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A HIGHLY IMPRESSIVE

2021

IN THE HOUSING MARKET

A very warm welcome to all of our regular readers on the production of our second Collection Magazine in 2021.

he Autumn/Winter edition features a number of beautiful houses, but for the first time ever it is blatantly obvious that many of these houses have already been sold or are currently under offer with historically low registers being recorded throughout our offices. The simple truth of the economy in 2021 was that the demand to purchase housing (and to let them) was considerably higher than the supply of properties coming onto the market for sale, for all estate agents in the North East of England. To put it into some context, Sanderson Young have AGREED SALES this year of just over a QUARTER OF A BILLION POUNDS (£250 Million) worth of property. Compare that to 2020 when we had approximately £210 Million worth of property sales, this represents an impressive 20% increase year on year. The pipeline of sales, as we entered into 2021, was historically high and the exchange value of houses that has gone through this year is predicted (dictating this at the beginning of November 2021) to reach £240 Million in value, which is a tremendous achievement. That figure is nearly double what we saw in exchange value in 2020. The most commonly requested question The most commonly requested question from all of our clients is from all of our clients is “how long will this “how long will this demand demand continue?” which is a particularly continue?” which is a particularly difficult answer to forecast. difficult answer to forecast.

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THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE CURRENT HOUSING MARKET ARE AS FOLLOWS: • The financial crash in 2007 was followed by at least 7 years of abnormally low housing transactions, confidence, and sales, because people could either not afford to move, or had low job security, or perhaps couldn’t meet the criteria of the lending banks on their strict multiplier calculations for loan to value. Those conditions continued through to at least 2014, when we saw a relief in the housing market and more transactions taking place, but, regrettably, this was followed by four more years of disruption, between 2015-2019, where Brexit and elections caused unease and concern. 2020 was the first time that we saw real confidence returning and if it hadn’t been for the Covid lockdown we would have seen a record year regardless, as most of this was because of catch up from the poorer years and the low number of transactions that took place. • During the poor years of confidence house builders “battened down the hatches” and left many of the proposed new homes sites fallow, since they didn’t expect high demand and therefore did not build. This has led to a historically low level of new build houses coming onto our books for sale and therefore a shortage in supply. The builders are now re-addressing this and most national builders are furiously hunting for land to meet the excessive number of buyers that we now have. This will, however, still take time to work through and create a catch up of the houses that should have been built.

The simple truth of the economy in 2021 was that the demand to purchase housing (and to let them) was considerably higher than the supply of properties coming onto the market for sale…

• Over the last 14-15 years we have seen an increasing population in the North East of England, with larger numbers of people living here and living for longer periods of time. The housing stock, where it has been obsolete or derelict, has been cleared and councils have made strong efforts to reclaim housing stock, which has not been fit for purpose, but this, again, has led to lower numbers of houses being available to rent or to buy. The planning consultants who advise councils tell us that we are massively under supplied with housing stock for at least the next 5-10 years. • The impact of Covid, a highly unique and unusual situation, has led to a complete change in the way we “work, rest, and play,” especially for those who were used to working in a city or urban environment. The attractiveness of having a two or three bedroom apartment, with little to no outside space, and commuting to work in an area of great congestion, is now very unappealing. The opportunity to now work remotely and commute into a central office, perhaps 2-3 days a week, has increased the flexibility for people to live where they would want to and, therefore, the option of swapping a two bedroom flat in central London for £1 Million, for a delightful old stone Vicarage in mid-Northumberland, has undoubtedly had a significant impact. We are, at this present time, recording more and more buyers who I believe are relocating to the North East for a better quality of life and commuting between Leeds, Manchester, or even London, on a regular basis. • Staycations are equally causing considerable concern and the demand for second homes in prime locations of outstanding natural beauty, be it the coast or into the hills, is forcing up prices with huge numbers of buyers looking for a very small number of available properties. This will have to be addressed by planners who need to create stock for locals to live in at affordable prices.

Whilst the incentives of stamp duty have subsided now, the market, in my view, will still remain confident and strong for at least another 6-12 months.

The above five points are just some of the areas which have caused significant demand to increase beyond normality, and, in many cases, reality, and have led to property values rising anywhere between 20%-50% in the last 18 months.

Our duty has always been to our client, the vendor, to achieve the best price, and at Sanderson Young we will create added value by ensuring that we market the property to the best of its ability and achieve the best price for the home that we can, in a fair, professional, and honest manner. It is not a pleasant experience as a buyer when you know you are competing against 10 other people and whilst, as a vendor, you may benefit from the increased price and offers that you receive, I think many of us would prefer to work within an economy which has more equal supply and demand. Over 20%, and perhaps 30% in our rare! office, of the sales and income that we have achieved has been created by ‘off market sales’ in 2021. These properties have been part of a jigsaw puzzle, where, for whatever reason, a vendor wants to have a low profile sale without the glare of publicity, websites, and marketing, and we are able to match that property with the right buyer because of our knowledge of purchasers who are around at any given time. This continues to be a very important part of our marketplace and if you are thinking of selling your property or buying from us, you must register with us so we can understand your needs. We are happy to help with all confidential and private sales which can be overseen by myself. Due to the increased turnover of the company, we have invested in many important factors. Improved IT facilities, a new website, new hardware throughout all of our offices, window displays, marketing, social media, and security, have all been part of our investment. Our staff numbers have increased and we look forward in 2022 to launching a number of very exciting new homes sites, which are going to provide a very welcome release of supply within a market which is very oversubscribed. Whilst the incentives of stamp duty have subsided now, the market, in my view, will still remain confident and strong for at least another 6-12 months. I very much hope that myself and all of my team can help you with your requirements, either to rent, buy, or sell, in either 2021 or 2022. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance in any way on duncan.young@sandersonyoung.co.uk.

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MOVING FAST THROUGHOUT MY 40 (PLUS!) YEAR CAREER IN THE NORTH EAST PROPERTY MARKET, I HAVE NEVER WITNESSED ACTIVITY SUCH AS WE HAVE SEEN OVER THE PAST 18 MONTHS.

uring every other global crisis, the property market has been one of the biggest casualties and when we were closed down in March 2020 we anticipated a similar fate. How wrong we were! Re-opening our doors in May last year armed with the boost of the Stamp Duty Holiday, we saw an unprecedented flurry of movement and demand across all price points and in all locations. As summer 2021 arrived, with the market showing no sign of stopping, most property experts believed that sales levels would begin to cool in the second half of the year, once buyers could not make a very worthwhile saving on their purchase. However, this was not to be the case and the market is still showing pent-up demand for purchasers wishing to move, with lockdown emphasizing to many that the space they were living in really was not suiting their requirements. We all found the practicality of working from home, in some capacity for the foreseeable future, was not always easy in our current home. Some felt that a country location with more outside space ticked the box if there was not a need to travel into the office each day. Some wished to relocate back to their roots in the North East, having been pained by the separation from family. What was clear was that everyone had very different requirements when it came to moving postlockdown, which certainly mirrors how each of us have had different challenges to face throughout the pandemic. We have seen so many twists and turns it would be impossible for anyone who follows the property market to be aware of precisely

what is happening and where prices are sitting at present. Can you accurately value your own home? I would believe that this is extremely difficult. It is not merely a question of visiting property portals or market intel websites and seeing what has sold in your area, or how long a property has taken to sell. Any house that sells this week will only show the asking price and not the eventual sale price. This will not appear until the transaction completes and hits Land Registry, which can take up to 5 months, dependent upon how quickly the sales process takes. In a large number of cases we are selling well in excess of an asking price, which is also something that needs to be taken into account by those considering selling in the near future. It is vital that you take advice from property experts in order to determine the best achievable price for your home, whether any works may need to be considered to maximise that price, and how it can be marketed and promoted in order to achieve that price. Of course, it is not just about selling your home; it’s about finding the right property to meet your renewed needs. Over the last year, we have sold more properties off the open market than ever before, meaning they have never been listed online, had a for sale board outside, or been seen in the press. How do you know you haven’t missed your dream home coming to market? There is only so much market intelligence that can be gleaned without sitting down with the experts and planning your next move. Please do not hesitate to contact any of our offices, who can arrange for one of our valuers to meet with you and discuss the market and our recommendations. You may well be pleasantly surprised to learn exactly how the market is performing in your precise area and the quality of active buyers that may be looking in your locality. Free advice pays dividends in the long run.

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I have been one of I found all of your team Sanderson Young’s a pleasure to deal with landlords for many years and I would certainly and would not go recommend your anywhere else to let out company to others. my property.

Sanderson Young have always been supremely calm, friendly and attentive.

This absolutely wonderful estate agent can be confirmed as honest, extremely professional, and very friendly.

I am extremely grateful to you all… nothing was a trouble if I needed help or guidance.

Would we use Sanderson Young again? You bet we would!!!

Thank you all for your support and help… it was a busy few days but very well organised!

Many companies have struggled to provide an acceptable standard of customer service through this period… NOT Sanderson Young! Whatever fee Sanderson Young may charge a seller they are worth every single penny.

You can see just how very good this team are and what exceptional value for money they offer.

Thank you so very much for a particularly brilliant experience.

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SIMRA KALEEM Sales Consultant

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30 6 | A HIGHLY IMPRESSIVE 2021 Duncan Young reflects on the property market

14 | HOME AND GARDEN GRANDEUR This issue’s featured property is Holly Lodge

18 | PUFF PIECE Puffer jackets and coats are big fashion news

22 | INTERIOR INSPIRATION Our seasonal interior design roundup

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GRANDEUR This issue’s featured property is

Holly Lodge,

an impressive five bedroomed home set in a gorgeous 2.5 leafy acres, located within Tranwell’s prestigious Gubeon Wood, just outside Morpeth.

wo miles outside of market town Morpeth, Gubeon Wood is a particularly sought after spot because the houses there retain one dwelling per original plot. This means that all homes are situated within lovely, vast mature garden areas and spacious grounds. Offering beautiful outdoor space and good transport access, both the A1 and Morpeth train station provide easy links to towns and cities throughout the UK. Morpeth itself is 16 Holly Lodge perfectly blends beautifully miles from Newcastle, and Tranwell village is 15 miles from Newcastle presented grounds with charming well equipped Airport. Just 1.5 miles away, you accommodation. will find Morpeth Golf Course.

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A popular place to settle, with excellent schools, Morpeth is both commuter and family friendly. For those partial to a spot of shopping, the town’s Sanderson Arcade offers independent and big name retail options. The historic town combines charming, cobbled streets with excellent bars, restaurants, and leisure facilities. Visitors can take a riverside walk along the Wansbeck, or head to Carlisle Park, while also taking a peek at the castle and the courthouse. Plus, sandy beaches are within an 11 mile journey. Fellow market town Alnwick is a 19-mile drive, joined by seaside favourite Bamburgh a little further up the coast. This part of the region is home to several majestic castles too. Speaking of Northumberland highlights, Holly Lodge perfectly blends beautifully presented grounds with charming well equipped accommodation. Set in approximately 2.5 acres, immediate entrance to the property is via electrically operated gates, which connect to a curved driveway. This leads up to its welcoming entrance and a large three car garage. The main

beautifully presented grounds

forecourt is framed by stunning mature trees, plus picturesque gardens and grounds. These have been thoughtfully developed by the current owners who invested greatly in horticultural expertise to ensure their aesthetic impact remains all year round. Within the grounds are patios, walkways, and pathways, showcasing water features and Within the grounds are patios, walkways, and plentiful blooming flower borders. pathways, showcasing water features and Lawned gardens additionally highlight the property’s space plentiful blooming flower borders. Lawned and light, while also being ideal gardens additionally highlight the property’s for families. Constructed over 30 years ago, space and light, while also being ideal for families.

