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HOME WORTH? May I first of all welcome you to the colourful and impressive late Spring/Summer 2022 edition of our Collection Magazine.

am delighted to be writing this article at the beginning of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in early June 2022. We must all be extremely grateful to our Queen who has served her country for over 70 years and I, as well as many others, look forward to enjoying a fabulous street party this weekend. Thank you, Your Majesty, for such amazing service. The housing market remains very overheated and, whilst there are early signs of some of the buyer numbers lowering, we still have considerably more numbers of people wanting to purchase and rent a home than we have available for sale or for let. The historic reasons for this have been well documented in my previous articles, but, needless to say, it will take perhaps five or more years to increase the supply of our stock levels within the region to meet the excessive demand which has been created over the last 15 years since the financial crash in 2007. The region continues to be a highly attractive option for those who are looking to improve their quality of life, and, for many individuals able to work from home, the opportunity of living in Northumberland and then commuting to London or Manchester is very attractive. This extra demand has also caused us problems. As we look forward to the traditionally busy period of our summer months in 2022, it is fair to reflect that a number of vendors and prospective landlords have asked, “What is the true value of my property?” We can only advise and guide on factual evidence and those facts are very variant, even for a fairly similar and common property which has been sold many times in a set location. The real truth is that the value of your home is worth what somebody is prepared to pay for it, to buy or to rent. That demand has been significantly increased in recent times and we have had many examples throughout the popular suburbs of Newcastle, as well as along the North East coastline, of people paying as much as 30% more than the asking price! With such excessive demand pushing prices to levels they have never reached before, we believe our job to our client is to ensure the very best marketing techniques are used and the presentation of your home THE REGION CONTINUES TO BE A HIGHLY provided by my company is at its ATTRACTIVE OPTION for those who are looking most impressive levels. to improve their quality of life… We have just launched our most

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recent version of our website, which has even more clever technology behind the scenes, and a much improved New Homes section. We have completely replaced our hardware and software systems in recent times, and this makes us much more effective and efficient. In the last 6 months we have invested in social media, appointing our own Social Media Manager, and supported by a new consultant who will join us shortly, which we emphasise as a need to support our sales and lettings teams, not just in the traditional format of printed magazines and brochures but also across our social media platforms. For Sanderson Young these platforms are real and supported by firm believers and followers of our company; we have not gone down the route which some companies have and bought “Followers” or “Likes,” but have organically grown our following through our posts, which remain interesting, relevant, and factually accurate. One of the most significant changes in the next few months will be the launch of our Regional New Homes office, next door to our rare! branch in Gosforth, where we have created a fabulous new office and showroom for our builder colleagues and developers. At ground floor level we will have augmented reality, virtual reality, and computer generated images, allowing our prospective buyers to clearly see what a development will be like once it is built. At first floor level we will have touch and feel showrooms, with kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and tiling, allowing prospective buyers to see the quality of what the property will provide, and this is the level of marketing we need to support some of our fantastic new homes schemes that are coming to the market in the near future. Please register with us via contact@sandersonyoung.co.uk, should you have any enquires to sell a development or list as a New Homes buyer. There are some very clear signs that a number of our competitors are beginning to over value properties, and we have now experienced a number of new instructions coming onto the market which have not sold as quickly as they should, mainly because the Estate Agent, or the client, has been overambitious, and in a market where the conditions are changing daily and weekly, you need to reflect upon this very quickly. We are advising our clients on these changes on a regular basis and hope to keep them fully informed that their pricing remains accurate, sensible, and realistic. The company will continue to grow in strength, and we have further invested by increasing our number of employees by five people in the last 12 months. This is a clear indication of the confidence that we have that the housing market will continue to be strong, although with perhaps a fewer number of buyers than we had, which for many of us is a relief given that none of us like to see the ridiculous pressures that are currently being experienced by buyers. The closer we come to an equilibrium between supply and demand the fairer the housing market will be. We very much look forward to helping you with your house move in the future and please do not hesitate to contact me if we can assist in any way: duncan.young@sandersonyoung.co.uk. With my kindest regards. Duncan G Young, Chairman, Sanderson Young

HERE BE DRAGONS THERE WAS A TIME WHEN THERE WAS SUCH A THING AS ‘THE PERFECT SEASON’ TO PUT ONE’S PROPERTY ON THE MARKET. There were charmingly simple reasons for this. In May the trees are newly in leaf and everything seems fresh, the days are warmer and longer, and buyers often like to move in before the summer holidays or by the start of a new school year. Yes, late spring was traditionally once a perfect time to enter the property market.

eflecting on the first half of 2022, however, it appears our buyers and sellers have not been waiting around for spring flowers in their garden or for perfect sunny days to view property, they have moved sharply and on initial instinct. Those that have been ready to pounce on the perfect house coming to the market have been successful over the competition, where we have found many new listings going to sealed bids. In today’s climate, we also need to consider many additional and sometimes less charming reasons to trigger a sale and purchase. So why is there no longer a perfect time of the year to market your home? Kyiv might be oround 1800 miles from Newcastle, but what is going on there and the longer term ramifications of the war with Russia mean the future is uncertain. Energy and food price rises mean we can’t predict the future cost of living, and escalating interest rates mean our mortgages will be higher, but by how much? The way we work is changing. Many employers are eager for workers to get back to the office, so the five-days-a-week work-from-home idyll isn’t as much a given as it was. So whichever way you cut it we are surrounded by uncertainty, and the property market apparently hates uncertainty. However, the greatest shift in my time in the property industry undoubtedly took place in the midst of the Covid pandemic, which you could say was a time of grave uncertainty. It is the only period in history that the property YOU CAN CONTACT JANET ON market has flourished as global economies were on the brink of collapse. janet.hopkinson@sandersonyoung.co.uk Regardless of uncertainty, all we

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truly know is what is happening today. So, if you are sitting on the fence waiting for a sign, let this be the sign. You might not have anywhere to move to yet and, yes, currently there are few properties for sale. But that is because everyone else is sitting on the same fence. However, it’s incredible how things can open up once you have made the first move. One thing is certain though, nothing will ever open up unless you do make a move. We currently have a raft of properties on our books with offers accepted to willing buyers that frustratingly are not progressing, as our vendors have not found a suitable house to move to. Your buyer could be hiding in plain sight; instantly proceedable! Will we see the buying frenzy of 2022 carry on into 2023? Will you kick yourself if next year you find out prices fall back slightly? Will you wish you had bitten the bullet and tested today’s top of a bull market? If anything should get you off the fence it’s when all the selling stars are aligned - and they are now. Old charts printed ‘Here be dragons’ in unexplored waters. In property, if you want some certainty it’s often better not to chase dragons. If you are considering a move, please get in touch with a member of our expert team who can guide you through your options and tell you exactly who wants to buy your home…that’s precisely what we do.

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6 | WHAT IS MY HOME WORTH? Duncan Young reflects on the property market

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18 | THE ART OF MILLINERY Interview with The Northumberland Milliner

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The Robert Parker Hotel Collection includes two magnificent properties in Northumberland: ESHOTT HALL AND DOXFORD HALL HOTEL AND SPA. A pair of hidden gems nestled in the most beautiful corners of the county, these properties combine traditional elements with modern service to create a standout visit for their guests every single time.

here is a scene right at the end of Titanic, where Leonardo DiCaprio is standing at the junction of a magnificent imperial staircase, motioning for Rose to join him. It is a romantic image and one that you could recreate for yourself during a stay at Doxford Hall. The staircase in this Georgian mansion is an opulent He chose properties surrounded by masterpiece, setting the tone for your entire visit. acres of natural beauty… you feel you It is one of five properties owned have found a small piece of paradise in the by the Robert Parker Collection. The full set includes Doxford Hall middle of nowhere.

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Hotel and Spa, Eshott Hall, Dalhousie Castle and Aqueous Spa, Ednam House Hotel and The Wordsworth Hotel. Of this group, two are based here in Northumberland. Reverend Robert Parker felt particularly drawn to Northumberland as a base for his business ventures, in part because his wife, Gina, was brought up in the area. He chose properties surrounded by acres of natural beauty, far enough away from main roads and towns that you feel you have found a small piece of paradise in the middle of nowhere. Yet, close enough to civilization that you are not completely isolated during your stay. The surrounding areas are a dream for nature spotters and dog walkers, with local national parks and hiking trails, while history buffs are treated to several nearby castles. The Northumberland heritage coast boasts over 30 miles of beaches and is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. When it comes to places to stay nearby, our two featured properties should be at the top of your list.

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…a gorgeous stained glass window designed by William Morris… Many brides have posed in front of this colourful window, allowing their train to drape elegantly down the stairs.

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Eshott Hall The smallest property in the Robert Parker Hotel Collection, Eshott Hall was built sometime in the late 1500s by Robert Trollope. This popular wedding venue, tucked away in the Morpeth countryside, still retains many of the original features from this period, including an on-site chapel. It is impossible to walk up to the Georgian manor house without feeling in awe of the stunning Doxford Hall surroundings. The tree-lined drive adds an extra element of Northumberland privacy, while the creeping wisteria that adorns the front of the building adds a charming touch to your arrival. Inside the building, there are 11 beautiful bedrooms, each one with its own personality. You can expect indulgent furnishings such as free-standing baths, four-poster beds and chandeliers, and every room has the most amazing view out onto the Eshott estate. Just 200m from the main Hall, you’ll find Eshott Grange, which includes a further six stunning ensuite double bedrooms. While weddings once made the bulk of bookings at this venue, COVID encouraged an increased leisure trade. To facilitate this, the former estate stables were converted, bringing the total number of bedrooms up to 24. Guests can enjoy the tennis court, library and a range of dining spaces, as well as a bar, making it a wonderful place to hold private parties and events. It is a great setting for conferences and business meetings, with a wide variety of functions rooms to impress your delegates. You can expect indulgent furnishings such However, it is weddings that make this property really come to life. as free-standing baths, four-poster beds With onsite chapel, the Reading and chandeliers, and every room has the Room, located conveniently in most amazing view out onto the Eshott estate. Eshott village, it is an enchanting

place to enjoy your marriage celebrations. It is one of the most photogenic buildings, with striking architectural features and a gorgeous stained glass window designed by William Morris that sits at the top of a flight of stairs. Many brides have posed in front of this colourful window, allowing their train to drape elegantly down the stairs. It is not just photographers that love Eshott Hall. It has also been used for film, providing a setting for Catherine Cookson’s The Moth. The location manager for the film was Simon King, one of the Hairy Bikers and one of the many celebrities that have chosen this hotel as their base. Once owned by Emerson Bainbridge, founder of the world’s first department store, which has more recently been branded as >>

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…with a select number of weddings each season. Afternoon teas are a huge attraction, ideal as an add-on to a spa treatment or experience.

<< John Lewis, this is now an award winning venue. Eshott is an AA four-silver star hotel, with an AA double rosette certification. The food is always seasonal and locally sourced – sometimes from as nearby as the kitchen garden in the Eshott grounds! Overall, the vibe of this hotel is friendly and warm, aiming to provide a home away from home.

