Heddon Hall is believed to date back originally to the early 1700s, although evidence of a settlement in this location is available before this time. The estate was purchased by the current owners in 1932 and we are now delighted to offer for sale the principal hall, the caretaker’s flat, three cottages and an arrangement of outbuildings which show great potential for two or three more homes to be created. The hall and its properties are surrounded by beautiful gardens, grounds and woodlands, which extend to circa 41 acres. A majestic tree lined avenue with delightful hedgerows leads down the northern banks of the River Tyne into the private grounds of the hall, where the south facing drive and courtyard enjoy magnificent views over the Tyne Valley and Newcastle in the distance.
The hall has been occupied by three generations of the current family.
The principal house had additional wings added in the 1800s. During the mid 20th century one of these wings was demolished, yet it still retains its external ground floor walls.
The gardens and grounds are stunning, with tall mature trees, magnificent redwoods and evergreens, which give great screening and privacy. The shrub borders are delightful and the rose garden is highly impressive. The driveway branches off to a rear and front drive; the rear servicing the adjacent cottages and outbuildings and the front drive connecting to the principal southern elevation of the hall, with its fine stonework, pediments and parapet surround to the roof. The tall sash windows are an interesting feature of the house and the high ceilings are undoubtedly very grand.
The principal entrance hall leads to a drawing room with a south and western elevation and a family room with principal south elevation. Both have impressive fireplaces. The rear of the hall connects to the main stairwell, which would have branched off to the north west wing before it was demolished. The rear hall leads to the kitchen/breakfast room, as well as the formal dining room which has double doors onto the east gardens. The rear hall leads to a utility room and connects to the caretaker’s flat, which has a double bedroom, a living/dining room, a kitchen/breakfast room and a bathroom.
From the principal staircase access is gained to the west first floor landing, which links to three double bedrooms and branches off to the east elevation of the house. The master bedroom suite includes a large double bedroom with two south facing sash windows, an en-suite dressing room and a store room which could be an en-suite bathroom. There are also two family bathrooms leading from this wing.
To the north wing there is a fifth double bedroom with en-suite dressing room which lies adjacent to the third bathroom and two further double bedrooms, giving a total of seven bedrooms to the house.
The detached stone stables are in a derelict condition and without a roof. They do however show obvious potential to create a luxury home. The detached stone laundry room, which has three store rooms to the side, has further potential as a detached house and the bothy which lies adjacent to the rose garden shows potential for a one bedroom cottage. All of these buildings are very well situated within the grounds.
The existing residential use includes two stone built, semi detached cottages which have two bedrooms. The cottages have lovely gardens and parking facilities. To the rear of this there is a detached 1960s built cottage with two bedrooms, known as the ‘new cottage’.
The formal gardens include fabulous mature woodland, the rose garden and the raised up lawned garden which was a former tennis court, as well as beautiful lawned gardens to the east and western elevations of the house.
There is a fence enclosed paddock to the northern elevation and to the south there are a number of paddocks lying beneath the raised up elevation of the hall. These grazing paddocks are fence enclosed and are surrounded by tall woodland. Most of the paddocks are currently managed and leased to a nearby farmer.
The Heddon Hall Estate shows outstanding potential, both as a single luxury dwelling, or to be sub divided into a number of other dwellings, subject to suitable planning and building consent.
AGENTS NOTE
We understand in the 1950s the property benefited from a detached lodge located near the top of the entrance drive. Old photographic images identify the existence of a lodge and planning may be possible for a new development.
The main hall itself does require modernising and updating works and the western elevation, with its impressive double storey tower, shows great potential to be linked to the former wing, which was demolished in the mid 20th century.
The Heddon Hall Estate is located to the south and east of Heddon-On-The-Wall village, with its lovely country pubs, petrol filling station and easy access into Tyneside.
To the west of the estate is the Close House mansion, with its two 18 hole golf courses, providing one of the most luxurious country house hotels within the north east of England. The golf course has Lee Westood as its international patron.
The Heddon Hall Estate lies within close proximity of Tyneside and just to the west of Newcastle upon Tyne, with easy access to stunning leisure facilities within the Tyne Valley. The International Airport is 6 miles away, whilst the Metro Centre and the Team Valley Industrial Estate are 10 miles away. The highly sought after villages of Corbridge and Hexham are 16 miles away and within easy access via the A69.
Heddon Hall is a fabulous property in a great location, with tremendous possibilities for future development.
HEDDON HALL
Access to the property is from its southern elevation, with a panelled and glazed door linking into the:
RECEPTION HALL
13’1 x 19’2 (3.98m x 5.84m)
A large welcoming space with tall ceiling, egg and dart cornicing, oak wood flooring, oak panelling up to dado rail height, central heating radiator and period fireplace with open grate recess and tiled hearth.
From the hall two large panelled doors lead off to principal accommodation.
