The Carthouse
FENWICK TOWER FARM, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, FENWICK, NORTHUMBERLAND NE18 0QP
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
106 m²
Council tax band
F
Year built
England and Wales: 2007-2011
Last sold
£556,000 Oct 2024
Price per m²
£5,189/m²
Local average
£585,500 (-6.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (17,340 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms (one en-suite)
- Sitting Room
- Kitchen/Dining Room
- Large Garage
- Extensive Lawned Garden
- Idyllic Rural Location
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The Cart House is a beautiful barn conversion offering three bedrooms and stylish accommodation in a sought-after rural setting. The living space is arranged across a single accessible level and includes impressive, vaulted ceilings with exposed timber beams. The sitting room has solid wood herringbone flooring, a log burner and full-height windows giving plenty of natural light. The well-equipped kitchen and dining room has slate tiled flooring, a central island and Aga, plus space for a dining table.
The two double bedrooms are both well-presented with built-in storage. The third bedroom is currently being used as a Study. The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room, with the second and third bedrooms sharing a family bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and a separate shower unit.
OUTSIDE
The property is located on a sweeping gravel driveway with parking for several vehicles and access to the large garage. The delightful garden features paved terracing for al fresco dining, as well as an extensive lawn with an established laurel border hedge providing privacy.
LOCATION
The Cart House lies in a stunning rural setting, between the villages of Matfen and Stamfordham which offers a selection of local amenities including the renowned five star Matfen Hall Hotel with its golf courses, spa, swimming pool and award-winning restaurant. The nearby village of Corbridge has a selection of independent shops, pubs and other amenities whilst larger shops, supermarkets, restaurants and a train station are available in Hexham. Newcastle upon Tyne is a 30 minute away drive where regular train services run to London and Scotland. Newcastle International airport and the A1M motorway are within 10 miles.
The area surrounding the Cart House is a pretty environment with a network of local footpaths direct from the door. The Tyne Valley has scenic views and attractive historic villages which are easily accessible via a good local road network. Many of the region’s attractions, including Hadrian’s Wall, are within a short drive. Further afield is the Lake District to the west and the East Coast.
First schools are located in Stamfordham (Ofsted Outstanding) and Belsay, with first and middle schools in Corbridge. A wide range of schooling is available in Hexham, while the independent Mowden Hall Preparatory School is also within easy reach.
DIRECTIONS
Head east out of Matfen. The Cart House is in a cluster of traditional buildings on the right (south) side of the road after about 2 miles.
Post Code NE18 0QP
MILEAGES
Matfen 1.6 miles
Stamfordham 1.9 miles
Corbridge 7.5 miles
Hexham 12.5 miles
Newcastle upon Tyne 15 miles
WHAT THREE WORDS
royal.surfed.ivory
GENERAL
Services: Mains electric, water and drainage. Oil central heating.
Local Authority:Northumberland County Council
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band F
EPC: Rated D
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Galbraith Hexham
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EPC Rating = D
Listed by
Hexham
Galbraith
Reference: 148926629
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Carthouse, Fenwick Tower Farm, Fenwick, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | 64 | 76 | 106 m² | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
44% since 2016
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 11/10/2024 (1 year ago) | £556,000 | +44.4% |
| Sold | 24/11/2016 (9 years ago) | £385,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
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Capital growth trend
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Northumberland. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Northumberland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Northumberland.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Tyneside: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Fenwick, Matfen, Northumberland, North East, England, NE18 0QR, United Kingdom
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Stamfordham, Village Green | 1.4 miles |
| Bus stop | Grange Road | 1.5 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 1.8 miles |
| Shop | Belsay Shop | 4.5 miles |
| Train station | Prudhoe | 6.2 miles |
| Train station | Wylam | 6.5 miles |
| Hospital | Ferndene - Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Service | 7.5 miles |
| Hospital | Holmeside and Parkway Medical Groups | 8.6 miles |
| University | Campus for Ageing and Vitality | 11.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamfordham Primary School | Primary | 1.5 miles | Good — 11 Sep 2024 |
| Belsay Primary School | Primary | 4.6 miles | Good — 29 Jan 2024 |
| Mowden Hall School | Other | 4.9 miles | — (No rating) |
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