Doxford Hall The traditional country house of Doxford Hall is over 200 years old, with 41 bedrooms, several suites and the grand Kennedy ballroom, large enough to comfortably entertain 200 people. The ceilings are high, and the décor is antique, with a grand entrance hall that sets just the right tone for a decadent visit. Although the focus is usually on the building, this is a popular destination for yoga and wellbeing retreats, thanks to the glorious gardens, manicured terraces and sprawling grounds. Everything is slightly bigger at Doxford, but the aim remains the same: to provide guests with a warm welcome and a sense of opulence at every turn. While the structure is Georgian, designed by famous architect John Dobson, many of the rooms have been remodelled to preserve the beauty of the building. The work was done by a local carpenter, George Runciman, who is also responsible for creating that stately oak staircase. In honour of his amazing work, the restaurant is named after him. Set just 22 miles apart, these handsome While Eshott spends many buildings offer a BREATHTAKING weekends hosting bridal groups, Doxford dedicates itself to more EXPERIENCE from the minute you step laid back leisure activities, with a foot into the grounds… select number of weddings each

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season. Afternoon teas are a huge attraction, ideal as an add-on to a spa treatment or experience. The bar’s wine list has recently been revamped, providing an eclectic mix of drinks to complement various dishes on the delicious seasonal menu. Doxford Hall, like its sister property, boasts an enviable collection of awards, including the coveted AA double rosette and AA four red stars – this supreme accolade is awarded to the very best hotels in Britain, and Doxford is the only hotel in the county to achieve this status. To burn off their delicious delicacies, guests can head out to the UK’s largest Yew tree maze or the walled secret garden. Perhaps they’d rather work up a sweat in the onsite gym or take a dip in the indoor pool. When it comes to corporate events, Doxford is unrivalled, with five large suites to hold business conferences, meetings or dinners. There is plenty of parking and a magnificent team ready to help organize your company events. There is something very special about all the properties in the Robert Parker Collection, but these two buildings stand out as the perfect venues for a whole range of occasions. Set just 22 miles apart, these handsome buildings offer a breathtaking experience from the minute you step foot into the grounds until the minute you grudgingly leave them behind.

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So, what is it like to be a milliner in the modern era? Margaret Woodliff Wright, The Northumberland Milliner, answers all our millinery questions in this exclusive interview.

What made you want to be a milliner? Millinery is a traditional term used to describe both women’s hats and the craft of making hats to the client’s specific design requirements. During my retail buying career at Fenwick of Newcastle, I had a chance encounter with the craft of hat-making that entranced me. I was eager to learn more, so, in 2011, I enrolled at Leeds Arts University on a two-year haute couture millinery course, graduating with high distinctions in 2013. What do you love most about your job? I adore the sheer creativity of my role. I really enjoy making a unique piece of wearable art and find communicating my enthusiasm for millinery to my clients incredibly rewarding. Millinery is an endangered craft and its multi-disciplinary nature fascinates me. It encompasses the skills of dressmaking, feather and flower making, beadwork, jewellery making, photography and blockmaking – the list is endless!

I adore the sheer creativity of my role. I really enjoy making a unique piece of wearable art …

I love helping people who feel that hats don’t suit them and converting them into happy clients complete with their own bespoke hat or headpiece. I also enjoy introducing others to millinery through teaching. On one memorable occasion, a client showed me two very similar trilby hats that she said were the only styles that suited her. By listening to her expectations and introducing her to a selection of styles, her confidence grew, and, with her input, I created a custom piece. She wore the commission, a parisisial saucer-style hat with a contrasting suede handmade trim, to a wedding a few months later. What challenges have you faced in your career? Leaving the supportive environment of university and finding myself working alone was tough. However, I have gradually learned to develop my business. For example, in 2016, I rebranded with the tagline, The Northumberland Milliner. My studio is in Newcastle, and I live near Alnwick, so it made sense to open my business up to more of the North East. The rebrand came after creating pieces directly referencing Northumberland and Alnwick Garden. Fortunately, >> Collection

<< I have also had support from Business Northumberland and Perro Designs. There is a lot of training and expertise required to make a headpiece. The materials and equipment involved lead to handmade couture hats being quite expensive, and customers don’t always appreciate the complexity of millinery, so marketing and communication skills are very important. Covid has also been challenging, as millinery commissions were completely curtailed. Support from the Newcastle BIPC and Creative Fuse North East has been invaluable. Post-Covid, business is bouncing back; millinery classes and teaching starts again shortly. How do you commission a headpiece? Commissions are the most enjoyable part of my job as I get to share in my client’s plans for their upcoming event. New clients usually contact me about 6-8 weeks before their event, often following a recommendation or having seen my work online. The lead time for a bridal commission is normally a little longer. We start with a phone call, followed by an in-person or Zoom

Commissions are the most enjoyable part of my job as I get to share in my client’s plans for their upcoming event.

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consultation where I learn about the event, the dress code and what the client will be wearing. Sometimes, just the style decisions can seem like an insurmountable mountain (especially if it is for a funeral or memorial service), so it is important to listen carefully and set the client at ease. By doing so, you often pick up small but important details you can incorporate into their design. A first commission can be the start of a long millinery relationship so understanding what has not been said, too, is important. Often, the client will have a definite style in mind. On other occasions, after our first conversation, I select samples to look at and one of these may be “the one”. Gradually, during the consultation, the basic components of the couture hat or headpiece are decided upon – shape, fabric and colour. Next, I block the shape – this is millinery speak for creating the shape of the headpiece over a traditional wooden form. During our second meeting, we check the size and discuss trims and finishes. At the final appointment, the commission is revealed. I provide aftercare guidelines and then the client takes their hat home! I also have a selection of ready-to-wear couture pieces. So, if time is short, one of these may be suitable. It’s often possible to customise the item to coordinate with an outfit, there’s a diffusion range too including fedoras, hat and hair accessories that make great gifts.

Lucy was looking for a milliner based in the North East for a very specific commission and chose me after looking at the designs on my website. wool felt lapel brooches in sunflower colours to DEC (Disaster Emergency Committee). Exhibition and competition pieces showcase complex millinery skills. One exhibition piece is Maelstrom, which was created for an online competition, Timeless. This piece was inspired by the Scottish whirlpool Corryvreckan. And, most recently, my collaboration with Lucy Winskell.

Every new commission is a highlight, but recently I was selected by the UK Crafts Council to develop a fund-raising millinery kit

How do you bring sustainability into your work? I always use vintage or recycled materials whenever I can. I have been involved in several recycling projects including “Heald”, an abstract sculptural piece made using discarded heald wires from a Bradford woollen mill. Heald went on to feature in an International Wool Week exhibition. “Le Recyclage” utilised a felted lambswool sweater bought from Oxfam, the design was inspired by recycling symbols. It was part of a Make-Do-and-Mend university brief and was the poster piece for an exhibition at Hat Works, the Stockport Hat Museum. What are your career highlights? Every new commission is a highlight, but recently I was selected by the UK Crafts Council to develop a fund-raising millinery kit and online workshop for the patrons of St Georges Society New York. The SGSNY is one of the oldest charities in the USA and it was a privilege to work with them. I am also proud that my recent charity fundraiser for Ukraine raised almost £1000 when I donated the sales from my merino

How did your collaboration with Lucy Winskell OBE, the new Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear, come about? Lucy was looking for a milliner based in the North East for a very specific commission and chose me after looking at the designs on my website. When she contacted me to talk about her hat, I had no inkling of the exciting new role she was about to embark upon! I did some research into the millinery styles worn by others in similar high-profile positions. After taking account of details such as Lucy’s height, colouring, head size, and possible dress codes for the events she will be involved with, I presented her with some possible options. We agreed on a sketched version, and it was all systems go! The hat that I recently made for Lucy, that she’ll wear on official occasions such as when accompanying members of the Royal Family on their visits to Tyne & Wear, is a formal black brimmed peach-bloom hat. It features a sloping crown, a peach-bloom and velvet buttoned hatband, and a handmade plum coloured silk lining. These were all key design aspects that we discussed as the commission developed. The hat really suits her, and I am pleased to say that Lucy is delighted with the result! Our next project together will be Lucy’s summer straw hat, again for her role as Lord Lieutenant and I’m planning to use a vintage ivory straw. It will be blocked at Northumbria University, where Lucy is currently Pro Vice-Chancellor, on one of the vintage hat blocks there. You can contact Margaret for more details here: info@margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk www.margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk Collection

EARLIER THIS YEAR, The Smithsonian Magazine named Ad Gefrin as

one of the most anticipated museum openings of 2022 – in the world!

So what puts a small visitor experience at the foot of the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland onto the world stage alongside the likes of the Qatar Open Air museum, the Norwegian National Museum in Oslo, and Museum of Broadway, New York?

he inspiration behind the Ad Gefrin Visitor Experience and Distillery in Wooler comes from the Golden Age of Northumbria and more specifically the site of the summer royal palace of the Anglo Saxon kings and queens unearthed in the 1950’s-60’s at Yeavering – some four miles north west of the town. This is

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acknowledged as one of the most significant archaeological finds of the century – revealing as it did not only the presence of the 7th century royal quarters, Great Hall and a major complex of buildings, but also a wooden grandstand discovered nowhere else in Europe. (The ancient site is now under the guardianship of The Gefrin Trust.) This was a time when kings were judged on their generosity not their wealth, where kingdoms were of people not geography, when women were equal and diversity welcomed. This was also the time when people travelled from across the globe, from North Africa, Scandinavia, Europe to be present at the royal court – making Northumberland a centre of world culture. Indeed, a culture that 80 years later was to spawn the Lindisfarne Gospels. This is the essence of what Ad Gefrin will reveal in its state-of-

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Ad Gefrin is a grand design. As well as the Visitor Experience and Distillery, there will be a Bistro celebrating fresh local produce and a shop showcasing the finest arts, crafts and giftware…

the-art museum experience – a story rich and multi-faceted and largely untold. Standing in the recreated Great Hall, visitors will be swept up in the rich stories of the time through cutting-edge immersive AV technology that will bring this period of history to life. A series of projected films will illuminate the lives of the many people that lived and worked in the royal court. Displayed alongside will be a number of archaeologically important artefacts both found at the original site and borrowed This was also the time when people from leading national museums and collections. travelled from across the globe, from The experience is also the stopping North Africa, Scandinavia, Europe to be off point for tours of Northumberland’s first English present at the royal court…

Whisky Distillery. The connectivity between Visitor Experience and Whisky lies in the Northumbrian landscape – the very same landscape that made it the perfect location for Anglo Saxon royalty, today produces some of the finest malting barley in the country, and the topography of the Cheviot Hills spouts forth water comparable to that of Speyside. What is more, internationally renowned Maltsters, Simpsons Malt are less than 20 miles away in Berwick-upon-Tweed. If you were going to put an English Distillery anywhere – this would be the place to put it, and as Head Distiller, Ben Murphy says, “we are really distilling what it means to be Northumbrian!’ Ad Gefrin is a grand design. As well as the Visitor Experience and Distillery, there will be a Bistro celebrating fresh local produce and a shop showcasing the finest arts, crafts and giftware Northumberland has to offer. The vision behind Ad Gefrin >> Collection

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NOW THERE IS A STATE-OF-THE-ART BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION, marrying the epitome of the latest technological efficiencies and sustainable design practices, with echoes of the aesthetic of the great halls of Northumbrian kings.

<< comes from the Ferguson family with Alan and Eileen Ferguson at the helm. Together, their combined Ferguson and Redpath lineage has been at the heart of business in North Northumberland for nearly 100 years. The site of Ad Gefrin was owned by Eileen’s grandfather but had fallen into disrepair for the last 25 years, becoming a derelict eyesore at the gateway to Wooler. Now there is a state-of-the-art building under construction, marrying the epitome of the latest technological efficiencies and sustainable design practices, with echoes of the aesthetic of the great halls of Northumbrian kings. What is more, there is an enviable design team bringing it to fruition. Academic credibility comes from Alan and Eileen’s son, Dr Chris Ferguson, an archaeologist himself, with impressive experience in museums and cultural destinations, supported by Richard Elphick, renowned Northumbrian architect; and Studio MB from Edinburgh who As Eileen Ferguson, co-founder of Ad have created acclaimed Gefrin, says “Our ambition is to give experiences from the Al Salam Palace Museum in Kuwait to something wonderful back to our roots into Titanic in Belfast and Durham an area that has given us so much. Cathedral’s Hidden Treasure.

