The Stonemasons - now complete.

The Village of Netherwitton.

“Witton-by-the–waters” sits at the junction of the River Font and Ewesley Burns, just six miles out of Morpeth, nestling in the hill folds and almost hidden from modern day bustling life.

If the name is unfamiliar, this traditional small village is now better known as Netherwitton, with St Giles church, Netherwitton Hall and a converted woollen mill at its heart.

Cromwell and his army passed through Netherwitton, staying in Witton Castle, built for Newcastle’s merchant Roger Thornton and his wife. Leaving after only one night, Cromwell gave the couple £95 five shillings and sixpence to cover the damage done to the estate by his troops overnight. Lord Lovat is also said to have hidden here after the Battle of Culloden.

Netherwitton Hall was built by Robert Trollop, the architect for Capheaton village and the Old Exchange in Newcastle. So the building of impressive, though smaller, properties in stone today is entirely appropriate in rural Netherwitton.

Though an unsuccessful commercial venture, the original stone-built woollen mill won awards for its tasteful conversion into elegant apartments. And it is here where another award-winning developer is showing off its latest property completions at the other end of this little village.

Stone Homes, overall winners of the Journal’s 21st Century Living Awards this year, acquired the Mason’s Shed at the opposite end of the village and has set about converting the derelict craftsman’s property into a dream home for modern day living. Alongside the newly named ‘Stonemasons,’ is ‘Apple Tree House’, already sold, and the two complement each other, blending in with the village’s existing stone housing.

For The Stonemasons, turn left after Fairmoor Garage north of Morpeth on the A1. Follow the signs for Netherwitton and cross the first and second smaller bridges. Stonemasons now released at £750,000, is on the right hand side leaving the village. It is the second of the two Stone Homes properties on the site.

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Mouldshaugh Farm is set amid lush fields of oil seed and wheat with clear views over open countryside including substantial woodland and the Coquet river which surrounds the entire boundary.

Only ½ a mile from Felton, a self sufficient and pretty Northumbrian village. Boasting many local amenities such as a first school with after school club, two public houses, two general merchants, a post office and an art gallery you are just a short walk along the public footpath from village life but can enjoy the peace and tranquility of a country retreat as and when you please.

At only 7 miles from picturesque market towns Alnwick and Morpeth and just 24 miles from Newcastle commuting certainly doesn't present a problem, the best of both worlds can certainly be enjoyed at Mouldshaugh.

Built entirely of natural golden stone and roofed with re-claimed slates a number of builds at Mouldshaugh will feature the standard Stone Homes attention to detail such as, hand crafted kitchens with oil fired AGAs, feature walls crafted from antique brick or natural stone, bespoke fireplaces with log burning stoves and huge timber mantles, triple glazed Bereco mock sash timber windows, hardwood external doors, under floor heating to the ground floor, antique Oak and limestone flooring to the ground floor, and finished with antique beams.

The original buildings are rich in character with many hidden charms through sympathetic renovation we will greatly enhance the existing character whilst ensuring the buildings are changed into luxurious residential use offering everything you should expect from a modern property but retaining the look and feel of a building from times gone by.

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How to Find Us

Travelling on the A1 in a northerly direction the turning for Adderstone Mains is clearly signposted to the right approximately 1 mile North of the junction of the B1341 road at the Purdy/Adderstone service station. 

Location

Belford 2 miles, Alnwick 13 miles, Berwick upon Tweed 16.5 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 45 miles, Edinburgh 74 miles and London 323 miles. 

Belford

Belford offers a range of amenities including shops, post office, public houses, hotels and schooling for first age. Bamburgh and Chatton also offer a range of amenities and are located approximately 5 miles away. 

Commuting

Access to the remainder of the region is available via the A1 leading north to Berwick and then onto Scotland with the South taking you to Alnwick and Newcastle.  

There are two mainline railway stations at Berwick upon Tweed and Alnmouth. There are 9 direct trains to London daily from Berwick upon Tweed and 22 running north to Edinburgh. 

Newcastle International Airport is located only 45 miles away with 18 daily flights to London (Heathrow, Gatwick and Stanstead).

Adderstone Mains near Bamburgh comprises of a small hamlet of traditional and individual Northumbrian stone properties enjoying a most idyllic location some ¾ of a mile east of the A1.

Approaching along a picturesque country lane with no through traffic access, The Mill House and The Dovecot are surrounded by beautiful open countryside and coastal plains with a stunning vista towards Budle Bay and Bamburgh Castle.

The architectural detail of these properties is quite exceptional including some fine Northumbrian stone arches, quoins, heads and cills, exposed beams and roof trusses creating a rustic feel. This fine range of traditional steadings feature a magnificent dovecot tower with a highly unusual symmetrical arch below, which is to be retained.

Opportunities such as these are rarely available in today’s market place and indeed with various changes of planning legislation will become far more difficult to find.

Adderstone Mains near Bamburgh comprises of a small hamlet of traditional and individual Northumbrian stone properties enjoying a most idyllic location some ¾ of a mile east of the A1. 

Approaching along a picturesque country lane with no through traffic access, The Mill House and The Dovecot are surrounded by beautiful open countryside and coastal plains with a stunning vista towards Budle Bay and Bamburgh Castle. 

The architectural detail of these properties is quite exceptional including some fine Northumbrian stone arches, quoins, heads and cills, exposed beams and roof trusses creating a rustic feel. This fine range of traditional steadings feature a magnificent dovecot tower with a highly unusual symmetrical arch below, which is to be retained. 

Opportunities such as these are rarely available in today’s market place and indeed with various changes of planning legislation will become far more difficult to find.

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The Old Forge - Longhoughton.

Imagine owning a beautiful new home only one mile from the spectacular Northumbrian coast. Stone Homes are delighted to announce the re-sale of The Old Forge in the picturesque village of Longhoughton, near the pretty Northumbrian market town of Alnwick. 

Steeped in history, this is a region rich in contrast, with sixty miles of unspoiled sandy beaches, stone built market towns and quaint fishing villages, more castles than any other county in England and glorious rolling countryside set in 400 square miles of National Park.

Longhoughton is situated just one mile from the beach at Boulmer and four miles to the east of historic Alnwick, the home of The Duchess Of Northumberland's Alnwick Gardens and where the Harry Potter Castle scenes were filmed. The isolated beauty of Lindisfarne, the romantic ruined fortress at Warkworth and Dunstanburgh, Puffins and grey seals on the Farne Islands and the awe inspiring 11th Century Bamburgh Castle are all just a short distance away.

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Originally built in the 18th century from Natural Sandstone, The Old Forge was re-designed and rebuilt into a Northumbrian dream home of immense charm and character in 2004.

Built using natural Northumbrian Sandstone and Used Grey Welsh Slate this cottage has been completely rebuilt to exacting standards by our stone specialist craftsman.

The large breakfasting kitchen is the ideal place for the family to meet round the table every morning and then again for tea after the long day at school and work.

The spacious lounge is designed with the family in mind, dominated by the impressive stone open fire place and open roof trusses, this is the perfect place to spend the evening relaxing in comfortable style.

With three ample sized bedrooms, one with ensuite bathroom this beautiful cottage has generous living space to accommodate a family and guests.

 The Old Forge:

£389,995.00 with vacant possession

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