Take a look around the ‘prettiest house available to rent anywhere in the North of England’ which is currently available as the owner embarks on a round the world boat race – in a boat he built with no experience.
Adam Waugh has built a 19ft boat, which he has named Little Wren, in his garden shed despite never having built a boat before. And now he is preparing to sail solo over a 28,000 nautical mile course as he takes part in the Sail Around the World Race.
He is raising funds for the Ella Dawson Foundation, which supports young adults and their loved ones through cancer.
It means his home – a beautiful four-bedroom farmhouse near Bolam, Northumberland – is now available for a 12-month let. Angerton South Moor is a superb period property set in a tranquil location with picturesque views over the surrounding countryside.
Sam Gibson said: “This is probably the prettiest house available to rent anywhere in the North of England. The interiors have been beautifully redecorated and are wonderfully presented, offering excellent entertaining space and all the character you would expect from a country home of this period.
“The setting is also idyllic, with easy access to beautiful surrounding countryside. The owner is embarking on an exciting round the world yacht race so this is a wonderful opportunity for an individual or a family to rent this beautiful home for a year.”
The property has two main reception rooms. The large sitting room with a high corniced ceiling occupies the whole of the south front of the house. It has a charming stone inglenook fireplace with a wood burner. Double doors lead into the dining room and the almost brand-new kitchen beyond. The kitchen has an oil fired four-oven Aga. There is an appealing entrance hall although on a day-to-day basis, the back door in and out of the fantastic utility/boot room is used most frequently.
The first floor has four good bedrooms including a master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, a double guest bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Angerton South Moor is approached via a private drive and has ample parking, in addition to a double garage with electric vehicle charging point. There is also a well-maintained lawned and woodland garden. The location is idyllic, offering easy access to the beautiful surrounding countryside and the many walks and historic buildings in the area.
Bolam Lake Country Park is about a quarter of a mile away. Belsay, with its excellent school, Post Office and village store is about four miles south, while the thriving towns of Morpeth, about ten miles east and Ponteland, nine miles south, offer a good range of local shopping, schooling and recreational facilities. Newcastle, with all its amenities and cultural attractions, is approximately 18 miles drive.
The rent for the property will be £2,250pcm, plus the cost of the gardener (£150 per month May to October inclusive). For more information, contact Galbraith.