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Milbourne Hall Newcastle upon Tyne
An exquisite Grade I Listed Georgian
mansion house with guest apartment and
carriage houses, designed by the Scottish
Architect John Paterson, set within gardens
and grounds of 24 acres.
Milbourne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 0EB
Ponteland 4.1 miles, Newcastle International Airport 5.9 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 11.7 miles,
Newcastle Central Station 12.4 miles (London Kings Cross 2 hours 55 minutes), Morpeth
12.4 miles
Features:
Main House:
Reception hall | Dining room | Sitting room | Family room
Octagonal library | Kitchen/breakfast room | Pantry | Inner
rotunda | Cloakroom | Bedroom suite comprising bedroom,
dressing room and bathroom | 3 Further bedrooms (1 with en
suite facility) | Jack and Jill bathroom | Guest apartment
Two reception rooms | Kitchen
4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Additional Properties:
North wing carriage house | West wing carriage house | South
wing carriage house
Garaging | 6 Stables with stallion box | Tack room | Feed
store | Store room | Garden & grounds | Summer house
Woodcutters shed | In all about 24 acres
Property
Constructed of Belsay Stone, which is flecked for formal entertaining, and a sophisticated
with nuggets of iron, and with origins believed sitting room which, like the dining room, has a
to date back to 1807, Milbourne Hall is a grand presence with four sets of sash windows,
magnificent Grade I listed property that still a carved wood fireplace, deep classical frieze
retains the grandeur of a bygone era, showcasing and multi-moulded cornicing. The rotunda also
many character features and architectural detail opens into the kitchen, a sociable hub fitted with
as considered by the notable Scottish architect, a range of bespoke units, granite work surfaces,
John Paterson when designing the hall for Ralph integrated appliances, and a central island with
Bates, who was soon to become High Sheriff an integral breakfast bar; an adjoining breakfast
of Northumberland. These features include a room provides informal dining space and, in
distinctive central rotunda topped by a stunning addition to a large pantry room there is also a
dome, elegant sash windows with their original discreetly placed cloakroom. The ground floor
shutters, impressive ceiling heights with detailed accommodation further comprises an octagonal
cornicing, curved doors to fit into curved library with built-in shelving and a marble
apertures and period fireplaces. Of notable fireplace.
interest and a rare find, is the symmetrical
layout, oval rooms, oval staircase hall, and On the first floor, which is accessed via a
octagonal library; the interior has a unique hidden return staircase with a hand-painted
appeal, and is styled to reflect the refined vintage papered wall mural and a glazed domed ceiling,
of grand homes of the period. The property the rotunda galleried landing is flooded with
is unusually arranged around an octagonal natural light courtesy of the domed roof light.
courtyard and, as well as having its own guest Many of the rooms enjoy wonderful views
apartment (in mid-refurbishment), also benefits over the grounds and the accommodation
from ancillary accommodation in the form of includes a generously proportioned principal
three self-contained carriage houses that offer suite comprising a bedroom, a spacious and
the opportunity of a generous rental income. The sumptuous bathroom featuring a fireplace, a
hall is given an entry in Pevsner’s The Buildings centrally located stand-alone bath and a separate
of England where, amongst his observations on shower, and a dressing room that could be
the oval rooms and geometric architecture, he utilised as an additional bedroom. There are
describes the plan as ‘…ingeniously worked out three further bedrooms within the main house on
so that nearly every room inside is oval’. this floor, and a spacious Jack and Jill bathroom,
also with a centrally positioned stand-alone bath
The property is approached via a long sweeping and separate shower.
tree lined driveway that culminates in a large
parking area to the front of the house; the The main house provides access to a two storey
sense of arrival is remarkable. A stone portico guest apartment. The current vendors began a
with paired Doric columns invites you to enter programme of remodelling which remains partly
the house and successfully sets the tone and completed and will allow the next owners to put
character of this astonishing building. their own stamp on it to include bathroom and
kitchen suites. The accommodation here was
As might be expected of a property of this to comprise two reception rooms, a generous
calibre, the principal reception rooms are open plan kitchen, four bedrooms the principal
impressive and provide significant spaces of which having an ensuite shower room
for both formal and informal entertaining, and dressing room and, to conclude a family
possessing both pleasing proportions and fine bathroom and additional cloakroom/w.c. Whilst
detailing. The rooms radiate from a rotunda the apartment has been designed to be self-
reception salon and include a richly opulent contained it could easily be re-incorporated back
dining room, which provides the perfect setting into the main house.
