UKLAND&FARMS

Sold - £765,000 - 4.65 acres, South Lodge, Callaly Castle, Callaly, Alnwick

Finest Properties
Crossways, Market Place, Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5AW

Tel:01434 622234
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• Grade II Listed Lodge House
• Two Further Detached Annexes
• Exceptional New Refurbishment
• Generous Gardens
• Spectacular Setting
• Around 4.65 Acres in All

Accommodation in Brief South Lodge Kitchen/Dining Room | Sitting Room | Study | Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room | Further Double Bedroom | Bathroom Fox Lodge Kitchen | Sitting Room | Principal Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room Annexe Gym | Office | Store Room Private Gardens | Terraces | Wildlife Pond | Paddock | 27 Acres of Communal Gardens and Grounds The Property Steeped in history, Callaly Castle appears in Pevsner’s Architectural Guide as "one of the most interesting and varied houses in Northumberland" and has been enhanced over the years by the Clavering and Browne families. Formally a gate house to the castle, Grade II Listed South Lodge has been refurbished to an impeccable standard by the current owners, along with two further detached annexes. Occupying a fantastic position in a truly spectacular setting, the property offers fantastic seclusion with private gardens and grounds extending to around 4.65 acres in all. There is also the added benefit of access to the Callaly Castle Museum and 27 acres of communal gardens and grounds. Refurbished with exceptional quality and specification, South Lodge is finished to a high standard with appealing contemporary interiors. The property offers excellent modern day living space with elegant design details throughout. The inviting open plan kitchen with central island offers ample space for dining and the attractive fireplace with woodburning stove provides a fantastic focal point in the sitting room. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room whilst a second double bedroom is served by a bathroom with WC, wash hand basin and bath. A useful laundry zone is also available. Fox Lodge, a detached annexe to South Lodge, has been finished to an equally impressive standard with a welcoming sitting room and contemporary kitchen. The generously-proportioned principal bedroom has French doors to the gardens and benefits from an en-suite shower room comprising WC, two wash hand basins and a shower cubicle. A further detached annexe offers fantastic versatility and is currently configured as a gym, office and store room. Externally South Lodge and all its offerings are secure and private, accessed through iron gates and nestled behind the 300-year-old stone wall boundary. The generous gardens are largely laid to lawn and offer fruit trees, a natural wildlife pond, shrubbery and planting. There is a fabulous sandstone paved terrace and further areas ideally suited to alfresco dining and entertaining. The paddock is currently used for grazing with three gate access points. Local Information Callaly is a delightful village on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, yet close to the nearby market towns of Alnwick and Rothbury. Alnwick provides every day amenities with supermarkets, a good range of shops, a modern leisure centre, playhouse/cinema, hospital and Alnwick Castle and Garden with its contemporary landscaped gardens and unique Treehouse Restaurant. A further variety of popular inns and restaurants are within easy reach. The beautiful surrounding area provides varied country walks including the Simonside and Cheviot Hills and Coquetdale. There are magnificent golden beaches to walk including Alnmouth, Warkworth and Dunstanburgh. Cragside, the popular National Trust site at Rothbury, and Howick Hall Gardens are nearby, along with numerous golf courses. Newcastle city centre provides further comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities. There is a primary school in nearby Whittingham, with further schooling in Alnwick and Wooler. For the commuter the A697 provides access north to Edinburgh and south to Newcastle International Airport and City Centre. The closest rail station is at Alnmouth which provides regular links to Edinburgh, Newcastle and London on the East Coast main line, and links to other main line services to major UK cities.　 Approximate Mileages Rothbury 7.5 miles | Alnwick 10.2 miles | Morpeth 22.1 miles | Newcastle International Airport 34.0 miles | Newcastle upon Tyne 37.6 miles Services Mains electricity. Private water supply fully treated with filters, UV and a water softener. Private drainage to septic tank. Oil-fired central heating. Superfast broadband available. 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 be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. 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