Accommodation in Brief

Entrance Vestibule | Reception Dining Hall | Drawing Room | Breakfasting Kitchen | Orangery | Rear Hallway | Utility Room | Cellar & Storage | Downstairs WC | Upstairs Sitting Room | Principal Bedroom with Dressing Room & En-suite | Three Further Bedrooms with En-suite Facilities | Further Bedroom | Family Bathroom | Playroom | Tower Room | Laundry Room

Detached Three Car Garage | Driveway | Gardens | Sun Terrace | Summer House | Shed | Wood Store

The Property

Gallowhill Hall, 1 Whalton Park is situated within the Whalton Park Estate in an enviable location on the outskirts of the highly desirable villages of Whalton and Bolam. It is believed to date back to the 1880’s when it was constructed by Charles Parkins JP for Lord Decies then subsequently sold to Captain Frank Buddle Atkinson, the high sheriff of Northumberland. Over the years the property has also been utilised as a residential school and a hospital before being restored to its former glory and converted to combine a mix of period homes and apartments. This fabulous country residence offers character and an appealing mixture of the original and architectural features of a period property whilst blending seamlessly with the efficiency benefits of modern day living. Original features are evident throughout including spectacular panelled ceilings, plaster frieze, detailed cornicing, solid wood doors and ornate brass door furniture. The property has been finished to an impressive and immaculate standard and offers tasteful décor using muted colour palettes. There are luxurious and contemporary touches in the kitchen and bathrooms combined with quality fixtures, fittings and finishes which will appeal to a number of buyers looking for a semi-rural lifestyle with all the benefits of modernity.

The pillared entrance and Tower façade to the front of the property are magnificent features and offer a true statement of grandeur along with two curved, carriage mounting blocks placed at either side of the front door reminiscent of a past era of horse and carriage travel. The entrance vestibule leads to the reception dining hall which sets the luxurious standard for the property, with solid hardwood doors and polished floor, ornate panelled ceiling, part panelled walls and a welcoming open working fire with a period marble surround taking centre stage with onward access to the principal accommodation, staircase to the upper floor, cellar and downstairs cloakroom.

A spectacular drawing room is located off the dining hall. This is truly a room of splendid proportions offering further period features and fireplace, large bay window overlooking the rear garden and a dual aspect which floods the room with natural light along with French doors to the side garden.

A further set of French doors lead into the orangery, a fabulous space overlooking the front gardens with a botanical arboretum style curved glass roof with original roof vent mechanism, flagged floor and the modern addition of a wood burning stove. A separate door to the side leads to the garden.

To the rear of the property is the fabulous breakfasting kitchen and the warm heart of the home; a room of generous proportions, it benefits from a tumbled limestone floor and a fine range of bespoke units and display cabinetry with marble work surfaces and a central island with complementary oak surface. Integrated appliances include an oil AGA with four ovens housed in a decorative inglenook with ambient lighting and two larder fridges. There is room for a combination microwave and plumbing for a dishwasher. To the rear of the room is a lovely breakfasting area, ideal for less formal dining, set into a bay window with window seats and French doors to the rear garden. Off the kitchen is a lobby which leads to a useful utility room and staircase down to the wine cellar and storage area. Divided into three separate spaces it is currently used as a gymnasium with two storage areas, one of which houses the boiler. Depending on individual requirements this space could lend itself to a host of uses. A downstairs cloakroom and separate WC complete with original mosaic tiling to the floor, wood panelled ceiling and stained glass windows completes the downstairs accommodation.

The beautiful and ornately carved wood spindled staircase with double height atrium rises to the upper floor and expansive galleried landing where a contemporary style chandelier hangs illuminating both upper and lower living spaces. A door leads onwards to a veranda with balustrade terrace to the front. Leading from the landing is a good size upstairs sitting room and relaxing TV area with built-in library style period shelving offering the opportunity for more informal relaxation. The principal bedroom is of generous proportions and benefits from a separate dressing room with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. Four further bedrooms are located on this floor, three with en-suite facilities. A further bedroom located in the Tower is served by the family bathroom comprising roll top bath with claw feet with shower over, wash hand basin, WC and storage cupboard. From the Tower bedroom a staircase leads to a playroom/dressing room with further staircase to the Tower room at the top which benefits from arched windows to all sides and 360° views over open countryside. This would make a perfect home office or quiet reading room. A useful upstairs laundry is also located off the landing.

Externally

The property is approached through private electronic gates leading to a gravelled driveway with ornate turning circle at the front of the property and parking for several vehicles with a detached three car garage block. To the rear of the property is a private garden with hedged boundaries which is mainly laid to lawn for ease of maintenance with a selection of shrubs, trees and perennial plantings and a summer house sitting to one corner. A lovely sun terrace with pergola is located off the drawing room which is perfectly placed for al fresco entertaining and to enjoy the uninterrupted views over rural countryside, along with a productive vegetable garden with raised beds, a wood store and shed. As well as a private garden the property is surrounded by enclosed communal gardens, manicured lawns and mature woodland with displays of colourful rhododendrons, native tree species and various conifer mixes.

Local Information

Gallowhill Hall forms part of the Whalton Park Estate and is located a short distance from Whalton village, a pretty and desirable conservation village with primary school, church, range of everyday amenities and a popular public house, the Beresford Arms. It is a picturesque, traditional Northumbrian village with a village green at its heart and an active village hall. There are a number of charming country villages nearby including Belsay and Hartburn. Belsay has a village shop together with the historic Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens. Further amenities are available in Ponteland and Morpeth which offer a broad range of retail and leisure facilities while Newcastle City Centre is also within easy reach and provides comprehensive cultural, recreational and shopping facilities.

For schooling, there is a choice of schools in Whalton and Cambo, as well as a First School in Belsay. The property is in the Ponteland schools catchment area for Middle and High Schools and there are also excellent schools in Morpeth. Mowden Hall Preparatory School is close by providing private education from nursery up to 13 years and there is a wide choice of private day schools in Newcastle.

For the commuter, the A696 provides good access to Newcastle International Airport and City Centre, and the A1 provides excellent links north and south. The rail station at Morpeth provides regular main line services to major UK cities north and south.

Approximate Mileages

Bolam 1.5 miles | Whalton 3.5 miles | Belsay 4.3 miles | Morpeth 8.9 miles | Ponteland 10.0 miles | Newcastle International Airport 11.7 miles | Newcastle City Centre 18.8 miles