Holly Lodge is a timber framed property which has been maintained and improved to a high standard during this time. Additionally, the current owners have undertaken extensive works, including the provision of chic bi-folding doors. These are set into the open plan kitchen and living areas, maximising the spectacular open aspect over the spacious gardens at the rear. New triple glazed windows are present throughout, bringing living space practicality combined with the magnificent external strutting and panelling which offers a stylish, contemporary feel. When stepping into the house, there is a classic entrance which connects to a cottage style reception hallway, complete with storage cupboard, a cloakroom and separate WC. Leading on from the hallway is a library and double doors to the drawing room, featuring a focal point fireplace and overlooking the garden greenery. Heading to the opposite side of the house now, an impressive reception area awaits. Internal wood supports and strutting can be found within the entertaining and reception rooms, which encompass a formal dining room and family room. >> Collection

Holly Lodge Gubeon Wood Morpeth

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<< Within this space there is a transparent open grate fireplace, set into a chimney breast and placed in the room’s centre, bringing cosiness aplenty. These two reception rooms seamlessly open through to the well equipped kitchen and dining area, overlooking the rear gardens courtesy of two sets of bi-folding doors and leading onto the external patio and terraces. The kitchen itself plays host to a comprehensive range of painted wood cabinets, plus modern integrated appliances, perfectly marrying classic and contemporary styles. In turn, this leads onto a useful utility and laundry room. On the first floor are four bedrooms, which are all well sized, This charmingly presented property, with with either en suites or adjacent bonus independent apartment and plentiful to the beautifully equipped and finished family bathroom. A strong garage space, joins spacious grounds and theme throughout the property gardens in contributing to a very special is intertwined practicality and interior attractiveness. family home.

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Useful further accommodation is to be found in the detached three car garage, which holds a substantially large reception, games, music, and cinema room on its ground floor. Above that, on the first floor is an independent one bedroom apartment, with a double bedroom. Notable features include appealing dormer windows, a shower room, large open plan living and dining room, plus a dividing kitchen bar and fitted kitchen area. A versatile space, this garage house mirrors the size of a three bedroomed detached property, while accommodating a delightful one bedroom flat, excellent storage and amenities. Finally, externally a further detached single brick garage offers additional space which is currently in use as a potting shed, complete with a large bespoke garden room to the rear and underfloor heating. This charmingly presented property, with bonus independent apartment and plentiful garage space, joins spacious grounds and gardens in contributing to a very special family home. Interest in Holly Lodge is anticipated to be high, with its excellent location and magnificent outdoor aspect. For a Covid-secure viewing, get in touch without delay.

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PUFF PIECE AW21’ s KEY FASHION TREND is wearable & chic, while also keeping you warm, writes Helen Wilson-Beevers.

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HUSH

BARBOUR

Possibly the simplest way to infuse style into your wardrobe this

AW21…

Blending style, warmth, and comfort seamlessly, this autumn and winter

PUFFER JACKETS & COATS

Sweeping across AW21 fashion week,

they were spotted on the catwalk at

BALENCIAGA, CELINE, CHANEL, & LOUIS VUITTON.

BARBOUR

are big fashion news.

Sweeping across AW21 fashion week, they were spotted on the catwalk at Balenciaga, Celine, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. Fashion editors witnessed models wearing a variety of puffer jacket lengths, sporting an array of different outfit options underneath. Balenciaga went bold with a bright red coat, ticking a couple of key autumn winter trends at once. Rainbow colours are in again over the chillier months, meaning you needn’t be restricted to black or grey. Quilted designs were seen at Balmain and Longchamp, and Louis Vuitton displayed studded detailing, worn alongside biker boots and layered knitwear. Celine showed a glossy luxe looking black puffer, and sequinned trousers, while Isabel Marant plumped for winter whites. From building cosy layers to wearing bright colours, think getting snuggly while staying ahead of this season’s trend. The signature puffer style is padded outerwear with stitching to separate the fibre filling, adding to their puffed-up finish. Potentially adding texture to an otherwise plain outfit, they are easy to throw on and accessorise, with waterproof and storm proof options a big bonus. Especially for us North East folk. Well known as being extremely warm, the fact they’re on trend delivers a win-win for living in our cold region. Typically associated with sportswear or more casual and practical occasions, their rising star on the fashion scene shows these coats can be dressed up too. The fashion week outfits including puffers being paired with sequins, tweed, florals, dresses, denim, and high heels could easily be replicated in real life. And in terms of versatility, >>

Well known as being extremely warm, the fact they’re on trend delivers a

WIN-WIN

for living in our cold region.

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<< we’re talking puffer coats for both menswear and womenswear, applying to different sartorial situations. Standout high street brands showcasing their puffer jacket selections include North East born favourite Barbour, as well as sustainably focused fashion name, Baukjen. Plus, there is a stylish selection from Hunter, Hush, Lyle & Scott, and Sweaty Betty. For serious outdoor gear, without compromising on style, Barbour is our go-to. Regional loyalty continuously pulls us towards this classically stylish brand, serving up both timeless and contemporary takes each season. On the coat front, top picks for men are found within Barbour’s latest Tartan collection, while the womenswear jackets we’ve chosen are from the Coastal range. In menswear, the Holburn Quilted Jacket (£269) is available in both Rustic/Winter Red and Navy. A tailored fit, the quilted finish is an alternative to an overtly puffy jacket, instead as a subtle nod to this trend. The large hood with detachable fur trim is cosy for winter, while big pockets add practicality too. As ever, Barbour’s minimalistic branding and embroidery is a key feature. Meanwhile, for women, the Crimdon Quilted Jacket (£239) comes in Navy, Sandstone and Nori

The signature puffer style is padded outerwear with stitching to separate the fibre filling, adding to their puffed-up finish.

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Green. A satisfyingly long length, reaching way past the knees, you could easily wear over dresses and big cardigans. The hood’s faux fur lining looks particularly snug, and ribbed cuffs bring extra detail, with branding on there too. Although not strictly a classic puffer, the waterproof Hauxley Jacket (£219) is worth mentioning for its warm outerwear potential alone. Which as we know, Barbour do so well. And you can choose between Navy or Nori Green. The Baukjen Jaden Recycled Down Coat (£399) is a longline navy puffer jacket complete with popper and zip closure. The shade is a dark alternative to black, which will be the ideal accompaniment to tan boots, and colourful knits. We are a big fan of their Deryn Ecotec Cardigan (£129) in Pink Twist at the moment, whose berry shades are brightening alongside a winter jacket like Jaden. Passionate about the importance of sustainability within our fashion footprint, on their website you will also find clothing rental and pre-loved sections. Recognised as the No.1 Certified B Corp in the UK fashion industry, this basically means their social and environmental performance is rated highest. Eager to be totally transparent with consumers, you can also access their sustainable development goals online. At Hunter, the Women’s Original Long Puffer Coat (£250) joins their Original A-Line Puffer Jacket (£195). Comprising synthetic insulation and a fleece lined hood, they are significantly hearty

SWEATY BETTY

…whatever the occasion or price point, there are plenty of puffer coat picks to choose between.

SWEATY BETTY

From dark tones to brighter shades, we’ll be eagerly embracing being cosy while looking chic, maximising pocket potential, and looking out for waterproof or storm proof finishes.

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he colder months are all about hunkering down in our own space and being an opportunity for seasonal interior styling. Whether you’ve sought out ideas from social media, magazines, or the houses of friends and family members, planning interior updates requires both imagination and practicality. And unless that’s your area of expertise, you’ll probably be seeking professional support. Looking at large scale room renovations, Ashburton Interiors have been experts in designing and creating luxurious kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms since Clients often come to us with incredible and 2014. An independent interior completely unique bespoke design ideas. We design company situated within Ashburton Village in Gosforth, believe nothing is impossible. Our work ethos is they have almost 40 years’ worth “there is never a problem but always a solution”. of experience. Each unique piece of work is designed and made for the individual client, based on their requirements, taste and lifestyle. Between their excellent craftsmanship and precise eye for detail, the North East interior business showcases bespoke plans and intuitive features. We spoke to Philip Brunton, Managing Director at Ashburton Interiors, finding out his take on current trends, colour themes, and their bespoke interior projects. Read on for our full interview, and insider interiors information.

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR DESIGN ETHOS? Firstly, no dream is too big. Clients often come to us with incredible and completely unique bespoke design ideas. We believe nothing is impossible. Our work ethos is “ there is never a problem but always a solution”. Our projects range from classical to ultra-modern interiors. Our portfolio is so incredibly diverse, and we love a challenge. HOW DO YOU LIAISE WITH THE CLIENT THROUGHOUT BESPOKE INTERIOR PROJECTS? All of our projects are completely unique and bespoke. Our design service covers the whole process from initial concept through to project completion. We find working this way means our client experiences a personal and professional service. Truthfully it is a lot of site visits, client meetings, emails, and phone calls.

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WHERE DO YOU GATHER YOUR INSPIRATION FROM? Our inspirations come from a number of different avenues. We at Ashburton Interiors all have a nature for creativity from listening to what our clients’ expectations are, to visiting leading interiors exhibitions, and searching through samples and ideas. Remember that design is everywhere around you, hold on to ideas and objects- you never know when you might use them for inspiration down the line. We regularly work alongside new and established interior designers and it’s always nice to share inspiration for projects. DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE LIVING SPACE WITHIN THE HOME TO WORK ON? Currently our favourite living space to work on is the kitchen. We have recently undertaken a few projects this year which include building work. For example, removing walls to create open plan living for a multi-functional family space combining cooking and living areas. After the last year everyone has experienced it is rewarding that we can create space to bring the entire family back together. WHICH EMERGING THEMES YOU’RE SEEING ARE PARTICULARLY POPULAR AT PRESENT? Regarding themes and trends, 2021 has been a big year of change Also, a particular colour we have used a lot of this when it comes to style, whatever year is green. With bold deep greens for walls and kind of property you live in. We lighter softer shades for furnishings… have been installing some beautiful panelling from acoustic to traditional wood panelling. Also, a particular colour we have used a lot of this year is green. With bold deep greens for walls and lighter softer shades for furnishings, we cannot forget textured walls and statement venetian plastering. Overall, we have seen an increase in enquiries for garden rooms, home offices and snugs. The demand for inspiring and comfortable home working spaces has definitely increased due to Coronavirus.

THE FINER DETAILS Curtain and soft furnishings designer, Jayne Wade, shares her top tips for accessorizing with soft furnishings, and current decor trends. • Grey remains a popular pick, with people now going bolder with dark blues, teal, peacock shades and green. • Upholstered headboards are coming back into fashion. Think highly patterned fabrics or a shaped effect with a plainer finish and piping. • Cushions are still an excellent way of adding colour to a room without a massive outlay. Always use different fabrics for the cushions and try to get an eclectic mix of colours and patterns. • If you’re a dab hand at DIY, bring definition to a square room by adding panelling. The simplest technique is by cutting MDF into strips, and there are plenty of tutorials on YouTube and Pinterest. • With us all spending more time at home recently, rooms are being converted into snugs. Upholstered foot stools can add a bright pop of colour, and comfortable luxury. • Fabric trends are currently swaying towards natural linens and velvet, and away from shinier textures. • If you favour vibrant bird print, opt for cushions and lamp shades which can be easily switched up should trends change.