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First and foremost, Ad Gefrin is a genuine regeneration effort; a catalyst for positive change that aims to revitalise the local community and put Wooler on the map. This personal multi-million pound investment is born out of a desire to create a visitor destination that is meaningful, enduring, brings people together and creates jobs. While the ambition is global, the legacy is, without doubt, loyally local with additional financial support coming from a partnership of national and local public sector organisations including the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, Northumberland County Council and the Local Enterprise Partnership. As Eileen Ferguson, co-founder of Ad Gefrin, says, “Our ambition is to give something wonderful back to our roots, into an area that has given us so much. For us it has always been about Community. We are committed to creating an extraordinary visitor experience and a world class single malt whisky as the hero of a suite of outstanding spirits. But more than that, our aspiration is to build a destination that reawakens pride in our Northumbrian heritage and sparks a new ‘golden’ age of optimism for the future.” Not surprising perhaps that the likes of the Smithsonian Magazine is taking notice!

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The devil’s in the details No detail you can share with our experts is too big or too small. Your kitchen is the heart of your home and should be a reflection of your personality. If you loved the kitchen from the Spanish villa you stayed in 5 years ago, we want to know. If your kids play rugby and often come running in the door covered head to toe in mud, we want to hear about it. Your kitchen designer can create the most practical space for you to live in while also taking into account your style and tastes. Your space Every square foot of the space should be utilised to make it the most practical kitchen possible. We need to know how much kitchen you need. We can design from architects’ plans or we can come to measure an existing space. We will do a full site survey before any furniture is ordered. Timings When do you need it? Designing, making and fitting a custom kitchen is no mean feat and it is a complex business. We take the time to ensure it is perfect for you prior to manufacturing and install. Designing a kitchen is a process we walk through with you, an experience that you are very much at the heart of. Even a visit to the worktop fabricator to personally pick your slab can be on the cards. Please don’t hesitate to pop into one of our showrooms or get in touch: sales@callertonkitchens.co.uk www.callertonkitchens.co.uk

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IT’S THIS ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND EXPERIENCE that ultimately allows Stonebridge to deliver distinctive and imaginative solutions

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EVERYTHING THAT STONEBRIDGE INTERIORS OFFERS, FROM INITIAL DISCUSSIONS WITH PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS TO THE CRAFTSMEN ON THEIR TEAM, IS HIGHLY CONSIDERED, AND THIS IS THEIR PHILOSOPHY THROUGH THE WHOLE COMPANY. Whether modern or traditional, all of their luxury bathroom partners have been carefully selected to support this ethos of quality, and their attention to detail is measured through their incredible work. Some of these high quality brands include Armani and Silverdale – one of the oldest British potteries, both complemented by distinctive shower doors from Matki, the finest brassware from Swadling and the most remarkable tiles from Lapicida. Fully designed, supplied and installed bathrooms are something of a speciality at Stonebridge as they have considerable experience of working alongside architects and builders. So you can rest assured whether you’re planning a sympathetic renovation or simply wish to replace your existing bathroom, one of their talented designers will work with you from the outset. It’s this attention to detail and experience that ultimately allows Stonebridge to deliver distinctive and imaginative solutions that bring special design concepts to life and help create truly unique bathrooms.

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ONE OF THE LEADING NORTH EAST BATHROOM COMPANIES, WITH A HUGE SELECTION OF EXQUISITE BATHROOM PRODUCTS, NUOVO INTERIORS ARE EXPERTS IN LUXURY BATHROOM DESIGN AND OFFER A CURATED PORTFOLIO OF LUXURY BATHROOM BRASSWARE, FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES.

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Nuovo Interiors bathroom products range in styles and finishes to complement traditional and modern spaces, every product is considered, using the latest engineering technology and premium materials to ensure a flawless finish and unbeatable performance. Nuovo also offers a design service with an experienced team of bathroom designers who provide expert advice on bathroom trends, they can also make home visits and their exceptional bespoke packages ensure every project is successful and perfectly tailored to the customer’s needs. High on the agenda for Nuovo is their incomparable customer relationships and their friendly team have worked hard to offer exacting and professional advice, which over the years has meant Nuovo has a client base and reputation to match.

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IVAN SIMPSON are a small yet perfectly formed team whose breadth of knowledge is hard to rival.

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IVAN SIMPSON WAS FOUNDED ALMOST 40 YEARS AGO AND THIS NOTABLE COMPANY NOW BOASTS AN IMPRESSIVE 4,000 SQ FT SHOWROOM WITH A HUGE RANGE OF OUTSTANDING DISPLAYS. Not only is this highly regarded company a full service showroom, creating quality bathrooms for the most discerning clients, they cater for projects of all sizes whether it’s a new cloakroom WC or large bathroom redevelopment. If you are after something truly bespoke, Ivan Simpson has become famed for designing and creating bespoke spaces and beautiful bathroom layout ideas, with talented bathroom designers embracing the challenge of creating unique bathrooms that are tailored to each individual’s needs. With luxury brands including Villeroy & Boch, Keuco, Axor, Matki, Hansgrohe and Bisque, Ivan Simpson are a small yet perfectly formed team whose breadth of knowledge is hard to rival.

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WITH A COMBINED 30 YEARS‘ EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY, YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE IN SAFE HANDS WITH THE OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONALS AT GILESGATE BATHROOM STUDIO. Their philosophy, which has been seen in their exemplary work, is to provide the highest quality bathroom designs using only high quality products that last the test of time. Refined and authentic, their pieces lend presence to both traditional and contemporary settings and there is, as one would imagine, a huge selection of trusted and stylish brands including Gessi, Duravit, Meir, Perrin & Rowe, Burbidge, Bette & Drench. The impressive showroom in County Durham has a wonderful array of displays for inspiration and their incredible designers are always on hand to advise with dynamic 3D software, all to help envision the perfect bathroom. There is no denying Gilesgate’s reputation for efficiency and quality service, they currently work with professionals proficient in both residential and commercial sectors and have a growing range of clients throughout Durham, Tyne & Wear and across the country.

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his playground of the rich and famous was once a quiet fishing village that counted pearl diving as a major source of its income. Since the discovery of oil in the 1960s, the second largest city in the United Arab Emirates has transformed into a major cosmopolitan city. There is no oil left in the city anymore, but Dubai continues to thrive thanks to the incredible tourist attractions on display. It is now the home of an extortionate number of high-net-worth individuals (just over 54,000 at the end of 2021), including 12 billionaires. The Al Maktoum family have ruled over the city since it was established in 1833, with Sheikh Mohammed Al Rashid currently at the helm. Under his watch, the city has seen some dramatic changes. For example, he was the brains behind the incredible Palm Islands development. These artificial islands on the Persian Gulf are an impressive feat of engineering, created using reclaimed lands to extend the city out into the ocean in the shape of three palm trees. Of the three islands, only the Palm Jumeirah is open to visitors.

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EXPERIENCE 7 STAR LUXURY On the island, you’ll find what was once the world’s only seven star hotel, the Burj Al Arab – instantly recognizable for its sail-like appearance. When it comes to construction and engineering in this part of the world, the motto is bigger, better and more beautiful. It is the reason that this hotel has maintained its seven star reputation across the world, despite never actually being officially certified as such. It is universally recognized as the most luxurious hotel, however, boasting 56 floors (three of which are below water level), stunning duplex suites, a breathtaking view >> Collection

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<< of its private beach and its own waterpark. Of course, the prices for such a premium hotel are astronomical, but the service provided is exceptional. The Jumeirah Beach Hotel is the city’s oldest hotel. While it only currently boasts five stars, it is still an establishment worth visiting. This spacious resort has its own private beach and waterpark, ten restaurants, five pools and a climbing wall! There is also a rooftop bar that provides an incredible panoramic view across the city. There is also The Atlantis Hotel, which offers rooms beneath the sea, so you can wake up to see sharks swimming beyond the glass walls. This is another five star resort with its own waterpark. In fact, it is difficult to find a resort that doesn’t go above and beyond to offer the most incredible visit, which is part of the charm of the city. You’ll also be hard pressed to find a hotel that doesn’t have a glass elevator – it seems to be a common feature in many of them!

THERE IS ALSO THE ATLANTIS HOTEL which offers rooms beneath the sea, so you can wake up to see sharks swimming beyond the glass walls.

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DISCOVER THE GEMS OF THE ARABIAN DESERT If you can peel yourself away from your hotel resort, there is much to explore in Dubai. It wouldn’t be a complete trip without a visit to

the nearby Arabian desert, for example. It is best to go as part of an arranged excursion, where you can enjoy camel riding, dune bashing and buggy riding. There are stalls set up to provide henna tattoos and performances from belly dancers. You can even camp in the desert – there is nothing quite like watching the sunrise over the dunes after a restful night on the soft sands. If you fancy a glimpse into life in Dubai before the discovery of oil, then a stroll around the working marina of Al Seef on the Dubai Creek is incredibly interesting. Closer to the city, you should visit the many souks that sell traditional Dubaian wares. The city is famous for its gold and spice markets, offering very reasonable prices for goods purchased here. Get ready to hone your haggling skills – you can often knock merchants down from their original price. You can’t haggle in the large shopping malls, but you can enjoy a little air-conditioned retail therapy, which can come as

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and the business bay skyline

The Burj Khalifa

the tallest building in the world.

quite a relief after your time in the desert! With temperatures regularly exceeding 43°c, the city is both a sun seeker’s paradise and a melting hot inferno. Most indoor spaces are air-conditioned, to create a refuge from the heat. If you would prefer to keep your sightseeing indoors, then Dubai is full of extravagant and unique buildings. Head to the Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world. This ice-cooled skyscraper is 828m tall and took five years to build. Over 12,000 people contributed to the construction process, and it takes roughly three months to clean the windows! If you chose to climb the stairs of the Burj Khalifa, it would take approximately two hours. Thankfully, there are many lifts throughout the structure, making light work of what would otherwise be a very tiring hike! Another impressive feat of engineering is the world’s largest 3D building. In comparison to the Burj Khalifa, this took only three days and a printer to create. It stands two stories tall with a volume of 6,900ft2. SETTLE INTO A SAFER WAY OF LIFE Making your way around the city is fairly easy. Taxis in Dubai are very cheap and tend to be preferable to navigating the busy, unorganized roads yourself. If you download the Uber app, you can even book helicopter transport – although if you want to make use of this, you should check both your destination and starting location have helicopter landing pads nearby. Even walking around is convenient. Dubai is large and very hot, but it is also one of the safest cities in the world. Violent crime is rare and the law is pretty strict on even minor incidents. In fact, the biggest risk to most travellers is finding themselves IF YOU CHOSE TO CLIMB THE STAIRS on the wrong side of that law, so it is of the Burj Khalifa, important to respect the culture and it would take approximately two hours. rules that are in place.

For example, the Muslim country is intolerant of any LBGTQ activity – even holding hands is against the law. Minor graffiti could land you in jail and make sure you are aware of any political tensions because airing your views could also get you in trouble. On the flip side, it has become much more tolerant of Western clothing. It is no longer expected that women keep their shoulders and ankles covered at all times. You are welcome to laze on the beach in a bikini, although it is not recommended to wear anything overly revealing while out and about. Respect the Islamic culture and you should be fine. The city is served by the luxury Emirates airline, which started flying from Newcastle International Airport in 2007. It takes around six hours and 50 minutes to get from Newcastle to Dubai and this flight can also act as a gateway to Asia, Australia and beyond. You might want to stay overnight before catching your connecting flight because Dubai has so much to see and do!

