Summary - Thornbrough House NE45 5LX
6 bed 5 bath Detached
Substantial Grade II listed country house with gardens, paddocks and annexe potential.
Grade II listed stone country house with abundant period features
Approximately 6.17 acres: formal gardens, paddocks and stunning valley views
Flexible layout — principal house plus substantial annexe potential
Equestrian-ready: stable block, fenced paddocks, electric troughs, field shelter
Tennis court, detached garage, stone outbuilding and ample parking
Services: LPG heating, septic tank drainage — not mains-connected
Very slow broadband; EPC rating F and very expensive council tax
Listing status restricts alterations and may increase renovation costs
Thornbrough House is an impressive Grade II listed country house just over a mile from Corbridge village, set in around 6.17 acres of formal gardens, paddocks and outbuildings. The stone-built home combines original 18th/19th-century character — exposed beams, stone fireplaces and high-quality period detail — with sizeable modern living spaces including two kitchen/breakfast rooms, large reception rooms and an atrium. South-facing formal gardens and sweeping views across the Tyne Valley create an appealing private setting.
The property offers strong flexibility: the layout can be used as a single expansive residence or split to create a substantial annexe with independent access, making it suitable for multigenerational living or part-occupancy. Equestrian buyers will value the fenced grazing paddocks, stable block, newly installed water troughs and a field shelter, alongside practical outbuildings, garage and ample off-street parking. A tennis court and multiple outdoor seating areas add lifestyle appeal.
Buyers should note the material constraints: Thornbrough is Grade II listed, so alterations and modernization will be restricted and may require specialist consents and costs. Services include LPG-fired central heating and drainage to a septic tank — not connected to mains drainage — and the property carries an EPC rating of F. Broadband speeds are very slow in this location and council tax is described as very expensive. These factors suit a purchaser prepared for the responsibilities and running costs of a historic country estate.
Overall, Thornbrough House will suit a family or buyer seeking a substantial, characterful country home with equestrian potential and excellent privacy near Corbridge. It rewards sympathetic refurbishment and will particularly appeal to those valuing period detail, flexible accommodation and productive grounds rather than a low-maintenance modern dwelling.
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