DRAWING ROOM (south & west facing)
25’0 x 16’11 (7.62m x 5.16m)
A lovely well proportioned room enjoying an attractive aspect from the three sash windows to the south and western elevation, with shutters surrounding. The room has fabulous plasterwork to the ceiling, two period style radiators set into the window reveals, oak wood flooring, picture rail detailing, deep skirting boards and a marble fireplace with a log and coal burning solid fuel fire.
From the rear of the main hall an archway connects to a passageway and links on to the stairwell, which has a useful understairs storage cupboard and a magnificent staircase connecting to the first floor gallery above. The stairwell has a west facing sash window, central heating radiator and the original door that led to the north west wing before it was demolished.
Returning to the central hall, a second panelled door leads off to the:
FAMILY ROOM (south facing)
23’6 x 14’8 (7.16m x 4.47m)
Enjoying great natural light and a super aspect over the Tyne Valley from its two sash windows. The room has a high ceiling with cornicing, oak wood flooring, panelling up to dado rail height, period fireplace surround with tiled insert and hearth to the open fire, and fitted bookshelves, period style radiator and a panelled door with three steps connecting up to the:
REAR HALL
With its own access leading into an external courtyard, as well as a door beneath the stairs to a general storage cupboard. The rear hall also connects to the ground floor flat and has a door leading onto the:
DINING ROOM (south & east facing)
25’9 x 17’4 (7.85m x 5.29m)
A fabulous large and elegant room which has a south facing view from the sash window and a panelled and glazed door leading onto the east facing lawns. The room has a period fireplace surround with marbled insert and open fire, oak wood flooring, period style radiator and a panelled door leading on to the:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM (east facing)
16’0 x 15’11 (4.87m x 4.85m)
Enjoying an easterly facing window overlooking the gardens. The kitchen has stainless steel double sink unit with single drainer and storage cupboards beneath, partial tiling to the walls, recess to the chimney breast with gas cooker point, telephone point and a door leading into a shelved store cupboard. The kitchen also has a return door onto the rear hall.
From the rear hall, a second back staircase connects to the first floor of the house.
The principal staircase leads up to the:
WEST FIRST FLOOR LANDING
An impressive galleried landing which has a fabulous west facing arched window with operational shutters, tall ceiling with panelling and a crest stained and leaded glass window to the northern elevation. The landing has a period style radiator, painted wood flooring and four doors connecting to bedroom accommodation:
BEDROOM TWO (south & west facing)
16’5 x 13’1 (5.01m x 3.98m)
With passageway and doorway through to the bedroom which has sash windows with operational shutters to the southern and western elevations, enjoying stunning views over the Tyne Valley. The room has a wash hand basin with water heater, period fireplace and a panelled door to a general store cupboard.
BEDROOM THREE (west facing)
18’9 x 12’2 (5.73m x 3.72m)
Enjoying a westerly aspect and view, operational shutters, period fireplace surround, picture rail and access into the roof void. This bedroom would make an ideal en-suite dressing room to bedroom two.
BEDROOM FOUR (front facing)
10’6 x 12’4 (3.2m x 3.76m)
Enjoying stunning views to the south overlooking the Tyne Valley, operational shutters to the sash window, built-in store cupboard and period fireplace. This room would make an ideal bathroom to the master bedroom.
The three bedrooms from this principal landing would easily provide one large suite.
The last door from the landing connects to a passageway leading to:
BATHROOM ONE (rear facing)
Comprising large cast iron bath with chrome taps, low level wc, wash basin with mirror and shaver strip light above and electric one bar heater.
The passageway then continues to the:
EAST FIRST FLOOR LANDING
With skylight into the roof void above, period style radiator and access to:
BATHROOM TWO (rear facing)
With a light blue suite comprising large panelled bath with chrome taps, low level wc, wash hand basin, partial tiling and access into the roof void for storage.
The landing leads off to four further bedrooms:
MASTER BEDROOM (front facing)
22’9 x 14’9 (6.93m x 4.5m)
Enjoying stunning views to the south from its two sash windows, built-in double wardrobe, period fireplace, fitted store cupboard and door to:
DRESSING ROOM
14’9 x 14’2 (4.5m x 4.32m)
With built-in double wardrobe, period fireplace, access to shelved store cupboard and lovely southerly views. The dressing room also has a return door leading onto the east first floor landing.
STUDY (east facing)
9’4 x 11’5 (2.86m x 3.49m)
With period fireplace and east facing window with shutters. This room would ideally link into the dressing room and create an en-suite bathroom to bedroom one.
BEDROOM FIVE (east facing)
16’0 x 14’6 (4.87m x 4.43m)
Enjoying lovely views over the gardens, built-in double storage cupboard, stone fireplace surround with arched recess and central heating radiator.
EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM (east facing)
15’10 x 9’9 (4.83m x 2.97m)
With period style fireplace, lovely easterly views and a return door to the north wing landing.
The north wing landing leads to the second rear staircase and has four doors off to accommodation, one of which connects to the en-suite dressing room to bedroom five.
BATHROOM THREE (west facing)
Comprising large feature cast iron bath with chrome taps, low level wc, wash hand basin, fitted utility basin, period fireplace and fitted shelving.