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About Geoff Moore, Managing Director Originally from Kent, West Nautical’s MD, Geoff Moore, moved to the North East at age 18 when he joined the Merchant Navy and has since impressively progressed his maritime career to become a Class 1 Master Mariner after spending years working on cruise ships, ferries, dredgers and cargo vessels, before discovering the glamorous world of Superyachts. Geoff’s first position in the yachting industry was as Second Officer on M/Y Rising Sun, which was, at the time, the world’s largest yacht at 138 metres long. Geoff had an incredibly exciting yachting career working for the world’s elite. In total, he worked on seven different yachts ranging from 50 to 130+ metres.

Geoff’s career changed when he moved ashore in 2011. Due to his knowledge of the maritime industry and the luxury charter market, he was able to easily transition into a shoreside management role. Geoff’s career has since continued to blossom, founding West Nautical UK in 2014. During the Covid 19 pandemic, West Nautical saw a huge increase in sales of new and used yachts, with the new vessels being overseen by the company’s project management team to ensure they are delivered on time, on budget and to the expected quality. At the start of 2022, the UK head office expanded into two new office locations in the North East, one of which is located in Newcastle’s affluent Jesmond area, which is to be a shopfront office with a unique interior fit-out in collaboration with yacht interior designer John Vickers of Vickers Studio. The West Nautical shop will become a North East hub primarily for charter clientele and will allow clients to visit the team in office for exclusive appointments to discuss their superyacht needs. The company has also expanded its operations in Italy where a permanent project management team is based to oversee several new build yacht projects at the Sanlorenzo shipyard, which are due to be delivered between 2023 and 2025. West Nautical are extremely proud to be a luxury company based in the North East and will continue to grow and super serve the global yachting industry, offering a full suite of owner’s services from the UK and beyond.

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The property market in the North East has enjoyed an unprecedented 18 month boost, with prices continuing to rise even in the face of economic uncertainty. Prices again rose by 0.6% in May, taking the annual house price growth to 12.1%, continuing double digit growth for six consecutive months. The current cost of living situation has certainly heightened some affordability concerns, with banks now building the higher costs into their checks on borrowers and some lenders expecting lower availability of mortgages; these factors could begin to affect mortgage affordability and potentially limit future house price growth. There are also signs that the Bank of England’s recent rise in interest rates may just begin to cool the market slightly, with experts forecasting that we could be at 2% by the end of 2022. However, as Britain endeavours to find its feet amid a new normal, it’s all too easy for house hunters to assume the financial climate forces them to put their plans on hold, but this isn’t necessarily the case.

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Demand still continues to outweigh supply, underpinning house prices and encouraging continued growth. Whilst some are talking about down valuations, in my view the direction of house prices remains to be up and not down, and the steady buyer supply means that the seller is still in a very strong position. When preparing your home for the market, my advice is still to price your home at a competitive level to encourage the right level of interest and footfall which will then, with the right team and strategy, convert into several viewings and offers reaching in excess of the asking price. Now is still a very good time to sell your home, it may be that the market is fast, and at times frenetic, but here at Sanderson Young we can still provide that in depth, highly knowledgeable and transparent service that ensures you will get the best possible price for your home.

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0191 223 3500

ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Plot 1, Mancroft Melbury Road, Jesmond Park West, Newcastle Unique opportunity to purchase a substantial plot of land in a highly sought after area close to Jesmond Dene. The plot extends to 0.45 acres and offers full granted planning (2021/1674/01/DET) for a large, three storey detached dwelling offering circa 6000 sq ft of internal living space. Tenure: Freehold.

Price Guide:

Offers over £1.45 Million

Ashleigh Sundin

0191 223 3500

ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Fenwick Terrace Jesmond

Price Guide:

Offers over £1.35 Million

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JESMOND REALLY DOES HAVE IT ALL!

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With the desire for period homes with outside space in great demand,

JESMOND SEEMS TO OFFER EVERYTHING THE MARKET IS DESIRING and we have enjoyed

great success in this area in the last 12 months with prices rising sharply.

This leafy suburb of Newcastle has seen huge demand, as it is made up of exceptional prime property, often within conservation areas, and sellers remain in pole position to achieve a record price for their property due to the high number of buyers. Jesmond offers superb architecture as well as great shopping facilities, cafes and restaurants and is extremely popular with hospital workers, academic staff and business owners as well as young professionals. Easy access to beautiful, green, open spaces, the delightful Jesmond Dene, great transport links and outstanding state and independent schooling makes the area hugely popular with young families. With many of our properties being sold privately, away from the glare of internet exposure, it is essential to be registered with the right agent if you wish to secure a home in this increasingly desirable and sought after location. On the flip side, if you live in Jesmond and are thinking of selling your home please get in touch to book a free valuation and make the most of this buoyant market.

0191 223 3500

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The Porte Otterburn Villas, Jesmond The Porte provides a superb family home with fabulous, extensive accommodation over four floors and the possibility for independent accommodation. This fine period property is known for its high quality, well proportioned rooms, with tall ceilings and beautiful internal layouts, as well as characteristic features. The driveway, to the front and side of the house, gives parking for many vehicles and the gardens at the front provide good privacy. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: H

Price Guide: £850,000

Ashleigh Sundin

0191 223 3500

ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Brackendene House Low Fell This magnificent, detached Grade II listed family home offers outstanding features, grounds of 1.5 acres, stunning views and a detached coach house. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: G

Price Guide:

Offers over £1.5 Million

Ashleigh Sundin

0191 223 3500

ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Melrose House La Sagesse, Jesmond Luxury apartment offering an impressive open plan living/dining and contemporary fitted kitchen area. The property boasts almost 1,600 sq.ft of internal space, secure allocated parking and views of Jesmond Dene. No onward chain. Tenure: Leasehold. Council Tax: F

Price Guide:

Offers over £595,000

Beth Scott

0191 213 0033

beth.scott@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Gordon Avenue Gosforth Beautifully presented period terraced home within Gosforth’s conservation area offering two reception rooms and a stylish refitted kitchen. The lounge and dining room both have lovely polished wooden flooring and period fireplaces. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: D

Price Guide:

Offers over £395,000

Lizzie Beattie

0191 213 0033

lizzie.beattie@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Kenton Avenue Gosforth Stylish, contemporary detached bungalow, fully remodelled and refurbished to a high specification to create an impressive and versatile home within a large garden plot. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: F

Price Guide:

Offers over £785,000

Beth Scott

0191 213 0033

beth.scott@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Lansdowne Terrace East Gosforth A contemporary three storey townhouse, a stone’s throw from Gosforth High Street, offering over 2000 sq ft of versatile accommodation. Originally constructed in 2017, this stylish property has been further improved and extended to provide a stunning open plan kitchen, dining and family room with bi-fold doors opening out onto the private rear garden. The property has the rare benefit of a double garage and two off street parking spaces.Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: E

Price Guide:

Offers over £550,000

Beth Scott

0191 213 0033

beth.scott@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Princess Mary Court Jesmond This delightful penthouse apartment has been completely remodelled and refurbished to an impeccable standard by the current owners and is ideally located within the prestigious Abbot Memorial Building, one of two historical buildings at Princess Mary Court. Situated within the heart of Brandling Village Conservation Area, the apartment benefits from a private west facing terrace, a secure gated entrance and allocated parking for two vehicles. Tenure: Leasehold. Council Tax: E

Price Guide:

Offers over £475,000

Debbie Brown

0191 213 0033

debbie.brown@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Tankerville House Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond Stylish and comprehensively refurbished apartment within the desirable Brandling Village Conservation Area. The property offers truly impressive accommodation with expansive open living, dining and kitchen space. No onward chain. Tenure: Leasehold. Council Tax: TBA

Price Guide: £495,000

Lizzie Beattie LAST REMAINING APARTMENT

Little Dene Lodore Road, Jesmond This large ground floor apartment Is located in one of the most sought after residential areas and boasts close to 1,600 sq ft of internal living space. The property offers the opportunity to convert the dining room into a third bedroom. Tenure: Leasehold. Council Tax: F

Price Guide: £475,000

Debbie Brown

0191 213 0033

debbie.brown@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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0191 213 0033

lizzie.beattie@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Elmwood Tankerville Place, Jesmond A fantastic and rare opportunity for a detached period house in the heart of Jesmond, with a landscaped and private rear garden and detached double garage. The impressive family home, occupying a corner site, has well proportioned accommodation set over three floors. The property has retained the lovely original features including; timber sash windows, oak flooring, decorative ceiling coving and roses and a stone inglenook with wood burning stove. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: F

Price Guide:

Offers over £895,000

Simra Kaleem

0191 223 3500

simra.kaleem@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Kenton Lodge Kenton Road, Gosforth This delightful ground floor apartment with private patio enables the purchaser to be part of a community with social events, in-house restaurant, and support in an emergency whilst maintaining a level of personal independence. Tenure: Leasehold. Council Tax: E

Price Guide: £285,000

Lizzie Beattie

0191 213 0033

lizzie.beattie@sandersonyoung.co.uk

SOLD STC

Stratford Villas Heaton A unique and rare opportunity for a period semi detached house, circa 1907, in this lovely leafy Dene setting. The beautifully presented family home has three storey accommodation which has been substantially extended and reconfigured. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: D

Price Guide:

Offers over £495,000

Debbie Brown

0191 213 0033

debbie.brown@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Eddleston Avenue Gosforth This stylish semi detached family home is located on the south backing side of this desirable street. The extended property boasts close to 1,700 sq ft of internal living space including a contemporary kitchen/diner with bi-fold doors. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: E

Price Guide:

Offers over £445,000

Debbie Brown

0191 213 0033

debbie.brown@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Greystoke Park Gosforth This excellent modern apartment has been refurbished to a very high standard and benefits from views of the attractive communal gardens. The property offers residents’ and visitor parking and a secure gated courtyard with single garage. Tenure: Leasehold. Council Tax: E

Price Guide: £280,000

Emma Doran

0191 213 0033

emma.doran@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Milk Market Quayside Spacious Grade II listed apartment offering views of the river and Newcastle’s Quayside, with generous lounge and large kitchen/diner. The apartment offers easy access to the Quayside’s restaurants, cafes and beautiful riverside walks. Tenure: Leasehold. Council Tax: D

Price Guide:

Offers over £250,000

Emma Doran

0191 213 0033

emma.doran@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Fencer Hill Square Gosforth An immaculate top floor apartment in this popular modern development. The property offers Juliet balconies from the master bedroom and sitting room. Externally, there are attractive communal gardens and secure allocated parking. Tenure: Leasehold. Council Tax: C

Price Guide:

Offers over £225,000

Emma Doran

0191 213 0033

emma.doran@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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URBAN PROPERTIES URGENTLY WANTED FOR WAITING BUYERS Please contact our rare! Office for a free, no obligation valuation/appraisal.

T: 0191 223 3500 | E: rare@sandersonyoung.co.uk | www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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STC

SYCAMORE SQUARE GOSFORTH £1.3 MILLION

LINDISFARNE ROAD JESMOND £1.15 MILLION

SOLD

THE CROFT ADDERSTONE CRESCENT, JESMOND £2 MILLION

SOLD STC

LINDEN ROAD GOSFORTH OFFERS OVER £795,000

SOLD

STC

KINGSLAND JESMOND OFFERS OVER £895,000

SOLD

STC

BARONSWOOD GOSFORTH OFFERS OVER £725,000

SOLD STC

BEECHFIELD HOUSE GOSFORTH OFFERS OVER £675,000

JESMOND PARK WEST NEWCASTLE OFFERS OVER £995,000

SOLD

SOLD STC

BRACKENPETH MEWS GREAT PARK, GOSFORTH OFFERS OVER £425,000

THE GROVE GOSFORTH £1.2 MILLION Collection

PONTELAND & TYNE VALLEY

Looking to escape to the country? Demand for Ponteland and Tyne Valley is at an all time high, with demand exceeding supply for those buyers seeking family and rural homes. 2022 has seen a continuation of last year’s activity – with multiple buyers and offers on the majority of new instructions! There appears to be no slowing down for the desire to be in the country, in homes that offer space, light and fabulous gardens or land. We are still seeing the demand we experienced post Covid19 lockdown in 2020/21, with limited new stock coming to the market. Ponteland office have an exciting year ahead, with two new build developments coming to the market in the Tyne Valley in 2022 – detached family homes in rural village settings. This is fabulous for the Ponteland office and sales team, and for those buyers seeking a new home in the country. Information on these sites will be updated on the New Homes section of the Sanderson Young website later this year.

