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Haughton Pasture Cottage, Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46

North East

£375,000

Listed on 31/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached

Features

  • Parking

Description

Haughton Pasture Cottage is a three-bedroom traditional cottage in a rural position near Humshaugh, set within approximately 1.85 acres. The existing building is described as being in poor repair, and planning permission was granted by Northumberland County Council on 2 April 2026 for a single-storey scheme that retains elements of the cottage's character while providing contemporary accommodation. The approved design is intended to allow level access and wheelchair circulation. Buyers should review the consent and its conditions through the council planning portal and verify that it remains implementable. The property has mains water supplied through a private pipe and an underground electricity connection. The purchaser is to install a sewage treatment plant and heating. The access track crosses adjoining fields and is not included in the freehold sale, although unrestricted access rights are to be granted. A public footpath and bridleway currently cross the property; a proposed diversion remains subject to statutory procedures and approvals. The land includes space for a garden, paddock and vehicle parking, with a further area of land potentially available by separate negotiation. Humshaugh and its local amenities are nearby, with Hexham and Newcastle also accessible. The property is freehold, has Council Tax Band A and an EPC rating of G. The sale is subject to a covenant limiting use to private residential purposes.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

42out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a substantial rural project with an unusually compelling setting: a traditional stone cottage with chimneys, open countryside views and around 1.85 acres. The existing building is weathered and described as being in poor repair, so this is a heavy undertaking rather than a cosmetic refresh. Planning permission has been granted for a sensitive single-storey scheme that retains elements of the cottage’s character while proposing a more contemporary, accessible home; check the consent, conditions and feasibility before relying on it. The access track is also already in place.

Key opportunities

  • Shape the approved single-storey scheme into a contemporary, level-access home while retaining the original ridge line and gable chimneys.
  • Make the surrounding 1.85 acres work for the property, with scope for a cottage garden, paddock and amenity space.
  • Build on the secluded North Tyne Valley setting and existing farm-style access track to create a distinctive rural home.

Key risks

  • The weathered cottage is described as being in poor repair, and the roof and structural condition are not established by the photographs.
  • Stripped-back existing accommodation and a heavy rebuild programme — allow for a full interior and building project, not a cosmetic refresh.
  • Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot be judged yet.

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Location

Haughton Pasture Cottage, Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Hexham Rail Station

    5.6 miles

    Train · Hexham

  • Haydon Bridge Rail Station

    6.3 miles

    Train · Haydon Bridge

  • Corbridge Rail Station

    7.7 miles

    Train · Corbridge

  • Bardon Mill Rail Station

    9.3 miles

    Train · Bardon Mill

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,532
Based on a loan of £281,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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