BEDROOM SIX (east facing)
15’10 x 8’10 (4.83m x 2.7m)
Enjoying lovely easterly views, period style fireplace and high ceiling.
BEDROOM SEVEN (west facing)
15’9 x 11’1 (4.8m x 3.39m)
With a comprehensive arrangement of built-in storage cupboards, period style fireplace and westerly aspect and views.
HEDDON HALL FLAT
The property has access from the northern elevation, with a panelled door leading into a vestibule, an internal panelled and glazed door connecting through to an entrance hall, with useful storage cupboards and panelled double doors that connect into the main hall.
At ground floor level a panelled and glazed door links to the:
SITTING & DINING ROOM (west facing)
15’9 x 15’0 (4.81m x 4.57m)
A lovely light and bright room which has two sash windows with operational shutters overlooking the western courtyard, period style fireplace with an open fire recess, stone hearth and back boiler for the central heating, single panelled radiator, telephone point, TV aerial point and double doors to useful storage cupboards.
Opposite the sitting room a panelled and glazed door leads to the:
KITCHEN & BREAKFAST ROOM (east facing)
15’11 x 7’3 (4.86m x 2.22m)
With stainless steel single drainer sink unit, fitted base storage cupboards beneath with onyx effect worktop surfaces, plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, electric cooker point, fitted shelving and plate racks, single panelled radiator and lovely views to the eastern elevation.
BEDROOM (east facing)
15’11 x 8’11 (4.85m x 2.73m)
With single radiator, pleasant aspect and views.
The last double doors leading from the private hall of the flat connect through to the main hall via a lobby, which leads on to the:
BATHROOM
Comprising large cast iron bath with panelled wood surrounds, chrome taps and side mounted Triton shower, low level wc, half wall height tiling, opaque glazing to window, wash hand basin with fitted mirror above, fitted shelving, single panelled radiator and large built-in linen storage cupboard with hot water cylinder.
The lobby adjacent to the bathroom has a panelled and glazed door connecting to a second lobby, which gives access to the:
UTILITY ROOM (side facing)
With wash hand basin, plumbing for a washing machine, cloak pegs and shelving.
GARDENER’S WC
Comprising low level wc.
The lobby has a panelled door which connects to the principal hall.
THE LAUNDRY
A stone detached building to the north eastern elevation of the main hall. It has a lovely archway with panelled doors leading through to its gardens at the side and a panelled door leading off to the:
LAUNDRY ROOM
21’1 x 14’3 (6.43m x 4.35m)
With power and lighting, two large Belfast sinks and good storage areas.
STABLE/LOOSE BOX ONE
14’6 x 12’11 (4.42m x 3.94m)
Currently used as a groom’s store room with old fireplace.
LOG STORE
14’5 x 12’10 (4.39m x 3.92m)
GENERAL STORE ROOM
14’4 x 14’1 (4.36m x 4.3m)
The side garden to the laundry room has a tall redwood and a stone boundary wall with pedestrian gate leading through to the rose garden, which has a central pond and professionally landscaped flower beds with stone boundary walls and a sun dial. The raised up rose garden has a gate and retaining wall leading down to the east lawn which surrounds Heddon Hall. The eastern elevation of the rose garden has a door leading to the:
BOTHY
ROOM ONE
19’4 x 16’3 (5.89m x 4.96m)
With an old fireplace, skylight into the roof pitch, exposed roofing timbers and door leading up to:
ROOM TWO
17’5 x 16’2 (5.31m x 4.94m)
With a west facing window over the rose garden.
The bothy shows great potential for conversion purposes and has a door from room one connecting onto the eastern elevation and woodland, as well as a former tennis court which is set out as a level grassed area and is ideal for pavilions and marquees. This area of the bothy has the old foundations of the greenhouses, as well as an aluminium framed modern greenhouse and lovely trees and shrubs surrounding.
STABLE BLOCK
Built in stone and is situated on the western elevation of the estate, just to the north of the main hall. It has its own driveway which links into the principal south drive of the house. It has a stone boundary wall and brick outbuildings. There are three doorways leading into the structure and four windows connecting into the former stables, which are completely derelict and the building has no roof. The old original stable frames are evident, accommodating possibly four or five loose boxes. A larger doorway leads into a substantial barn, with the old stone wall still evident. At the western elevation of the stables only the three retaining walls are evident, but this area could be reinstated, combined with a double car port, to create one fabulous detached family home. The views to the west overlooking the Tyne Valley and towards Hexham are superb.
NEW COTTAGE
Access to the front of the cottage is with a panelled door leading to:
ENTRANCE HALL
With double doors to a wardrobe and general storage cupboard, as well as a glazed door through to:
SITTING ROOM (front facing)
16’5 x 11’11 (5.01m x 3.64m)
A lovely living room which has double glazed windows that overlook the adjacent Tyne Valley and surrounding gardens, double panelled radiator, telephone point, ceiling coving, wall mounted electric fire with wood mantle, slate hearth and store cupboard to one side, wall lighting, infra red alarm sensor and TV aerial point.