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ocated on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is an unparalleled cultural hotspot. Having hosted 220 exhibitions since opening to the public in 2002, the art centre name is now synonymous with our region’s offerings. Presenting contemporary visual art, the BALTIC has to date welcomed 460 artists of 60 nationalities, with 8 million people walking through the doors so far. Their work uses geometry and colour as a Their mission is to create a greater tool for creating alternative universes and understanding of the world through the exhibitions they speculative pictorial fiction influenced by show. And the BALTIC is also feminist and queer thought. currently working alongside

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while viewing the gallery space as a storyboard for exploring modernism, science fiction, animalism, fetish, queer feminism, non-ableism, art education, toys, architecture, and design. Biosfera Peluche / Biosphere Plush is a critical speculation of Biosphere 2, which was the world’s largest Earth science Sutapa Biswas, Lumen, 2020. experiment and launched in 1984, in the Arizona desert. Film Still - Elbow and Mirror. Studying whether or not humans could create and sustain life in Single channel digital film the artificial environment of a space station, the project was Sutapa Biswas funded by oil tycoon, Ed Bass. Ultimately, the B2 team tried © Sutapa Biswas. All rights and failed to isolate eight people (all white Americans and one European) for two years. Seen as an example of why the space reserved, DACS 2021 race benefits the already powerful, exacerbating pre-existing social and economic equality, and environmental issues, this is an acutely relevant topic today. And so, Biosfera Peluche / Biosphere Plush intends to be a polar opposite to Biosphere 2, presenting an environment as an inclusive community centre, and a space for intersectional feminist education and fantasy. The solo exhibition by Sutapa Biswas started on 26th June and runs until 20th March 2022. Spanning Biswas’ extensive career, this also includes a major film commission, Lumen. Additionally, a companion exhibition is set to take place this autumn at Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge. Between both, visitors can access a presentation of the artist’s work in seventeen years. Lumen (2020-21) is a semi-fictional story of migration, filmed in India and England, following Biswas’ maternal ancestors through the artist’s monologue. The film covers memories of the artist’s journey by sea between Mumbai and Dover when her family emigrated under difficult circumstances. The artist’s own … recurring themes found in Biswas’s work personal history mirrors maritime histories from the Atlantic and including motherhood, migration, memory, Indian Ocean slave trades to loss and temporality through drawings, post-emancipation British colonial photography, and moving imagery trade and post-colonial migration.

As a result, this exhibition draws on the long histories of transit associated with the River Tyne, and maritime trade at Kettle’s Yard, in the form of 17th century Dutch Delft tiles in the collection. The BALTIC exhibition will explore recurring themes found in Biswas’s work including motherhood, migration, memory, loss and temporality through drawings, photography, and moving imagery. Plus, a selection of works will draw on her personal history and family relationships. Specifically, in the photographic series Synapse I (1992–94), Biswas’s body becomes a site for projected images taken during her first return to India since moving to the UK in 1966. This display includes a snapshot of the landscape surrounding her grandmother’s house and other psychological imprints the artist wanted to revisit. In the two-screen installation of the film Birdsong (2004), inspired by the first sentence spoken by the artist’s son, Biswas depicts a magical imaginary world where a horse lives with the family in their living room. Other works include the haunting film Magnesium Bird (2004), which features birds sculpted from magnesium ribbon being ignited at dusk in the setting of the Victorian walled gardens at Yorkshire’s Harewood House. Meanwhile, visitors will also be able to observe the artist’s ongoing series of beautifully delicate bird drawings in Time Flies (2004–2021), which are a moving tribute to her late father and reflect on a written passage by Marcel Proust. Discover the wider world, thought provoking themes, and powerfully depicted contemporary art, by visiting BALTIC this autumn and winter. Collection

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We spoke to Cameron, finding out all about this fantastic regional venture, and the pair’s journey so far. TELL US ABOUT THE INSPIRATION BEHIND NEWCASTLE CATERING CO.? I approached Fergus for advice on buying a fish and chip shop in a popular holiday location on the Northumberland coastline. From there we decided to go mobile and suit the current patterns of existing mobile bar, The Bubble Bar. From the short success experienced since opening, we thought it was paramount to create an umbrella company in which The Bubble Bar, Frosty’s Fish & Chips and future projects and services can sit under. Subsequently the Newcastle Catering Co was established. WHAT DOES YOUR BUSINESS OFFER TO POTENTIAL CLIENTS LOOKING FOR EVENT PLANNING SUPPORT? The aim is to be a one stop shop for all your event needs. Planning an event can be stressful so we want to make it as easy and stress free as possible for all our customers. I know from being in the events industry, how The aim is to be a one stop shop for all your event difficult it is to find suppliers for certain things, so just imagine if needs. Planning an event can be stressful so we you could visit our website and want to make it as easy and stress free as possible have everything you might need on there. for all our customers.

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WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF RUNNING AN EVENTS MANAGEMENT BUSINESS? Firstly, seeing the customer smile. Within this industry, once you see the customer having a great time from the work you have put in, there is nothing better. Secondly, seeing your vision of an event come together, run smoothly and all parties being over the moon with how it’s gone. It makes the long hours more than worth it. DO ANY SPECIFIC EVENTS STAND OUT TO YOU AS THE MOST SPECIAL? The first wedding at our own event site. Back in August 2020, we met with my uncle and Nigel Holliday (who owns Boutique Event Hire) to look at doing rural weddings on my uncle’s farm. The whole wedding industry was a bit all over the place because of the pandemic. The event had over 250 attendees with 4 giant tipis in a field. We had a giant 20ft container bar, The Bubble Bar Van, a bottle bar as well as a cocktail bar with 4 of our mixologists putting on a show for the guests. We have also been fortunate to provide our mobile bars to people’s homes in recent months with cocktail evenings and tailored menus to suit the clients’ preferences. Max, our in-house mixologist as well as his amazing team, are fantastic at what they do and provide light to any party they have been involved in with us. CAN YOU SHARE ANY UPCOMING NEWS WITH US ABOUT EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS INTO AUTUMN AND WINTER? We have just bought our second fish and chip van. This allows us to keep up with the increasing demand we are receiving for private events as well as the weekly round we offer to towns and villages in Northumberland. From Christmas parties to Christmas markets as well as the increasing demand for warming food on cold autumnal evenings, we are very excited. We will also be looking to take on staff, providing opportunities to work for an expanding start up in the events industry.

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Brackendene House provides a magnificent, detached Grade II listed family home, positioned on an elevated site with stunning views. Originally built in the mid 1850s, the house was famed, not just for its architecture, but also because of its art collection and the owner’s friendship with leading interior designers including William Morris, who is believed to have been a frequent visitor. This fine detached five bedroomed property provides extensive accommodation with outstanding features including tall ceilings, elaborate fireplaces, solid oak doors and limestone flooring. The gardens are particularly impressive, extending to circa 1.5 acres, with lovely walks, substantial trees providing privacy, a small dene, and a former tennis court. There is also a detached one bedroomed coach house, ideal for older children/visiting relatives.

Offers in excess of £1.5 Million

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Princess Mary Court Jesmond

This magnificent and stylish, duplex apartment offers a rare opportunity to purchase one of the finest conversion apartments in the heart of Jesmond, offering unrivalled living space and accommodation with beautifully landscaped gardens, courtyard, and offers fabulous views to the west over the Town Moor and adjacent playing fields. This stunning apartment is situated within the prestigious Abbot Memorial Building, one of two historical buildings at Princess Mary Court, Jesmond. The apartment benefits from private road access, a secure gated entrance, allocated parking for two vehicles, and 24/7 security cameras. The property also benefits from lighting designed by architectural lighting specialists, John Cullen of London, handmade wool and bamboo carpeting, hardwood doors, cast iron radiators, and bespoke cabinetry throughout.

Offers over £1.2 Million

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Jesmond Park West Jesmond

Jesmond Park West is one of three residential areas which are particularly popular within this area of Newcastle, enjoying immediate access onto the conservation area of Jesmond Dene. The house externally has a great deal of style and character, with the impressive mature vines, ivies, and plants.

Price Guide: Offers Over £995,000

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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East View Oakwood Drive, Great Park, Gosforth

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This outstanding and substantial, detached modern family home, enjoys one of the larger plots and is perfectly situated in the prestigious Great Park. Oakwood Drive is a street of luxury self-build plots that were offered by Charles Church and provide some of the largest modern homes within the city.

Price Guide: Offers Over £895,000

Harry Young harry.young@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Hazelwood Road Great Park, Gosforth

This wonderful home boasts delightful, landscaped lawned rear gardens, which occupy an impressive plot and is ideally located at the desirable Hazelwood Road, Great Park. The property boasts close to 3696 sq.ft of internal living space and is purpose built over three storeys.

Price Guide: Offers Over £795,000

Simra Kaleem simra.kaleem@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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3 SPACIOUS, LUXURY DETACHED PROPERTIES WITH SUPERB VIEWS Hepscott Fields is an intimate group of three 4 bedroom detached homes with large plots of circa 0.2 acres, set in open countryside. Prices from £695,000

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Lumley Way Great Park, Gosforth

This well presented, modern detached family home occupies one of the larger plots located at the prestigious Lumley Way in Great Park. The property has been extended and boasts over 3000 sq ft of internal living space as well as delightful gardens, a detached double garage and open views.

Price Guide: Offers in excess of £675,000

Gill Cockburn gill.cockburn@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Rokeby Drive Kenton

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This lovely and extended semi-detached family home is ideally located to the south backing side of the desirable Rokeby Drive. Externally, the property offers off street parking for two cars and gives access to the garage, and to the rear is an extensive, south facing, lawned garden.

Price Guide: Offers Over £340,000

Lizzie Beattie lizzie.beattie@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Kenton Lodge Kenton Road, Gosforth

This great, second floor apartment is situated within Kenton Lodge which offers some of the finest assisted living accommodation within the region. This is one of the larger L-shaped apartments with additional features such as fireplace and south facing balcony. It is perfectly placed to provide easy access into central Gosforth.

Price Guide: Offers Over £275,000

Emma Doran emma.doran@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Wilson Gardens Gosforth

This great semi detached family home has delightful west facing gardens and is perfectly situated for easy access to Gosforth High Street with its shops, cafes and amenities, as well as outstanding schools. The property is priced to reflect some internal modernisation.

Price Guide: Price on Application

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Kenilworth House Fletcher Road, Gateshead

This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a modern home which is ideally situated at the desirable Kenilworth House, a stone built terrace which was originally constructed in the late 1800s. The property itself is super stylish and was recently remodelled by the current owners.

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Price Guide: Offer Over £345,000

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Beechcroft Kenton Road, Gosforth

A generous apartment offering panoramic views of the city with impressive open plan lounge/diner, stylish re-fitted kitchen, enclosed sun terrace, garage, lift access and no onward chain. The property boasts almost 1,200 sq.ft of internal living space, with well presented communal gardens.

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Erskine Court Lindisfarne Close, Jesmond This excellent first floor apartment boasts in excess of 1,400 Sq ft of accommodation with a double length garage and no onward chain. Lindisfarne Close is perfectly placed just off from Lindisfarne Road and offers access to countless restaurants, cafes, amenities and transport links.

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Woodbine Road Gosforth

This beautifully presented Victorian terraced home is ideally situated to the south side of the desirable Woodbine Road. Woodbine Road provides immediate access to Gosforth High Street with its shops, cafes and amenities and excellent transport links.

Price Guide: Offers Over £545,000

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Bridge Park Gosforth

This delightful semi detached family home is thought to have been originally constructed in the early 1930s and is located within the highly desirable and private area of Bridge Park. The property also occupies an envious position benefitting from lovely south facing gardens.

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Beth Scott

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Price Guide: £525,000

Beth Scott

beth.scott@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 213 0033

Yeavering Close Gosforth

Delightful modern and detached family home, boasting an open plan kitchen/dining room, with beautiful landscaped rear gardens with summerhouse and no onward chain. This excellent property is ideally located at the head of this peaceful cul-de-sac within the desirable Kingsmere Estate.

Price Guide: Offers Over £475,000

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This superb period terrace is perfectly situated in the popular residential area of High West Jesmond. The house has retained lovely original and period features including cast iron and tiled fireplaces, decorative ceiling coving and picture rails, original wood flooring, internal doors and sash windows.

