Property description
SITUATION The property is situated in an ideal, semi-rural situation on the fringe of Haltwhistle, having the benefit of amenities close at hand, yet being away from the "hustle and bustle" for those seeking tranquillity. Haltwhistle provides a good range of amenities including a variety of shops, schooling, supermarkets and a newly constructed community hospital. The town is located alongside the A69 creating excellent access both East and West. The Trans Pennine railway provides further services around the region and links to the east and west coast mainline services. Newcastle International airport also provides further links with the rest of the country. The neighbouring centres of Hexham, Newcastle and Carlisle offer a broad range of amenities and there are many renowned beauty spots close at hand including Hadrian's Wall, Kielder Water and Northumberland National Park. Beyond can be found the delights of North Yorkshire, the Lake District, the Scottish Borders and the East and West coasts.
DESCRIPTION Dunholme is an impressive Edwardian double fronted villa with panoramic southerly views extending over the Tyne Valley. The generously proportioned accommodation has been renovated and improved to create flexible accommodation with a large conservatory linking through to a self-contained annexe. The main house comprises three reception rooms and three bedrooms (originally four) with a further two bedrooms to the annexe as well as a living room and kitchen. For those with an extended family or seeking an income earning opportunity, the annexe represents the perfect opportunity. The property stands within grounds extending to approximately 0.8 acre and there is a separate home office/summer house in the garden along with ample parking and garaging facilities. This is a handsome and imposing home offering great versatility which would appeal to a wide variety of purchasers. A part glazed entrance doorway with stained and leaded lights opens through to a bright and airy hallway with stairs off to the first floor, under stair cupboard, painted floor boarding and coving to ceiling. A cloakroom/WC leads off giving the overall impression of a grand and important house. The sitting room is a through room with excellent natural lighting having wood burning stove and painted floor boarding throughout. The dining room is another well proportioned room with delightful views out over the gardens along with exposed and painted floor boards. The kitchen is appointed with a range of matching units with solid wood working surfaces and a Falcon range-style cooker. There is a display/storage shelving along with a Belfast sink and spotlighting throughout. The conservatory is a beautiful addition to the property having slate tiled flooring throughout with underfloor heating, wood burning stove and doorways leading through to the gardens. Adjoining is a boiler/utility room with oil fired central heating boiler and space and plumbing for a washing machine. To the first floor is a spacious landing lit by a beautiful mullioned window and cherub decorative corbels to the central beam. The master bedroom enjoys wonderful views and has painted, exposed floor boarding along with an ensuite dressing room and beautifully appointed bathroom/WC with white suite and separate shower cubicle having fitted Grohe shower unit. There are two further double bedrooms along with an excellent family bathroom having white suite with whirlpool bath and separate shower cubicle with Grohe shower unit.
ANNEXE The annexe is entirely self-contained being approached externally up steps leading to a breakfast kitchen beyond which is an attractive living room with Velux roof lights and exposed timbers with steps leading down to a double bedroom and bathroom/WC with white suite. Stairs continue down to the ground floor where there is a further large bedroom with en-suite bathroom/WC and connecting doorway through to the conservatory.
GROUNDS The property is approached through double opening wooden gates leading to a gravelled parking bay and double garage. The gardens are principally laid to lawn commanding wonderful views over the surrounding countryside and enjoying a high degree of privacy. There is a broad flagstone and gravelled sun terrace with steps leading down, all of which enjoys a southerly orientation. There is a small orchard and enclosed kitchen garden area along with a number of mature trees and an excellent home office/summer house with light, power and telephone points connected.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICES Mains electricity and water are connected. Central heating is oil fired. Drainage is to a private septic tank.
TENURE The property is freehold.
DIRECTIONS From Hexham head westwards on the A69 past Haydon Bridge turning right into Haltwhistle. Turn right again towards the centre and as the road bears around to the left and up the hill bear off to the right. Proceed past Sainsbury's and continue as the road bears to the right and up the hill out of Haltwhistle itself. Dunholme will then be found shortly on the left hand side.