Heighley Rigg is believed to have been built in 1930. The Vendors have been resident for the last 27 years and have maintained a comprehensive programme of rolling repairs and maintenance. The consequence is an extremely well presented and preserved country house located in a particularly convenient position with spellbinding views.
Heighley Rigg is ideally suited for comfortable and low profile family living. Equally, it is a house with extensive and spacious accommodation that will suit those used to
entertaining in a grand and lavish fashion. It is a substantial and high quality house with period charm and character.
Heighley Rigg has been sensitively modernised in recent times, particularly in the breakfast kitchen with the addition of the orangery which was constructed within the last three years. Appropriate period features have been maintained and highlighted and it has been decorated in an elegant style.
The relatively recent installation of timber double glazed windows and the construction of the orangery are recent projects which have been undertaken by the vendors and
are fine illustrations of the comprehensive and sympathetic works which have been conducted at the property over the years.
A grand staircase hall is at the centre of the house, off which are the three principal reception rooms; a drawing room, dining room and sitting room. The drawing room and sitting room face south and each has a magnificent bow window.
The principal reception rooms all have grand proportions and feature fireplaces. The orangery affords the house a further reception room and allows the kitchen to be the heart of the house as is required by modern day living. The orangery provides space for family and informal dining in addition to an area for comfortable seating. Double doors in the south wall lead out onto a paved terrace which provides ideal space for outdoor entertaining and alfresco dining.
A study is conveniently located off the reception hall, so too is the cloakroom and WC. The breakfast kitchen is a strong attribute with oil fired four oven Aga and attractive range of
fitted kitchen units beneath a Corian work surface. Various integrated appliances include a Miele dishwasher, electric oven and microwave and a fridge and freezer set within the units.
There is a Neff five ring gas oven in the island unit beneath a purifier. The utility/drying room is in the rear hall which links to the integrated four car garage.
On the first floor there are four good bedrooms off a spacious landing including a magnificent principal bedroom suite with an en suite bathroom and a good range of fitted wardrobe.
Heighley Rigg Cottage
Heighley Rigg Cottage is a stone built two bedroom bungalow with a living room, breakfast kitchen, bathroom and separate WC. Heighley Rigg Cottage is included in the sale and provides the potential for a wealth of opportunities stretching from accommodation for a housekeeper and handyman couple to separate accommodation for family dependants, a home office or simply a useful income stream.
Heighley Rigg and Heighley Rigg Cottage are located on the northern outskirts of the popular market town of Morpeth in Northumberland. This flagship property is located in a
spectacular and elevated rural position with splendid landscaped gardens surrounding the house and magnificent views of surrounding countryside, especially to the south over
Morpeth.
The town of Morpeth itself offers many amenities including first rate schooling and high quality shopping. The thriving town is able to boast the newly opened Sanderson Arcade
with Marks & Spencers. There are plenty of other high street shops, restaurants and supermarkets.
Morpeth offers easy access to the commercial centres of the north-east including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Teesside.
Morpeth is linked to Newcastle by railway. Intercity rail services are available from Morpeth giving direct links to Edinburgh and London’s King’s Cross Station.
Regular national and international flights are available from Newcastle International Airport.
The location and elevated setting of Heighley Rigg is a massive attribute. The house is accessed through impressive gate piers along a
private tarmacadam driveway to the north front, with extensive parking and turning area. The driveway gives direct access to the
integral four car garage and sweeps past to Heighley Rigg Cottage.
The landscaped gardens are predominantly arranged to the south and west of the house. There is an attractive terrace immediately
abutting the southern elevation which has direct access out of the drawing room through double doors. The terrace has spectacular views over the garden and surrounding countryside for miles beyond. The attractive garden has been well maintained, is planted with various well stocked beds and borders and includes various fruit trees, and a greenhouse. A wicket gate gives access to the grass paddock and the tennis court.
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