From the sitting room a door connects through to:
REAR HALL
With central heating radiator, access into the roof void for storage and built-in boiler cupboard housing the wall mounted central heating boiler for central heating and domestic hot water.
Four doors connect from the hall:
KITCHEN/BREAKFASTING ROOM (rear facing)
11’9 x 11’6 (3.59m x 3.5m)
Enjoying a lovely view from the west facing window overlooking the gardens and the Tyne Valley. The kitchen has fitted base and drawer storage cupboards, stainless steel double drainer sink unit, electric cooker point, half wall height tiling, spacing for a washing machine and refrigerator, fluorescent tube lighting, door to a shelved pantry and a panelled and glazed door leading onto the rear gardens.
BEDROOM ONE (front facing)
11’11 x 15’5 (3.63m x 4.71m) maximum measurements
With double glazed window overlooking its gardens and central heating radiator.
BEDROOM TWO (side facing)
10’11 x 11’11 (3.33m x 3.64m)
With double glazed window overlooking the east facing gardens and central heating radiator.
BATHROOM
Comprising panelled bath with Mira electric shower unit above, low level wc, wash hand basin, half wall height tiling, double panelled radiator, medicine cabinet and opaque glazing to the double glazed window.
The gardens are located principally to the front and rear of the house, with lawned areas and flower and shrub borders. There is a stone wall boundary to the western elevation leading onto the Station Road. The gardens at the rear lead up to a small mature copse of trees. The gardens incorporate external stores and a timber framed greenhouse.
The east and west cottages are stone built, semi detached cottages, which have their own vehicular access to the rear and western elevation, leading from Station Road. Adjacent to the two stone semi detached cottages is a detached cottage, known as ‘new cottage’ which was built in the 1960s. All of these properties are situated off Station Road to the north western elevation of the hall and its estate.
EAST COTTAGE
Access is to the rear of the property with a glazed and panelled door leading into:
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
With cloak pegs and an internal and glazed panelled door through to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
With access into the roof void and four doors leading off to accommodation:
SITTING ROOM (front facing)
16’10 x 15’9 (5.13m x 4.82m)
With double glazed windows overlooking the gardens, single panelled radiator, TV aerial point, fireplace surround with tiled hearth and gas fire insert, telephone point and door to:
BEDROOM ONE (east facing)
13’8 x 13’5 (4.16m x 4.09m)
With double glazed window overlooking the gardens, period fireplace surround with storage cupboard to one side and built-in store cupboards and wardrobes (this wardrobe furniture may be available subject to separate negotiation).
Returning to the reception hallway, a second door leads off to:
BEDROOM TWO (front facing)
17’0 x 11’8 (5.18m x 3.57m)
A light and bright room with double glazed window overlooking the gardens and double panelled radiator.
KITCHEN (front facing)
14’0 x 6’1 (4.27m x 1.85m) plus the entrance area of 4’8 x 3’3 (1.42m x 1m)
An L shaped kitchen which is fitted with wood base, wall and drawer storage cabinets, single drainer sink unit, spacing for a washing machine, gas cooker point, tiled surrounds to worktops, double panelled radiator, spotlighting to the ceiling and central heating timer controls.
BATHROOM
With white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower above, low level wc, wash hand basin, tiled splash backs, circular mirror to medicine cabinet, heated chrome towel rail and built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water tank.
To the rear of the East Cottage there is a paved refuse and barbecue area, as well as raised up gardens with vegetable patch and lawned areas, fruit trees, rockery bed and a pathway surrounding the house to the eastern boundary. The path leads down to the front of the house where there is a family lawned garden which enjoys a pleasant aspect to the rear of the hall.
WEST COTTAGE
Access is from the rear of the property with glazed and panelled double doors to:
RECEPTION HALL
With single panelled radiator, fluorescent tube lighting, general storage space and a door through to:
INNER HALL
With single panelled radiator and four doors off to accommodation:
SITTING ROOM (front facing)
16’1 x 17’0 (4.89m x 5.19m)
Enjoying pleasant views to the south overlooking the garden, double panelled radiator, wood flooring, fireplace surround with wood mantle and base storage cupboards to one side of the chimney breast, one of which accommodates the wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler. From the sitting room a door leads to:
BEDROOM ONE (west facing)
14’1 x 13’7 (4.3m x 4.15m)
With westerly facing aspect over the drive and adjacent Tyne Valley, double panelled radiator, telephone point and built-in storage cupboards to both sides of the chimney breast.
Returning to the reception hall a door leads off to:
KITCHEN (rear facing)
14’2 x 6’3 (4.31m x 1.9m) plus the entrance area of 4’8 x 3’3 (1.43m x 1m)
An L shaped room which is fitted with a range of white fronted base, wall and drawer units with worktop surfaces incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink unit, spacing for a washing machine, electric cooker point, fluorescent tube lighting and double panelled radiator.
BEDROOM TWO (front facing)
17’3 x 11’10 (5.26m x 3.6m)
With window overlooking the gardens and double panelled radiator.