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Honister Avenue High West Jesmond

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Price Guide: Offer Overs £365,000

Lizzie Beattie

lizzie.beattie@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 213 0033

The Elms Elmfield Road, Gosforth

The Elms, which is ideally located on the corner of Elmfield Road and Parker Avenue, was originally constructed in the late 1960s and occupies close to 1,300 sq.ft. This first floor apartment benefits from a single garage, a private west facing sun terrace, and delightful communal gardens.

Price Guide: Offers Over £335,000

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Windsor Terrace South Gosforth

A mid terraced, two storey family home, in a very popular area of South Gosforth close by to local amenities and transport links. The property requires some considerable updating and modernisation works which have been reflected in the price.

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Price Guide: Offers Over £325,000

Lizzie Beattie

lizzie.beattie@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 213 0033

Kenton Lodge Kenton Road, Gosforth

A well presented first floor assisted living apartment, with a lovely south facing balcony overlooking the landscaped communal courtyard. Situated in the popular Kenton Lodge development, the property offers generous accommodation extending to approximately 955 sq.ft.

Price Guide: £320,000

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This is a rare opportunity to acquire a delightful, purpose built apartment, set within manicured landscaped gardens. Wentworth Grange occupies a prime position on The Grove, within Gosforth’s Conservation Area and is situated close to the amenities of the High Street.

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Wentworth Grange The Grove, Gosforth

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Lizzie Beattie

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Price Guide: £320,000

Lizzie Beattie

lizzie.beattie@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 213 0033

Glendale Avenue Gosforth

This semi-detached home offers a generous lounge, dining room and extended kitchen and is priced to reflect some modernisation. Glendale Avenue is ideally situated close to the local shops, amenities and is within walking distance of excellent local schooling.

Price Guide: Offer Over £275,000

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Emma Doran Gosforth Office: 0191 213 0033

Stable Mews Low Gosforth Court, Melton Park, Gosforth

The Mews, which was originally utilised as the stable block for Low Gosforth House, was developed in the mid 1970s and converted into four residential homes. This delightful stone built cottage offers ground floor living with open plan lounge/diner and is offered with no onward chain.

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Price Guide: Offers Over £295,000

Emma Doran

emma.doran@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 213 0033

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PONTELAND & TYNE VALLEY

What a year! 2021 has proved to be as busy as 2020, with high demand in Ponteland, Tyne Valley and rural villages. Buyers have outstripped the supply of properties and we urgently require more homes to meet this continued demand! Buyers continue to value the standard of living and outside space which many properties in Ponteland and the surrounding villages offer, with good access to Newcastle city centre for commuting, excellent local schools for all ages and the opportunity to walk and enjoy the open countryside. COVID-19 is still very fresh in all of our minds, and has unlocked a desire in many of our buyers to enjoy a different way of life, where there isn’t the need to travel into work every day; to take advantage of extra time with the family and embrace the great outdoors.

PENNY WRIGHT VALUATION MANAGER

We have had great sales at all price points in rural areas, along with the high demand for family homes in Darras Hall and Ponteland. A really positive change we have seen in the last 6 months is the increased interest in apartment living, where all of the apartments in Hemingway Court in Ponteland are now sold, and only a small number remain in Wylam Grange. Despite the end of the Stamp Duty holiday, we still expect to see good levels of activity for homes this Autumn, where the seasonality for selling homes is a thing of the past – if the right house comes to the market, we are seeing sound interest.

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Holly House Medburn Ponteland

Holly House is an impressive, stone built detached house with fabulous gardens and open aspect views towards open fields and countryside. The superb family home, built in 2007, offers generous and flexible accommodation, all finished to a high specification throughout with attractive wood floors, plantation shutters to the main reception rooms, contemporary fitted kitchen and beautiful bathrooms/en suites. Externally, the stunning gardens have been completely landscaped and planted by the current owners, with mature trees, well stocked borders and rockeries, extensive lawns, and stone terraced seating areas. The house has an attached double garage, currently used as a games room and further boot room/store.

Price Guide: £1.1 Million

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Runnymede Road Darras Hall Ponteland

This luxurious property has been extensively redeveloped by the present owner and now provides a stunning mansion within private grounds of just under 1 acre. With outstanding accommodation approaching 7,000 square feet, this is a fabulous opportunity to acquire a very impressive house which has been extensively remodelled, refurbished and improved. The house has beautiful interior decoration, lovely lighting and the carpets and furnishings have all been replaced in recent times. There are three staircases to the first floor, enabling the versatile accommodation to be divided into separate wings if required, to accommodate different generations of a family. There is also a self contained apartment above the double garage.

Price Guide: £2 Million

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Runnymede Road Darras Hall, Ponteland

A fabulous family home, occupying a beautiful mature garden site of circa 0.68 acres, within walking distance of the village. This stunning property has been reconfigured and refurbished during the last 10 years, finished to a high specification and offering great flexible living accommodation.

Price Guide: Offers over £1.5 Million

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West House Hollin Hill Terrace, Riding Mill

This immaculately presented, four storey, period family home is perfectly positioned at the end of this unique Grade II listed terrace which dates back to 1864. The stylish property, which has undergone a full renovation, also offers a plot of land extending to over 0.32 acres.

Price Guide: Price on Application

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Darras Road Darras Hall, Ponteland

This magnificent, luxury family home occupies a stylishly landscaped garden plot of circa 0.6 acres. The impressive property boasts individually designed accommodation of over 6000 sq ft with many bespoke design features including Italian porcelain flooring, walnut doors and contoured ceilings.

Price Guide: £2.2 Million

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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The Woll Runnymede Road, Darras Hall, Ponteland

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A rare opportunity to purchase one of the finest development opportunities within Darras Hall. The Woll is a very special, detached residence occupying a stunning garden plot of 0.85 acres, and there is also a large paddock and grazing field of 0.4 acres with potential to be redeveloped.

Price Guide: £1.65 Million

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Tinklers Bank Foot Station Road, Corbridge

Tinklers Bank Foot is a beautifully presented, substantial period detached family home occupying a lovely private garden site of circa half an acre. This fabulous family home has been remodelled and extended to offer generous accommodation retaining much of the original character.

Price Guide: £1.1 Million

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The Orchard Wylam

A rare opportunity for a superb, detached family home in this exclusive cul de sac development built by Banyard in the 1970s. The house sits in a lovely garden site of circa 0.2 acres and has many design features typical of this era; it does require some updating and modernisation.

Price Guide: £595,000

North Wing is a beautiful and unique family home with generous accommodation set over three floors. This impressive, stone built, period country house is well presented with lovely features including high ceilings, wood floors, timber double glazed windows, wood burning stove and an AGA.

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North Wing Hindley Hall, Stocksfield

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Price Guide: £495,000

Julie Douglas

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Hexham Road Throckley

This unique, stone built detached house, circa 1907, sits in a lovely garden site of approx. 0.25 acres with fabulous open views. A solid oak garage/barn, constructed in 2011, offers great versatility as a garage, store/ workshop or home office with an upper floor gym/studio area.

Price Guide: £495,000

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Willowbrae Castle View, Ovingham

A superb, detached house, built in the 1940’s, in a lovely position towards the edge of the village, with views over the road to the River Tyne. The property retains some original features including leaded/stained glass windows, and has been extended to create a lovely kitchen/breakfast room.

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Price Guide: £425,000

Julie Douglas

julie.douglas@sandersonyoung.co.uk Ponteland Office: 01661 823 951

Rosewood Drive Ponteland

An attractive, double fronted, detached house, constructed by Bellway in 2015, with a lovely south facing rear garden. This excellent family home has been reconfigured internally by the current owners to create a fabulous open plan family kitchen/dining room running the depth of the house.

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Beautifully presented, detached home occupying a fabulous position overlooking green land to the entrance of this recently constructed development within Dinnington. This beautifully proportioned property was constructed in 2018 and has been finished and upgraded to a lovely standard.

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Pine Valley Mews Dinnington

Price Guide: £365,000

Julie Douglas

julie.douglas@sandersonyoung.co.uk Ponteland Office: 01661 823 951

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The Old Smithy Elsdon

The Old Smithy is a traditional stone built cottage, formerly the Smithy for this lovely rural village in the Northumberland National Park. The cottage has been fully refurbished and has a beautiful garden site extending to approximately 0.5 acres with open aspect, west facing, views.

Price Guide: £345,000

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Hindley Hall Stocksfield

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A generous apartment to the first and second floor of the east wing of this fabulous building, with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside and woodland. The apartment benefits from its own private entrance, a driveway and a single garage within a block.

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Julie Douglas

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Price Guide: Offers Over £299,750

Julie Douglas

julie.douglas@sandersonyoung.co.uk Ponteland Office: 01661 823 951

RURAL PROPERTIES URGENTLY WANTED FOR WAITING BUYERS

SPOUTWELL LANE

DARRAS ROAD

UPLANDS

CORBRIDGE

DARRAS HALL, PONTELAND

NEWCASTLE ROAD, CORBRIDGE

STC

PRICE ON APPLICATION

£2.2 MILLION

£2.995 MILLION

KINGSWAY LODGE

THE OLD BARN

THE WOLL

DARRAS HALL, PONTELAND

NEAR PONTELAND

DARRAS HALL, PONTELAND

STC

£1.695 MILLION

£1.25 MILLION

£1.65 MILLION

TINKLERS BANK FOOT

ROCKLYN LODGE

CLOSE HOUSE

CORBRIDGE

DARRAS HALL, PONTELAND

DALTON

£1.1 MILLION

£1.5 MILLION

£925,000

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NORTHUMBERLAND & REGIONAL

Despite ongoing uncertainty for many in 2021, the housing market in our region has continued to grow with demand outweighing supply, with the popularity of rural Northumberland and our stunning coastline producing unprecedented interest and properties selling between 10% and 15% above the guide price. With a new version of normality resuming for many, we will continue to see clients entering a period of reflection, re-evaluating lifestyle options and how we spend our precious down time with family and friends away from the stresses of the everyday. Many of you have already made the change to move to the home you always dreamed of in a location you never thought possible, or perhaps have been able to finally purchase your very own retreat, or simply invest in our region as a superb location for the ever more popular ‘staycation.’

HEATHER ARMSTRONG REGIONAL VALUER

We have been delighted here at Sanderson Young that we have continued to see strength in our housing market with high levels of proceedable buyers registered, waiting for homes to come to the market. Our experienced sales team have continued to work with both vendors and purchasers to provide professional advice and support ensuring their ideal outcome with as little stress as possible. With a career in estate agency that spans almost 30 years, I have seen many changes in the housing market, however none have been as exceptional as 2020/21.

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West Grange Estate Scots Gap, Morpeth

West Grange Estate provides a magnificent, period Country House set in over 20 acres of formal gardens and paddocks with superb equestrian facilities including a 20 stall livery yard and an arena. The house itself dates from the late 1800s and has been lovingly restored over the last three years, retaining a wealth of character including fabulous high ceilings, large open fireplaces, an impressive mahogany staircase and oak floors. This stunning property is predominantly south facing with beautiful open views over the grounds and mature woodland. There is also a three bedroom cottage, a two bedroom annexe apartment as well as a stone barn offering the potential to develop it into a residential dwelling with private gardens, subject to normal planning consents.

Price Guide: £2.2 Million

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Links House Chathill, Beadnell

Constructed in 2016 by the award winning architect, Stuart Palmer, is this unique and very special detached contemporary home situated in a site of circa quarter of an acre. Links House enjoys a truly magnificent position set back into the dunes with fabulous views and direct access onto the beach whilst the architectural design provides an outstanding example of luxurious family accommodation built to a highly efficient standard with tremendous natural light and very low running costs. Impressive features include a superb first floor reception space with double height glazing and external glass balcony, a fabulous granite tread staircase, oak stripped wall panels, intelligent lighting and electrically controlled blinds.

