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Living in Matfen.

Matfen is an estate village of golden stone around a long green, with Matfen Hall's golf-and-spa grandeur at its gates.

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The Matfen property market

Premium estate cottages and country houses — handsome, scarce and sought-after.

For current availability, browse our properties for sale or register your search to hear about Matfen homes before they reach the portals. Our latest Northumberland market report covers prices and trends across the county.

Schools in and around Matfen

Village first school; Ponteland or Hexham seniors.

Catchments matter to buyers here — if schooling is part of your move, tell us and we will factor it into your search or your sale strategy.

Transport links

B-roads to the A69 and Ponteland — Newcastle 25 minutes.

Shops & amenities

Village shop/post office and the Hall's leisure facilities.

Places to eat & drink

Matfen Hall's restaurants and the village High House Farm brewery nearby.

Things to do in and around Matfen

Golf and spa at the Hall, Wall country north, and lanes made for cycling.

Why people choose to live in Matfen

Estate-village perfection within the city's reach.

Buying a property in Matfen

Thinking of buying in Matfen? Registered Our Agents buyers hear about new Matfen listings before they go live on Rightmove — and our team can guide you through every step, from whole-of-market mortgage advice and RICS surveys to conveyancing and removals.

Register for Matfen property alerts to hear about new homes here first.

Selling a property in Matfen

Selling in Matfen? We don't just list properties — we launch them. Professional photography, three high-impact videos, a Beat the Portals early-access campaign and a structured open house event, all for a fixed £895. Around 90% of our properties sell at the open house, with competing offers on the day.

Start with a free Selling Advice Meeting and Valuation, see how we sell or explore the £895 package.

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