WEETWOOD HALL, WOOLER, NORTHUMBERLAND WEETWOOD HALL WOOLER, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE71 6EX
Approximate mileages Wooler 2 miles • Alnwick 16 miles • Newcastle upon Tyne 46 miles Alnmouth Station 21 miles • Berwick Station 16 miles
Lot 1 – The North Wing • Ground Floor - Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Dining Hall • 1st Floor - 3 Double Bedrooms, 2 Family Bathrooms • Outside - Mature Garden Grounds, Ample Parking
Lot 2 – The South Wing • Ground Floor - Large Open Plan Kitchen/Living Room, Drawing Room, Utility Room, W.C • 1st Floor - 4 Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom • Outside - Mature Garden Grounds, Ample Parking
Lot 3 – The Garden Cottage • Country cottage in need of renovation. Consent in place to extend the current accommodation and create a 3 bedroomed cottage with garden and ample parking.
In all about 4.29 acres (1.739 hectares)
Wooler office Berwick office 18/20 Glendale Road 8 Castlegate Wooler NE71 6DW Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1JS t 01668 280806 t 01289 333030 [email protected] [email protected] WEETWOOD HALL, WOOLER, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE71 6EX
Situation The medieval market town of Alnwick with its cobbled of the Barony of Alnwick Vesci. By the late 13th Weetwood Hall and Cottage occupy one of the most streets, narrow alleys and fine stone buildings century, a family bearing the name of Weetwood beautiful locations in the Glendale Valley, lying on the provides a wide range of specialist shops and family were holding the township from the Greys and several north bank of the River Till in a sheltered situation with businesses along with further restaurants, a theatre/ generations of the Weetwood Family continued its magnificent panoramic views over Weetwood Moor. cinema and the now well-known Castle and Gardens. ownership until approximately 1546 when Ralph Newcastle upon Tyne is a vibrant centre of art and Weetwood died and the Hall was laid waste in the The hall has a glorious south westerly aspect and culture with the renowned Sage musical centre, Border Wars. excellent access into nearby Wooler. theatres, art galleries, including the Baltic, and a dynamic city centre, as well as the Quayside which In the early 17th century, the Weetwood Family died Wooler has most of the day-to-day amenities one hosts numerous international events throughout the out and it eventually passed to the Orde Family who would expect from a country town including a year. held it under various guises well into the 20th century. delicatessen, a Co-op, a local butcher and several pubs and restaurants. There are several excellent links and inland golf The North Wing of Weetwood Hall forms the original courses nearby including Wooler, Goswick, Belford part of the Hall dating back to the 1500’s. Although North Northumberland is arguably one of the most and Bamburgh. currently being used as a family home, planning has beautiful and unspoilt corners of England, famed for been approved (15/01644/FUL) to split the Hall into its sweeping beaches, rolling hills, dramatic castles Shooting is available locally with first class grouse two properties and amend the current configuration and rich wildlife. As well as glorious scenery, the area shooting in the Lammermuirs and Cheviot Hills if desired which will provide two generous family has a huge amount to offer in the way of lifestyle and together with many organised pheasant and partridge homes. Although the North and South Wings do shoots. Nearby the River Till, a tributary of the Tweed require a programme of improvement, the current culture. The rugged beauty of the Cheviot Hills and provides productive salmon and trout fishing. High owners have done most of the remedial works world famous River Tweed form a picturesque border quality National Hunt Racing at Kelso and the local required to make it a practical working family home. with Scotland as well as offering wide open spaces hunts include the West Percy, the Percy and the Both wings of Weetwood Hall have a huge amount of within the National Park. College Valley/North Northumberland. charm and retain many of the original features such as Venetian windows, window shutters and ceiling Good local state education is available in Wooler for cornices. first and middle schools with high schools in Berwick and Alnwick. Longridge Towers near Berwick provides for private schooling.
Alnmouth & Berwick both offer mainline East Coast train stations with regular services to both Edinburgh and London.
Weetwood Hall The earliest reference to the Township of Weetwood was recorded in 1242 when it was held by a member Lot 1 – North Wing Once the hall has been split the accommodation within will comprise of a grand and spacious reception dining hallway, an elegant drawing room, family sitting room and kitchen on the ground floor. A rear hallway gives access to the original sweeping stair which leads to the first floor landing. This landing in turn gives way to three generous double bedrooms and two family bathrooms. The new planning permission does allow for the current accommodation to be amended if required.
The garden of the north wing is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees bordering the grounds. A separate drive will run down the north side of the boundary to a gravelled parking area in front of the house.
Services Water The water supply is to be agreed. A new spring or bore hole will need to be installed. Electricity Mains supply. Drainage To an existing modern packaged sewage scheme shared with the South Wing and Garden Cottage. Heating Oi l fired central heating with a solid fuel back burner as a secondary option.
Council Tax Weetwood Hall North Wing – To be assessed once the division is complete. Lot 2 – South Wing The South Wing was a later addition to Weetwood Hall and constructed around the late 18th century. Once split, the accommodation will comprise of a large open plan kitchen and living room, drawing room, utility room with down stairs W.C. and a pantry. An internal stair leads to the first floor landing where there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A further stair leads to an attic second floor which is currently being used as storage. The new planning permission does allow for the current accommodation to be amended if required.
To the rear of the south wing is a range of stone built outbuildings. Although planning permission would need to be applied for and the outbuildings converted, they would make excellent additional accommodation and could provide an additional income as a holiday cottage. The outbuildings back onto the Garden Cottage which is being sold as a separate lot (Lot 3).
The South Wing shares its access with Garden Cottage (Lot 3) and boasts generous garden grounds front and back. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees protecting the boundary lines.
Services Water The water supply is to be agreed. A new spring or bore hole will need to be installed. Electricity Mains supply. Drainage To an existing modern packaged sewage scheme shared with the North Wing and Garden Cottage. Heating Wo od fired Esse range in the kitchen heats the South Wing.
Council Tax Weetwood Hall South Wing – To be assessed once the division is complete. Lot 3 – Garden Cottage Deposit Weetwood Hall’s Garden Cottage is a delightful On exchange of contracts a deposit of 10 per cent country cottage in need of renovation. Full PP of the purchase price will be paid with the balance (15/00888/FUL) & LBC (15/01004/LBC) has been payable at the date of entry. This deposit will be granted to extend the current accommodation to non-returnable in the event of the purchaser failing to create a light-filled 1200sq.ft cottage on two levels complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the comprising 3 bedrooms, first floor sitting room with Sellers or their agents. large balcony, bathroom, shower room & large dining kitchen. Dates Particulars prepared July 2015 The balcony will have one of the best views in Northumberland; a 180-degree panorama, which includes Weetwood moor, the outstanding arched Georgian Weetwood Bridge, Hedgehope & Cheviot. The property has all services (inc access to fibre broadband) plus parking & garden.
The cottage is accessed down the main drive of Weetwood Hall which it will share with the South Wing. The drive forks off around the side of the cottage to a parking area to the rear. The cottage has garden grounds to the north and east and enjoys magnificent views over the moors.
Services Water The water supply is to be agreed. A new spring or bore hole will need to be installed. Electricity Mains. Drainage To an existing modern packaged sewage scheme shared with the North and South Wing. Heating A new heating system will need to be installed by the current owner.
Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents Savills/ Smiths Gore on 01668 280806/01289 333030.
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