SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION Lauder Grange lies less than a mile south of the popular, well located and increasingly salubrious village of Corbridge in the heart of the Tyne Valley. The Tyne Valley is ever popular for its blend of exceptional scenic beauty and accessibility. Hexham, recently voted England’s favourite market town for its blend of heritage, amenities and welcoming charm, is a short drive (3.5 miles) to the west. Whilst Lauder Grange is situated in a tranquil location, the A69 trunk road lies a short distance to the north which offers excellent dual carriageway access direct to the heart of Newcastle (about 20 miles) to the east. Newcastle International Airport is also similarly convenient being about 20 miles and rail transport from Corbridge Station is within walking distance and takes only 38 minutes to Newcastle Central Station. Whilst the beauty of Northumberland is known to many, it remains a very special county in terms of scenery and leisure opportunities. There are first class race courses and golf courses. The rivers North and South Tyne have rarely provided better salmon returns than in recent years and the driven grouse, pheasant and partridge shooting in the county is world renowned. First class schooling facilities exist with the nearby Mowden Hall Prep School. The Corbridge middle school has a good reputation and of course access to all the Newcastle schools is easy with the conveniently located Corbridge train station. Walking, riding and mountain biking in the immediate vicinity are extremely pleasurable. There is a good network of footpaths and bridleway spreading south into the Dipton Woods. HISTORICAL NOTE A select number of ‘gentlemen’s’ residences were built on Prospect Hill overlooking the village of Corbridge and the Tyne Valley between 1850 and 1900. Lauder Grange was built in the 1870’s. It is because of the excellent outlook that in 1874 the hillside was given its name Prospect Hill. Since the area was ‘colonised’ by wealthy Newcastle businessmen, it has remained the domain of the captains of northeast industries because of the beauty of the area and the convenience of the location which allows people to live in the countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of city and office life. Lauder Grange is a magnificent country house, built in a distinctive Victorian style with bay windows and the ground, first and second floor tower at the east end dominate the scene on approach. The house is constructed of locally hewn and hand tooled stone from the nearby ‘high level quarry’ which was owned in 1887 by Dickson and Co. Set in the hillside facing north across the Tyne Valley with spellbinding views across Corbridge towards the Roman wall, the property takes in uninterrupted views of some of the region’s best houses. The main façade of the house has three handsome bays with the two outer bays providing bays on the ground floor and gables. The inner bay has a distinctive triangular window on the ground floor. Whilst the property consists principally of ground and first floor accommodation, there is an attractive reading room in the tower on the second floor. The entrance to the estate is cleverly designed with the approach through impressive wrought iron gates, each flanked by an imposing stone pillar. From the gates the winding tarmacadam, tree lined drive rises up the hill to the parking area and front entrance. In front and to the north of the house is a beautiful landscaped garden which has been created by the vendor in recent years but has grown quickly to a stage of maturity through careful planting and design. These formal gardens and grounds are of very particular note and are considered to be one of the most significant attributes of the property. They have been likened to the Alnwick Gardens but on a smaller scale.

