Situated in private grounds in one of Hexham’s most prestigious areas, Middle Leazes is a substantial and characterful property.

“It combines period features retained from its 17th century origins with recent extensions and high-quality fixtures and fittings,” said Ryan Eve, managing director of selling agents Finest Properties.

“These blend seamlessly to create a fantastic and versatile home. Highlights of the impressive interior include a high-end kitchen opening to a garden room, resulting in a beautiful space which is the real heart of the home.

“Middle Leazes also has recently added en-suite guest accommodation which, having its own entrance to the side of the property, would easily lend itself to a self-contained annex – ideal for a family member.”

The property impresses from the outset with wrought-iron entrance gates and stone pillars opening to a gravelled drive sweeping to the front of the house.

Here a solid wood door leads into the entrance vestibule which has an elegant staircase to the first floor.

A door leads to the recently-refurbished, dual-aspect drawing room, which has a charming bay window and attractive open fireplace. Other reception rooms include a dining room and study with window seat overlooking the gardens.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of high-quality cabinets with complementary granite worktop and integrated appliances. A useful utility room and larder are situated off the kitchen.

Upstairs, the split-level landing gives access to four double bedrooms and one large single, two of them en-suite, and the master with access to the boarded loft.

The family bathroom has a four-piece suite with tiled floor.

The lovely gardens have a patio outside the garden room and steps down to a formal landscaped plot with mature borders. A productive orchard sits in one corner of the grounds with an area laid to lawn adjacent.

The driveway provides ample parking which is complemented by a wooden car port.

Ryan added: “This is a lovely, light-filled house with delightful period features aligned with contemporary additions. It exudes quality and I am delighted to have the privilege of handling its sale.”