Price Guide: £1.5 Million

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Ashwick House Gubeon Wood, Tranwell Woods, Morpeth

Ashwick House, a stunning detached family home, occupies arguably the best plot in Tranwell Woods with circa 3.3 acres of beautiful, south facing landscaped gardens and woodland. This impressive property also benefits from a large detached garage for five cars with studio/home office above.

Price Guide: £1.45 Million

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Beamish Park Gardens Beamish, County Durham

Beamish Park Gardens is a magnificent country home, developed by the owners and their architects from a former bath house and gardener’s cottage. The property sits within its walled gardens and grounds and there is a building plot available by separate negotiation.

Price Guide: £1.4 Million

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Rowantree House Burgham Park, Felton

Rowantree House is a fabulous, stone built, detached property occupying a beautiful, mature garden site of circa 3/4 of an acre within this exclusive development of luxury houses. This lovely home offers individually designed, substantial and versatile accommodation of approx. 5,500 sq ft.

Price Guide: £1.25 Million

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Dukesfield House Bamburgh

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Dukesfield House is a stunning ‘New England’ style detached home within a superb garden site of circa one third of an acre, with views towards the coastline and castle. This well proportioned home is finished to an excellent standard and benefits from a double detached garage with versatile room above.

Price Guide: £1.5 Million

Heather Armstrong heather.armstrong@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Wellbank Kings Avenue, Morpeth

This wonderful, detached period family residence is ideally situated on the prestigious Kings Avenue, providing easy access into central Morpeth. Wellbank, constructed in 1893, enjoys a substantial double plot and an enviable elevated position with lovely south and west facing gardens.

Price Guide: Offers over £1.1 Million

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Stable Green Cottage Stable Green, Mitford, Morpeth

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Stable Green Cottage is a unique, stone built, detached family home located in the heart of the historic village of Mitford. This substantial property, situated in a tranquil setting, is surrounded by pretty, well maintained gardens with wonderful views overlooking the River Wansbeck.

Price Guide: Offers over £1 Million

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Oaklea Thorp Avenue, Morpeth

Oaklea is an impressive detached family home, built in 1905, occupying a stunning garden site of circa 0.38 acres. The property has been improved and extended by the current owners, retaining many original features including marble fireplaces, decorative cornicing and an imposing staircase.

Price Guide: Offers over £1 Million

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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PLOT 3

Firfield House Plot 3, Ashford Grove, Mitford, Morpeth

Firfield House occupies a prime plot of 0.350 acres with delightful rear gardens. This spacious home has been designed to meet the needs of contemporary living with light and airy open plan living/family places. The opportunity exists to tailor Firfield House to the client’s specification.

Price Guide: £995,000

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

rare! Office: 0191 223 3500

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Plots 1 & 2 Station Road, Warkworth

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Plots 1 & 2 Station Road represent 2 newly constructed detached homes located on the edge of this picturesque coastal village, to be completed in 2022. Each of these substantial properties has accommodation over 2 levels, a site of circa 0.16 acres, a double garage and lovely views across adjoining countryside.

Price Guide: £820,000 per property

Stonecroft is a substantial, detached, single storey residence, perfectly placed within the ever popular village of Hepscott. The property enjoys beautiful surrounding gardens, perfect for entertaining or dining al fresco, with well stocked borders, timber summerhouse and central seating area.

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Gillian Greaves Alnwick Office: 01665 600 170

Stonecroft Field House Close, Hepscott, Morpeth

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Price Guide: Offers over £650,000

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Rebecca Novak

rebecca.novak@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 213 0033

Longsands Lodge Percy Park Road, Tynemouth

This substantial maisonette is ideally located on the desirable Percy Park Road in the sought after village of Tynemouth, only a short walk to Longsands beach. The property has been successfully run as a holiday let for several years generating a guaranteed income for the current owners.

Price Guide: £650,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Westoe Grange Westoe Village, South Shields Westoe Grange is a four storey, Grade II Listed, mid terraced property dating back to the late 1700’s/early 1800’s. The property has been renovated and extended, retaining many original features, and has accommodation of circa 4500 sq ft. Externally there is a stunning walled garden.

Price Guide: Offers over £635,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Lizzie Beattie

lizzie.beattie@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 213 0033

Gill Cockburn gill.cockburn@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 213 0033

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Newminster Cottage High Stanners, Morpeth

Newminster Cottage is a delightful, detached period residence offering wonderful riverside views. Situated close to the town centre, the property is finished to an excellent standard and offers a large family home situated above an award winning B & B which provides a regular income stream.

Price Guide: Offers over £475,000

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Gill Cockburn

Haining Bank, built mid to late 1800’s, is a delightful, detached family home, extended to provide generous accommodation. This impressive period property is priced to reflect the need for modernisation and has an integral workshop which could be converted into a home office/studio.

Gosforth Office: 0191 213 0033

Haining Bank Strathmore Road, Rowlands Gill

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Price Guide: Offers in excess of £525,000

Emma Doran

emma.doran@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 213 0033

LAST REMAINING PLOT

The Stannington Plot 4, Ridge Grove, Stannington

This new build detached bungalow is situated in an exclusive cul de sac location, in a private gated development, and is finished to a high specification. The property offers circa 2196 sq ft of accommodation and benefits from a wrap around garden and a detached double garage.

Price Guide: £520,000

Julie Summerbell Gosforth Office: 0191 213 0033

The Old Vicarage Otterburn

A handsome, stone built, Grade II Listed family house in the centre of Otterburn village lovingly restored over a number of years retaining many period features. This double fronted property provides impressive accommodation with further space and development opportunities in the annexe.

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julie.summerbell@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Price Guide: Offers over £495,000

Julie Douglas

julie.douglas@sandersonyoung.co.uk Ponteland Office: 01661 823 951

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Swansfield Park Road Alnwick

A handsome and substantial, period stone terraced house, offering generous accommodation over three floors, which has been extended and remodelled over a number of years. The superb family home, which retains many original features, has a fabulous rear garden overlooking Swansfield Park.

Price Guide: Offers over £450,000

Alison Oxley alison.oxley@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Alnwick Office: 01665 600 170

SOLD – SIMILAR PROPERTIES WANTED FOR WAITING BUYERS

Bernicia Way Beadnell

A stylish, immaculately presented detached holiday home in a fabulous position within this much sought after coastal development. Finished to a high specification, this contemporary property is a short walk from the beach and enjoys an open plan living area and external south facing balcony.

Price Guide: Offers over £399,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Gillian Greaves

gillian.greaves@sandersonyoung.co.uk Alnwick Office: 01665 600 170

Oakslaw View Rock

Beautifully presented end terrace home, occupying a lovely garden site overlooking the village cricket field with uninterrupted views towards the coast and open countryside. This fabulous property, newly constructed in 2020, offers well proportioned accommodation, finished to a high standard.

Price Guide: Offers over £340,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

High Heatherlea Hillside, Rothbury Individually designed, detached split level bungalow, occupying a beautiful mature elevated garden site with stunning views across the valley to the Simonside hills. The property offers well proportioned and well maintained accommodation which would now benefit from a degree of modernisation.

Price Guide: Offers over £325,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Alison Oxley

alison.oxley@sandersonyoung.co.uk Alnwick Office: 01665 600 170

Alison Oxley alison.oxley@sandersonyoung.co.uk Alnwick Office: 01665 600 170

Whitesmiths Way Swordy Park, Alnwick

Beautifully presented, modern detached home, occupying a lovely position on this modern development towards the edge of Alnwick Town. The property was constructed in a ‘Downham’ style by Taylor Wimpey in 2019 and has been finished to a lovely standard with accommodation of circa 1244 sq ft.

Price Guide: £300,000

Alnwick Office: 01665 600 170

Charming, two storey townhouse, beautifully positioned within this prestigious Grade I Listed country home. This property is one of twenty unique homes within the former stately home of Callaly Castle, converted in 1987 and standing in some 35 acres of superb landscaped grounds.

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Garden Wing Callaly, Alnwick

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Alison Oxley

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Price Guide: Offers over £275,000

Alison Oxley

alison.oxley@sandersonyoung.co.uk Alnwick Office: 01665 600 170

Argyle Street Alnmouth

Attractively presented, second floor apartment in the heart of this much sought after coastal village and within easy access of the beach. The property enjoys lovely views across the village to the estuary and would be Ideal as a ‘bolthole’ on the coast, main residence or personal second home.

Price Guide: £199,950

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Alison Oxley Alnwick Office: 01665 600 170

The Snook The Square, Powburn, Alnwick

A charming, stone built cottage, located in a courtyard setting in the rural village of Powburn. The Snook is beautifully presented, with stylish neutral decor and lovely traditional features including exposed stone to the walls, inglenook fireplace with multi fuel stove and exposed beams.

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alison.oxley@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Price Guide: £149,950

Alison Oxley

alison.oxley@sandersonyoung.co.uk Alnwick Office: 01665 600 170

COASTAL PROPERTIES URGENTLY WANTED FOR WAITING BUYERS

DUNELM HOUSE

HILL TOP

WHINDOW COTTAGE

AMBLE

FOXTON

CRASTER

£499,950

OFFERS OVER £425,000

OFFERS OVER £350,000

DIBCOTT HOUSE

CROWN STREET

GATE HOUSE

FOXTON, ALNMOUTH

SEAHOUSES

WATERSHAUGH ROAD, WARKWORTH

£1.35 MILLION

£225,000

£750,000

LONGBEACH DRIVE

DIAL PLACE

BERNICIA WAY

BEADNELL

WARKWORTH

BEADNELL

OFFERS OVER £310,000

£425,000

OFFERS OVER £399,000

PLEASE CONTACT THE PROPERTY EXPERTS TODAY AT OUR ALNWICK OFFICE FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION VALUATION/APPRAISAL.

T: 01665 600 170

E: ALNWICK@SANDERSONYOUNG.CO.UK | WWW.SANDERSONYOUNG.CO.UK

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YOUR DREAM HOME IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

LOOKING TO SELL YOUR COASTAL PROPERTY?

YOUR NEXT MOVE… WE HAVE A SURGING LEVEL OF DEMAND FOR COASTAL PROPERTIES SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR EXPERT VALUERS & ARRANGE YOUR FREE VALUATION NOW

CALL OUR ALNWICK OFFICE NOW ON 01665 600 170 | WWW.SANDERSONYOUNG.CO.UK

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REGIONAL LETTINGS

As Autumn returns, we are delighted to reflect on an outstanding 2021 so far, with extremely high levels of enquiries and demand outstripping supply at all price points across the full North East region. The majority of our current stock is securing tenants on the day of listing and we are seeing bidding wars from customers vying to win their ideal property. The shortage of accommodation just doesn’t end with the lettings side of the business, where we have also been inundated from sellers looking to rent for the shorter term as a stepping stone to their next move up the ladder. We have been incredibly successful on meeting the housing needs of many of our customers and equally offering good quality accommodation to the lettings marketplace, as well as having close links with returning landlords and assessing when properties are due to become available again to match up waiting applicants.