SHOWER ROOM
Comprising double shower cubicle with folding glazed screen doors, low level wc, wash hand basin with tiled surrounds, heated chrome towel rail, built-in airing cupboard and window overlooking approach to property.
The gardens that surround the West Cottage include a lovely raised up lawned garden with shrub and hedge boundaries and mature trees. To the front of the cottage there is a family lawned garden adjacent to mature evergreen trees. To the western elevation of the cottage there is a drive with gated entrance which gives access to a parking area used by New Cottage, East Cottage and West Cottage and gives access onto Station Road.
The formal entrance into the Heddon Hall Estate leads from the Heddon- On-The-Wall to Throckley road and connects through a very impressive tree lined avenue and drive, leading down the north banks of the River Tyne and framed by beautiful hedges and mature trees. The driveway is private to the estate and connects into the main grounds and woodland, where it branches to the rear drive and the front drive. The rear drive connects into the courtyard at the rear of the house, as well as the laundry room, stables and flat. The front drive connects to the principal house. North of the rear drive and with its own fence and stone wall boundary is a general grazing paddock which lies to the eastern elevation of east cottage.
The lovely mature woodland to the eastern elevation of the property has a number of tall and mature redwoods, as well as the raised up former tennis court which is set out to grass. To the eastern elevation of the principal hall there is a further lawned garden, above which access is gained to the rose garden. The formal gardens surrounding the hall are beautiful and are further evident to the western elevation, adjacent to the drawing room at ground floor level where there are beautiful lawns and evergreen trees. This elevation of the house was altered in more recent years when we believe the north western wing was demolished, circa 1960. The ground floor walls and windows are retained showing evidence of what was formerly a further wing to the house. It may be possible for prospective buyers to consider reinstating this wing.
The rear courtyard gives access to a boiler room and the cellars, where there are two substantial store rooms with barrel vaulted ceilings.
The south wing of the house has a lovely circular drive and courtyard and a stunning aspect overlooking the fields set out to the south elevation and rolling down towards the River Tyne. A number of these fence enclosed fields belong to Heddon Hall Estate and are currently let out for grazing purposes to local farmers.
The exterior of the principal elevation to the hall is covered with wisteria and other climbing bushes, which is very attractive.
HEDDON HALL
Access to the property is from its southern elevation, with a panelled and glazed door linking into the:
RECEPTION HALL
13’1 x 19’2 (3.98m x 5.84m)
A large welcoming space with tall ceiling, egg and dart cornicing, oak wood flooring, oak panelling up to dado rail height, central heating radiator and period fireplace with open grate recess and tiled hearth.
From the hall two large panelled doors lead off to principal accommodation.
DRAWING ROOM (south & west facing)
25’0 x 16’11 (7.62m x 5.16m)
A lovely well proportioned room enjoying an attractive aspect from the three sash windows to the south and western elevation, with shutters surrounding. The room has fabulous plasterwork to the ceiling, two period style radiators set into the window reveals, oak wood flooring, picture rail detailing, deep skirting boards and a marble fireplace with a log and coal burning solid fuel fire.
From the rear of the main hall an archway connects to a passageway and links on to the stairwell, which has a useful understairs storage cupboard and a magnificent staircase connecting to the first floor gallery above. The stairwell has a west facing sash window, central heating radiator and the original door that led to the north west wing before it was demolished.
Returning to the central hall, a second panelled door leads off to the:
FAMILY ROOM (south facing)
23’6 x 14’8 (7.16m x 4.47m)
Enjoying great natural light and a super aspect over the Tyne Valley from its two sash windows. The room has a high ceiling with cornicing, oak wood flooring, panelling up to dado rail height, period fireplace surround with tiled insert and hearth to the open fire, and fitted bookshelves, period style radiator and a panelled door with three steps connecting up to the:
REAR HALL
With its own access leading into an external courtyard, as well as a door beneath the stairs to a general storage cupboard. The rear hall also connects to the ground floor flat and has a door leading onto the:
DINING ROOM (south & east facing)
25’9 x 17’4 (7.85m x 5.29m)
A fabulous large and elegant room which has a south facing view from the sash window and a panelled and glazed door leading onto the east facing lawns. The room has a period fireplace surround with marbled insert and open fire, oak wood flooring, period style radiator and a panelled door leading on to the:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM (east facing)
16’0 x 15’11 (4.87m x 4.85m)
Enjoying an easterly facing window overlooking the gardens. The kitchen has stainless steel double sink unit with single drainer and storage cupboards beneath, partial tiling to the walls, recess to the chimney breast with gas cooker point, telephone point and a door leading into a shelved store cupboard. The kitchen also has a return door onto the rear hall.
From the rear hall, a second back staircase connects to the first floor of the house.
