Guyzance Hall Estate

Guyzance Hall Estate • NE65 9AG

A spectacular rural estate with exciting prospects

Newcastle upon Tyne 28 miles (Airport 26 miles) • 8 miles Alnmouth Station 4½ miles (Distances approximate)

Commercially managed period country house with

4 main reception rooms, including Edwardian ballroom • 15 bedrooms (all with bathrooms) Domestic and commercial kitchens • Office • Snooker room

Formal, walled and wooded gardens • All-weather tennis court

2 holiday cottages • 4 let cottages

Estate buildings • Farm steading with development potential

Parkland • Arable and grassland • Woodland • Sporting rights

Superb salmon fishing on

In all about 323.04 acres (130.70 hectares)

For Sale as a whole

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. Situation The Guyzance Hall Estate is a spectacular residential, agricultural and sporting estate with significant commercial attributes, situated in an attractive and scenic rural position, approximately 2 miles east of the A1, high above the Coquet Valley in mid-Northumberland. It lies approximately 8 miles south east of Alnwick and 3 miles in-land from Northumberland’s famous coast line.

At the centre of the estate is Guyzance Hall, a Grade II listed house standing in a secluded position, fringed by mature woodland with dramatic southerly views across the formal gardens and over the River Coquet as it meanders through the estate.

Northumberland is renowned for its mix of breath-taking countryside, dramatic coast line and fascinating history. Being less than 30 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne, the estate is perfectly situated within the county. Newcastle is one of ’s great cities which has experienced a major rebirth as an economic and cultural centre. Communications are excellent with regular east coast main line railway services from Alnmouth (4½ miles) and 26 miles from Newcastle Airport. There is a wide choice of private and state education within the area.

Description The Hall is an impressive focal point lying in the middle of the estate. It is constructed of dressed stone, with fine architectural detail including oil and leaded glazed windows, carved stonework crests and a central castellated tower. Its accommodation extends to approximately 12,100 sq ft, with the main accommodation on 2 floors. Internally it boasts the same impressive scale and fine architectural detail, with spacious reception rooms on the south side of the house and two fine oak staircases. Other notable features include the intricately detailed 18th century pine panelling in the dining room, and the 1,600 sq ft Edwardian ballroom, with its fine fireplaces, minstrel’s gallery and coffered ceiling supported on massive central columns. Garden Cottage forms part of the hall and has disabled facilities.

Great thought was given to the original landscaping and design of the formal, walled and ornamental gardens that surround the Hall and link to areas of amenity woodland, framing the dramatic elevated views of this most attractive stretch of the Coquet Valley. Beyond the Hall grounds and riverbank, the estate includes an appealing mix of established parkland, arable land, woodland and significant sporting interest.

The estate is commercially managed and details can be obtained upon request.

Guyzance Hall There are three tree-lined driveways leading to Guyzance Hall, the north drive, the farm lane and the west drive. These link together in woodland at the rear of the Hall, leading to a turning sweep on the west side and continuing through into the formal garden to the south of the Hall.

The Hall has an appealing combination of grand and gracious, as well as intimate, reception rooms on a manageable scale arranged along the south side of the Hall. They are served by a wide hallway that links the two fine oak staircases. At the eastern end of the Hall, the library leads through to the magnificent Edwardian ballroom, which itself opens out into a secluded courtyard which superbly compliments the ballroom on warm, summer evenings. Linked to the ballroom are the ladies and gentleman’s cloakrooms. At the centre of the house is the drawing room with its full height stone mullion windows and a porch leading to the formal gardens with its charming summerhouse and sun room. A door leads through into the dining room which is beautifully panelled and connects directly through to the domestic kitchen. Across the hall, from the kitchen, are the offices.

On the first floor there are 9 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms (5 ensuite). The 6 bedrooms facing south have wonderful views. On the second floor there are 3 further bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The east wing incorporates garden cottage which includes 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one of which has disabled facilities.

(See floor plans for room layout and dimensions).

Outbuildings The estate yard lies immediately to the north east corner of the hall. It includes a two storey game larder which is attached to the walled tennis court enclosure and incorporates a ground floor larder store, privy and 2 adjoining coal stores.

Adjoining the kitchen garden, and across the yard from the hall, is the former stable block which now houses a newly installed and fully equipped commercial kitchen. In addition, to the east of the kitchen garden, is a 3 car garage/workshop with adjoining potting sheds. Planning permission (now lapsed) has been granted to convert this building into a 3 bedroom holiday cottage. Close by is the barn; this too has had planning permission for a 3 bedroom holiday cottage.

At the north end of the estate, and accessed from the farm drive, is Barnhill Steading. It consists of a partially lofted steading range, forming a “u”-shaped courtyard, the centre of which is covered by a double span steel portal frame building. Subject to obtaining the necessary consents it has interesting development possibilities.

Estate Houses and Cottages The estate also includes six houses/cottages which are either let on Assured Short hold Tenancies or as holiday cottages. The accommodation each is summarised in the table that follows.