GAIL MCLEAN REGIONAL LETTINGS MANAGER

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Family houses in the suburbs and beyond have always been known as the “hot spots” for rentals and we have seen these locations increase even further now that the world has opened to our normal lives again. Equally, city living is still a prime requirement for the professional tenant looking for café culture lifestyle and being close to Central Train Station for journeys to London and beyond. WE LOOK FORWARD WITH MUCH EXCITEMENT AND ANTICIPATION TO 2022 AND WE HAVE MANY WAITING PROFESSIONAL TENANTS FOR ALL AREAS WITH HEALTHY BUDGETS. IF YOU ARE A LANDLORD LOOKING FOR RENTAL GUIDANCE AND ADVICE I WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO HEAR FROM YOU ON 0191 2233510 OR VIA GAIL.MCLEAN@SANDERSONYOUNG.CO.UK

The Penthouse County Aparthotel, City Centre

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Outstanding and luxurious Penthouse suite located in the County Aparthotel in the heart of Newcastle City Centre. Offering a bespoke interior finish to the highest standards along with quality furnishings and integrated appliances to the stunning kitchen as well as modern bathroom.

Price Guide: £2,750 PCM

Gail McLean gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Regional Lettings Office: 0191 223 3510

SANDERSON YOUNG ARE DELIGHTED TO OFFER FOUR STYLISH APARTMENTS IN

PEGASUS JESMOND ASSEMBLY TO THE RENTAL MARKET

THESE BRAND NEW, LATER LIVING APARTMENTS BENEFIT FROM TWO BEDROOMS, ONE WITH AN EN SUITE, A JULIET BALCONY AND SPACIOUS LIVING AREAS WITH FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS PROVIDING GREAT NATURAL LIGHT. A range of shared amenities include a warm and relaxing lounge for owners to get together, a well equipped social kitchen for the preparation of snacks, light meals and drinks, and an outdoor terrace. There is an advanced security system including 24 hour video entry phones and a Host 5 days a week. Jesmond Assembly is located within easy walking distance of the city centre, Jesmond Dene and the Town Moor.

9 Jesmond Assembly, Eskdale Terrace - £2,008 pcm | 14 Jesmond Assembly, Eskdale Terrace - £2,069 pcm 12 Jesmond Assembly, Eskdale Terrace - £2,500 pcm | 48 Jesmond Assembly, Eskdale Terrace - £1,450 pcm

SITUATED IN THE LEAFY SUBURB OF

JESMOND, HOME TO SOME OF THE REGION’S BEST RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND SHOPS

ALL ENQUIRIES TO SANDERSON YOUNG’S REGIONAL LETTINGS MANAGER:

GAIL MCLEAN ON 0191 2233510 gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Darras Road Darras Hall

This property on Darras Road represents one of the most exceptional, modern and luxury mansion houses available within the exclusive Darras Hall estate, located on a site of just under 1.2 acres with mature boundaries and beautifully landscaped grounds complementing the property superbly.

Price Guide: £7,500 PCM

Gail McLean gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Regional Lettings Office: 0191 223 3510

LOOKING TO RENT OUT YOUR PROPERTY?

Landlords … WE HAVE PROFESSIONAL TENANTS WAITING IN ALL AREAS & OFFER A FULLY MANAGED SERVICE OR A TENANT FIND SERVICE TO SUIT YOUR REQUIREMENTS. SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR EXPERT ADVISORS & ARRANGE A FREE RENTAL APPRAISAL

Call us now on 0191 223 3510 or email gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Brownrigg Dissington Lane, Ponteland

Brownrigg is an impressive detached dormer bungalow on the outskirts of Ponteland. Offering spacious accommodation, the property is set behind a private gated entrance with drive and double garage along with generous sized gardens to the front and rear aspect with raised decking area.

Price Guide: £2250 PCM www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Gail McLean

Regional Lettings Office: 0191 223 3510

This stunning semi detached family home has been fitted to the highest standard with bespoke fixtures and fittings throughout including a top of the range kitchen and bathroom. The property sits within an exclusive part of Gosforth which is sought after and very rare to the rental market.

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Arlington Court Kenton Avenue, Gosforth

Price Guide: £1850 PCM

Gail McLean

gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk Regional Lettings Office: 0191 223 3510

Grove Park Crescent Gosforth

Superb end terrace townhouse well positioned toward the edge of Grove Park, with a driveway for off street parking, private garden and rear courtyard. Grove Park is an attractive development offering easy pedestrian access to Gosforth High Street, Central Park and South Gosforth Metro Station.

Price Guide: £1600 PCM www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Gail McLean

Regional Lettings Office: 0191 223 3510

This outstanding mid terrace property is beautifully presented internally with contemporary fixtures and fittings, as well as retaining many period features. Located in the heart of the village with its cafes, public houses and shops as well as being ideal for commuting into Newcastle.

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Falcon Terrace Wylam

Price Guide: £1450 PCM

Gail McLean gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Regional Lettings Office: 0191 223 3510

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Manorfields Benton

An impressive and stylish detached family home with a high standard of interior specification throughout and the added benefit of a conservatory. The property is in a fantastic location for access to the Metro and excellent road links to Newcastle city centre and coastal routes.

Price Guide: £1450 PCM www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Gail McLean

Regional Lettings Office: 0191 223 3510

West Farm Cottage was built circa 1500 and was the original Farmhouse in the heart of the sought after village of Matfen. This handsome property offers spacious accommodation with exposed beams and brickwork as well as a stunning garden with a patio entertaining area.

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gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

West Farm Cottage Matfen

Price Guide: £1400 PCM

Gail McLean

gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk Regional Lettings Office: 0191 223 3510

The Plateau Smiths Dock, North Shields

This outstanding townhouse benefits from stunning river views, a decked entertaining area and a contemporary interior finish. Smiths Dock offers superb coastal living with easy access into Tynemouth and the surrounding suburbs, as well as excellent road links into Newcastle.

Price Guide: £1300 PCM www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Gail McLean

Regional Lettings Office: 0191 223 3510

This two bedroom apartment is situated on a prime corner position on Acorn Road and has just undergone a full refurbishment throughout. The property provides a high standard of accommodation with a stunning open plan lounge and contemporary kitchen as well as a luxury bathroom.

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Acorn Road Jesmond

Price Guide: £1300 PCM

Gail McLean

gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk Regional Lettings Office: 0191 223 3510

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THROUGHOUT ALL PRICE LEVELS

THE SANDERSON YOUNG REGIONAL LETTINGS OFFICE HANDLES A WIDE SPECTRUM OF PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION, FROM QUAYSIDE FLATS TO SUBURBAN SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOMES AND LUXURY MANSIONS, BOTH IN NEWCASTLE AND THROUGHOUT PONTELAND, NORTHUMBERLAND AND THE COASTAL MARKET.

OTTERBURN AVENUE

PEEL HOUSE

HIGH QUAYS

HEMINGWAY COURT

GOSFORTH

PONTELAND

QUAYSIDE

PONTELAND

£1295 PCM

£900 PCM

£850 PCM

£895 PCM

GROVE PARK OVAL

THREE INDIAN KINGS HOUSE

HANOVER MILL

LINDALE ROAD

GOSFORTH

QUAYSIDE

FENHAM

£850 PCM

£995 PCM

£750 PCM

£1150 PCM

ST ANNS QUAY

ELMFIELD SQUARE

LIME SQUARE

HAWTHORN ROAD

QUAYSIDE

GOSFORTH

QUAYSIDE

GOSFORTH

£895 PCM

£975 PCM

£895 PCM

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We are proud of the extensive number of houses we let on a weekly basis, yet due to exceptionally high demand, stock levels constantly run low. Sanderson Young manage over 100 properties on a daily basis and some of those lets are shown below. We require at least 4-5 new landlords per week to satisfy the demand for increasing numbers of tenants, who often are of a very high quality and from blue chip companies, coming to Sanderson Young first due to our reputation for quality homes kept to a high standard. If you are a landlord looking for an experienced property manager with extensive connections throughout the business sectors we would be delighted to help rent your property within a very short period of time, at the best price possible. I am particularly proud that over 50% of my landlords have seen significant rent increases due to the economics of the current market. Are you letting your portfolio at the right price? Please give me a ring to discuss.

Gail McLean

Regional Lettings Manager gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

0191 223 3510

THE PRINTWORKS

OSBORNE ROAD

BALTIC QUAYS

KNIGHTSBRIDGE COURT

CITY CENTRE, NEWCASTLE

JESMOND

QUAYSIDE

GOSFORTH

£900 PCM

£850 PCM

£950 PCM

CURZON PLACE

GROVE PARK CRESCENT

CITYGATE

MERCHANTS QUAY

GATESHEAD

GOSFORTH

NEWCASTLE

QUAYSIDE

£850 PCM

£1195 PCM

£995 PCM

£850 PCM

FENCER HILL SQUARE

SMOKEHOUSE ONE

CITY QUADRANT

GREYSTOKE PARK

GOSFORTH

NORTH SHIELDS

CITY CENTRE, NEWCASTLE

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There’s no doubt that Covid has changed how we understand and appreciate our homes. We need houses that help us balance our personal and work lives like never before. New developments need to represent the shift to what has become our ‘new normal’; many of us working from home in a variety of capacities, video calling across the globe, requiring internet speeds that can handle multiple devices being used at once. Outside space is at a premium, with many of us looking back through rose tinted glasses at all those family meet-ups, playdates and catch-ups with friends in our gardens, yards or balconies (in all weathers!). Family entertaining space is in high demand, where many now relish in throwing dinner parties and socialising in our homes after being apart for so long.

AMY BRICE MRICS CHARTERED SURVEYOR / RICS REGISTERED VALUER

If we are spending more time in our homes, they need to be designed smarter. They need to be slick, stylish and make us delight in our time spent in them. There is demand on how energy efficient they can be and how they can work for us to maximise our output. Smart home technology, electric car charging, green energy and high insulation are all points on current buyers’ ‘wishlists’. This re-evaluation of ‘home’ should be seen as a chance to consider how we design dwellings for the future and enable a review of the specifications that we currently design to. Add in the need to search for a sustainable approach to building and living, and this becomes a huge opportunity to make design improvements, previously considered unfeasible, the ‘new normal’ and the way forward for residential developments. Sanderson Young’s new homes division arms developers with the market intel and local experience to consult on what features of new homes should be considered to meet such changing requirements and how to design specific schemes with the target purchaser in mind.

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CONTACT AMY ON 0191 223 3500 OR AMY.BRICE@SANDERSONYOUNG.CO.UK

COMPLETIONS FROM APRIL 2022

SYCAMORE SQUARE, GOSFORTH A STUNNING COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY AND STYLISH HOMES IN THE HEART OF GOSFORTH TOWNHOUSES: Three floors of luxury living | Four bedrooms, one with en suite | First floor living room with Juliet balcony | Ground floor kitchen and living space with doors to garden APARTMENTS: Fabulously light and bright spaces | Two bedrooms with en suite to master | Open plan living with kitchen/diner/living room | Secure on site parking

0191 213 0033

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FIRST MOVE A couple are celebrating becoming the first residents to move into their new home at Garden Mews, following a multi-million pound investment by independent local developer Greenway Homes.

hae McMahon and Lucy Williams, who were first to register an interest in the development and first to visit a show home, are thrilled with their four bedroomed townhouse at Garden Mews, in the Blaydon Conservation Area. Comprising a stylish mix of 25 homes, the regeneration includes the renovation of the historic Blaydon House into three family homes. Seven apartments, three mews houses and 12 three-storey townhouses make up the rest of the project. Shae and Lucy, who used to live in a two-bedroomed flat at nearby “Our new home has high ceilings, the attention to Dunston, were looking for a bigger property with a garden and detail is second-to-none and the space on the top spotted the Garden Mews floor, where there is a huge master bedroom, development on Rightmove. ensuite bathroom and dressing room, is amazing.” Shae, 29, a Principal Product

Manager at a software company, said: “We weren’t going to go for a new build, but what has been developed here by Greenway Homes is very different to most modern estates. “Our new home has high ceilings and the attention to detail is second-to-none. The space on the top floor, where there is a huge master bedroom, en-suite bathroom and dressing room, is amazing.” Shae and 29-year-old Lucy, a Senior Affiliate Marketing Manager, have a Poochon puppy called Ally and a kitten called Jermain so outside space is also a high priority. Lucy said: “As soon as we visited the showhouse, we fell in love with it. Our new home has been built to a really high standard with fabulous fixtures and fittings. “With having pets the external area is important and we chose this particular plot as it has one of the biggest gardens on the estate. “We are so pleased we got in early to secure such a fantastic home – we were the first people to view the show home, the first to register an interest and now we are the first people to move in.” Shae added: “The whole process went really smoothly. We are so excited and are looking forward to settling in here.” Ian Watson, chairman of Greenway Homes (NE) Ltd, said: “We have forged a solid reputation for creating well-designed, spacious properties combining stunning architecture with contemporary living, whilst remaining sympathetic to the surrounding area. “We also pride ourselves on attention to detail and it is great to hear Shae and Lucy have flagged up this characteristic as one of the reasons they were attracted to their home at Garden Mews. “We wish them all the very best in their lovely new home.”

