Summary - LOW RIGG, HIGH SHIELD BANK, NORTHUMBERLAND NE47 9JE
3 bed 4 bath Detached
Characterful rural three-bedroom with huge plot and versatile outbuildings.
11 acres registered DEFRA smallholding and equestrian-ready
Low Rigg is a rare countryside home combining 19th-century character with modern comforts across 11 acres. The stone barn conversion has been newly renovated and benefits from triple glazing, underfloor heating served by an air source heat pump, and an EPC rating of C. Large principal rooms include a sitting room with an inglenook fireplace, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and three bedrooms with four bathrooms, all arranged over generous living space (approximately 1,604 sq ft).
The plot is the standout feature: registered as a DEFRA smallholding and equestrian-ready, the land includes paddock potential, a burn, vegetable garden, polytunnel, chicken coop, two insulated log cabins, and a double-insulated garage with EV charger and a guest suite above. Planning permission for a large orangery has been granted and foundations started (oak timber available by separate negotiation), offering clear scope to extend and enhance living space.
Practical positives are strong for rural living—very low crime, excellent mobile signal, recent driveway, garage parking, and provision for stabling on existing hard standing. The property would suit a family seeking lifestyle land, an owner-occupier smallholder, or someone looking for holiday let/guest accommodation income potential from the detached suite.
Notable drawbacks are factual: the location is remote with slow broadband speeds, and the orangery remains unfinished (foundations only; oak not included). The house is accessed via rural roads and sits seven miles from the nearest town (Allendale), so commuting and services require planning. Council Tax Band D applies and mains electricity (unspecified tariff) is the primary fuel source.
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