Shield Street, Allendale, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47

Cross Keys is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial, historic home brimming with charm and potential, just a short walk from Allendale�s local shops, pubs, and amenities. With its flexible layout, enchanting views, and scope for a variety of uses, this property will appeal to a wide range of buyers seeking a distinctive home in a picturesque and vibrant village setting. this unique home has a rich history, having previously served as a tearoom, a carpenter�s workshop, and more recently a small bed and breakfast. Its flexible layout and dual staircases offer exciting potential for multigenerational living, partial holiday letting, or conversion into two separate cottages (subject to the necessary planning consents). Accommodation The entrance vestibule, with glazing on two sides, leads into the spacious lounge featuring parquet flooring and a multi-fuel stove set into an exposed stone recess. A staircase leads from this room to the first floor, with a useful cupboard below opening into a cleverly designed utility space. Central to the ground floor the kitchen and breakfast room, offer a generous space with dual-aspect windows, underfloor heating, and a range of base units. Integrated appliances include an AEG induction hob, Neff oven, and built-in dishwasher. A rear porch�also heated underfloor�provides additional storage and leads to a low level WC. Beyond the kitchen is the dining room, a more formal space with dual-aspect windows to front and rear, stone-flagged flooring, and a second front entrance. From here, a second staircase rises to the first-floor sitting room, a wonderfully bright space with glazing on three sides and stunning, uninterrupted views across the Allendale Valleys. The property has four double bedrooms two with en suites On the ground floor, there is a double bedroom with en-suite shower room which is ideal for guests or those with limited mobility, featuring charming details such as stained glass windows. Above this ground floor bedroom the master bedroom suite is spacious and bright room, full of character, with a vaulted ceiling and a large en-suite featuring a roll-top bath, walk-in shower, washbasin, and WC, the en-suites also benefit from underfloor heating. The additional first floor landing, has two additional double bedrooms that are served by the family bathroom, fitted with a freestanding roll-top bath, corner shower, washbasin, and WC. Externally To the rear, the enclosed garden offers a peaceful and private retreat with a mix of mature shrubs, climbing plants, young trees and flowering borders. A gravelled area ensures low maintenance, while a substantial garden building, currently used as a gym and summer room with electricity, offers potential as a studio, home office, or creative space. To the side of the property there is covered off street parking for two cars.