7 bedroom country house for sale

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7 bedroom country house for sale

Ghyllheugh Estate, Longhorsley, Morpeth, Northumberland
£7,500,000

Our Summary

  • Historic lake with planning permission for a boat house dwelling

Description

This magnificent country estate, known as Ghyllheugh House, is situated in a secluded and beautiful rural setting, spanning 153 acres and featuring 1.5 miles of fishing rights. The estate is approached through impressive gates and down a straight tarmacadam driveway, revealing the principal house, which is constructed in a substantial Victorian fashion with mellow sandstone elevations and graded Cumbrian slate roofs. The house has been developed over time from a tower house and boasts a stunning baronial style. With superfast broadband and easy access to major financial and communication centers, Ghyllheugh House offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience. The interior of the house features free-flowing and exceptionally laid-out accommodation, perfect for entertaining on a grand scale, as well as sensible use of downstairs space for a smaller household. The property includes a reception hall, cloakroom, gymnasium, wine cellar, utility room, and general safe and store room, as well as a fantastic open-plan living kitchen with a dining area and day-to-day sitting area. The formal drawing room, snug, and dining room are also notable features, along with the impressive snug and stunning dining room. The property also includes five double bedrooms, a principal bedroom suite with an en-suite bathroom, and a guest room with a wet room. The estate's lawned gardens sweep away in an extensive fashion, dominated by spectacular cedar trees, and feature mature woodland on either side, ensuring regular contact with wildlife.