This charming 3 bedroom single storey new build cottage constructed in stone with slate roof, blends traditional style and contemporary accents. Built with superb green credentials, Bartholomew Cottage is heated by an efficient air source heat pump, is extremely well insulated and offers under floor heating throughout. There’s PVCu and aluminium heritage style double glazed windows and composite exterior doors. The kitchen has an instant boiling water tap to save on water and energy. There’s also a multi-fuel burning stove as an alternative heat source. The handy outbuilding is composite timber cladding to eradicate maintenance and to provide some visual contrast to the honeyed sandstone of the cottage. There is a large, insulated loft area above the lounge which is boarded out with two Velux windows providing great storage space but potential for additional accommodation or studio/office (with the addition of a small staircase) if desired post completion at an additional cost.

This charming home balances the concept of modern living with country character, the open-plan kitchen/dining space has that wow factor with its exposed roof timbers and lovely views towards the cottage’s namesake – St Bartholomew’s church.

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Please refer to the floor plan provided for individual room sizes and accommodation layout

What’s inside Bartholomew Cottage?

Vestibule:

A contemporary composite part glazed door and gives way to a welcoming vestibule with space for coat/shoe storage. Karndean flooring.

Entrance hall:

Beyond the vestibule is the hall with oak doors to the sitting room and kitchen. Off the hall to the left leads to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Karndean flooring.

Lounge:

With its inglenook fireplace as centrepiece, this nicely proportioned reception room looks onto the patio at the front of the property.  The wood burning stove is set into the inglenook and has a slate hearth and oak beam mantelpiece. Quality fitted carpet.

Kitchen/Dining Space:

The kitchen and dining space has a dual aspect and really will be the hub of this home with its exposed timbers bringing a feeling of light and space. An understated, quality Symphony kitchen with high gloss cupboards in cashmere with solid granite work tops offers plenty of storage and work areas while the quality integrated white goods bring modern conveniences to your fingertips.  There is a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, eye level oven and separate combi oven and grill, induction hob and extractor fan. There is also a boiling water tap – no need for a kettle taking up electricity and work space! The kitchen island provides an extra working area and a breakfast bar for informal dining.  There are bi-fold doors leading onto the dining platform for al fresco dining/entertaining.

Utility Room:

The utility room has fitted wall and base cupboards that match the quality kitchen with granite work tops and a Belfast sink with handy spray tap for washing muddy boots or small dogs! There are spaces for a washing machine and tumble drier. Karndean flooring and frosted window to the rear of the property.

Master Bedroom and en-suite:

The master bedroom is a good size double with lovely views towards Bartholomew church.  A discreet pocket door leads to the en-suite shower room which has a wall hung vanity unit, stone basin, WC and a shower with low profile tray and overhead rain shower.  Quality carpet to the bedroom and fully tiled en-suite.  

Bedroom 2:

A cheerful double room with views onto the front of the property. Quality carpet and double-glazed window.

Bedroom 3:

A single room looking onto the front of the property – perfect for an office. Quality carpet and double-glazed window.

Family bathroom:

Fully tiled and fitted with a wall hung vanity unit and stone basin, WC. Double ended bath with central taps.  Frosted window to the rear of the property.  

SPECIFICATION

INTERNAL

• Internal Oak doors
• Wood burner
• Karndean flooring, quality fitted carpets to bedrooms and lounge
• Satin lever furniture and fittings
• Ceilings and walls – flat skim finish with white matt emulsion paint
• Contemporary moulded skirting and architraves with white satin finish
• Satin paint finish to all internal joinery

KITCHEN

• High quality kitchen with soft-close doors and drawers
• Solid granite worktops to kitchen and utility
• Stainless-steel/chrome mixer tap and instant hot water tap
• LED strip lights to underside of kitchen wall units
• Stainless steel double oven & induction hob
• Integrated dishwasher
• Integrated fridge/freezer
• Karndean flooring to kitchen and utility room

BATHROOM & EN-SUITE

• White bathroom with high quality sanitary ware
• High quality chrome fittings
• Chrome heated towel rail
• Underfloor heating to bathroom and en-suite
• Stone basin set in vanity unit

PORCELAIN TILING

• Full-height tiling to walls with sanitaryware in bathroom, & en-suite
• Full-height tiling to shower area

PLUMBING AND HEATING

• Energy efficient air source heat pump
• Underfloor heating throughout
• Chrome heated towel rail to bathroom and en-suite

ELECTRICAL

• Low energy lighting throughout
• Satin sockets and switches throughout.
• LED downlights in kitchen, en-suite and pendant lighting in lounge and bedrooms
• USB sockets (to selection of rooms)

UTILITY ROOM

• Integrated quality units matching the kitchen
• Belfast sink with spray mixer tap
• Solid granite worktop

DOORS AND WINDOWS

• Heritage Sage Coloured PVCu windows with chrome handles
• Grain-effect insulated composite front door (coloured sage)
• Bi-folding doors to kitchen/dining room

GARDENS AND EXTERNAL

• Turfed rear garden
• Block paved drive
• Timber boundary fencing
• External power socket (s)
• External water tap
• Five bar double country timber gates

SECURITY AND WARRANTY

• External lighting to front & rear of property
• Smoke & heat detectors
• 8 year warranty

What’s outside Bartholomew Cottage?

To the front of the cottage there is a block paved drive with level access to the property itself.  Five bar double country timber gates define the entrance to the beautiful, welcoming oak porch set on reclaimed brick piers. There is a really useful, composite timber clad outbuilding with power. A small sandstone patio catches much of the morning/early afternoon sun – ideal for morning coffee. There is outside lighting and water supply. A range of attractive boundary fencing and dwarf stone walls to provide security and visual appeal.  

To the rear is a patio in natural Indian sandstone with steps in quality ironwork leading to a raised dining platform for those summer afternoon barbeques. Garden is laid to lawn.

There is a very useful storage area (not full height) underneath the kitchen/dining space for garden furniture, garden tools etc.

What Propology love about Bartholomew Cottage and Whittingham

We love the tucked away position of Bartholomew Cottage at the end of this new, small and exclusive cul-de-sac.  It’s a peaceful spot to enjoy the wildlife and the serenity of country living. We’re impressed with the quality stonework and attention to detail as soon as you take your first glance at the cottage. We love the forward-thinking energy saving benefits as well as the low maintenance features.

The village is well served by its popular memorial hall which hosts many events for all the family and Whittingham C of E Primary School next door is very well regarded.  The beautiful church of St Bartholomew dates back to Saxon times and Bartholomew Cottage has good views of its namesake and of the hills beyond.

Whittingham is just 8 miles east of Alnwick with its wide range of facilities and with Northumberland’s famous coastline just 4 miles beyond that. Heading west of the village, Rothbury is just over 9 miles away giving access to the jaw-dropingly gorgeous scenery of Northumberland’s National Park.