Tantallon House , Gilsland, Brampton,

A beautifully proportioned, substantial, three storey detached Victorian country house enjoying fine views of the Roman Wall ideally located to take advantage of the holiday accommodation trade, latterly providing four star country cottage accomm odation and four star silver bed & breakfast accommodation – ideally formatted to continue with this lucrative business or alternatively an ideal family home with dependent relative’s ‘independent’ accommodation attached to it. The property has been metho dically improved/updated by the current owners whist retaining a wealth of charm and character with numerous original features and the elevated south facing setting provides exceptional views towards the Roman Wall and the whole is set in well proportioned landscaped gardens. A truly exceptional country home. EPC Rating: E (for both house and cottage).

 Fantastic rural situation with undoubted potential for commercial usage  Three spacious ground floor reception rooms  Breakfasting kitchen, laundry etc  Four ‘letting rooms’ on the first floor – two with en - suite facilities, bathroom and separate shower room  Second floor billiard room  Self contained one bedroom holiday cottage  Extensive outbuildings/garaging and parking  Elevated well proportioned and well mai ntained grounds

Offers Over : £ 50 0 ,000

Newcastle upon Tyne 42 miles, 22 miles, 19 miles, 6 miles, Brampton 9 miles

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DESCRIPTION The property’s location is a li ttle to the west of Gilsla nd village. Built in 1889 as a guest house, Tantallon House benefits from large windows to take advantage of views over the Roman Wall and Hadrian’s Wall Trail. Gilsland has a vibrant community hall, two active churches, two pub s, one serving meals, a large spa hotel popular with tourists and an outstanding rated primary school with nursery attached. Gilsland is also anticipating a future link to the Carlisle to Newcastle upon Tyne railway line and Hadrian’s Wall bus stops at T antallon House providing use ful transport for walkers. The village has easy access to the A69 trunk road and the nearby town of Haltwhistle provides good local shopping, schooling, outdoor swimming pool and golf course.

ACCOMMODATION The accommodation wh ich benefits from numerous period features comprises:

Ground Floor:

Entrance Lobby With original tiled floor and with part glazed stain ed glass door and screen leading through to:

Entrance Hall Having original sweeping ballustraded stairwa y leading to t he first floor which leads past a large part stained glass window, providing ample natural light. Also with a stunning tiled floor and with large under stair cupboard .

Living Room 5.33m x 4.80m ( 17' 6'' x 15' 9'' ) Havi n g period marble fireplace with cast iron inset and tile d hearth, multi fuel wood burner, exposed floorboards and large dual aspect windows providing stunning views of the countryside.

Guest’s Lounge 5.38m x 4.77m ( 17' 8'' x 15' 8'' ) Having period marble fireplace with cast iron and tiled in set and with original floorboards and large dual aspect windows.

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Guest’s Dining Room 4.33m x 3.86m ( 14' 2'' x 12' 8'' ) With period marble fireplace having cast iron inset, French door to garden and original floorboards.

Guest’s Cloakroom Half tiled and wi th suite comprising low level w.c. and wash hand basin.

Breakfasting Kitchen 4.98m x 4.35m ( 16' 4'' x 14' 3'' ) Having a range of wall and floor units incorporating single drainer cast sink, electric cooker point, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freeze r and with Redfyre LPG stove.

Laundry 4.25m x 3.27m ( 13' 11'' x 10' 9'' ) Having tiled floor and with plumbing for washing machine and dryer.

Utility Room 4.25m x 1.74m ( 13' 11'' x 5' 9'' ) Having single drainer sink unit, fitted units, plumbing for automa tic washing machine and with cloakroom/w.c. Also with tiled floor.

A stairway provides access to potential office/s torage above the laundry area.

First Floor:

Landing Spacious landing p roviding access to:

Bedroom 1 5.07m x 4.07m ( 16' 8'' x 13' 4'' ) Ha ving period fireplace with cast iron/tiled inset and incorporating:

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En - suite Shower Room Bedroom 5 Family Bedroom Having large shower cubicle, low level w.c. and wash hand 4.19m x 4.08m ( 13' 9'' x 13' 5'' ) 5.34m x 3.58m ( 17' 6'' x 11' 9'' ) overall max basin. Also with walls fully tiled. With dormer window. With access through to:

Bedroom 2 Shower Room Loft Storage Area 3.91m x 3.75m ( 12' 10'' x 12' 4'' ) Having large shower cubicle, low l evel w.c. and wash hand Above the kitchen. With: basin. Eaves storage OUTSIDE En - suite Shower Room Bedroom 6 Gardens extend to al l sides of the property being approached Having large shower cubicle, low level w.c. and wash hand 4.53m x 3.53m ( 14' 10'' x 11' 7'' ) via a sweeping driveway to a large parking/turning area. The basin. Also with walls fully tiled. With built - in cupboards. property backs onto a wooded dene and to the front/side there Stairs lead to: are mature lawns, several mature trees, well stocked Bedroom 3 shrubberies, pegola, patio area and al so a stone outbuilding 4.13m x 3.75m ( 13' 7'' x 12' 4'' ) Hobbies Room/O ffice and aviary. 4.00m x 3.50m (13’ 1” x 11’ 6”) approx Bedroom 4 With limited head room Also: 4.20m x 3 .73m ( 13' 9'' x 12’ 3 '' ) Having period fireplace. THE COTTAGE A New Large Single Detached Timber Garage Ground Floor: Shower Room Garden Shed Having large shower cubicle , low level w.c. and wash hand Entrance H all basin. 2.74m x 1.97m ( 9' 0'' x 6' 6'' ) Having tiled floor. Main Bathroom 3.44m x 3.03m ( 11' 3'' x 9' 11'' ) Shower Room With suite comprising corner bath, wash hand basin and low 1.97m x 1.96m ( 6' 6'' x 6' 5'' ) level w.c. and separate shower cubicle. Having corner cubicle, low level w.c. and wash hand basin. Also with floor and walls fully tiled. Large Walk - in Linen Cupboard Containing hot water cylinder. Living Room 5.33m x 3.64m ( 17' 6'' x 11' 11'' ) Stairs lead to the: Having open plan ballustraded staircase to the first floor and with tiled floor. Second Floor: Kitchen Landing 3.74m x 2.14m ( 12' 3'' x 7' 0'' ) Providing access to: Comprehensively fitted with a contemporary range of wall and floor units incorporating 1½ bowl stainless steel sink and with Billiards Room integrated hob /oven/ extracto r / fridge/dishwasher/dryer and 7.84m x 4.49m ( 25' 9'' x 14' 9'' ) washing machine . Having full sized billiard table. Stairs lead from the living room to the:

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SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property.

HEATING Central heating and domestic hot water is provided by three independent LPG boilers serving panelled radiators. There are two boilers servin g the principal house and a separate boiler serving the cottage.

TENURE Freehold

LOCATION Travelling from the east into Gilsland bear right over the river/bridge and then turn left on the B6318. The property will be seen on the right hand side after app roximately 400 metres.

COUNCIL TAX BAND : Council Tax Band F.

OFFICE REF HX00003070

DETAILS PREPARED February 2015

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable. They should be considered as general guidance only and do not constitute all or any part of a contract. Prospective buyers and their advisers should satisfy themselves to the facts, and before arranging an inspection. Further information on points of particular importance can be provided. Services, fittings and equipment have not been tested. Room sizes should not be considered exact.

TANTALLON HOUSE TANTALLON COTTAGE

14/16 Priestpopple, Hexham NE46 1PQ tel 01434 605441 fax 01434 607141 e - mail [email protected] www.fostermaddison. co.uk