PENNY WRIGHT Valuation Manager

We have seen an increasing number of sales being agreed, pending the seller finding the right new home! Much of our time as agents is now spent managing expectations and timescales of the buyer and seller, ensuring that communication is maintained with all parties. This has, in some part, resulted in our role as estate agents being ever more important, being key in putting deals and chains together – regularly canvassing for our clients on desired roads and specific areas to find their next new home. One of the first questions we can get asked is – where is the vendor going? Have they found something to move to already? This is increasingly important and relevant in the current market, and this is where I believe Sanderson Young can make a difference, in guiding our clients and keeping them informed of new properties for sale and rent.

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IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A CHAT ABOUT YOUR NEXT HOME MOVE OR A FREE VALUATION, WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU – PLEASE CALL OUR PONTELAND OFFICE ON 01661 823 951 OR EMAIL ME DIRECTLY: PENNY.WRIGHT@SANDERSONYOUNG.CO.UK

Runnymede Road Darras Hall, Ponteland Great detached family home with historical planning permission (Ref CM/20080622) to increase the accommodation by altering and extending. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: G

Price Guide: £950,000

Julie Douglas

01661 823 951

julie.douglas@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Beautiful, traditional Northumbrian farmhouse with grounds and paddocks of circa 2 acres. A Grade II listed barn and original Gin Gan adjoining the main house offer the opportunity for conversion, subject to planning consents. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: H

Price Guide: £1.75 Million

Ashleigh Sundin

0191 223 3500

ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Medburn, Ponteland

Dissington Old Farm

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The Radcliffe Main Street, Corbridge The Radcliffe is a magnificent, Grade II listed, Georgian townhouse located within the centre of this charming market town. The property, built circa 1760, has tremendous views over the Tyne Valley and has been sympathetically renovated, returning it to a beautiful family home. The versatile accommodation includes a self contained second floor apartment and a separate, stone built one bedroom annexe in the garden, ideal for elderly relatives/guests. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: F

Price Guide: £2 Million

Ashleigh Sundin

0191 223 3500

ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Mede House Runnymede Road, Darras Hall, Ponteland Mede House is a highly impressive family home, significantly improved and extended including the addition of a very large wing to the first floor accommodating the magnificent master bedroom suite. The property extends to circa 6267 sq ft and has a lovely frontage onto the village end of Runnymede Road, with electronic gates to the courtyard and parking area. The gardens are well landscaped with open lawns which enjoy a good amount of sunshine. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: H

Price Guide:

Offers Over £1.995 Million

Harry Young

0191 223 3500

harry.young@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Hawkwell Grange Hawkwell, Stamfordham Hawkwell Grange is a magnificent country house with beautiful grounds and paddocks of circa 11.2 acres in total. This substantial property has many original features including open fireplaces, parquet floor, wood panelling and a carved stone inglenook. The grounds include beautifully landscaped gardens, tennis court, timber stable block and a two bedroom detached bungalow with potential for a larger detached dwelling subject to planning consents. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: H

Price Guide: £1.795 Million

Ashleigh Sundin

0191 223 3500

ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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The Old Vicarage West Road, Ovingham The Old Vicarage is a fine Northumbrian, Grade II* country residence occupying a fabulous site on the north banks of the River Tyne and enjoying a great deal of privacy. This fascinating, characterful building, carefully maintained and refurbished, is offered for sale for only the second time in over 100 years and provides a beautiful home with the opportunity to facilitate two or three generation living with its North Wing incorporated into the main dwelling more recently. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: H

Price Guide: £1.4 Million

Ashleigh Sundin

0191 223 3500

ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Regency Way Darras Hall, Ponteland A stylish and unique detached luxury home, substantially extended and remodelled to create a superb house. The architect designed property has fabulous, deceptively spacious accommodation of circa 5150 sq ft including an impressive cinema room and a leisure suite with 8m x 4m swimming pool. The house has a south facing garden site of 0.42 acres with extensive lawns, terrace seating areas, mature trees and borders. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: G.

Price Guide: £1.4 Million

Ashleigh Sundin

0191 223 3500

ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Montpellier Drive Medburn This well presented detached house in Medburn was built by Bellway in 2020. The excellent, ‘Plane’ style family home offers superb accommodation and has been further improved by the owner with the west facing rear garden landscaped. Medburn, a small rural hamlet, is ideally located for easy access into Ponteland village with its range of amenities including cafes, bars/restaurants and shops, and excellent local schooling. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: F

Price Guide:

Offers over £540,000

Julie Douglas

01661 823 951

julie.douglas@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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High View Darras Hall, Ponteland

Price Guide: £1.3 Million

Parkside Place Woodburn Park, Hexham Parkside Place is an impressive detached house with fabulous views, a large garden plot of approx. 0.3 acres, and a detached stone built garage with studio/gym over and driveway parking for several cars. The superb family home has generous and versatile accommodation with the main reception rooms and kitchen/breakfast room to the first floor, and bedrooms to the ground floor. The property was refurbished and remodelled in 2017 to a high specification. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: F

Price Guide: £650,000

Julie Douglas

01661 823 951

julie.douglas@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Rose Cottage

SOLD

Ogle

STC

A beautiful stone built cottage, in this quiet village approximately 5 miles from Ponteland, with lovely private gardens, timber summerhouse/studio and kennel. The stunning home has fabulous views and would suit a variety of buyers. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: E

Price Guide:

Offers Over £475,000

Julie Douglas

01661 823 951

julie.douglas@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Castle Hill House Wylam A beautifully presented apartment in this stunning woodland setting with lovely views and an allocated parking space. The first floor apartment has lift and stair access and a stylish contemporary fitted kitchen with new integrated appliances. Tenure: Leasehold. Council Tax: D

Price Guide: £190,000

Jo Thompson

01661 823 951

jo.thompson@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Hemingway Court Thornhill Road, Ponteland An immaculate, recently refurbished ground floor apartment with French doors to a small patio within the attractive communal gardens. Offering new flooring, redecoration, some new integrated appliances and fitted wardrobes. Tenure: Leasehold. Council Tax: D

Price Guide: £265,000

Julie Douglas

01661 823 951

julie.douglas@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Henderson Court North Road, Ponteland A selection of well appointed one bed apartments within this popular retirement development. Henderson Court is situated in the heart of the village of Ponteland and is within easy walking distance of all local amenities. Tenure: Leasehold. Council: Tax: D

Price Guide:

Prices from £169,500

Jo Thompson

01661 823 951

jo.thompson@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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RURAL PROPERTIES URGENTLY WANTED FOR WAITING BUYERS Please contact our Ponteland Office for a free, no obligation valuation/appraisal.

T: 01661 823 951 | E: ponteland@sandersonyoung.co.uk | www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

SOLD

STC

FIELD VIEW MEDBURN OFFERS OVER £750,000

DISSINGTON VIEW MEDBURN £725,000

SOLD

RUNNYMEDE ROAD DARRAS HALL, PONTELAND OFFERS OVER £1.35 MILLION

THE OLD VICARAGE OTTERBURN OFFERS OVER £495,000

SOLD

PINE VALLEY MEWS DINNINGTON £350,000

EDGE HILL DARRAS HALL OFFERS OVER £495,000

SOLD

THE OLD SMITHY ELSDON £345,000

SOLD

WYLAM GRANGE WYLAM £320,000

SOLD

HINDLEY HALL STOCKSFIELD OFFERS OVER £299,750

WEST HOUSE HOLLIN HILL TERRACE, RIDING MILL OFFERS OVER £950,000 Collection

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY…

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NORTHUMBERLAND & REGIONAL

The national demand for property throughout the Northumberland region has remained high this year, where there is no sign of activity diminishing as we move into the second half of the year.

HEATHER ARMSTRONG Regional Valuer

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Families are discovering what fantastic lifestyle opportunities are available to them in our historic towns and villages. With an expanse of beaches, forests, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and castles and historical sites all on your doorstep, Northumberland is no doubt one of the jewels in Britain’s crown and we have not been surprised by the levels of buyers showing interest in our region from all over the UK. The stunning Northumberland coastline is certainly one of the hotspots, where demand for coastal property is far outstripping the supply. For many there is still uncertainty, with the economy showing signs of change throughout the country and living costs heading for an all time high. However, we remain positive that the market will continue to flourish as people bed in to greater levels of home and hybrid working and understand the benefits of living in Northumberland when considering a greater work/life balance. Many of our buyers are heading back to the area following time spent working in London or the nation’s other large cities, realising that the quality of life and cost of living is actually much more advantageous in this area, whilst being well served by the main east coast rail links from London to Edinburgh, as well as road links via the A1. With the North East house prices increasing at one of the highest rates in the UK during the early months of 2022, it remains an excellent time to move in our region, with more exciting times ahead. The experience of myself and my team always strive to provide our clients a highly personal service, catered to your individual needs, and provide unrivalled support throughout the moving process.

WE ARE READY TO ACHIEVE THE BEST PRICE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE TIME FRAME THAT SUITS YOUR NEEDS. IF YOU REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR HOME OR PURCHASING IN CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MYSELF PERSONALLY AND I WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO ASSIST. T: 01665 600170 | HEATHER.ARMSTRONG@SANDERSONYOUNG.CO.UK Collection

St Aidans Front Street, Bamburgh St Aidans provides a rare opportunity to purchase a magnificent, luxury, detached period home enjoying an enviable position within the heart of this much sought after coastal village. The property, currently utilised as a successful holiday let, has undergone a comprehensive renovation to offer superb accommodation finished to an exceptional standard, with amazing views and only minutes from the beach. Tenure: Freehold.

