Hollies House, Riding Mill, Northumberland

Hollies House, Riding Mill, Northumberland

A highly desirable and substantial house in a coveted and convenient rural location only a few miles from Corbridge and Riding Mill. Built in the early 1900 s the stone built house offers well proportioned accommodation which offers the buyer the potential for remodelling and modernisation. Grounds, gardens, grazing land and woodland extending in total to 9.2 acres or thereabouts are a particular feature. EPC Rating: G. Impressive entrance hall Two/three generous reception rooms Lovely light garden room Kitchen, various utilities and cellar Up to seven bedrooms Detached garage and workshop Outdoor swimming pool Gardens and land extending to 9.20 acres* Potential to create a superb family home Mileages: Riding Mill Station 2.2 miles; Corbridge 3.5 miles; Hexham 5.5 miles, Newcastle City Centre 18 miles; Newcastle International Airport 17 miles. 2

THE PROPERTY Hollies House is readily recognisable from the impressive stone pillared and wrought iron gated entrance off the Riding Mill to Slaley Road from where the house stands back amidst mature grounds and gardens and with land extending in total to around 9.20 acres. Hollies House lies close to Riding Mill village which offers good road and rail links to Newcastle upon Tyne and Tyneside. The property is less than 4 miles from the historic and popular village of Corbridge, which offers a wider range of local amenities, and just over 5 miles from the highly regarded market town of Hexham. Excellent leisure facilities are available at Slaley Hall which lies approximately 4 miles to the south. DESCRIPTION An attractive portico over the front door and original oak double doors open into a porch where a half glazed door with glazed side panels lead into a welcoming entrance hall. The principal reception rooms are positioned to either side of the hall and enjoy views over the front and side gardens. The generous, double sized drawing room has an Adams style fireplace with open fire and a bay window to the front with fitted window seating together with a picture window to the side offering far reaching views over the garden, paddocks and beyond. To the other side of the hall, the dining room offers stunning formal entertaining space with a bay window to the front. Two open arches lead from the dining room to the garden room which has a multi fuel stove, fitted window seats, double doors leading out to the terrace, swimming pool and garden, and offers an informal sitting room from which to enjoy the garden throughout the year. 3

The kitchen/breakfast room is located to the rear of the house and is fitted with a range of units, sink and drainer, has space for a rangestyle cooker, is plumbed for a dishwasher and offers ample space for a table and chairs for everyday dining. A utility/wet room is accessed from the rear hall and is fitted with a Belfast sink, shower, wash hand basin and w.c. and is plumbed for a washing machine. A traditional shelved pantry and store room are also accessed off the rear hall which has a door to outside. A cellar, which includes an old nuclear raid shelter with a submarine door, offers excellent storage and houses the boiler. A charming period staircase, with window on the half landing, leads up to the first floor which has two shelved linen cupboards and a further staircase leading up to the second floor. There are five bedrooms on the first floor, all of which enjoy glorious elevated views over the garden, land and pen countryside beyond. All of the bedrooms have built-in storage cupboards, several have original fireplaces and two have the benefit of wash hand basins. The bedrooms are served by a spacious bathroom fitted with a bath with shower over, wash hand basin and w.c. An en-suite could be created if desired. The stairs continue from the first floor landing up to the second floor where there are two further double bedrooms, both with characterful painted beams. One of the bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom and separate walk-in storage room with an attractive fireplace. This room also has access to a further large storage space. OUTSIDE Hollies House is approached along a private tree lined drive that leads to a parking area at the front of the house with an attractive rockery and lawned garden. The drive continues to the rear where there is further parking and a detached double garage and workshop. 4

The garage has an electric up and over door and benefits from power and light. Generous gardens wrap around the house and are mainly laid to lawn with boundary hedging and mature trees. To the rear there is a paved terrace, accessed from the garden room, with swimming pool. Steps from the terrace lead up to a further lawned garden which offers privacy and shelter to the pool area. The terrace offers an ideal area for outdoor entertaining or just to sit and enjoy the peaceful setting. *A small paddock on the south side of the property, extending to 2.74 acres, is let on an Agricultural Holding Act Tenancy with security of tenure afforded to the occupier. The remainder of the property including the grazing paddock to the rear is offered for full vacant possession. The mature beech and oak woodland lies to the western boundary and runs down to Dipton Burn. This area is a haven for wildlife and provides an excellent shelter belt. AGENT S NOTE Tenancies: 1. The paddock to the south of Hollies House driveway, hatched green on the plan, is let on an Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancy providing the tenant with security of tenure. This paddock which amounts to around 2.7 acres is let for agricultural purposes only at a rent of 100 p.a. 2. The remaining paddock land is currently let by way of Common Law Tenancies for grazing by horses and ponies. 5

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SERVICES Mains electricity, private water and drainage. HEATING Oil fired central heating. TENURE Freehold LOCATION From the A695 on the western edge of Riding Mill take the turning to Slaley. Follow the road for about 1.7 miles and the entrance to Hollies House is on the right hand side. Postcode for Sat Nav: NE44 6AQ COUNCIL TAX BAND: Band H OFFICE REF HX00002687 DETAILS PREPARED June 2017 IMPORTANT NOTICE Foster Maddison, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Foster Maddison has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 142 Manor House Road, Jesmond Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2NA tel 0191 281 8339 e-mail: jesmond@fostermaddison.co.uk www.fostermaddison.co.uk