The principal staircase leads up to the:
WEST FIRST FLOOR LANDING
An impressive galleried landing which has a fabulous west facing arched window with operational shutters, tall ceiling with panelling and a crest stained and leaded glass window to the northern elevation. The landing has a period style radiator, painted wood flooring and four doors connecting to bedroom accommodation:
BEDROOM TWO (south & west facing)
16’5 x 13’1 (5.01m x 3.98m)
With passageway and doorway through to the bedroom which has sash windows with operational shutters to the southern and western elevations, enjoying stunning views over the Tyne Valley. The room has a wash hand basin with water heater, period fireplace and a panelled door to a general store cupboard.
BEDROOM THREE (west facing)
18’9 x 12’2 (5.73m x 3.72m)
Enjoying a westerly aspect and view, operational shutters, period fireplace surround, picture rail and access into the roof void. This bedroom would make an ideal en-suite dressing room to bedroom two.
BEDROOM FOUR (front facing)
10’6 x 12’4 (3.2m x 3.76m)
Enjoying stunning views to the south overlooking the Tyne Valley, operational shutters to the sash window, built-in store cupboard and period fireplace. This room would make an ideal bathroom to the master bedroom.
The three bedrooms from this principal landing would easily provide one large suite.
The last door from the landing connects to a passageway leading to:
BATHROOM ONE (rear facing)
Comprising large cast iron bath with chrome taps, low level wc, wash basin with mirror and shaver strip light above and electric one bar heater.
The passageway then continues to the:
EAST FIRST FLOOR LANDING
With skylight into the roof void above, period style radiator and access to:
BATHROOM TWO (rear facing)
With a light blue suite comprising large panelled bath with chrome taps, low level wc, wash hand basin, partial tiling and access into the roof void for storage.
The landing leads off to four further bedrooms:
MASTER BEDROOM (front facing)
22’9 x 14’9 (6.93m x 4.5m)
Enjoying stunning views to the south from its two sash windows, built-in double wardrobe, period fireplace, fitted store cupboard and door to:
DRESSING ROOM
14’9 x 14’2 (4.5m x 4.32m)
With built-in double wardrobe, period fireplace, access to shelved store cupboard and lovely southerly views. The dressing room also has a return door leading onto the east first floor landing.
STUDY (east facing)
9’4 x 11’5 (2.86m x 3.49m)
With period fireplace and east facing window with shutters. This room would ideally link into the dressing room and create an en-suite bathroom to bedroom one.
BEDROOM FIVE (east facing)
16’0 x 14’6 (4.87m x 4.43m)
Enjoying lovely views over the gardens, built-in double storage cupboard, stone fireplace surround with arched recess and central heating radiator.
EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM (east facing)
15’10 x 9’9 (4.83m x 2.97m)
With period style fireplace, lovely easterly views and a return door to the north wing landing.
The north wing landing leads to the second rear staircase and has four doors off to accommodation, one of which connects to the en-suite dressing room to bedroom five.
BATHROOM THREE (west facing)
Comprising large feature cast iron bath with chrome taps, low level wc, wash hand basin, fitted utility basin, period fireplace and fitted shelving.
BEDROOM SIX (east facing)
15’10 x 8’10 (4.83m x 2.7m)
Enjoying lovely easterly views, period style fireplace and high ceiling.
BEDROOM SEVEN (west facing)
15’9 x 11’1 (4.8m x 3.39m)
With a comprehensive arrangement of built-in storage cupboards, period style fireplace and westerly aspect and views.
HEDDON HALL FLAT
The property has access from the northern elevation, with a panelled door leading into a vestibule, an internal panelled and glazed door connecting through to an entrance hall, with useful storage cupboards and panelled double doors that connect into the main hall.
At ground floor level a panelled and glazed door links to the:
SITTING & DINING ROOM (west facing)
15’9 x 15’0 (4.81m x 4.57m)
A lovely light and bright room which has two sash windows with operational shutters overlooking the western courtyard, period style fireplace with an open fire recess, stone hearth and back boiler for the central heating, single panelled radiator, telephone point, TV aerial point and double doors to useful storage cupboards.
Opposite the sitting room a panelled and glazed door leads to the:
KITCHEN & BREAKFAST ROOM (east facing)
15’11 x 7’3 (4.86m x 2.22m)
With stainless steel single drainer sink unit, fitted base storage cupboards beneath with onyx effect worktop surfaces, plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, electric cooker point, fitted shelving and plate racks, single panelled radiator and lovely views to the eastern elevation.
BEDROOM (east facing)
15’11 x 8’11 (4.85m x 2.73m)
With single radiator, pleasant aspect and views.
The last double doors leading from the private hall of the flat connect through to the main hall via a lobby, which leads on to the:
BATHROOM
Comprising large cast iron bath with panelled wood surrounds, chrome taps and side mounted Triton shower, low level wc, half wall height tiling, opaque glazing to window, wash hand basin with fitted mirror above, fitted shelving, single panelled radiator and large built-in linen storage cupboard with hot water cylinder.
The lobby adjacent to the bathroom has a panelled and glazed door connecting to a second lobby, which gives access to the:
UTILITY ROOM (side facing)
With wash hand basin, plumbing for a washing machine, cloak pegs and shelving.
GARDENER’S WC
Comprising low level wc.
The lobby has a panelled door which connects to the principal hall.