The interior has been renovated to a high standard of finish and provides extensive, modern, but traditional accommodation of superb quality. The unique charm and character of Lauder Grange is retained with features throughout the interior including heavy hardwood panelled doors, picture and dado rails and intricate cornicing and some very fine chimney pieces in the principal rooms. Matching the quality of the accommodation are the modern services and facilities, including oil fired central heating and high speed broadband connection. The property is ideally suited for those who enjoy the comforts of modern day living whilst living in large scale accommodation. The extensive internal accommodation is free flowing and centred on a tremendous inner hall. ENTRANCE VESTIBULE The main entrance door is to the side of the property and leads through an impressive panelled door into the reception vestibule with beautiful patterned tiled flooring, central heating radiator, tasteful wallpaper decoration, cornice detailing and fabulous internal panelled door with stained and leaded feature glazing connecting through to the grand reception hall. RECEPTION HALLWAY (15.63m x 3m) This magnificent reception hall has a fabulous tall ceiling and tremendous cornice detailing and plaster work. There are two central heating radiators concealed behind lattice fronted covers, elegant wallpaper decoration, infra red alarm sensor and windows overlooking the rear courtyard and entrance to the property. Connecting from the hallway are three principal reception rooms. DRAWING ROOM (front and side facing) 24’11 x 24’ (7.59m x 7.31m) into bay This is a very elegant room which has a fabulous bay window overlooking the rear courtyard and approach to the house. There are windows to the side elevation as well as a tremendous marble Adam style fireplace with wrought iron insert, marble hearth and open grate housing the coal burning effect gas fire. The room has two central heating radiators concealed behind lattice fronted covers, wiring for plasma screen TV, cornice detailing, central ceiling rose, wall lighting, infra red alarm sensor, deep skirting boards and beautiful emulsion decoration, contrasting well with the magnificent soft furnishings within the room. FAMILY SITTING ROOM (front and side facing) 26’6 x 20’10 (8.06m x 6.36m) into bay windows The window views from this room are fabulous, especially at the front of the house with its elevated aspect and position overlooking the grounds, tall trees and Corbridge in the distance. The room has very impressive elaborate cornice detailing and central ceiling rose as well as a marble Adam fireplace with wrought iron insert and open grate and marble hearth, deep skirting boards, bespoke carpet with border detailing, two central heating radiators with lattice fronted covers, infra red alarm sensor and dimmer switch light controls. GENTLEMAN’S STUDY (front facing) 23’11 x 19’7 (7.29m x 5.98m) into bay With a triangular bay window giving elevated views over the garden. This is a very imposing room with beautiful wood panelling up to dado height with contrasting wallpaper decoration above and beneath the picture rail, cornice detailing, ceiling rose, two double panelled radiators, beautiful carved oak fireplace with pillared surround and marble hearth with marble trim to the detailed wrought iron insert with coal burning effect fire set into an open grate. The room is currently used as a games room. From the rear of the hall a panelled and glazed door connects into the stairwell with its magnificent staircase with good natural

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lighting, tall ceiling, central heating radiator and beautiful decoration. DINING ROOM (front and side facing) 20’9 x 28’ (6.34m x 8.53m) in bay A highly impressive room with beautiful plaster work and cornicing, ceiling rose, marble fireplace with wrought iron insert and reeded backplate, marble hearth and open grate with coal burning effect gas fire, deep skirting boards, three arched recesses to one wall for display purposes, dado rail, infra red alarm sensor and contrasting decoration above and below the picture rail, lovely views overlooking the gardens that surround. Leading from the stairwell a door connects onto the side hall with a panelled and glazed door linking to the courtyard at the rear of the property, with an entry telephone linking to the main gates. The side hall has a central heating radiator with a lattice fronted cover, beautiful Cumberland stone flooring which continues and leads through to the kitchen. CLOAKROOM Extensively equipped and fitted with handmade furniture, concealed hanging rail and storage space, oak wood flooring and double panelled radiator. UTILITY ROOM (side facing) 7’9 x 9’ (2.37m x 2.74) With a single panelled radiator, granite worktops surround a single drainer sink unit, tiled surrounds and splashbacks, fitted limed oak base and wall store cupboards, plumbing for washing machine and space for a tumble dryer, separate Vokera Linea gas fired central heating boiler for central heating and domestic hot water to the property and extensive built-in store cupboards. The side hall then connects and leads on to a second and rear staircase beneath which is a useful cloakroom/wc. CLOAKROOM/WC With two piece suite comprising close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin, double panelled radiator and attractive tiling to half wall height. KITCHEN (side facing) 15’8 x 13’1 (4.77m x 3.98m) A light and bright room with two tall windows overlooking the east facing approach to the courtyard at the rear of the house. It has a four oven Aga finished in cream and black with two hot plates and a side griddle set into a tiled recess. The kitchen is extensively equipped with a range of white base, wall and drawer cabinets, white granite worktop surfaces, including a central island unit and small breakfasting bar. Built-in appliances include a Miele microwave oven, Miele dishwasher, integrated Miele refrigerator and freezer, as well as a Belfast double sink unit, wall mounted telephone with close circuit TV surveillance camera linking to the main entrance gates, double panelled radiator, stone flooring, tall ceiling with spotlighting, and wiring for wall mounted plasma screen TV. A door leads to the rear courtyard as well as access to the family room and breakfast room. BREAKFAST ROOM (side facing) 20’3 x 16’2 (6.18m x 4.94m) This is a lovely day to day family room which has wood flooring and windows overlooking the west facing gardens and stone flagged terrace with a glazed door connecting onto the patio. The family room is extensively equipped with handmade painted base, wall and drawer cabinets, including glazed fronted display dressers, open shelving, fitted wine rack, and lovely light oak wood worktops, There are two central heating radiators with lattice fronted covers, tall ceiling, cornicing and ceiling rose.