Carriage Houses The octagonal courtyard, with decorative
Three apartments are located around the pavers and areas of original cobblestone,
octagonal courtyard, providing perfect is accessed under a tall water tower
bolt holes for visiting guests or the option entrance with a round-headed pedimented
of an income stream. carriage arch, affording access to stable
units, garaging, stores and apartments.
North Wing Carriage House
Arranged over two levels and comprising Location
a sitting room, kitchen/dining room, store Enjoying vista across the surrounding
room, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Northumberland countryside, Milbourne
is a small peaceful hamlet, situated by
South Wing Carriage House the Mill Burn, a tributary of the River
Located on the first floor and comprising a Pont, and is located just to the north-west
sitting room, kitchen, three bedrooms and of Ponteland, where there is a range of
a bathroom. independent and high street shopping,
a medical centre, leisure centre and golf
West Wing Carriage House club, as well as a high school. The privacy
Situated on the ground floor and of the setting and yet convenience of the
comprising a sitting room, study, kitchen, location to the local hubs of importance
two bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate are some of the strongest attributes of the
shower room. property. The nearby village of Belsay
is an attractive hamlet, built as an estate
Outside village. It has an excellent village shop
North Wing Carriage House
The handsome façade of the house can and regionally acclaimed primary school
be glimpsed through the trees along reported as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
the length of the sweeping driveway. The popular market town of Morpeth is
Amounting to 24.31 acres, the gardens easily accessible and provides excellent
and grounds are a spectacular feature and varied shopping and supermarkets,
of the property and offer unsurpassed along with a good mix of cafes and
levels of privacy and seclusion. They restaurants, and a mainline train station.
comprise a formal lawn, areas of mature Alternatively, the cities of Newcastle
trees and deep borders with shrubs, a upon Tyne and Gateshead are within easy
secluded walled garden with traditional reach and offer comprehensive range of
planting and sections left to natural shopping, leisure and cultural amenities,
growth, providing a haven for wildlife, including the Metro Centre, The Sage
as well as a freshwater flight pond Concert Hall, The Baltic Centre for
which attracts wildfowl at dusk and an Contemporary Art and the Utilita Arena.
enclosed furrowed paddock. An area of
paved terracing offers opportunities for The property is conveniently located for
outdoor dining and relaxation, and quiet access to Newcastle city centre via the
spots for seating can be found in pockets A696, and the A1. Newcastle upon Tyne
around the gardens. A summer house also provides excellent transport links by
located within the walled garden would road, rail and air. Newcastle International
make an ideal gathering spot and benefits Airport serves many UK and international
from running water and electricity. A destinations daily, ideal for commuters
woodcutters shed to the rear is a useful and international travellers.
outdoor workshop and log store. The
setting is quintessentially English and
South Wing Carriage House
beautifully tranquil.
There is wide selection of independent schools in the vicinity including Newcastle School for Boys, Westfield, Dame Allan’s, Mowden Hall, Newcastle High School for Girls, Newcastle Preparatory and Royal Grammar School. The property has easy access to the wide open spaces of Northumberland National Park, the Northumberland Heritage Coast and north to the Borders country. Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site is a short distance to the south and there is excellent hill walking in the area, including the 84 miles of walks on the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail. Sporting opportunities abound in the area, and include championship golf courses at Ponteland, Matfen, Slaley, Close House and Gosforth Park. Excellent salmon and sea trout fishing can be found on the rivers Tyne and Coquet. The stunning Northumberland coast is close by and boasts many beautiful beaches. Directions From the A1(M) exit at the Kenton Bar Interchange onto the A696 and follow the road for just over 6 miles. Take the left turning, sign-posted to Milbourne onto Striker’s Bank and continue for 1.3 mile, then turn right and first left. Bear left after a short distance and the entrance to the driveway for Milbourne Hall, which is signposted, will be found on the right- hand side. General Local Authority: Northumberland County Council Services: Mains Electricity, Mains water, Oil fired central heating, Private drainage to a septic tank. Whilst in occupation the present owners have refurbished the property which included an upgraded heating system to provide modern boilers and underfloor heating in parts. Council Tax: Band H Tenure: Freehold Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Sporting Rights: We understand that the shooting rights reside with the property.
