Property description
DESCRIPTION Ashcroft, is an elegant former Victorian Vicarage built in 1856, currently family run as a five star 'gold award' B and B guest house set in approx 3.5 acres of beautiful grounds on the Southern edge of Haltwhistle. Retaining many original features, the high specification accommodation offers up to 9 en suite guest rooms. There is a separate 2 bedroom self contained apartment with its own private entrance, double garaging, outbuildings, secure private parking area and beautiful terraced gardens together with approx. 2 acres of meadow. Ashcroft would of course, equally make a splendid family home for a large or two generation family.
LOCATION Ashcroft Guest House is located in the Northumberland town of Haltwhistle - known as "The Centre of Britain" due its geographical position within the British Isles. It is an excellent base for exploring the local area with many historic attractions and some fantastic walking / cycling to be had nearby. The famous Roman Wall - Hadrians Wall is only 1.5 miles away. From Haltwhistle there are bus and train routes east towards the market town of Hexham, historic Corbridge and the city of Newcastle. The market town itself offers good shopping facilities, traditional country inns and restaurants. In Summer, there is a super leisure centre with outdoor swimming and children's play areas.
DIRECTIONS From The East
From Hexham, take the A69 westbound towards Carlisle for approx 15 miles, when you reach the Haltwhistle By Pass, take the first turing right into Haltwhistle on the B6322. After 200m turn right on Lanty's Lonnen. Ashcroft Guest House is on the right in 100m.
From The West
From M6 jct 43 at Carlisle, Haltwhistle is 21 miles along the A69. Take the first exit off the by-pass for Haltwhistle - B6322. Follow past the train station. Lanty's Lonnen is first on left after the station. Ashcroft Guest House is on the right in 100m.
SERVICES Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas are connected. Gas fired central heating to radiators. Also fitted with a full fire alarm system and partial intruder alarm.
THE HOUSE Approached via a gravelled drive the spacious entrance vestibule with original tiled floor opens onto a large reception hall with cloakroom, stairs to first floor, guests lounge with cast iron fireplace and marble surround, double doors lead onto a grand dining room with solid oak floor, enjoying views over the extensive gardens and countryside beyond. From the reception hall a door leads down to a basement bedroom suite, this could also be used as a games room/gym with en suite shower room. The fabulous live in kitchen is fitted with a five oven Aga, extensive range of base and wall mounted units with granite worktops, integrated appliances and porcelain tiled floor. Spacious living/dining area with access to a further formal sitting room, again enjoying extensive views. Off the kitchen there is a large utility room, office, wc and back entrance hall with access to the garage and self contained apartment. The bedrooms on the first floor are accessed via the original staircase with attractive barley twist spindles. There are seven en suite bedrooms in the main house, all fitted with power showers, some also with claw feet baths. Three enjoying access to a roof terrace.
APARTMENT Self contained coach house apartment with private entrance leading to a light and airy open plan lounge with oak floor, fully equipped kitchen with integrated appliances and two bedrooms, both with en suite shower rooms.
DOUBLE GARAGE Extra large garage with electric double doors and pedestrian door to rear.
GARDENS AND LAND A particular feature of the property are the award wining terraced gardens. Surrounded by mature trees and flower borders, the gardens are tiered to three levels with immaculately maintained extensive lawns and patio areas leading onto the meadow with a small stream. There is generous secure parking area for several cars, a range of outbuildings, greenhouses and stone shed.
FREE MARKET APPRAISAL We would be pleased to provide professional, unbiased advice on the current value and marketing of your existing home.
VIEWINGS Viewing is strictly by appointment. Arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS Hexham on 01434 608980.
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