Stannersburn, Hexham, NE48

Location This property is located beautiful rural Northumberland on the outskirts of the village of Stannersburn which is approximately 1 mile away from Kielder Water. The area is famous for its Dark Sky Park status which can be enjoyed alongside stunning local scenery and numerous outdoor pursuits available within the locality including sailing, cycling, walking and fishing.

Stannersburn Village has the benefit of The Pheasant Inn which serves as the hub of the community and provides bar, restaurant and accommodation.

The Market Town of Hexham is located approximately 24 miles to the south east with other facilities available in in the locality including the village of Bellingham 8 miles to the east. 

Description Full planning permission was granted for in April 2016 (ref 15/03575/FUL), for 2 stone built detached dwellings of approximately 178 square metres plus double garages extending to 32 square metres. The proposed layout can be viewed on the planning documents but briefly comprises of Kitchen Diner, Living Room, Study, Utility and Double Garage with 4 Bedrooms to the first floor 2 of which would be en suite and a Family Bathroom.

Externally each plot will have a good sized garden and in addition to this the sale also includes an additional area of approximately 1 acre which is directly adjacent to and accessible from the plots. The inclusion of such additional land adds an extra amenity/lifestyle dimension to what is otherwise an attractive and scarce opportunity.  

Services We are advised that there is electricity available close by in the village together with mains water. It is proposed that drainage will be via a sewage treatment plant to be shared between the two dwellings  

Planning Full planning permission has been granted for the development of 2x 4 bedroom detached houses. Despite this planning permission been granted in 2016, it is understood that it has been held, with various conditions discharged.

There has also been a subsequent request to vary the permission, which was submitted in 2019 (ref 19/01545/VARYCO), which despite being recommended for approval by the decision officer was not taken forward by the applicant.

The Permission, as was originally granted can be found under 2 applications which are as follows: 

15/03575/FUL – Granted 21 April 2016  

16/02536/FUL – Granted 13 September 2016 Plans are available from the selling agent electronically or via the Northumberland County Council website. 

Local Authority  

Northumberland County Council  

Guide Price The Guide Price for the property as a whole (2 plots) is £120,000. 

Viewings Viewings of these plots can be made at any time in daylight hours however it is requested that details are registered with the selling agent prior to any viewing. Any further enquiries should be addressed to the letting agent YoungsRPS. Please contact James Stephenson on 01434 609000. 

Directions  

The nearest postcode is NE48 1DD.