See Inside This Stunning Barn Conversion in Northumberland

At its heart is an impressive open-plan, split-level living space where exposed stonework, vaulted ceilings and a wood-burning stove give this home plenty of warmth and character.

The contemporary kitchen and dining area on the ground floor is fitted with integrated appliances, and has a walk-in pantry and breakfast bar. Filled with natural light, the dining area has picture windows and direct access to the patio. There’s a cosy seating area on the galleried first floor, overlooking the open-plan living space below, and this is linked by a walkway to a second reception room with a log burner.

There’s also a separate ground-floor sitting room, as well as a bedroom/office and shower room, which would be the perfect space for multi-generational living.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom with a freestanding bath – perfectly positioned to make the most of the far-reaching rural views, so you can soak up the views while you soak in the tub.

Outside, there’s plenty of gravelled driveway parking and beautifully-landscaped gardens with mature trees, colourful borders and established planting. There are also inviting patio areas with outdoor seating at both the front and back of the house.

A large stable block could be used for horses, agricultural purposes or storage – or, with the necessary planning permissions, could be an area for potential development.

Extending to approximately two acres, the rest of the site includes mature woodland, wildflower meadows and newly-created ponds for wildlife. Nestled on the edge of the woodland is a charming summerhouse, and there’s also a purpose-built bird hide.

In the South Tyne Valley, Middle Rigg is in Ninebanks, a peaceful hamlet between Allendale and Alston surrounded by rolling countryside and the dramatic landscapes of the North Pennines National Landscape, but still within easy reach of Hexham.