Self Contained Rural Apartment, Pondicherry House

A traditional Northumbrian stone-built 200 year old farmhouse. Self contained accommodation with own entrance & private courtyard. Set in 2 acres of private garden and grounds, high on the valleyside directly overlooking the Coquet River, with unbroken "amazing" views of Northumberland National Park and Simonside Hills. A pleasant 20 min walk into beautiful Rothbury, or straight onto the hills and moors from your doorstep. 16 miles to the Northumberland Coast AONB The space This single private apartment, with its own entrance, is part of an old Northumbrian farmhouse. Although the farm has long gone, the house is set is spacious grounds directly overlooking the Coquet valley. Surprisingly well connected, the house has a full 50Mb down/10Mb upsteam internet connection over direct Fibre to the Premises. Unlimited guest wifi access, which you can turn off, if you really need too... From the courtyard, ten steps (well lit and with handrails) lead up to the private entrance. The kitchen overlooks the courtyard/gardens and has clear views of the valley and hills. There is an electric cooker with ceramic hob, grill & oven, vented extractor fan, sink, fridge, ample cupboard space in bespoke birch ply, and underfloor heating. The shower/toilet has a powerful 10.8kw electric shower, basin, toilet & shaving/toothbrush socket with underfloor heating. In the back bedroom there are seven shallow carpeted stairs to the lower level, and three quirky full length bunks, ideal for children (approx. 6 years and over) or nimble adults. There is also a clothes rail with hangers. Going through to the master bedroom/lounge/diner, this main living space features an imposing antique fireplace with large woodburning stove with glazed double doors (firewood & kindling available). There is a king size bed, sofa, and wall mounted 40" TV with Freesat & Roku. The dining area is set in a panoramic south facing bay window with views over the courtyard, gardens and Simonside Hills . There are plenty of boardgames, maps and books, and a pine chest of drawers for storage. The courtyard is south facing and offers some protection from prevailing winds. It features seating areas and a picnic table which again all overlook the gardens with river & views beyond. A Weber charcoal barbecue & night time illumination is provided. Apart from sheds and outbuildings, the entire outdoor space is free to explore. The gardens contain a mix of planting, crevice garden, patio area, willow structures and two wildlife ponds all terraced to overlook the valley & hills. Please note, whilst children are free to investigate the ponds with their parents/guardians, the ponds are up to 50cm deep and currently unprotected. Younger children MUST be supervised at all times. Below the gardens are another 1.5 acres of young coppice woodland, with meandering paths. Overlooking the woodland is an artists' studio shed, with 180 degree views over the Coquet Valley, river and hills. An old type writer and some art materials are provided, as is plenty of inspiration for painters, sketchers and creative writers. Ample private parking space is available. The private entrance to the apartment is along a level garden path leading along the front of the house to the apartment courtyard. Other things to note * Unavoidable steps inside and outside the apartment. * Bunks not suitable for very small children. * Children will love it here but please remember there are unprotected ponds - parents are responsible for their children's safety. * As of December 2022, there is now a fuel station in the next village of Thropton open from 6am to 9pm.