Gardens and Grounds The formal gardens lie to the south of the Hall, with a broad sweep of landscaped lawn bordered by mature shrubbery, topiary and rhododendron beds with a back drop of matured deciduous trees and views over the Coquet Valley. A network of paths leads through the woodland and shrubbery, connecting the various parts of the garden to the formal parkland beyond, before sweeping down to the river bank.

At the south east corner of the Hall, a walled and castellated courtyard adjoins the ballroom with an elevated octagonal summerhouse and sun room providing lovely views over the garden and valley beyond. A door in the courtyard wall leads through to the tennis court.

To the north of the Hall is the half acre walled kitchen garden, complete with Victorian greenhouse on the south facing wall and a newly installed gazebo.

The land adjoins the Hall and its gardens with the River Coquet marking the physical boundaries along most of the southern boundary. It includes grazed parkland, and provides a wonderful outlook from the Hall as it slopes gently to the south and east, while arable farmland occupies a large and open plateau adjoining the river. The woodland includes open field plantations and steeply wooded river banks, which add greatly to the sense of privacy and seclusion.

Farmland The farmland is mainly let on seasonal grazing licences or short term farm business tenancies. It is a unit of predominantly good quality grade 3 arable and grassland totalling some 217.43 acres.

Woodland The estate woodland extends to approximately 69.26 acres. It consists of a rich and varied mixture of broadleaves, conifers and shrubs, with a wide range of planting dates and natural regeneration.

Directions Travelling north or south on the A1, take the east bound junction for and Guyzance about 6 miles south of Alnwick. Continue for about 1 ½ miles bearing right after crossing a narrow bridge and then first left, signposted Guyzance. Follow this road to the West Lodge and drive entrance which is about 250 yards further on on the right hand side. Land Use Table

Field Area in Area in Description Number Acres Hectares

Arable 4487 22.26 9.01 Pasture 2890 2.43 0.98 Water 0624 1.17 0.47

Arable 4730 21.04 8.51 Pasture 3003 4.96 2.01 Water 1425 16.15 6.54

Arable 4795 11.57 4.68 Pasture 3263 1.11 0.45 Water 2585 2.57 1.04

Arable 5410 17.57 7.11 Pasture 3551 9.59 3.88 Water 3089 0.79 0.32

Arable 6876 16.46 6.66 Pasture 3679 1.99 0.81 Water 8622 3.29 1.33

Building / Curtilage 1990 0.11 0.04 Pasture 4383 1.66 0.67 Woodland 0277 0.48 0.19

Building / Curtilage 2768 3.39 1.37 Pasture 4474 2.53 1.02 Woodland 0897 1.18 0.48

Building / Curtilage 3493 1.47 0.59 Pasture 5153 4.72 1.91 Woodland 1301 0.27 0.11

Building / Curtilage 7876 0.08 0.03 Pasture 5471 0.54 0.22 Woodland 1437 5.91 2.39

Miscellaneous 0646 1.14 0.46 Pasture 7149 7.18 2.90 Woodland 1673 0.33 0.13

Miscellaneous 1288 0.34 0.14 Pasture 7416 16.51 6.68 Woodland 1783 0.49 0.20

Miscellaneous 1677 0.28 0.11 Pasture 9434 26.86 10.87 Woodland 2043 10.89 4.41

Miscellaneous 2241 0.31 0.13 Pasture 9679 0.91 0.37 Woodland 2182 3.32 1.34

Pasture 0391 19.53 7.9 0 Track / Verge 0014 0.33 0.13 Woodland 2186 2.53 1.02

Pasture 0404 1.14 0.46 Track / Verge 1273 0.47 0.19 Woodland 2192 0.30 0.12

Pasture 0500 1.11 0.45 Track / Verge 1883 0.38 0.16 Woodland 2306 3.07 1.24

Pasture 0782 2.88 1.16 Track / Verge 2374 1.44 0.58 Woodland 2403 1.00 0.41

Pasture 1284 1.27 0.51 Track / Verge 2631 0.79 0.32 Woodland 3182 0.22 0.09

Pasture 1703 7.9 5 3.22 Track / Verge 2793 0.14 0.05 Woodland 3280 0.22 0.09

Pasture 2323 6.32 2.56 Track / Verge 3283 0.63 0.26 Woodland 4141 2.42 0.98

Pasture 2496 2.84 1.15 Track / Verge 4379 0.31 0.13 Woodland 4800 1.55 0.63

Pasture 2584 4.50 1.82 Track / Verge 5686 0.82 0.33 Woodland 5065 5.02 2.03 Barnhill Farmhouse

Woodland 5940 0.36 0.14

Woodland 6155 9.68 3.92

Woodland 6645 0.32 0.13

Woodland 7064 0.34 0.14

Woodland 7413 0.41 0.17

Woodland 8570 0.10 0.04

Woodland 8579 2.36 0.95

Woodland 9282 1.59 0.64

Woodland 9746 5.95 2.41

Woodland 9915 7.28 2.95

Woodland 9997 1.62 0.66

Grand Total 323.04 130.70 Estate Houses and Cottages

Bedrooms Reception Rooms Bathrooms Kitchen Tenure

Stable Cottage 3 2 1 1 Holiday lets

West Lodge 2 1 1 1 Holiday lets

Assured Shorthold Tenancy 2 1 1 1 1 Barnhill (Vacant)