Price Guide: £1.8 Million

Ashleigh Sundin

0191 223 3500

ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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The Farmhouse Todstead Farm, Longframlington This fabulous, stone built country farmhouse has been constructed in a traditional style and is located in a lovely setting on the northern banks of the River Coquet, with beautiful landscaped gardens, electric gated driveway providing parking for at least four cars, and a stone built detached double garage. The Farmhouse has been a much loved family home for 19 years and has been fully refurbished, remodelled and extended to a high specification. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: G

Price Guide: £995,000

Ashleigh Sundin

0191 223 3500

ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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West Grange Estate Scots Gap, Morpeth This magnificent, period Country House is 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, built in the late 1800s, has been lovingly restored retaining a wealth of original features. There is also a three bedroom cottage, a two bedroom annexe apartment and a stone barn with the potential to develop it into a residential dwelling, subject to planning consents. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: H

Price Guide: £1.995 Million

Ashleigh Sundin

0191 223 3500

ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Silvertop House Kiln Pit Hill, Northumberland Silvertop House is a stylish ‘pocket-sized’ estate of circa 4 acres, including a renovated, stone built detached house and equestrian facilities. This period home is situated in a rural setting with superb views and has been lovingly refurbished. Externally, the gardens extend to circa 1 acre, whilst the equestrian facility is circa 3 acres and comprises of three large paddocks, a large steel barn housing three loose boxes, and a riding manege. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: G

Price Guide: £1.695 Million

Harry Young

0191 223 3500

harry.young@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Linden Acres Longhorsley, Morpeth Substantial, stone built detached home, enjoying a superb private garden site of circa 0.5 acres, on this exclusive development. The luxury property offers generous accommodation and has undergone upgrading to a superb standard. Externally, the gardens have been landscaped to include a number of lawned areas, sunken Italian garden, patio and raised terrace, Amdega summerhouse with lighting and power, pergola, and timber chalet. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: G

Price Guide: £895,000

Gillian Greaves

01665 600 170

gillian.greaves@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Beamish Park Gardens Beamish Beamish Park Gardens is an outstanding Grade II* listed country house dating from the early 18th century, within walled gardens of circa 3.25 acres. The redevelopment of this magnificent property has taken place over the last few years to create an award winning family home which provides versatile accommodation, including a new, two storey glazed gallery extension. There is also a building plot providing the opportunity to create a second luxury home. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: E

Price Guide: £1.75 Million

Ashleigh Sundin

0191 223 3500

ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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The Old Vicarage is a period, stone built house in the centre of Alnwick with grounds of just over 1 acre. The property benefits from an additional large paddock of circa 0.68 acres with the potential as a building plot for a four bedroom house. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: G

Gillian Greaves

01665 600 170

gillian.greaves@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Northumberland Street, Alnwick

£1.5 Million

The Old Vicarage

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Ashfield Terrace Ryton A handsome, double fronted, period house with beautiful accommodation and lovely traditional features including balustrade staircase, sash windows and original internal doors and architraves. This much loved family home has been extended and fully refurbished with a large two storey rear extension to the original house. Externally, the gardens are beautifully presented and there is a private courtyard area, parking for 3 to 4 cars and an external store. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: D

Price Guide: £525,000

Beth Scott

0191 213 0033

beth.scott@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Ferny Lea Eglingham, Alnwick Ferny Lea is an attractive, stone built detached home with versatile accommodation across three levels, situated on a lovely elevated site within this picturesque rural village. The property offers beautiful lawned gardens, fabulous open countryside views and an integral garage. The pretty village of Eglingham is located just over 7 miles to the bustling market town of Alnwick and Northumberland’s Heritage Coastline is a short distance away. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: G

Price Guide:

Offers over £700,000

Gillian Greaves

01665 600 170

gillian.greaves@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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SOLD STC

The Hollies Orchard Road, Rowlands Gill The Hollies is a beautiful, Edwardian detached house, occupying a superb elevated site of circa 1 acre. This superb family home has been further improved in 2019 with the addition of an impressive kitchen/garden room extension. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: F

Price Guide:

Offers over £750,000

Julie Summerbell

0191 213 0033

julie.summerbell@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Thomas Percy Close Alnwick An attractive detached house occupying a private plot adjacent to open fields. This superb family home has planning permission for a single storey extension (REF 21/01402/FUL) creating an additional 23.9m² of accommodation. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: D

Price Guide: £325,000

Alison Oxley

01665 600 170

alison.oxley@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Humbie Croft Ellingham Humbie Croft is a beautifully presented detached bungalow offering generously proportioned accommodation finished to an excellent standard, having been refurbished and remodelled in recent years to include a large garden room to the rear. This delightful property occupies a substantial garden site which benefits from a double garage, ample driveway parking and lovely open aspect across the rear over the adjoining fields and countryside. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: E

Price Guide:

Offers over £475,000

Alison Oxley

01665 600 170

alison.oxley@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Shadfen Farmhouse Shadfen, Morpeth A double fronted, lovely period family home.The property sits on a plot of circa 1.79 acres including a 1 acre paddock, a 0.21 acre orchard and a detached one bedroom cottage. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: G

Price Guide:

Offers over £795,000

Julie Summerbell

0191 213 0033

julie.summerbell@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Felton Close Morpeth An immaculate semi detached bungalow, refurbished to a high standard with stylish neutral decor and floor coverings, new contemporary shower/wc, and uPVC windows. Externally, the gardens have been professionally landscaped. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: C

Price Guide:

Offers over £279,950

Emma Doran

0191 213 0033

emma.doran@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Highfield House

SOLD

West Farm, Whickham

STC

A stylish detached stone conversion, set in a lovely farm steading location on the outskirts of Whickham. Highfield House offers a unique opportunity for those seeking an individually designed home finished to a high specification. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: F

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Price Guide: £550,000

Beth Scott

0191 213 0033

beth.scott@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Newminster Cottage High Stanners, Morpeth This delightful, period semi detached offers a large family home set above a well renowned Bed & Breakfast business. The property could be easily converted to provide more living space, multi generational living, or further B&B rooms. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: D

Price Guide: £465,000

Debbie Brown

0191 213 0033

debbie.brown@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Smokehouse Two Smiths Dock, North Shields This stylish modern apartment is situated to the 4th floor and offers lovely west facing river views. The property benefits from an allocated parking space, use of an external cycle storeroom and stunning communal landscaped gardens. Tenure: Leasehold. Council Tax: D

Price Guide:

Offers over £195,000

Emma Doran

0191 213 0033

emma.doran@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Cragside View Rothbury Spacious detached family home enjoying an attractive elevated position. This lovely home, with stunning views over the village to the surrounding hills and countryside, has been maintained but requires a degree of modernisation. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: D

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DUKESFIELD HOUSE BAMBURGH £1.5 MILLION

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BELFORD VILLA BELFORD £850,000

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GARDEN COTTAGE TUGHALL, NR BEADNELL £425,000

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LINKS HOUSE CHATHILL, BEADNELL £1.5 MILLION

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BERNICIA WAY BEADNELL OFFERS OVER £400,000

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THE OLD SCHOOL NEWTON BY THE SEA £825,000

WHIN HIGH DALES EMBLETON £250,000

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OAKSLAW VIEW ROCK OFFERS OVER £340,000

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COLDSTREAM HOLIDAY PARK COLDSTREAM

WE ARE PROUD THAT THE ICONIC BORDER TOWN OF COLDSTREAM IS NOW HOME TO OUR EXCITING NEW HOLIDAY PARK. With a unique location on the border, where the River Tweed forms a natural boundary between Scotland and England, Coldstream Holiday Park provides a unique opportunity to turn the dream of holiday home ownership into reality.

Prices from £55,000

Where the Tweed Welcomes you to Scotland

Exciting new development offering an array of quality static caravans with breathtaking pitches and outstanding views towards the Cheviot Hills - the perfect base for exploring this amazing region or getting away from it all. A place where family and friends make memories that bridge generations, a place for endless weekend getaways and long summer staycations and a place to return to time after time!

TO ARRANGE A SITE VISIT OR TO RESERVE YOUR CHOICE OF CARAVAN AND PITCH, PLEASE CONTACT SANDERSON YOUNG’S ALNWICK OFFICE:

01665 600 170

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REGIONAL LETTINGS

I am delighted to report that, looking back on the first half of 2022, we are currently sitting at a 35% increase in revenue since this time last year. However, there is an ongoing challenge of demand outstripping supply. As such, we have had to look at ways of sourcing properties to fill gaps in the market, working closely with our sales and new homes teams in order to advise our investor clients on suitable additions to their portfolios. We have adapted to intelligent marketing and interrogated our databases to secure tenants at the earliest opportunity. This style of marketing, without relying on property portals and online listings, comes hand in hand with the expertise and knowledge of a highly trained team of staff. We have over 50 years’ experience and ensure our clients’ investments work hard for them, as well as consult on legislative updates and changes. We are currently handling a selection of premium properties across the region tailored to high net worth individuals, sourcing quality tenants on properties on a more confidential basis, without web intrusion.

GAIL MCLEAN REGIONAL LETTINGS MANAGER

The investment in the city over the past twelve months has been considerable, with the Newcastle United takeover bringing a renewed exciting energy. Pilgrim’s Quarter, which is set to become the new home for HM Revenue & Customs will bring with it jobs and further associated development, where we are certain the residential lettings market will benefit. There is no better time for landlords to look to the residential market, with continued development and growth within our business sectors flourishing and high demand in all areas at all price levels. We provide a personalised and tailored service to match landlords’ specific needs.

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SHOULD YOU WISH TO DISCUSS OUR SERVICE IN MORE DEPTH, PLEASE CALL ME ON 0191 2233510 OR EMAIL GAIL.MCLEAN@SANDERSONYOUNG.CO.UK.

The Printworks Rutherford Street, Newcastle This great conversion apartment is ideally located to the top (8th) floor of The Printworks within Newcastle City Centre. An impressive open plan kitchen/dining and living space with wonderful open aspect views towards the west; the kitchen area offers granite worktops with integrated appliances and the lounge/dining area enjoys a Juliet balcony offering dual aspect views. The apartment also offers a secure allocated car parking space for one vehicle. Deposit: £1500. Council Tax: D

Price Guide: £1,300 PCM

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0191 223 3510

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Two New Show Apartments Available To View

Jesmond Assembly Jesmond Sanderson Young are delighted to offer four stylish apartments to the rental market in Pegasus Jesmond Assembly, siituated in the leafy suburb of jesmond. 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 and an outdoor terrace. There is an advanced security system including 24 hour video entry phones and a Host 5 days a week. 58 Jesmond Assembly, Eskdale Terrace - £1918 pcm 25 Jesmond Assembly, Eskdale Terrace - £1679 pcm 43 Jesmond Assembly, Eskdale Terrace - £1679 pcm 18 Jesmond Assembly, Eskdale Terrace - £1430 pcm

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South End Longhoughton, Alnwick This attractive stone built semi detached family home offers well proportioned, characterful accommodation. Externally, the property enjoys a generous corner plot with mature gardens, large private driveway and a detached garage. Deposit: £1211. Council Tax: E

Price Guide: £1,050 PCM

Gail McLean

0191 223 3510

gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Citygate City Centre, Newcastle This modern and contemporary second floor apartment offers a delightful open plan lounge/dining and fitted kitchen with a range of integrated appliances. Externally, the apartment benefits from one allocated car parking space. Deposit: £1153. Council Tax: D

Price Guide: £1,000 PCM

Gail McLean

0191 223 3510

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Smokehouse One Smiths Dock, North Shields An outstanding apartment within the much sought after Smokehouses on Smiths Dock in North Shields. The property offers open plan living/ dining and has superb floor to ceiling windows with stunning river views and contemporary interior finish. Smiths Dock offers superb coastal living with ease of access into Tynemouth and the surrounding suburbs as well as excellent road links into Newcastle. Externally, the apartment benefits from one allocated car parking space. Deposit: £1269. Council Tax: D

Price Guide: £1,100 PCM

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Collingwood Crescent Darras Hall, Ponteland This well appointed detached family home offers great living space and easy access to all the local amenities in Ponteland village. Externally, the gardens are ideal for summer entertaining and there is a double garage and ample parking. Deposit: £2538. Council Tax: F

Price Guide: £2,200 PCM

Gail McLean

0191 223 3510

gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Garden Mews Garden Street, Blaydon A stylish, second floor duplex apartment which offers modern fixtures and fittings throughout. Ideally located for access to train networks, local shops and amenities as well as excellent road links into Newcastle City Centre. Deposit: £865. Council Tax: TBA

Price Guide: £1,000 PCM

Gail McLean

0191 223 3510

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Elmfield Square Gosforth This spacious ground floor apartment is finished to a high specification, with stylish oak flooring to the open plan living space and a delightful, fitted kitchen. It has direct access to the communal gardens and has one parking space. Deposit: £1125. Council Tax: D

Price Guide: £975 PCM

Gail McLean

0191 223 3510

gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Hemingway Court Ponteland This ground floor apartment is situated in this new development in the heart of Ponteland village, with access to superb local amenities. The property offers an open plan lounge, diner and modern kitchen with integrated appliances. Deposit: £1096. Council Tax: D

Price Guide: £950 PCM

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Regional Expertise Throughout All Price Levels Sanderson Young handles a wide spectrum of properties, from Quayside flats to suburban semi detached family homes and luxury mansions. Due to the extensive number of properties we let weekly and exceptionally high demand, stock levels constantly run low and we need new landlords to satisfy our tenants, who come to us from blue chip companies for our reputation for quality homes.

