the region, combining rural seclusion with accessibility.

DESCRIPTION

Swallows Rest comprises a substantial range of outbuildings together with a stylish, contemporary detached four-bedroom cottage extending to approximately 1,832 ft² (170 m²). Constructed in 2021 using timber frame construction, the property replaces a former 1960s dwelling and has been finished to an excellent standard throughout.

The house has been carefully designed to offer high-quality, energy-efficient accommodation, combining clean contemporary architecture with attractive natural materials, including stone elevations and timber cladding, ensuring it sits comfortably within its rural surroundings.

HISTORY

Swallows Rest forms part of the former Thrunton Lowfield Farm, a well-regarded and long-established grassland holding in the Vale of Whittingham. Historically the farm developed a strong reputation for productive grazing and quality livestock, later evolving to include a notable equine stud enterprise.

Set within this attractive rural setting, Swallows Rest occupies the site of a former farm cottage, replaced with a striking contemporary dwelling. Today it offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle of a Northumberland farmstead, combining modern design with the heritage and character of its wider agricultural origins.

THE PROPERTY

Swallows Rest is an elegant contemporary country property extending to approximately 1,830 ft² (170 m²) built to a high specification of timber frame construction. The design combines clean architectural lines with a carefully selected palette of natural materials, including stone and timber cladding, creating a modern home that sits comfortably within its rural surroundings.

The accommodation is arranged around a superb open-plan living space, forming the focal point of the house. The wellproportioned kitchen, dining and seating area is characterised by a vaulted double-height ceiling with a galleried landing above, while rooflights and large picture windows flood the interior with natural light and frame far-reaching views.

The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with a central island and ample cabinetry, linking effortlessly with both dining and seating areas to create a sociable and versatile setting. A freestanding log-burning stove introduces a sense of warmth and character, providing an appealing focal point within the space, while glazed doors open directly onto the terrace, enhancing the connection with the gardens beyond.

A separate sitting area offers a more private retreat, while two ground floor bedrooms, together with a shower room, utility/boot room and cloakroom, provide flexibility of use. Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite is well-proportioned and enjoys an en-suite bathroom and balcony, while a further bedroom also benefits from en-suite facilities.

The garden creates a natural extension of the house, with terraces and lawn flowing seamlessly from the principal living areas. Enclosed by fencing and hedging, it lies adjacent to the adjoining grass paddocks included within the sale.

A broad paved terrace runs along the principal elevation, providing an excellent setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, with direct access from the house.

Swallows Rest is approached via a gravelled driveway, providing ample parking. The LPG tank is discreetly screened and an electric vehicle charging point is mounted on the house.

EPC Rating: C | Council Tax Band: F

BUILDINGS

The property benefits from an excellent range of modern agricultural buildings arranged in a practical and accessible steading, well suited to a variety of uses including livestock, equestrian and general storage. The principal buildings comprise two substantial general purpose sheds, extending to approximately 751 m² and 548 m² respectively. Both are of steel portal frame construction with concrete floors, providing versatile open accommodation suitable for machinery, fodder or livestock housing.

In addition, there are two open-fronted cattle courts, extending to approximately 220 m² and 186 m², offering well-ventilated covered space suited to livestock or adaptable equestrian use. The buildings are well arranged in relation to the surrounding land, creating an efficient and workable layout. In addition to their current use, they offer considerable scope for alternative or diversified uses, including equestrian facilities, workshops or storage and subject to the necessary consents, potential for further development or conversion.

LAND

The land is laid to well-maintained permanent pasture and arranged in three practical, well-proportioned paddocks extending in total to approximately 3.88 hectares (9.59 acres), providing a versatile and easily managed holding suited to a range of equestrian and livestock uses, as well as wider amenity and lifestyle purposes. All paddocks are securely enclosed by stock-proof fencing and water is supplied via troughs fed from a private spring system shared with Thrunton Lowfield Farmhouse. Attractive wooded copses are scattered throughout, providing natural shelter and shade for livestock while enhancing the amenity, biodiversity and overall character of the property.

Plans, Areas and Schedules

These are based on the areas provided by the HM Land Registry and Ordnance Survey

and are for reference only. Although they have been carefully checked, the purchaser

shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description and extent of the

property. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either

party to compensation in respect thereof.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or

private, and all rights of water, light, drainage, support and other easements, quasieasements

and restrictive covenants, together with any existing or proposed wayleaves

for masts, pylons, cables, drains, water, gas and other pipes, whether mentioned in

these particulars or not.

The property benefits from rights of way at all times, on foot and with or without

vehicles, over the shared access roadway (partly within the title), subject to a fair and

proportionate contribution towards its maintenance and repair.

The property also benefits from rights of access over adjoining land for the purposes of

inspecting, maintaining, repairing, renewing or replacing services, boundaries and the

dwelling where required, subject to making good any damage caused.

A package treatment plant is located within the property boundary and is shared with

the adjoining property, with each party contributing towards the maintenance, repair

and ongoing running costs.

Method of Sale

The property is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty.

Services

Mains electricity. Private spring-fed water supply, with the source, storage, UV filtration

system and associated infrastructure located on neighbouring land and shared with the

adjoining property. The property is subject to reciprocal rights and obligations,

including a requirement to contribute towards the maintenance, repair and upkeep of

the shared water system and associated equipment. Heating is provided by LPG.

General Binding Regulations (GBR) 2020

It is understood that the drainage system at Swallows Rest comprises a package

treatment plant which complies with the General Binding Regulations 2020. The

treatment plant is located within the property boundary and is shared with the

adjoining property, with each party contributing towards the maintenance, repair and

ongoing running costs.

Viewings

Strictly by prior appointment with the selling agents.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)

Please note that under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, Richard Brown &

Partners are legally required to carry out anti-money laundering checks on prospective

Purchasers.

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