Returning to the main reception hall and stair well a door leads beneath the stairs connecting to a lobby. LOBBY With single panelled radiator, windows overlooking the garden and a staircase connecting down to the lower ground floor where there are series of useful cellar store rooms including access to the back staircase and a hall leading on to the lower ground floor entrance door with a gardeners wc and a Belfast sink. The lower ground floor leads on to a study. STUDY (front facing) 11’10 x 11’9 (3.61m x 3.58m) A well fitted computer and study room with open storage shelving, painted wood panelling, wall lighting, study worktop and desk unit with store cupboards, bookcase and a double panelled radiator. Also leading from the lower ground floor a door connects to a studio and washroom. WASHROOM/TWO WC’s With fitted wash hand basin, wood panelling, wall lighting, two separate wc’s with close coupled wc’s with wooden seats and single panelled radiator. The main stairs continue and lead to the first floor of the property with beautiful bespoke carpeting, brass stair rods, mahogany handrail and lovely wood spindles. FIRST FLOOR LANDING The first floor landing mirrors the size and style of the ground floor entrance hall. With a central heating radiator with lattice fronted cover, elegant wallpaper decoration, cornicing, ceiling rose and infra red alarm sensor. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE (front and side facing) 18’1 x 24’5 (5.51m x 7.43m) With superb elevated views to the north and east this bedroom has beautiful handmade furniture with an extensive arrangement of bespoke cabinets and wardrobes concealing hanging rail and shelf storage space as well as drawer units either side of the king size bed space. There is a lovely dressing table with fitted mirror and glass top, two central heating radiators, burglar alarm control panel and panic button, telephone point, lovely decoration and wallpaper covering, attractive wall lighting and TV aerial point. A door leads to the en-suite bathroom. EN-SUITE BATHROOM 31’2 x 10’5 (9.50m x 3.17m) With a free standing roll top bath with clawed feet this room is set into the tower of the building with tremendous window views and aspect overlooking the gardens. There is a double panelled radiator, lovely limestone flooring, close coupled wc with marble surround and walls, impressive double shower cubicle with etched glass doors, rainforest shower fitting, vanity wash hand basin with his and hers basins set into marble tops with fitted mirrors above and bespoke cabinets, second central heating radiator, useful under stair store cupboard, high ceiling with spotlighting. A private staircase leads from the en-suite bathroom and connects to the second floor tower with access into the roof space for storage and leads off to a den and reading room. READING ROOM 11’ x 10’9 (3.34m x 3.27m) A very private room with high level views overlooking the gardens and a corner fireplace. This is a very peaceful and relaxing area.