KING STREET QUAYSIDE, NEWCASTLE £950 PCM

HIGH QUAYS QUAYSIDE, NEWCASTLE £895 PCM

REGENT ROAD GOSFORTH £750 PCM

ST ANNS QUAY QUAYSIDE, NEWCASTLE £995 PCM

MERCHANTS QUAY QUAYSIDE, NEWCASTLE £895 PCM

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HAWTHORN MEWS GOSFORTH £825 PCM

REGENT ROAD GOSFORTH £895 PCM

LIME SQUARE QUAYSIDE, NEWCASTLE £1,500 PCM

HANOVER MILL QUAYSIDE, NEWCASTLE £895 PCM

BALTIC QUAYS GATESHEAD £950 PCM

If you are looking for an experienced property manager with extensive business connections, we would be delighted to help you let your property at the best price.

Gail McLean

Regional Lettings Manager

0191 223 3510

gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

CURZON PLACE OCHRE YARDS £925 PCM

GROVE PARK OVAL GOSFORTH £850 PCM

KNIGHTSBRIDGE COURT GOSFORTH £795 PCM

ELMFIELD GARDENS GOSFORTH £1,495 PCM

BRANDLING MEWS GOSFORTH £695 PCM

To Rent Or Let Contact:

SANDERSON ROAD JESMOND £800 PCM

CAMERONIAN SQUARE OCHRE YARDS, £855 PCM

MANOR CHARE QUAYSIDE, NEWCASTLE £1,000 PCM

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NEW HOMES

Building On Success Watching the scenes emerging from St. James’ Park last October, with Sam Fender’s impromptu appearance at the ground to celebrate the long awaited formal takeover of Newcastle United, it was impossible to believe what was to be achieved. To witness the last game of the season at SJP was simply breathtaking and fills every Newcastle supporter (Ant and Dec included!) with tremendous joy and, most importantly, hope for the season to come. The success and determination of Eddie Howe’s unwavering squad has no doubt filtered through the region’s economy, where we are seeing fantastic signs of further investment and regeneration into Newcastle. The first major piece of the regeneration puzzle is undoubtedly the Pilgrim Quarter development, which is set to house HMRC in a slick, architecturally astounding office destination which will, in turn, provide first class retail opportunities to further revive the city centre. With it will come much needed city centre housing, where over the past few years the majority of new build offering within NE1 has been focussed around the student market, causing pent up demand in the owner occupier market.

AMY BRICE MRICS CHARTERED SURVEYOR / RICS REGISTERED VALUER

The past two years, post-lockdown, have been undoubtedly challenging for the housebuilding sector, with interruptions to planning permissions, rising material and labour costs and delays in manufacture causing a bottleneck where we have felt frustrated at the lack of progress on schemes throughout the region. However, we are viewing the next 12 months with significant positivity, much like how we are viewing the fortunes of our football club. I am proud to be advising our developer clients on over £110Million worth of residential property across 23 development sites across the north east. We have faced uncertainty and challenges, however we are starting to see the development cogs turning to bring these much needed housing schemes out of the ground. Building on the success and investment in NUFC, we are full of optimism that 2022/23 will be a fantastic season for us all.

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YOU CAN CONTACT AMY ON 0191 2233500 OR AMY.BRICE@SANDERSONYOUNG.CO.UK

SYCAMORE SQUARE, GOSFORTH A STUNNING COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY AND STYLISH HOMES IN THE HEART OF GOSFORTH TOWNHOUSES - PRICES FROM £650,000 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 - PRICES FROM £295,000 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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NEW HOMES

SANDERSON YOUNG

REGIONAL CENTRE FOR

The very exciting and long awaited refurbishment of 3 Hawthorn Road in Gosforth will create an adjoining building to our Rare! and Regional office for the company.

his building is to be the principal focus of our New Homes Department, due to open in late summer 2022, and will incorporate ground floor revolutionary virtual and augmented reality walk through experiences for those buyers looking to purchase New Homes within the North East of England. The excellent positioning on the High Street enjoys convenient car parking for our guests in front of the building and at the rear.

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The state of the art show room, with its minimalist industrial look, will have a very impressive display of leading new homes sites throughout the region. At first floor level, the accommodation will give prospective developers and builders the opportunity to fit out rooms as potential kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas, of the properties they are designing and where onsite marketing suites, show homes, and cabins are not possible. This is particularly relevant to apartment living and city centre developments that are space restricted, and where Construction Managers do not have the ability, due to health and safety, to have any of their prospective buyers inspecting their new home before it is complete. The ground floor show room will have large windows, overhead

SMITHS DOCK, NORTH SHIELDS

SYCAMORE SQUARE, GOSFORTH

JESMOND ASSEMBLY, JESMOND BEADNELL POINT, BEADNELL 55 DEGREES NORTH, NEWCASTLE

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projector screens which will give virtual walk throughs, computer generated images, and state of the art augmented reality opportunities, to enable the buyer to see and walk through the plans of new developments. This modern way of selling will hopefully provide security and peace of mind to all types of builders looking to presell early homes to prospective buyers. Sanderson Young is well known for their new leading edge technology on new homes and during the last housing boom, in the late 1990s and 2000s, we ran a very successful office on the Quayside which had a similar application for developers and worked extremely successfully. This ground breaking scheme in Gosforth will create a fabulous array of contrasting homes with large family detached, convenient apartments in town, ground breaking schemes on the river frontage, as well as homes in market towns throughout the region. For information on new homes, or if you are a developer who needs help with the marketing The state of the art show room, with of your development, please contact Duncan Young or Amy its minimalist industrial look, will have Brice on 0191 223 3500, or a very impressive display of leading new email: duncan.young@ sandersonyoung.co.uk homes sites throughout the region.

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ECHO 24, SUNDERLAND

THE SANDERSON YOUNG

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Marc Hardy - Space I.D.

Offering our clients the best service always means researching their different needs. Sanderson Young came to us with the broad concept of a virtual reality (VR) environment for their new New Homes Office in Gosforth. Their brief was for them to have the ability to show the customer their new home before construction has commenced and for them to see how the different finishes will look before committing to a purchase. There is an architectural application of VR that fitted in perfectly with Sanderson Young where it’s possible to digitally create an entire building and actively immerse the client into that environment as an avatar, exploring the space as they wish and allowing real time changes and interaction. You can turn on lights, televisions, change fabric choices on furniture; with simple hand motions you can change the floor finishes and kitchen finishes. Specifically created for Sanderson Young, Space VR and Space ID have looked to enhance the experience with a dedicated space where you can actually walk within your home coupled with a real environment of physical spaces for a more tactile approach. Collection

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BRUNTON WOODS

NORTH GOSFORTH

7 EXCEPTIONAL HOMES AT GOSFORTH’S FINEST NEW ADDRESS An exciting new exclusive development of spacious family homes in the heart of Gosforth which will sit within a quiet, leafy grove. Prices from £795,000

HEPSCOTT FIELDS

HEPSCOTT, MORPETH

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 £675,000

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

0191 223 3500

WWW.SANDERSONYOUNG.CO.UK

DESIGNED FOR YOU. BUILT FOR YOU. WAITING FOR YOU.

A stylish collection of 63 brand new 1 and 2 bedroom later living apartments located in the heart of Jesmond. Beyond the sanctuary of your home are exceptional amenities including a terrace garden and owners’ lounge. Homeowners benefit from no exit fees with Pegasus.

2 NEW SHOW APARTMENTS TO VIEW

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

The Old Library

Green Batt, Alnwick

Jesmond Assembly Jesmond Situated in a leafy suburb is this collection of 63 apartments for the over 60s. Jesmond Assembly offers a selection of 1 & 2 bedroom properties within walking distance of the city centre.

Two properties remain in this exclusive development of converted and constructed homes in the heart of Alnwick Town. Ideal to purchase as a main home, second home or holiday investment.

Prices From: £290,000

0191 213 0033

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

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COMING SOON! A country development of 7 three to four bedroom high quality conversions.

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If you are a developer we would be delighted to assist with any confidential enquiries at any stage. Contact us on 0191 223 3500 | contact@sandersonyoung.co.uk www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Monkridge Court Dunston

Sycamore Square Gosforth

COMING SOON!

0191 213 0033

A stylish and contemporary collection of 9 semi detached and detached properties set within this private courtyard.

SOON TO BE RELEASED! 4 bedroom luxury townhouses & fabulous 2 bedroom apartments. This stunning collection of stylish, contemporary homes is located off North Avenue in central Gosforth.

Prices From: Townhouses £650,000 | Apartments £295,000

0191 213 0033

Chiselly Close Barrasford

Hepscott Fields Hepscott, Morpeth

COMING SOON! A niche development from Lindisfarne Homes consisting of 14 three and four bedroom family homes.

Hepscott Fields is an intimate group of three spacious, detached homes in open countryside. Each home will be finished to a superior specification and will have private gardens with superb views.

Prices From: £675,000

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THE NORTH EAST IS HAVING SOMEWHAT OF A CULINARY REVIVAL and is a thrilling place to be right now for some seriously sensational fine dining food.

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Pine

www.restaurantpine.co.uk

AS EVERY HUNGRY, AND OF COURSE DISCERNING, LOCAL FOODIE WILL TELL YOU,

NEST ENSURES THAT EVERY DINING EXPERIENCE IS TURNED INTO AN UNFORGETTABLE ONE. With head chef Chris Wood in the kitchen, you can expect nothing less than serious food cooked seriously well.

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WE ARE SEEING SOME INCREDIBLE NEW CHEFS EMERGING WHO ARE CHOOSING THE NORTH EAST TO ESTABLISH THEIR BUSINESSES AND THESE REMARKABLE AND VARIED RESTAURANTS ARE BOTH CHALLENGING AND INSPIRING US WITH SOME VERY TASTY FOOD. If like me, however, you suffer from menu indecision, why settle for one amazing dish when you can sample them ALL? In fact when faced with an astonishing menu full of new culinary delights all you need to do is let the chef send out his own exceptional and thoroughly considered choices. Behold the delicious extravagance that is The Tasting Menu – here is a curation of our four firm North East favourites.

NEST NEST had an interesting conception. The restaurant was born initially out of a collaboration between Space I.D designer Marc Hardy, Jack Brown, an industry professional, and chef Chris Wood, in an effort to act as a consultation company to assist with the reconstruction of …THIS IDEA DEVELOPED FURTHER, businesses in hospitality. Over time, this idea developed further, and they decided that they needed a and they decided that they needed physical home for their concept, a physical home for their concept, somewhere to ‘nest’. It was this somewhere to ‘nest’.

