House For Sale £299,995
Belford House, Main Street, Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49

Accommodation in Brief

Ground Floor

Vestibule | Hall | Office | Bedroom | Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast Room & Sitting Room | Shower Room | Business/Retail Space

First Floor

Kitchen/Living Room | Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room | Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom

Second Floor

Two Bedrooms with En-suite Shower Rooms | Further Bedroom

Externally

Courtyard | Garden Area | Garage | Parking

The Property

Belford House is a spacious and welcoming period property occupying a central position in the heart of the Northumberland market town of Haltwhistle. The traditional stone-built property, originally dating from the late-1890’s, has been updated and renovated to provide elegantly appointed accommodation with stylish contemporary finishes.

The living accommodation on the ground floor comprises a fully refurbished kitchen/dining room with sleek modern units and integrated appliances, a breakfast bar and a well-proportioned sitting area. There is a good size double bedroom and a smart shower room on the ground floor, offering useful accessibility. Adjoining the bedroom is an office which could also be configured for a variety of uses.

On the first floor there are two spacious bedrooms, both with en-suites and luxuriously appointed. A further kitchen/living area with gas hob, integrated ovens, microwave and dishwasher, and space for a fridge/freezer and table and chairs or a sofa, again provides great flexibility. On the top floor are three further bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms and all with elegant, modern décor and wonderful views over Haltwhistle.

Planning permission has also been granted to construct a single storey extension in the enclosed courtyard area (Northumberland County Council planning ref: 21/00419/FUL).

The main house is currently a successful boutique self check-in guest house. To the front of the property on the ground floor is versatile business/retail space, currently used as a Post Office and sweet shop. The Post Office contract is optional.

Externally

Belford House benefits from a private courtyard and a garden area with parking and a garage, used by the current owners as secure storage.

Local Information

Haltwhistle is a popular and thriving town situated between Carlisle and Newcastle and the beautiful countryside and surrounding area is known as Hadrian’s Wall Country. The historic and glorious countryside offers unrivalled opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing, climbing and other outdoor pursuits, with access to the Pennine Way, Hadrian’s Cycleway and more. The world-famous Roman sites of Housesteads and Vindolanda are just a few minutes away, as is the fantastic discovery centre The Sill. Haltwhistle caters for everyday needs with supermarkets and a fine range of shops, public houses, tea shops and restaurants. There is a well-regarded medical centre, pharmacy and dentist, and also the Haltwhistle Swimming & Leisure Centre which hosts a range of activities for all ages.

The surrounding area offers golf courses, sports clubs and Hexham racecourse is within easy reach. The market town of Hexham provides a further range of facilities and professional services, along with an historic abbey at its heart. Newcastle city centre provides further comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities. The Northumberland Coast, Kielder Water, the Lake District, the North Pennines AONB, The Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway are all within easy day trip distance.

For schooling, there is a primary school, professional services and a secondary school in Haltwhistle and nearby Henshaw and Haydon Bridge. There are further schools available in Hexham, and in addition Mowden Hall Preparatory School provides private education from nursery up to 13 years. There are several private day schools in Newcastle with school transport offered from Hexham.

For the commuter the A69 and the B6318 provides excellent access to Newcastle to the east and Carlisle to the west and onward access to the A1 and M6. The rail station at Haltwhistle provides regular cross-country services to Newcastle and Carlisle, where connecting main line services are available to major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport is also within easy reach.

Approximate Mileages

Hexham 15.1 miles | Corbridge 19.2 miles | Carlisle 21.3 miles | Kielder Water 32.2 miles | Newcastle International Airport 34.0 miles | Newcastle City Centre 36.3 miles | Dumfries 50.6 miles | Keswick 54.0 miles

Services

Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers

We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer

Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.