THE LAUNDRY
A stone detached building to the north eastern elevation of the main hall. It has a lovely archway with panelled doors leading through to its gardens at the side and a panelled door leading off to the:
LAUNDRY ROOM
21’1 x 14’3 (6.43m x 4.35m)
With power and lighting, two large Belfast sinks and good storage areas.
STABLE/LOOSE BOX ONE
14’6 x 12’11 (4.42m x 3.94m)
Currently used as a groom’s store room with old fireplace.
LOG STORE
14’5 x 12’10 (4.39m x 3.92m)
GENERAL STORE ROOM
14’4 x 14’1 (4.36m x 4.3m)
The side garden to the laundry room has a tall redwood and a stone boundary wall with pedestrian gate leading through to the rose garden, which has a central pond and professionally landscaped flower beds with stone boundary walls and a sun dial. The raised up rose garden has a gate and retaining wall leading down to the east lawn which surrounds Heddon Hall. The eastern elevation of the rose garden has a door leading to the:
BOTHY
ROOM ONE
19’4 x 16’3 (5.89m x 4.96m)
With an old fireplace, skylight into the roof pitch, exposed roofing timbers and door leading up to:
ROOM TWO
17’5 x 16’2 (5.31m x 4.94m)
With a west facing window over the rose garden.
The bothy shows great potential for conversion purposes and has a door from room one connecting onto the eastern elevation and woodland, as well as a former tennis court which is set out as a level grassed area and is ideal for pavilions and marquees. This area of the bothy has the old foundations of the greenhouses, as well as an aluminium framed modern greenhouse and lovely trees and shrubs surrounding.
STABLE BLOCK
Built in stone and is situated on the western elevation of the estate, just to the north of the main hall. It has its own driveway which links into the principal south drive of the house. It has a stone boundary wall and brick outbuildings. There are three doorways leading into the structure and four windows connecting into the former stables, which are completely derelict and the building has no roof. The old original stable frames are evident, accommodating possibly four or five loose boxes. A larger doorway leads into a substantial barn, with the old stone wall still evident. At the western elevation of the stables only the three retaining walls are evident, but this area could be reinstated, combined with a double car port, to create one fabulous detached family home. The views to the west overlooking the Tyne Valley and towards Hexham are superb.
NEW COTTAGE
Access to the front of the cottage is with a panelled door leading to:
ENTRANCE HALL
With double doors to a wardrobe and general storage cupboard, as well as a glazed door through to:
SITTING ROOM (front facing)
16’5 x 11’11 (5.01m x 3.64m)
A lovely living room which has double glazed windows that overlook the adjacent Tyne Valley and surrounding gardens, double panelled radiator, telephone point, ceiling coving, wall mounted electric fire with wood mantle, slate hearth and store cupboard to one side, wall lighting, infra red alarm sensor and TV aerial point.
From the sitting room a door connects through to:
REAR HALL
With central heating radiator, access into the roof void for storage and built-in boiler cupboard housing the wall mounted central heating boiler for central heating and domestic hot water.
Four doors connect from the hall:
KITCHEN/BREAKFASTING ROOM (rear facing)
11’9 x 11’6 (3.59m x 3.5m)
Enjoying a lovely view from the west facing window overlooking the gardens and the Tyne Valley. The kitchen has fitted base and drawer storage cupboards, stainless steel double drainer sink unit, electric cooker point, half wall height tiling, spacing for a washing machine and refrigerator, fluorescent tube lighting, door to a shelved pantry and a panelled and glazed door leading onto the rear gardens.
BEDROOM ONE (front facing)
11’11 x 15’5 (3.63m x 4.71m) maximum measurements
With double glazed window overlooking its gardens and central heating radiator.
BEDROOM TWO (side facing)
10’11 x 11’11 (3.33m x 3.64m)
With double glazed window overlooking the east facing gardens and central heating radiator.
BATHROOM
Comprising panelled bath with Mira electric shower unit above, low level wc, wash hand basin, half wall height tiling, double panelled radiator, medicine cabinet and opaque glazing to the double glazed window.
The gardens are located principally to the front and rear of the house, with lawned areas and flower and shrub borders. There is a stone wall boundary to the western elevation leading onto the Station Road. The gardens at the rear lead up to a small mature copse of trees. The gardens incorporate external stores and a timber framed greenhouse.
The east and west cottages are stone built, semi detached cottages, which have their own vehicular access to the rear and western elevation, leading from Station Road. Adjacent to the two stone semi detached cottages is a detached cottage, known as ‘new cottage’ which was built in the 1960s. All of these properties are situated off Station Road to the north western elevation of the hall and its estate.
EAST COTTAGE
Access is to the rear of the property with a glazed and panelled door leading into:
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
With cloak pegs and an internal and glazed panelled door through to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
With access into the roof void and four doors leading off to accommodation:
SITTING ROOM (front facing)
16’10 x 15’9 (5.13m x 4.82m)
With double glazed windows overlooking the gardens, single panelled radiator, TV aerial point, fireplace surround with tiled hearth and gas fire insert, telephone point and door to:
BEDROOM ONE (east facing)
13’8 x 13’5 (4.16m x 4.09m)
With double glazed window overlooking the gardens, period fireplace surround with storage cupboard to one side and built-in store cupboards and wardrobes (this wardrobe furniture may be available subject to separate negotiation).
