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Lauder Grange, Prospect Hill, Corbridge
Northumberland NE45 5RS
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
lighting, tall ceiling, central heating radiator and beautiful
decoration.
Returning to the main reception hall and stair well a door leads
beneath the stairs connecting to a lobby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SERVICES
Lauder Grange is connected to mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
There are telephone lines and a high speed broadband connection is
available.
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.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Northumberland County Council
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
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
Regional Office
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30 High Street, Gosforth
www.sandersonyoung.co.uk
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Lauder Grange
Prospect Hill, Corbridge
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