Dobson House is a fine example of a conversion apartment set over two floors in the west wing of Belford Hall. It is a very well-appointed home, having excellent proportions and has magnificent views over the gardens and parkland to the south. This beautiful home retains some of the original features of the Hall, including a wonderful stone fireplace and sash windows, whilst enjoying the comforts of modern living.

Belford Hall is a magnificent Grade I listed Georgian manor house designed in the Palladian style and is set in 27 acres of stunning communal gardens and parkland, including a small lake and woodland. The Hall was designed by architect James Paine and built in the mid 1750’s with later additions by John Dobson. The Hall has undergone very careful restoration and conversion into sixteen beautiful residential apartments and won an award from the Civic Trust in 1988.

As part of the restoration of the Hall, the principal reception rooms in the main villa are available for the use of all the residents. The magnificent hallway with the original flagged stone flooring, is entered through the portico entrance, which leads to the spectacular empire style staircase. The main drawing room faces south, with three large sash windows overlooking the beautiful parkland, allowing access out onto the front steps of the Hall into the gardens. Residents may use these beautiful rooms at any time and are wonderful for special occasions.

Dobson House, is a stunning home, approached from the north side of the Hall on the ground floor, through its own half-glazed double front door entrance. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful home with the grandeur of living within a magnificent manor house. Dobson House is an excellent prospect as a desirable main residence, or indeed as a second home, having all the benefits of the maintenance and the upkeep of the gardens and grounds being taken care of. It is set in such a beautiful location, being just a short walk into Belford village, with excellent local amenities, and only 5 miles from Bamburgh and the stunning beaches of Northumberland.

In Brief: Reception Hallway | Spacious Sitting Room | Breakfasting Kitchen | Cloakroom/WC | Three Bedrooms (one with en-suite Shower Room) | Family Bathroom |Garage | Parking | Communal Gardens, Parkland & Lake

Accommodation:

Lower Floor:
Approached through half-glazed double doors from the north side of the Hall into the Entrance Hall. Staircase to upper floor and door to Cloakroom/WC.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
A well-equipped kitchen with an excellent range of fitted cupboards. Integrated appliances include Bosch electric double oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. Quooker hot water tap. Ample space for dining table. Wonderful views over the gardens and parkland. Very large understairs storage cupboard.

Sitting Room/Dining Room
A very spacious and delightful room, enjoying double aspect windows, to the north and south, allowing the light to flood into the room. It has a lovely stone fireplace with cast iron insert, currently fitted with a feature gas fire. The views are spectacular across the parkland and to the lake.

The sash windows on the lower floor have been upgraded by Ventrolla to offer easy glide and draught proofing.

Stairs to the Upper Floor:
Landing with window at lower level.

There are three spacious bedrooms. The principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room. Bedroom Two has an extensive range of fitted wardrobes. Bedroom Three is a large single bedroom, or an ideal home office/study with a fitted cupboard that houses the gas boiler. Family shower room.

Externally:

Belford Hall is accessed via a stone pillared entrance with a long private driveway leading to a gravelled courtyard and parking area and access to Dobson House. The property is sold with a large garage, with electrically operated door. The property has shared use of approximately 3 acres of magnificent grounds and gardens. There are wonderful walks around the grounds, with the opportunity to sit, relax, and enjoy the stunning surroundings and the beautiful views.

Dobson House also comes with a share of the ownership of the surrounding parkland, woodland, and a small lake, which is approximately 24 acres in total.

Location:
Belford village is located a short distance from the magnificent Northumberland coastline, with its stunning sandy beaches and historic castles. The village has several local shops and services, including a primary school and doctors’ surgery, co-op with post office, farm shop and cafe. There is a wider range of amenities available in the market towns of Berwick upon Tweed (approx. 15 miles) to the North, and Alnwick (approx. 15 miles) to the South, where there are excellent high schools and leisure facilities. The stunning coastal village of Bamburgh lies approximately 5 miles to the east, with its quaint local shops, cafes and an excellent selection of restaurants, not to mention the famous Bamburgh Castle and beautiful white sand beach.

There are excellent road links via the A1 with Berwick upon Tweed and Edinburgh to the north and Alnwick and Newcastle upon Tyne to the south. There is also good access to the East Coast main rail line at Berwick upon Tweed and Alnmouth, with direct services to Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle Central and London Kings Cross stations.

Services: Mains water supply and drainage | Mains electricity | Mains Gas. These services have not been tested and no warranty is given by the agents.

Service Charge: There is an annual service charge. Please check with the agent for further details. Approximately £4800 per annum, to include all external maintenance of the Hall, the gardens and grounds, and the buildings insurance.

Tenure: We are advised by our vendor clients that the property is held Leasehold. Running 999 years from 1987. The Freehold is owned by the Cultura Trust.

Please note that the use of the property as a commercial holiday let is not permitted. Long lets of six months or more are permitted.

Local Authority: Northumberland County Council Band E

EPC: Exempt as Grade I listed.

Viewing Arrangements: Via the vendor’s agent:
Sarah Tuer - Fine & Country Northumberland

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