High Mote is a charming traditional stone farmhouse set in private grounds, five minutes' walk from the village of Elsdon in the Northumberland National Park. The property offers four bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, and three reception rooms, including a formal dining room and a spacious sitting room with a conservatory. The farmhouse kitchen is light and airy, with a two-door Aga and wooden cabinetry. The property has a rich history, with the site of an 11th-century motte and bailey castle on the west side. The grounds include a private drive, two fields, and generous south-facing gardens with wonderful views over open countryside. The property has plenty of potential to update and modernize, making it an ideal home for those seeking the country life within commuting distance of Newcastle.