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that began the construction of the restaurant and formed the essence of a small design and build company with the name Space to Build. Through this process they have created not only a living breathing restaurant but also a walk-in portfolio, a showpiece, if you will, of what can be achieved. This revitalisation of a unit in Heaton by a dynamic company who manage and design the whole process, is an exciting example of the great resources and inspiring communities this part of the UK has to offer. Not only is the restaurant a huge success, they continue to have big ideas of locations to expand into and develop over the next few years, hoping to encourage more budding North East restaurateurs realise their dreams. Anywhere with a dinner menu that you can’t actually get a seat at until later in the year is obviously doing something right, and NEST is likely a strong contender as one of Newcastle’s best new tasting menus. By placing such a refined focus on quality produce and a menu that often evokes past memories, NEST ensures that every dining experience is turned into an unforgettable one. With head chef Chris Wood in the kitchen, you can expect nothing less than serious food cooked seriously well. Chris and his team present an elevated cooking experience at an accessible price point, which is allowing a mix of diners to experience their passion for good food and ingredients. It’s hard not to become besotted with NEST as soon as you enter the space, this neighbourhood spot is intimate and relaxed and that adoration only gets more passionate as you start to eat. The wine pairing, with its focus on exciting, perhaps unheard of, producers is also worth your attention. >> Collection

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Nest

www.nestinthenorth.com

PINE The recipient of a richly deserved Michelin star, Pine is an understated establishment that offers intriguing and inspiring menus. Perhaps in an unlikely setting, Pine is located in a cow barn amongst the beautiful sloping Northumberland countryside but the splendour of the views and warmth of the interiors make for a delightful and intimate setting. Astonishingly only their debut restaurant, Northumberland born Cal Byerley and partner Siân Buchan have created a place that seamlessly blends modern culinary techniques with the finest seasonal produce, prepared with straightforward techniques and contemporary touches. There is a generous tasting menu using ingredients foraged from the Northumberland countryside and often grown at Pine’s onsite kitchen garden which plays a major part in providing fresh, organic ingredients for the inspired menu. Pine’s tasting menu is bursting with dishes of unique flavour combinations and you can watch these creations unfold right in front of you in their impressive open kitchen.

HJEM Hjem, is the Scandinavian and Northumbrian word for home, and therefore the rather fitting name of the remarkable restaurant by Swedish chef Alex Nietosvuori and his Northumberland born partner Ally Thompson. Located in the heart of the Northumbrian countryside in the charming village of Wall, this intimate and relaxed space is the pair’s first restaurant after 20 years in the industry and has become something of a gourmet destination. The truly inspired tasting menu is an expression of their multicultural experiences and markedly the inspiring land surrounding them, seeing the very best of local produce come PINE’S TASTING MENU IS BURSTING together with Scandinavian values and cooking techniques. Retaining with dishes of unique flavour their coveted Michelin star in 2022, combinations and you can watch these Hjem demonstrates a passion creations unfold right in front of you… for simple cookery with intense

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flavours and astounding presentations. Taking on the ‘Chef’s Table’ concept and exquisitely developing it, diners at the 24 cover restaurant are closely involved in the kitchen drama. A true bucket list restaurant in the North East, this is fine dining at its finest. HOUSE OF TIDES Certainly not new to the scene, House of Tides opened its doors back in 2014, and went on to win some of the highest accolades possible; this distinguished Michelin restaurant continues to impress diners with beautifully crafted culinary treats and incredible service. Housed within a sensitively restored Grade I listed 16th Century former merchant’s town house, this astounding restaurant is well respected as one of the region’s finest and led by local food star chef Kenny Atkinson. Able to fully express his vision of modern British cuisine that is fresh and seasonal, Kenny freely utilises the bounty of the North East using seasonal and sustainable produce which changes as the seasons evolve. House Of Tides cuisine is as daring as it is thoughtful; precise as it is generous and the attention to detail in every aspect of the dining experience, from the intricate food through to the impressive wine list, is still truly very special. For extra indulgence, pair the dishes with wine from the restaurant’s fantastic wine list.

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NORTH EAST PUB OF THE YEAR

FELTON

With a site which dates back to the 13th century, the Blackbird is certainly a venue with character. Now a popular pub at the heart of Ponteland, its seasonal menu, outdoor tipi and new street food kitchen has made it a favourite with diners across the region.

With six luxury bedrooms, a cosy interior and an impressive food offering, The Northumberland Arms is an excellent base from which to explore the North East.

Blackbird Inn, North Road, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 9UH

Northumberland Arms, The Peth, West Thirston, Northumberland, NE65 9EE

www.theblackbirdponteland.co.uk

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However, whilst that maxim remains true of houses, it need not be the case for cars if you buy wisely.

here has never been a more important time to spend money carefully in a bid to mitigate sky-rocketing prices and cars are no exception. Fabulous Ferraris are renowned for fetching a king’s ransom at auction but more humble or even obscure everyday vehicles can go up in value rather than down. Consider, for example, that the … one of the most lucrative automotive most common 1.6 litre Ford Cortina bought 40 years ago for investments being limited-run under £1,000 could fetch £18,000 sportsters such as the McLaren P1, today in mint condition.

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1914bhp 0-60 1.85 seconds

SEVEN STAR HOTEL,

the Burj Al Arab…

…you’ll find what was once the world’s only

McLaren P1

£866,000 - £2.5 Million

We all know that property is about the best investment you can make and that cars can lose a fortune.

Those who opted for the sporty Lotus version for just a couple of hundred pounds more at £1,100 (seat belts £9 extra) can expect as much as £140,000 today, or 127 times the original price – which would have bought a mansion then and still secures a house today. The trick is to choose the most desirable version of a vehicle that is ideally in relatively short supply, keep it in pristine condition and if at all possible, buy from someone well known so it has provenance. The icing on the cake would be a sporting pedigree if it’s a performance model, which can increase the value ten-fold and prove to be a golden hedge against runaway inflation.

Rimac Nevera

£2 Million Investment

Those who bought the McLaren for its new price of £866,000 in 2015 would expect to get about £2.5 million now. The most money is to be made from some of the more expensive models, with one of the most lucrative automotive investments being limited-run sportsters such as the McLaren P1, which has the bonus of being a usable everyday road car. Like most savvy investments it is the result of a very simple formula, being highly desirable and not prohibitively expensive but in short supply. It’s a bit like having a relatively modest riverside property or one with fabulous views that becomes worth a disproportionate

amount because of limited availability in a sought after location that buyers aspire to. Those who bought the McLaren for its new price of £866,000 in 2015 would expect to get about £2.5 million now. The McLaren is a 3.8-litre petrol hybrid with 900bhp that endows the car with acceleration to 60 mph in just two and a half seconds and a top speed nudging 220mph. Just 375 were made, with even fewer being the more powerful 1000bhp GTR version designed for track use, being lighter and even more valuable. However, it is not only roadsters with a McLaren, Ferrari or Porsche racing pedigree that retain their value. >> Collection

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Lexus LFA Coupe

£343,000 to £1 Million

V10

Audi R8

… a 20-year-old 6.0-litre V12 Enzo has more than quadrupled in price from its original £450,000 to £2 million today.

<< The Lexus brand is merely an upmarket Toyota, yet anyone who risked buying one of its LFA coupes just a decade ago struck gold. This seemingly innocuous coupe cost £343,000 and is now worth up to one million pounds. Although derided by some for lacking an Italian or German pedigree, the Japanese Lexus brand quickly gained an enviable reputation as being of the highest quality and among the most reliable …the impending demise of new petrol marques in the world. and diesel cars in favour of all-electrics Those who drove the 200mph LFA were knocked out by the handling may enhance their value…

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and impressive performance of the 4.8-litre V10 non-turbo engine that was so responsive it screamed to maximum revs quicker than a conventional analogue rev counter could keep up. Power output was 560bhp, with the engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels within a virtually indestructible super-lightweight carbon fibre body. Unfortunately, despite its acknowledged brilliance, not enough buyers were prepared to forsake Ferrari, Porsche or Lamborghini badges and production ended after a run of just 500, with Lexus’ loss being the investors’ gain. Provenance is often a major factor determining any piece of automotive art’s value, such as Le Mans-winning cars worth tens of millions, but even one of the less lauded non-racing Ferraris is invariably a sound investment. Named after the company’s founder, a 20-year-old 6.0-litre V12 Enzo has more than quadrupled in price from its original £450,000 to £2 million today. It is ironic that the impending demise of new petrol and diesel cars in favour of all-electrics may enhance their value as rarity beckons, bearing in mind that conventional cars bought before the deadline will still be able to be driven. Many are now becoming cheaper as demand falls in sharp contrast to expensive electric alternatives but will gradually overtake them in value as they become future classics.

…the most luxurious vehicles are no longer powered by outlawed hand-built combustion engines, they will be among the world’s most sought-after collectibles and worth a fortune.

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A typical example is likely to be a Bentley Mulsanne with the sort of 6.75-litre petrol engine that currently scares buyers stiff, which is why a pristine 2017 model currently costs just half of its original £250,000 price. However, in just a few years when the most luxurious vehicles are no longer powered by outlawed hand-built combustion engines they will be among the world’s most sought-after collectibles and worth a fortune. The BMW M5, Audi R8 V10 and AMG Mercedes models are obvious choices but those who are prepared to take the greatest risks could reap the biggest rewards. Models such as the Maserati Quattroporte and Grandturismo are available for buttons now but their long-term iconic status is likely to guarantee that for them the wheel of fortune will turn full circle in due course. Then it will be the turn of the new generation of limited-edition electric supercars that are all quicker than a Formula One racer, with each currently laying claim to be the fastest in the world. For those with £2 million to invest, they include the Pininfarina Battista, For those with £2 million to invest, 250mph Aspark Owl and the eyethey include the Pininfarina Battista, catching 1914bhp Rimac Nevera that nips to 60mph in just 1.85 seconds. the Aspark Owl and the Rimac Nevera Collection

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GARDEN PARTY! Sharing a love of beautiful gardens and great causes, THE DUCHESS OF NORTHUMBERLAND, in her role as the Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland, is hosting the much anticipated annual ALNWICK GARDEN PARTY FOR VOLUNTEERS AND CARERS as it enters its seventh year on June 15th 2022.

he chosen guests invited to this wonderful event are all nominated by others in their community or by charities and organisations with which they are involved. Often the unsung heroes of our society, this selfless workforce works tirelessly and often without recognition, and this important event is held to recognise and celebrate the enormous contribution that these vital people make across our communities. The celebrations are, of course, set in the magnificent Alnwick Gardens, the brainchild of The Duchess. Originally a parkland created by local lad Capability Brown, in 1996 an ambitious redesign began and now this award winning green space offers 12 glorious acres of meandering and impressive Gardens, and is also home to the world’s largest Tai Haku Cherry Orchard and a Grand Cascade comprising of 120 water jets. The garden party welcomes over 250 nominated attendees and their lucky guests who will enjoy a delightful day of afternoon tea, kindly provided by Greggs and splendid live entertainment, all whilst enjoying one of the North It is truly a celebration of what makes the East’s most picturesque gardens. A relaxed and inclusive affair, NORTH EAST SUCH A SPECIAL PLACE TO LIVE guests can often be seen wearing and more than ever it’s a time to celebrate these an array of summer finery and it is remarkable volunteers and carers… a wonderful opportunity for these

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WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO THE SPONSORS & DONORS: Malhotra Group PLC, Dr. Tony Trapp, The MGL Group, Sanderson Young, Tree Locate (Europe) Ltd, Essity UK Limited, Living North, Potts Print (UK) Ltd, Greggs Plc, Ringtons, Alnwick Castle Ventures, The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick Starbucks (23-5 Degrees), Diageo PLC, Fentimans Ltd, The Barbour Foundation and Sir James Knott Trust.

dedicated people, all of whom have made a positive impact on their communities, to hopefully have a lovely day off, enjoy the delicious treats on offer and stroll around the beautiful gardens. Due to the pandemic, The Duchess has been unable to hold the event for two years now, during which time more volunteers and carers than ever have stepped up to help others through the uncertainty of adjusting to life with Covid-19 and the restrictions which isolated so many, often putting their own health at risk. The Duchess and her team are now delighted to announce the return of this fabulous garden party and are looking forward to welcoming back a host of VIP guests to the gardens. This special event is organised by The Duchess and her team, however, there is no funding from the Lieutenancy office for this important event. Instead it is because of a host of generous local businesses who kindly sponsor or donate to the cause, that ensure that this annual event can take place. It is truly a celebration of what makes the North East such a special place to live and, more than ever, it’s a time to celebrate these remarkable volunteers and carers: we wish all the attendees a wonderful day in the sun!

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