Free House Clearance In Longhoughton & Charity Donations

We were recently called to Longhoughton, Northumberland, to clear a three-bedroom cottage that had been in the same family for generations. The property had belonged to an elderly gentleman who had moved into assisted living, and his relatives needed everything cleared to prepare the house for sale. They wanted to ensure that any valuable antiques were identified, sentimental items were put aside for the family, and that as much as possible was donated to charity rather than being sent to landfill.

Client’s Requirements

• A full house clearance, including the attic, garage, and garden shed

• Identification of any high-value or historically significant items

• Sorting and setting aside sentimental family belongings

• Donating as many items as possible to charity

The House Clearance Process

Main Living Areas & Bedrooms

The living room contained a large Victorian display cabinet, which housed an assortment of vintage ceramics, silver-plated cutlery, and a collection of old glass bottles. We carefully sorted through these items and found several valuable porcelain pieces, including a Royal Doulton figurine and a pair of 19th-century Staffordshire dogs.

The bedrooms contained a mixture of mid-century furniture, vintage suitcases, and old framed photographs. One of the wardrobes held a collection of old military medals, which we set aside for the family, as they were of great sentimental value.

Kitchen & Dining Room

In the kitchen, we discovered a set of well-preserved 1950s Pyrex dishes, a solid oak dining table with chairs, and an old cast iron scale with brass weights. The dining area also had a vintage glass-fronted sideboard containing delicate china tea sets, which the family decided to keep.

Garage & Garden Shed

The garage contained an assortment of old tools, a vintage Singer sewing machine, and a pair of brass fire dogs. The garden shed housed a collection of terracotta pots, a cast iron garden roller, and an antique wooden wheelbarrow, which was in surprisingly good condition.

Items Bought

• Victorian display cabinet

• Royal Doulton figurine

• 19th-century Staffordshire dog figurines

• Set of 1950s Pyrex dishes

• Cast iron scale with brass weights

• Vintage Singer sewing machine

• Pair of brass fire dogs

• Antique wooden wheelbarrow

• Assorted vintage ceramics

• Oak dining table and chairs

Items Donated to Charity

• General household kitchenware

• Assorted books and magazines

• Selection of clothing and shoes

• Soft furnishings, including cushions and curtains

• Unused bedding and towels

• Assorted decorative ornaments

• Garden tools and plant pots

• Framed pictures and mirrors

• Small side tables and stools

• Assorted bric-a-brac

Client Feedback

The family was incredibly grateful for our efficient and respectful approach. They were pleased that their loved one’s belongings were handled with care and that so many items could be donated to charity. With the house now fully cleared, they could move forward with the next steps in selling the property.