BEDROOM TWO (rear facing) 22’1 x 24’5 (6.73m x 7.44m) With elevated views to south and east this is a very atmospheric room with hand painted walls, large windows, cornicing details, double panelled radiator and infra red alarm sensor. BEDROOM THREE (front facing) 23’10 x 16’8 (7.27m x 5.08m) With hand painted walls featuring Thomas the Tank Engine scenes, two double panelled radiators, tall ceiling with cornicing and infra red alarm sensor. BEDROOM FOUR (front and side facing) 17’11 x 24’6 (5.54m x 7.48m) With two double panelled radiators, wall lighting, and cornice detailing. This is a light and bright room with lovely views. The last door leading from the first floor landing connects to the rear wing with private hall and landing with wood flooring, single panel radiator, range of fitted wardrobes and store cupboards. FAMILY BATHROOM/WC With white three piece suite and roll top bath with side mounted taps and hand held shower, close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, tiled flooring and half tiled wall covering and gold effect heated towel rail. BEDROOM FIVE (rear facing) 15’10 x 15’1 (4.83m x 4.60m) With two double panelled radiators, window views overlooking the gardens, wallpaper decoration contrasting above and below a frieze border at dado rail height and cornice detailing. BEDROOM SIX (side facing) 14’ x 10’1 (4.26m x 3.08m) With hand painted trompe l’oeil covered walls, cornicing and a double panelled radiator. BEDROOM SEVEN/PLAYROOM (rear facing) 20’11 x 19’5 (6.38m x 5.92m) With sash windows overlooking the gardens, two single panelled radiators and a double panelled radiator, fitted general store cupboard, infra red alarm sensor and multi coloured walls, ideal for young children as a playroom. A door leads to the en-suite shower room. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM This room has been adapted for use as a solarium and has a pedestal wash hand basin with the shower tray removed to allow for a circular solarium, which may be available subject to separate negotiation, Expelair unit and lighting. EXTERNALLY South of the house across the tarmacadam parking and turning area there are two convenient double garages with a wood shed immediately adjacent. Part of the tarmac area to the south of the house has been designed in order to allow for a go-kart track. TWO DOUBLE GARAGES 22’6 x 16’ (6.09m x 4.93m) and 28’ x 16’ (8.65m x 4.93m) With up and over electrically operated door. GARDENS AND GROUNDS The owner and his gardener have created within the last five to ten years what in gardening terms must be regarded as a masterpiece. What used to be a grass paddock has been transformed into a beautiful area of landscaped formal gardens which has been planted and designed carefully to create a number of themed areas and ‘rooms’, each with a functional

theme but largely focused on enjoyment of this tranquil setting. The centrepiece is a covered water feature from which focal points within the garden include a marble pergola, a summer house and sunken garden. Within a pretty wooded area in the southeast corner of the estate is an attractive area which has been laid down to decking with a gazebo and space dedicated for the trampoline and the hens. Within the grounds there is a substantial stable block with three large loose boxes and a tack room. The stables and tack room have mains electricity and water. Additionally there are two barns and a further double garage with a hard drive and wrought iron gates leading on to Ladycutter Lane. The main entrance from Prospect Hill is via a long winding tree lined tarmacadam drive with its gated entrance provides an excellent sense of arrival to the property. 24 hour CCTV security cameras afford a degree of comfort although there has never been a breach of the perimeter by an uninvited guest. SERVICES Lauder Grange is connected to mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. There are telephone lines and a high speed broadband connection is available. LOCAL AUTHORITY Northumberland County Council TENURE Freehold with vacant possession upon completion. METHOD OF SALE Vacant possession of the property is offered as a whole or in two separate lots by private treaty. VIEWINGS Viewings are strictly by appointment. OFFERS Prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest in writing with the joint sole selling agents following inspection so that they can be informed of when any closing date for best and final offers is fixed. OVERSEAS PURCHASERS Any offer by a purchaser(s) who is resident outside the United Kingdom must be accompanied by the guarantee from the Bank that is acceptable to the seller. LISTED BUILDINGS Lauder Grange is Listed Grade II as a building of architectural or historical interest. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only fixtures and fittings specifically mentioned in the particulars are included in the sale, otherwise any garden ornaments, curtains, carpets and other fixtures and fittings may be available subject to separate negotiation. WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY The sale is subject to all rights of support, public and private rights of way, water, light, drainage and other easements, quasi-easement and wayleaves, all or any other like rights, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. DIRECTIONS Travelling from Newcastle, drive west on the A69 (in the Hexham direction). Leave the A69 and drive through the village of Corbridge, over the River Tyne and at the roundabout take the first exit. Drive past Corbridge Train Station and up the hill. Take the second right turn which is signposted Prospect Hill and Temperley Grange. The gates to Lauder Grange are

shortly on the right hand side. Corbridge 1.75 miles, Hexham 3.5 miles, Newcastle 20 miles, Newcastle Airport 20 miles ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING: Grade: F

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