2 Barnhill 2 1 1 1 Assured Shorthold Tenancy

Barnhill Farmhouse 3 2 1 1 Assured Shorthold Tenancy

North Lodge 2 1 1 1 Assured Shorthold Tenancy

Barnhill Cottage West Lodge Sporting Services The estate has some 3 ¼ miles of single and double bank fishing on the River Coquet with 34 named pools. The Guyzance Fishery is the first private beat upstream of Walkworth and the second up from the Council tide. It therefore has huge potential as a productive, mainly fly fishery for salmon, sea trout and brown Tax Bank Central Water Electricity Drainage trout with the mixture of excellent streams and good holdings. Catch records (see table) go back as far as Business Heating 2008. This shows the potential that the Guyzance Hall Estate fishings have and underlies the Coquet as Rates being one of England’s most productive salmon rivers. The Guyzance beat boasts spring, summer and H/rates early autumn runs and has been fished lightly in recent years. The quality of the water, allied to its location Guyzance Mains Mains Private Oil assessment on the river and the overall river catches would indicate that the beat is one of the finest on the river. Hall

Stable Rated Mains Mains Private Oil Cottage Salmon Grilse Sea Trout Total West Lodge Rated Mains Mains Private Oil 2008 18 51 15 84 1 Barnhill B Mains Mains Private Oil 2009 27 50 25 102 2 Barnhill B Mains Mains Private Oil 2010 31 81 39 151

2011 42 52 13 107 Barnhill D Mains Mains Private Oil Farmhouse 2012 48 50 31 129 North C Mains Mains Private LPG 2013 41 30 19 90 Lodge

2014 17 8 13 38 The estate has a mixture of private and mains water supply to the field troughs. These services have not 2015 21 11 16 48 been tested and there is no warranty from the agents. Listed Buildings Guyzance has, in years gone by, been noted for its family shoot. Historically, it provided five or six driven Guyzance Hall, its castellated garden walls (including the Game Larder), the courtyard cottages (ie Stable days. More recently the sport has been limited to good rough shooting which makes the most of excellent Cottage and Garden Cottage) and West Lodge are Grade II listed. The stone bridge over the Quarry Burn holding cover spread across the estate, whilst the river provides natural habitat for Mallard and Teal. East of West Lodge is also listed. There are also excellent opportunities for roe dear stalking. Basic Payment Scheme Guyzance Hall Estate is sold together with 55.32 NON-SDA entitlements. The payment for the current scheme year will be retained by the vendor and the buyer will be obliged to comply with the scheme rules until December 2016. The Entitlements will be transferred to the purchaser following the sale, to enable a claim in 2017.

Site of Special Scientific Interest The River Coquet is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The English nature definitive plan shows that the SSSI boundary follows the banks of the river, although specific areas of adjoining woodland of the Guyzance Hall Estate are included within the SSSI. A copy of the English nature plan is available for inspection at the agent’s offices, by appointment.

1 Barnhill Farm Cottages 2 Barnhill Farm Cottages North Lodge Boat House (Barnhill Farmhouse)

NOTE: This plan is for convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2013. NOT TO SCALE. In-going Valuation If required, in addition to the purchase price the buyer will be required to purchase grain crops on the basis of cost of establishment plus enhancements.

Timber All timber is included in the sale.

Minerals All minerals are included in the sale, in so far as they are owned by the vendor.

Fixtures and Fittings Only fixtures and fittings mentioned in the particulars are specifically included in the sale. Some fixtures and fittings, including the equipment in the commercial kitchen, may be available to purchase subject to separate negotiations.

Information and Data Pack Information/data pack providing more detailed information in respect of tenancy agreements, planning, rights of way/easements, Environmental Stewardship Scheme (entry level) and other information is available on request, either in an electronic format or by hard copy which can inspected at the selling agents’ offices by prior appointment.

Viewings Strictly by appointment through the selling agents, Knight Frank (01578 722 814) and GSC Grays (01833 637 000).

Offers Offers should be submitted to the selling agents. Prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest in writing with the selling agents following inspection.

Conditions of Sale 1. Title The subjects are sold under the conditions in the Title Deeds, rights of way (if any), water rights affecting the same, whether shown in the Title Deeds or not. They will be sold as possessed by the Seller and no warranty is given.

2. Deposit On exchange of contracts a deposit of 10 per cent of the purchase price will be paid with the balance due at completion. This deposit will be non-returnable in the event of a purchaser failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Sellers or their agents. NOTE: This plan is for convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2013. NOT TO SCALE. Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has 01578 722 814 01833 637 000 any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) 11 Market Place, 12 The Bank, Barnard Castle or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances Lauder, Berwickshire TD2 6SR DL12 8PQ given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that [email protected] [email protected] all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Particulars dated: April 2016. Photographs dated: October 2015. gscgrays.co.uk Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. 0207 629 8171 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN [email protected] KnightFrank.com