Milbourne Hall, Milbourne, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Main House internal area 11,786 sq ft (1,095 sq m)
Garage internal area 529 sq ft (49 sq m)
Apartment internal area 1,216 sq ft (113 sq m)
South Wing Carriage House internal area 1,649 sq ft (153 sq m)
West Wing Carriage House internal area 1,721 sq ft (160 sq m) Hall Apartment Main Hall
North Wing Carriage House internal area 1,664 sq ft (155 sq m)
Boiler Plant
3.33 x 2.76 Boiler Plant
10'11" x 9'1" 3.21 x 2.71
10'6" x 8'11"
Stables & Hay Loft internal area 1,900 sq ft (176 sq m)
Store internal area 199 sq ft (18 sq m) 4.74 x 2.72
15'7" x 8'11"
6.00 x 3.12
19'8" x 10'3"
4.28 x 3.52
14'1" x 11'7"
North Wing 4.81 x 2.78
15'9" x 9'1"
Carriage House
Meal House Basement
5.15 x 3.98
16'11" x 13'1"
(Maximum) Garage
11.14 x 5.39 Hayloft
36'6" x 17'8" Store 11.19 x 5.49 Be
Main Stable (Maximum) 2.50 x 1.85 36'9" x 18'0" 5.4
8.03 x 5.39 8'2" x 6'1" 18'0
North Stable 26'4" x 17'8" Sitting Room
5.46 x 3.67 (Maximum)
5.38 x 5.00
17'8" x 16'5" 17'11" x 12'0"
(Maximum)
Tack Room Kitchen/
6.25 x 5.28 Dining Room Dining Room
20'6" x 17'4" 5.01 x 4.04 9.55 x 7.23
(Maximum) 16'5" x 13'3" 31'4" x 23'9"
(Maximum)
Breakfast Room
3.12 x 2.67 Kitchen
10'3" x 8'9" 5.40 x 4.63 F/P
17'9" x 15'2"
Store Guest Apartment
5.39 x 3.42
17'8" x 11'3" F/P
F/P
Pantry
Sitting Room Hall Library
5.91 x 5.01 Reception 6.85 x 6.36
5.92 x 4.75 Reception Hall 6.20 x 6.20 F/P
19'5" x 16'5" F/P 7.57 x 6.06 20'4" x 20'4" 22'6" x 20'10"
19'5" x 15'7" (Maximum)
24'10" x 19'11"
Kitchen
5.24 x 4.46 F/P
17'2" x 14'8"
Kitchen Family Room
5.63 x 4.93 F/P
18'6" x 16'2"
(Maximum)
Study 8.74 x 5.38 Sitting Room
3.94 x 2.53 28'8" x 17'8" 9.55 x 7.27
12'11" x 8'4" 31'4" x 23'10"
(Maximum) South Wing
Carriage House Day Room
Beam
Sitting Room
7.09 x 5.18
23'3" x 17'0" Beam
Bedroom Bedroom 2 Bedr
Principal Bedroom 6.87 x 5.38 Principal 4.31 x 3.68 4.27
Bedroom 2 6.38 x 5.10 22'7" x 17'8" Bedroom 14'2" x 12'1" 14'0"
3.94 x 3.76 20'11" x 16'9" 5.55 x 4.34
12'11" x 12'4" 18'3" x 14'3"
(Maximum)
Ground Floor West Wing Carriage House South Wing Carriage House
First Floor
The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features arW E
S
North Wing Carriage House
Hayloft
11.19 x 5.49 Bedroom 3
36'9" x 18'0" 5.49 x 4.52
18'0" x 14'10" Bedroom 2
4.26 x 3.54
14'0" x 11'7"
Study
Dining Room Principal Bedroom 3.33 x 1.65 Dressing Room
9.55 x 7.23 5.86 x 4.94 10'11" x 5'5" Bedroom 4 F/P 7.12 x 5.36 F/P
31'4" x 23'9" 19'3" x 16'3" 4.63 x 4.06 23'4" x 17'7"
(Maximum) 15'2" x 13'4"
(Maximum)
F/P
Dressing
Room
F/P
Hall Library Bedroom Principal Bedroom
6.85 x 6.36 Bedroom Bedroom 6.85 x 6.36
6.20 x 6.20 F/P 5.96 x 5.39 7.32 x 6.10 Sky Sky
20'4" x 20'4" 22'6" x 20'10" 19'6" x 17'8" 6.10 x 4.77 22'6" x 20'10"
(Maximum) 20'0" x 15'8" 24'0" x 20'0" (Maximum)
Lower Lower Level
Level
F/P
F/P
Bedroom 3
5.63 x 4.93
18'6" x 16'2"
(Maximum) Bedroom 2
Sitting Room 7.29 x 4.75
9.55 x 7.27 F/P F/P
23'11" x 15'7"
31'4" x 23'10"
Reception
5.48 x 4.76
18'0" x 15'7"
Kitchen
6.09 x 4.15 First Floor
20'0" x 13'7"
(Maximum)
Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3
Principal 4.31 x 3.68 4.27 x 3.49
Bedroom 14'2" x 12'1" 14'0" x 11'5"
5.55 x 4.34
18'3" x 14'3"
South Wing Carriage House
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