Returning to the reception hallway, a second door leads off to:
BEDROOM TWO (front facing)
17’0 x 11’8 (5.18m x 3.57m)
A light and bright room with double glazed window overlooking the gardens and double panelled radiator.
KITCHEN (front facing)
14’0 x 6’1 (4.27m x 1.85m) plus the entrance area of 4’8 x 3’3 (1.42m x 1m)
An L shaped kitchen which is fitted with wood base, wall and drawer storage cabinets, single drainer sink unit, spacing for a washing machine, gas cooker point, tiled surrounds to worktops, double panelled radiator, spotlighting to the ceiling and central heating timer controls.
BATHROOM
With white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower above, low level wc, wash hand basin, tiled splash backs, circular mirror to medicine cabinet, heated chrome towel rail and built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water tank.
To the rear of the East Cottage there is a paved refuse and barbecue area, as well as raised up gardens with vegetable patch and lawned areas, fruit trees, rockery bed and a pathway surrounding the house to the eastern boundary. The path leads down to the front of the house where there is a family lawned garden which enjoys a pleasant aspect to the rear of the hall.
WEST COTTAGE
Access is from the rear of the property with glazed and panelled double doors to:
RECEPTION HALL
With single panelled radiator, fluorescent tube lighting, general storage space and a door through to:
INNER HALL
With single panelled radiator and four doors off to accommodation:
SITTING ROOM (front facing)
16’1 x 17’0 (4.89m x 5.19m)
Enjoying pleasant views to the south overlooking the garden, double panelled radiator, wood flooring, fireplace surround with wood mantle and base storage cupboards to one side of the chimney breast, one of which accommodates the wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler. From the sitting room a door leads to:
BEDROOM ONE (west facing)
14’1 x 13’7 (4.3m x 4.15m)
With westerly facing aspect over the drive and adjacent Tyne Valley, double panelled radiator, telephone point and built-in storage cupboards to both sides of the chimney breast.
Returning to the reception hall a door leads off to:
KITCHEN (rear facing)
14’2 x 6’3 (4.31m x 1.9m) plus the entrance area of 4’8 x 3’3 (1.43m x 1m)
An L shaped room which is fitted with a range of white fronted base, wall and drawer units with worktop surfaces incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink unit, spacing for a washing machine, electric cooker point, fluorescent tube lighting and double panelled radiator.
BEDROOM TWO (front facing)
17’3 x 11’10 (5.26m x 3.6m)
With window overlooking the gardens and double panelled radiator.
SHOWER ROOM
Comprising double shower cubicle with folding glazed screen doors, low level wc, wash hand basin with tiled surrounds, heated chrome towel rail, built-in airing cupboard and window overlooking approach to property.
The gardens that surround the West Cottage include a lovely raised up lawned garden with shrub and hedge boundaries and mature trees. To the front of the cottage there is a family lawned garden adjacent to mature evergreen trees. To the western elevation of the cottage there is a drive with gated entrance which gives access to a parking area used by New Cottage, East Cottage and West Cottage and gives access onto Station Road.
The formal entrance into the Heddon Hall Estate leads from the Heddon- On-The-Wall to Throckley road and connects through a very impressive tree lined avenue and drive, leading down the north banks of the River Tyne and framed by beautiful hedges and mature trees. The driveway is private to the estate and connects into the main grounds and woodland, where it branches to the rear drive and the front drive. The rear drive connects into the courtyard at the rear of the house, as well as the laundry room, stables and flat. The front drive connects to the principal house. North of the rear drive and with its own fence and stone wall boundary is a general grazing paddock which lies to the eastern elevation of east cottage.
The lovely mature woodland to the eastern elevation of the property has a number of tall and mature redwoods, as well as the raised up former tennis court which is set out to grass. To the eastern elevation of the principal hall there is a further lawned garden, above which access is gained to the rose garden. The formal gardens surrounding the hall are beautiful and are further evident to the western elevation, adjacent to the drawing room at ground floor level where there are beautiful lawns and evergreen trees. This elevation of the house was altered in more recent years when we believe the north western wing was demolished, circa 1960. The ground floor walls and windows are retained showing evidence of what was formerly a further wing to the house. It may be possible for prospective buyers to consider reinstating this wing.
The rear courtyard gives access to a boiler room and the cellars, where there are two substantial store rooms with barrel vaulted ceilings.
The south wing of the house has a lovely circular drive and courtyard and a stunning aspect overlooking the fields set out to the south elevation and rolling down towards the River Tyne. A number of these fence enclosed fields belong to Heddon Hall Estate and are currently let out for grazing purposes to local farmers.
The exterior of the principal elevation to the hall is covered with wisteria and other climbing bushes, which is very attractive.