BLAYDON HOUSE REPRESENTS THE FINAL PHASE OF THIS EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF BEAUTIFUL HOMES. Great care and attention will be paid by Greenway Homes into transforming this fine Georgian building into three substantial, luxury townhouses whilst retaining many stunning architectural features. These bespoke family homes, offering 1230 - 1800 sq ft of accommodation, will portray the grandeur and prestige associated with the history of this imposing building.

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BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TO VIEW THE LAST REMAINING PLOT AT GARDEN MEWS

PLOT 16, THE STRATHMORE A FOUR BEDROOM, THREE STOREY TOWNHOUSE, EXTENDING TO MORE THAN 1150 SQ FT AND OFFERING A STUNNING OPEN PLAN DINING KITCHEN WITH PATIO DOORS OPENING TO THE REAR GARDEN, AN EN SUITE MASTER BEDROOM AND PARKING FOR TWO CARS. PRICE GUIDE: £235,000. DEVELOPMENT BY:

ALL ENQUIRIES TO SANDERSON YOUNG’S GOSFORTH OFFICE ON 0191 213 0033 WWW.SANDERSONYOUNG.CO.UK

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NORTH GOSFORTH

HEPSCOTT FIELDS

HEPSCOTT, MORPETH

TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST PLEASE CONTACT SANDERSON YOUNG’S RARE! OFFICE ON:

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REGIONAL NEW HOMES EXPERTS FROM STYLISH APARTMENTS AND SPACIOUS FAMILY HOMES THROUGH TO LUXURY COUNTRY RESIDENCES.

GARDEN MEWS

SYCAMORE SQUARE

ASHCROFT GRANGE

Blaydon House represents the final phase of this exclusive development of 25 beautiful homes by Greenway Homes. This fine Georgian building will be transformed into 3 substantial, luxury townhouses offering 1100 – 1500 sq ft of accommodation, Register your interest now.

A stunning collection of contemporary & stylish homes located off North Avenue in Gosforth. Soon to be released at Sycamore Square are a row of 4 & 5 bedroom luxury townhouses and a number of fabulously light and bright apartments, all finished to a high specification.

A stunning, niche development by Harrow Living of 4 luxury homes with views over open countryside. Each individually designed, detached property will be of the highest quality with circa 3000 sq ft of accommodation, including 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, private gardens and integral double garages.

PRICES FROM £695,000

T: 0191 213 0033

SMOKEHOUSES

WYLAM GRANGE

ASHFORD GROVE

Only one apartment remains at this contemporary coastal development. This three bedroom duplex has large feature windows providing good natural light and includes all contents. Stamp Duty paid.

Only four plots remain at this magnificent conversion development of 15 luxury apartments, nestled in its own private grounds of 1.1 acres towards the edge of this sought after village. This handsome building offers 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments, all unique in design and presented to a high specification.

Roe Haugh is the last remaining plot at this striking development of individually designed stone built country homes. This outstanding new home provides generous five bedroomed accommodation, a plot of 0.425 acres and stunning views.

PRICES FROM £280,000

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Brunton Woods is an exclusive development of seven architect designed family homes, situated on the edge of the desirable suburb of Gosforth. These beautifully designed homes will all benefit from private south facing gardens.

This luxury collection of 18 two and three bedroom apartments will be set in landscaped grounds with a private entrance. The contemporary apartments, designed by JDDK architects, boast an open plan design allowing a lot of light into the space, the latest in-home technology and underground parking.

Situated in the leafy suburb of Jesmond, Pegasus Jesmond Assembly is a stunning collection of 63 independent living apartments for the over 60s. With a fantastic selection of one and two bedroom properties, including duplexes, the development is within easy walking distance of the city centre.

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‘Only one property remains at this private gated development, by Altoria Developments, of 8 detached bungalows within the popular village of Stannington. Each three bedroom bungalow will be finished to a high specification throughout and there is the option to personalise the property if purchased off plan.

Hepscott Fields is an intimate group of just three spacious, detached homes, set in open countryside. Each home will be finished to a superior specification, for which Countylife are renowned for, and will have private garden space with superb views. Register your interest now.

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EATING OUT

Photograph: Nigel John

SEASONAL

Helen Wilson-Beevers explores the regional venues offering

HEATED OUTDOOR SPACE this autumn and winter.

s the weather gets colder, pub goers inevitably flock indoors. But for those of us still preferring an outdoor option, there are plenty of North East venues with heated terraces. Plus, open air beach space, river views and themed gardens. From Tynemouth to Felton and a few places in between, we’ve been exploring the best heated outside spaces for eating and drinking this autumn/winter. Look no further to read our lowdown, across newly updated additions and seaside classics. Riley’s Fish Shack sits on the Most notably if you are thinking of keeping seafront at Tynemouth and is a popular hotspot for locals and toasty warm, you can hire a fire pit for £10. Think tourists alike. A fish bar and grill piping hot food, freshly caught, devoured on one which offers seafood, dishes are served from two shipping of the region’s most loved beaches. containers on King Edward’s Bay beach. Their daily specials are catch dependant, underlining the locally sourced seasonal goodness that is also sustainable where possible too. You will come across lobster, surf and turf, monkfish, Craster kippers, squid, and mackerel, all prepared over a charcoal fire. Undoubtedly a sought after dining option, you can hire deckchairs via their booking system. When the colder weather sets in at night or during chilly days, blankets are available to buy too. A parasol Photograph: Nigel John and windbreaker are provided at each table as well. Most notably

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if you are thinking of keeping toasty warm, you can hire a fire pit for £10. Think piping hot food, freshly caught, devoured on one of the region’s most loved beaches. The Northumberland Arms is set in the picturesque town of Felton, beside the winding River Coquet. Famed for their hearty Sunday lunches, dog friendly bar area and chic, cosy décor, food is freshly prepared using the best local ingredients. Menus change regularly, in keeping with this, but you will generally find pub classics, street food nods, and moreish meals, as well as tempting puds. Not forgetting, the wine list. Aware of the importance placed by some diners on remaining outside, their team has created an al fresco option. “We’ve invested heavily in our outdoor spaces over the last eighteen months by taking electricity over the road and adding additional furniture, lighting and electric and gas heaters, so they can be enjoyed year-round,” says Stuart Young, owner of The Northumberland Arms.

The Blackbird Ponteland 01661 822684 www.theblackbirdponteland.co.uk Geisha Restaurant and Bar Jesmond 0191 2813559 www.geishajesmond.co.uk

He adds, “We have outdoor areas to both the north and south of the riverside, with a stunning view of the River Coquet and a 16th Century bridge for those drinking and dining at the north of the property.” Although you can’t book ahead because of our unpredictable weather, tables are available on a first come, first served basis. The Blackbird at Ponteland was originally a castle built in the 14th century. Now playing host to a country pub, dishes cover Sunday lunch, main and children’s menus, as well as gluten-free offerings. The interiors marry contemporary and rustic charm, making for a high quality foodie destination. In terms of utlising outdoor space, The Blackbird came up with an innovative idea after lockdown. “We introduced a tipi restaurant last summer to cater for outside dining and it proved to be such a popular addition that we have now purchased our own, which will be a permanent addition to the pub,” explains Stuart Young, director at The Blackbird. “We introduced a tipi restaurant last summer He adds, “Our main tipi will be fully heated, and we are also adding to cater for outside dining and it proved to extra heating to our mini tipis and be such a popular addition that we have now outside tables for the winter. So it’s a great option for anyone who purchased our own, which will be a permanent isn’t quite ready to return to indoor addition to the pub,” dining yet.” Standout plates to enjoy inside the tipi include pan-fried North Sea halibut, courgette, broad bean and pea tartlet and the moving mountains vegan burger. There’s also a takeaway menu, and like at sister destination The Northumberland Arms, pastries from North East bakery Kennedy & Rhind. Geisha at Jesmond’s Japanese inspired garden adds an outdoor opulence that is both heated and covered. Delivering signature Asian food and drink, Geisha covers pan-Asian food as well as

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The Northumberland Arms Felton 01670 787370 www.northumberlandarms-felton.co.uk

THE BLACKBIRD

Riley’s Fish Shack Tynemouth 0191 257 1371 www.rileysfishshack.com

dim sum, and an array of delicious cocktails. The vibe is bright and buzzing, serving up dishes to be enjoyed within their stylish setting. The heated garden brings an outdoor extension of the indoor bar and restaurant. Fully covered, you can keep warm while choosing to be seated outside. Asian inspired drinks include speciality cocktails, authentic Japanese sake and shochu, as well as a wine, prosecco and beer selection, plus Japanese whisky, and spirits. Meanwhile there is a lunch and main menu to be discovered, encompassing plates like roast duck pancakes, Thai curry, chicken katsu and shitake vegetable spring roll. Dietary requirements are catered for too. The service is billed as excellent, finishing off the outdoor ambience perfectly. Whether popping out of town for Sunday lunch or staying local to sample dinner and drinks, there are a variety of regional pubs and restaurants catering for outdoor dining over the winter months. Collection

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PARKLAND, HEATH OR LINKS; BEGINNER OR PROFESSIONAL. You’ll find your perfect golf course in the North East.

he North East is incredibly fortunate to have a stunning collection of golf courses. It doesn’t matter whether you want to play on a links course next to the coast, enjoy the wide open spaces of a heath course or the manicured greens and fairways of a parkland course, you will find them all. You will also find par 3 courses catering for novice golfers who are still trying to figure out how to get a ball from tee to It doesn’t matter whether you want to play on hole without losing it, all the way through to seasoned pros bidding a links course next to the coast, enjoy the wide for serious prize money on a open spaces of a heath course or the manicured championship course. Mother Nature has been very kind greens and fairways of a parkland course to the North East. Classic examples of parkland courses can be found at Northumberland, Close House, Ramside and Matfen. The latter three also have a hotel close by. The Northumberland course is unique in that it is largely situated within Newcastle’s Gosforth Park racecourse. Time your round to perfection and you might see Frankie Dettori going past in the Pitmen’s Derby. As an example of how good our courses are, Close House, near Newcastle, has hosted the British Masters on two occasions as well as Juniors Masters and PGA Senior events. It’s home to a pair of Lee

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GOSWICK LINKS

RAMSIDE

CLOSE HOUSE

A JEWEL IN THE CROWN OF

Westwood championship courses. Lee, who is the club’s attached touring professional, was there on the opening day when he was ranked No.1 in the world, and he was there again recently as the course celebrated its 10th anniversary. Close House is brilliant for golfing breaks thanks to terrific accommodation and restaurant. “We are very proud of everything that we have achieved at Close House over the past decade,” said Close House owner, Sir Graham Wylie. “The club has become a real focal point for golf in the North East.” Ramside, near Durham is also part of a hotel, Ramside Hall. You can choose from the Prince Bishops or Cathedral courses which are set in the 350 acre grounds of what is the North East’s largest privately owned luxury hotel. “Because of the different ages of the

