* Freehold
Newcastle - upon - Tyne 38 miles, Rothbury 8 miles, Alnmouth Station 15 miles
(All distances approximate)
Hallway | Reception hall | Large drawing room with mezzanine level currently
used as a dining room
4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms, one of which is a bath/shower room (en suite) and
the other a shower room)
Large kitchen with mezzanine currently used as a study
Double garage
27 acres of shared gardens and woodland
The Library House forms a significant part of Callaly Castle (the former home
of the Clavering and Browne families). Dating from the 17th century the castle
incorporates a 14th century pele tower and has, over the centuries, undergone
significant
changes that include Georgian and Victorian additions. At the end of the last
century, Kit Martin re - designed the accommodation, dividing the castle in to
seven principal “wings”. The Library House (added in 1890's) contains a large
reception hall. It retains one of the principal staircases of the castle and
gives private entry to the castle's museum.
The entrance to the house gives direct access to the main bedroom
accommodation on the ground floor. Of particular note is the drawing room
(found on the first floor), with a Vermont Vigilant log burner, was originally
the castle's library (hence The Library House). With great foresight and
imagination, the present owners added the mezzanine floor, thereby adding a
new dimension to the house with a dining room, which connects to the study,
and another staircase descending to the kitchen/breakfast room, which is also
on the first floor; on the second floor is the guest bedroom with
its en - suite bathroom. (See the floor plans for room layout and dimensions. )
Gardens and Grounds
Callaly Castle is approached along sweeping tarmac driveways from both north
and south, terminating in various private parking areas set back from the
castle, and serve each of the “wings” and their respective garages. The
Library House has a double garage. It houses the oil tank.
Immediately to the front of the house is an extensive area of lawn, which
incorporates the croquet lawn, giving way to the Deer Park beyond. The
beautifully maintained gardens and grounds of the castle are accessible to all
residents. They include more lawns, mature trees and shrubs, well - stocked
borders and wonderful walks through the woods and around the lakes where
wildlife abounds and the peace and quiet of this remarkable part of
Northumberland can be fully appreciated.
Services
Mains electricity and private water supply. Private drainage to a septic tank.
Oil fired central heating system. These services have not been tested and
therefore there is no warranty from the agents.
Callaly Castle has a lovely, private position in the Vale of Whittingham,
surrounded by pristine Northumbrian Countryside. The estate is surrounded by
majestic hills, moorland and valleys of north Northumberland including
Thrunton Woods, Simonside, Coquetdale, Rothbury Forest and the Cheviot. This
landscape has remained largely unchanged for centuries. The mature policy
woodlands that surround the castle provide excellent shelter. The bustling
market town of Rothbury is only 8 miles away and provides a range of local
services and amenities including a gp surgery, veterinary surgery, hospital,
golf course, pub, shops and restaurants. In addition, there are numerous
specialist
shops including a delicatessen, antiques shop and art galleries; the area has
a very good selection of primary and secondary schools. The market town of
Alnwick (10 miles) also has a full range of services. The proximity of A697
trunk road makes for good road links. It gives access to Newcastle
and Newcastle International Airport (34 miles), which has regular domestic and
international flights, and the national motorway network. There are East Coast
Mainline railway stations at Alnmouth and Morpeth (22 miles) giving access to
Newcastle, London and Edinburgh.

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