• Over Five Acres with Paddocks and Stables +
• Victorian Home with Enduring Character +
• South-Facing Garden Bordering Idyllic Countryside +
• Sympathetically Extended and Refined +
• Excellent Access to The Close House Estate and Golf Course +

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Breakfast Room | Kitchen | Garden Room | Living Room | Utility Room | WC  First Floor
Landing | Principal Bedroom with En-Suite | Four Further Bedrooms | Family Bathroom The Property 
Believed to have originally served as the gardener’s cottage for the neighbouring Close House Estate, Garden Cottage is a quietly distinctive Victorian property set within just over six acres of land. As one of the last privately owned buildings on the 500-acre estate, it enjoys a particularly scenic setting, framed by mature trees and open paddocks, with long views across surrounding countryside and a strong sense of peace and privacy. The house itself has evolved with care, extended in keeping with its original character and finished in a natural, unpretentious style that feels both rooted and relaxed.  The accommodation begins with a wide entrance hallway giving access to a series of traditionally proportioned rooms with period detailing. To one side, a formal sitting room is anchored by a large period fireplace with tiled inserts and an ornate surround, while opposite, a dining room with natural slate flooring and an original range fireplace offers a more traditional setting for guests. A relaxed breakfast room connects to the handmade kitchen, where reclaimed maple flooring runs underfoot, the kitchen is fitted with soft sage cabinetry, marbled quartz worktops, and a Leisure range cooker—while a broad glazed doorway opens into the garden room, which runs almost the full width of the house.   Here, stone walls and a pitched glazed roof give the feel of a quiet orangery, with French doors opening directly onto the terrace. Beyond the kitchen, a broad living room with French doors to the rear is laid with hardwood oak flooring and features a freestanding stove. The proportions here offer excellent flexibility, with room for both formal seating and more relaxed lounging. Completing the ground floor are a large utility/laundry, a guest WC, and excellent storage. Upstairs, five bedrooms are arranged across the first floor, with pleasant outlooks over woodland or open pasture. The principal suite features a contemporary en-suite shower room, while the remaining rooms are served by a stylish family bathroom with a freestanding cast iron tub and walk-in shower.    The gardens frame the house beautifully, with lawned sections stretching south toward the tree line and colourful borders lining gravel paths and seating areas. A formal terrace adjoins the garden room, while to the rear, a raised pond, orchard, and well-stocked vegetable beds enjoy a more informal, productive setting. Beyond the boundary fence lies a five-acre field, which currently includes paddocks, wooden stables and a double garage to one side. The wider setting—surrounded by green undulating hills and woodland, and just minutes from the pubs and playgrounds of Heddon village—adds a rare sense of seclusion without sacrificing convenience.    Heddon-on-the-Wall is a picturesque village rich in Roman history, home to a well-preserved section of Hadrian’s Wall. Surrounded by scenic countryside, it offers traditional pubs, scenic walks, and easy access to Newcastle. Local amenities include a petrol station, supermarket, and veterinary surgery, with nearby Wylam and Matfen Hall providing additional services and leisure facilities. Vallum Farm’s acclaimed restaurant, Pine, is a local highlight. For more shops and services, the popular Tyne Valley village of Corbridge and market town of Hexham are nearby, with Newcastle City Centre within easy reach and providing more comprehensive cultural, recreational and shopping facilities.