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THE COURSES: Close House Ramside Foxton Northumberland Matfen North Berwick Bamburgh Goswick

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courses, the experiences are very different so golfers can play at two different courses at the same club, rather than two that are identical,” said Ramside Golf manager, Roger Shaw. “The Prince Bishops course is now heavily tree lined while the Cathedral is much more open to the elements and so is a totally different experience, and because they have a USGA spec green it means the courses can be used all year round – and they are!” It’s a similar story at Matfen Hall which is set in over 300 acres of mature parkland with established burns and woodland and offers a 27-hole course. What’s not to love? However, if you wanted to look at what are arguably the signature golf courses of the North East, you would probably go for links courses because the coastline of Co. Durham and Northumberland is littered with courses that are However, if you wanted to look at what are both beautiful and relaxing whilst arguably the signature golf courses of the North also being, weather depending, bleak and intimidating. No two East, you would probably go for links courses… days are ever the same. No two rounds will be the same. The one thing that doesn’t change however, is the stunning backdrop of dramatic scenery. Go onto Google Earth and take a look at North Berwick, Bamburgh, Goswick, Warkworth, Dunstanburgh….the list of links courses across the North of the region is endless. Further south you’ll find Seaton Carew in Co. Durham and Cleveland in North Yorkshire. Anyone who plays golf will know there are long periods when you can enjoy the local scenery whilst hunting for your ball in the rough. North Berwick Golf Club has wonderful views over the Firth of Forth. It’s a course which regularly gets a national airing because it’s used as a final qualifying venue for The Open and has had men’s and women’s amateur championships played there ever since the course opened in the 17th century. Berwick upon Tweed Golf Club at Goswick is also recognised by the R&A as a qualifying course for The Open. RAMSIDE HALL Further down the coastline you’ll find the Bamburgh course which DURHAM has views of Lindisfarne, the Farne Islands, the Cheviots and, of

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course, Bamburgh Castle. It’s hardly surprising that their website boasts ‘Where only the views rival the golf.’ All three courses are exposed. Mile upon mile of open beaches and estuaries are only a few yards beyond the sand dunes which border these courses. If you need to discover how to control the golf ball in strong cross winds by using a slice or hook shot, these courses are the places where you’ll either get the hang of it, or spend a fortune on lost balls. Alnmouth Golf Club at Foxton Hall is the 4th oldest golf club in England but it also has a foot in both camps of links and parkland. In other words, you have a coastal location but parkland turf which will drain quickly. The course overlooks Foxton and Alnmouth Bay which are both designated areas of outstanding natural beauty. This is just a snapshot of what North East golf courses provide. There really is something for everyone, so there’s no excuse not to get out there and enjoy a few rounds. Collection

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The wheel of fortune is turning full circle for those areas of the UK that once dominated the global production of coal for the generation of

ELECTRICITY.

GIGA POWER ASTON MARTIN’S

DBX

ossil fuels have fallen out of favour in preference to electricity and that is spawning gigafactories to meet the unprecedented demand for batteries. Ironically, most of the front runners for these job generating sites are areas where coal mines once proliferated. Their aim will be to produce batteries on a massive scale as hybrid and electric vehicles replace more than 30 million petrol and diesel The hugely-profitable gigafactories will safeguard models on UK roads. The hugely profitable gigafactories the sort of prosperity that is currently fuelling an will safeguard the sort of insatiable demand for the type of large SUVs that prosperity that is currently fuelling an insatiable demand for are so well suited to hybrid propulsion. the type of large SUVs that are so well suited to hybrid propulsion. They use a combination of internal combustion engines allied to electric motors that enable them to travel greater distances whilst emitting less CO2, or even none at all. At this relatively early stage in the stampede towards conventional engine alternatives, many people prefer to hedge their bets with hybrids rather than pure electric to overcome the fear of becoming stranded if the batteries run out. Some motorists are also wary of investing in models with large

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banks of batteries that may be considered a liability when they reach the second hand market. The result is that in this embryonic stage of the greatest power transition for a century, there are currently 600,000 plug-in vehicles on our country’s roads, with many more hybrids than pure electric. That may seem like an impressive figure, which is slowly rising, but it remains a miniscule proportion of the UK’s combined 40 million cars and vans in daily use. The government’s determination to consign this overwhelming majority of petrol and diesel models to the history books is forcing car companies to make their electric offerings increasingly appealing by improving efficiency. This is particularly notable in the case of the sort of large SUVs

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The government’s determination to consign this overwhelming majority of petrol and diesel models to the history books is forcing car companies to make their electric offerings increasingly appealing

that have historically earned derogatory tags such as Chelsea Tractor, with Audi, BMW, MercedesBenz, Bentley, Lamborghini, Volvo and Range Rover among those offering environmentally friendly hybrids. Earning new found respectability, many of these large SUV models are hugely impressive in hybrid guise, including the Range Rover P400e that combines a petrol engine and electric motor. It achieves an impressive C02 rating of only 75g/km that results in a tax liability of just 19 per cent, with the ability to travel up to 25 or even 30 miles in electric-only mode. This is in comparison to the P400 mild hybrid version that uses a

3.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine with a self charging 48 volt battery, but without the plug-in charging facility. The mild hybrid system harvests electricity whilst driving, which assists the engine but the vehicle does not travel far on battery power alone, so the CO2 rating is less impressive than that of the plug-in 400e and it remains saddled with a 37 per cent tax liability. Among the main rivals for the Range Rover is the Bentley >> Collection

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<< Bentayga that combines a 3.0V6 twin turbo petrol engine and 125bhp electric motor to create a combined power output of 445bhp. The lithium battery pack enables the vehicle to travel up to 30 miles in electric mode, which Bentley says is less than the average daily journey. Charging takes as little as two and a half hours and battery capacity is helped by harnessing energy that would otherwise be wasted. Like most large hybrid vehicles, performance can be a match for The hugely-profitable gigafactories will safeguard that of a sports car, which in the case of the two and a half tonne the sort of prosperity that is currently fuelling an Bentayga is a 0-60mph insatiable demand for the type of large SUVs that acceleration time of five and a half seconds and a top speed are so well suited to hybrid propulsion. nudging 160mph. You know that the hybrid concept is universally recognised as the future of motoring when iconic sporting brands such as Aston Martin, Porsche and Lamborghini join the fray. Aston’s mild hybrid DBX is due soon, to be followed by a plug-in hybrid next year with a toque boost of 185lb/ft and a significant reduction of C02 emissions from 323g/km to 250g/km. In the case of the Porsche there are two versions of the mighty Cayenne SUV.

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The E-Hybrid uses a 3.0 litre V6 petrol engine and electric motor to generate 456bhp. Then there is the awesome Turbo S model that boasts a 4.0 litre V8 and electric motor with a whopping 670bhp and 900Nm of torque or pulling power that results in blistering acceleration to 60mph in just over three and a half seconds. The battery takes two and a half hours to charge from a 7.2kW source and offers an electric only range of about 20 miles. Lamborghini’s plug-in hybrid Urus will offer similar power and

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performance when it arrives here next year. The hybrid concept is seen as a perfect antidote to diesels, with the combination of petrol engines and electric motors achieving similar pulling power to that of traditional oil burning engines that generate the hefty torque necessary to haul heavy SUVs. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, known as PHEVs made popular by the Mitsubishi Outlander have a larger battery than self charge hybrids. They carry more weight but can travel much further on electric power alone, typically 20-30 miles in comparison to just a mile or two The hybrid concept is seen as a perfect antidote to for self-charging models. Nonetheless, self-charging models diesels, with the combination of petrol engines and are pollution free for short electric motors achieving similar pulling power to distances in urban traffic and produce impressive economy that of traditional oil burning engines… figures on paper. However, the main expansion is taking place in the plug-in hybrid market, as the preferred forerunner to the all electric vehicles that we will all be obliged to adopt within a decade or so. Among the most efficient is BMW’s X5 that combines a 3.0 litre six cylinder petrol engine with a 24kWh battery for an outstanding electric range of about 50 miles, although a full charge takes about seven hours. Volvo made an uncompromising move towards electrification two

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years ago when all of its models became available as such. Top of the pile is its largest XC90 SUV model, which despite the addition of large batteries is unusual in remaining a seven seater, with an electric range of 30 miles. The batteries steal their space from the fuel tank, which becomes smaller but the range stays the same when the batteries are fully charged. Hybrid vehicles cost more than their petrol or diesel counterparts and critics argue that the tailpipe CO2 figures are invalid because they ignore the CO2 generated by the production of the electricity needed to charge the vehicles’ batteries. And how will the Government balance the books as it loses more and more of the massive tax revenues it receives at the pumps? The answer is that every vehicle will be charged according to their daily and annual mileage, regardless of the type of propulsion, which will raise just as much money whilst achieving the aim of persuading us all to drive less. Collection

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A LIFE LIGHT UP

St Oswald’s Hospice recently announced the return of their annual in memory service,

LIGHT UP A LIFE.

his beautiful service can be accessed both in person and virtually, offering families and friends the chance to dedicate a light on the hospice Christmas tree in memory of their loved one. Whether you’re able to attend an in-person service, or gather remotely as a family, there are options for both. For a donation to the hospice, you will receive a card with the name of those you are remembering, and a memory star to display on your own Christmas tree at home. After the campaign was unable to proceed last year at their usual venue, Newcastle Arena, the hospice is happy to report in-person Light up a Life services will return. They are set to be held at the new venue of Gosforth Civic Theatre, on Sunday 12th and Monday 13th December. Doors will open at 6pm, and there will also be a Christmas market with stalls to browse and refreshments ahead of the service starting at 7pm. Within these, you will find a selection of gifts, Christmas cards and calendars, and Light up a Life merchandise on sale. Additionally, all funds raised from the festive market sales support the crucial community role of St Oswald’s Hospice. During the service itself, there will be music, song, and time for reflection. The Christmas tree lights will then be switched on, with each one sparkling brightly in memory of someone very special. It’s also worth noting that Light up a Life is suitable for the whole family, and guests don’t need to have a hospice connection to To find out about remembering a loved one in attend. Tickets are free but they this special way and to book tickets to attend a must be booked in advance by you and anyone attending with you service, visit www.stoswaldsuk.org/light-up-a-life.

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due to limited capacity, although babies can sit on an adult’s knee. Accessible seats are available for wheelchair users. If you do prefer to watch from home, a special virtual service will be broadcast on Sunday 19th December at 7pm. The service is available to access on Facebook or through the hospice website, for those preferring to join in the shared act of remembrance if they can’t be together in person. Perhaps you will gather as friends or an extended family, to commemorate together. The hospice also suggests we light a candle in our window, to remember special people who are so dearly missed both at Christmas and all year round. Morag took part in Light up a Life last Christmas in memory of her sister Fiona, who spent six weeks on St Oswald’s Inpatient Unit before she died in July 2020. With Morag living in London, her sister Paola in California, and their parents and Fiona’s son James in Newcastle, the family were able to mark Fiona’s life in a special way together, despite the thousands of miles that separated them. Morag shares the importance of this. “As a family, we chose to take part in the Virtual Light up a Life service last Christmas as a way to mark our first Christmas without Fiona. With so much distance between us all, we had to grieve separately, so we wanted to do something for her, together, especially as her birthday fell just before Christmas.” Morag continues, explaining “On the night, we all tuned in at the same time, lit a candle and hung the stars on our trees and just talked about Fiona. It was a special moment of connection that we had so desperately missed.” A poignant occasion to remember loved ones, Light up a Life offers Christmas light shining in dedication of friends and family members.

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