Old Estate Office & Flats, Main Street, Haltwhistle, NE49 9AB

**investment opportunity** Old Estate Office & Flats, 8 Main Street, Haltwhistle Exceptional stone-built freehold dwelling stands in a prominent position on the Market Place of Haltwhistle and has been thought to date back to the mid 19th Century.

The building consists of ground floor office/retail premises, two apartments to the first and second floors, large basement with four storage rooms, five private parking spaces to the rear and enclosed courtyard.

There are many traditional features throughout including tall ceilings, ornate coving, original doors and wood single glazing with secondary glazing fitted.

The office can be accessed by a separate entrance to the communal hallway of the apartment building but has the opportunity to open the original access and has front entrance, front & rear office, meeting room, two storerooms and WC.

The first apartment has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen/diner and entrance hall. The second apartment consists of hallway, three bedrooms, bathroom, lounge and kitchen/diner.

The Old Estate Office & Flats has potential to earn a good annual income and could be seen as a great investment for those keen purchasers.

Both apartments are being offered with vacant possession. The apartments have previously been rented out as both holiday lets and long-term rental.

The office has been rented as a long-term commercial lease and will be offered with vacant possession.

Close to the properties is on-street parking, Market Place where the Centre of Britain statue sits and is close to all local shops, pubs, restaurants and the 13th Century Church.

Office Large commercial premises having two private offices, large meeting room, separate WC and two storerooms, one of which is an antique safe.

Entrance Through original wood door to the entrance hallway with internal single glazed window & door, wood single glazed window with secondary glazing carpet flooring and ornate coving.

Front Office Good-sized office to the front of the building with access to the meeting room and hallway.

Carpet flooring, ornate coving, plug in electric wall heater and two wood single glazed windows with secondary glazing.

Meeting Room Large meeting room having plenty of space for multiple desks or large meeting table.

Carpet flooring, ornate coving, plug in electric wall heater, fireplace and three wood single glazed windows with secondary glazing.

There is an old access through to the communal entrance for the apartments which could be opened back up.

Hallway Hallway with carpet flooring, integral vault which is used as storage and ornate coving. Leads to storage room and rear office.

Rear Office Private office to the rear of the premises wit, carpet flooring, ornate coving, two single glazed windows with secondary glazing and plug in electric wall heater.

Storage Room Storeroom with carpet flooring and wood single glazed window. Access through to the WC.

WC Low level WC and pedestal sink with vinyl flooring and fire exit door which leads to the passage in the communal entrance.

Apartment 1 & 2 Communal stairwell which leads to both apartments and has access to the cellar and courtyard.

Communal Vestibule Vestibule entrance with decorative mosaic tiling, original wood door, skylight and coving.

Through wood single glazed door to: Communal Hallway Good-sized entrance hall having anti-slip flooring and stairs leading to both flats.

Through wood single glazed door to: Communal Passage Leads to cellar and courtyard with two wood single glazed window with secondary glazing, anti-slip flooring and UPVC door.

Through wood door and down stone steps to: Communal Cellar To the basement level of the building there is a large cellar space with four separate storerooms and electricity fitted.

Up stairs to: Communal Landing Leads to apartment one with wood single glazed window with secondary glazing, coving, wood banister & railings and vinyl anti-slip flooring.

Apartment 1 The sycamore gap suite is situated on the first floor and has two bedrooms, bathrooms, hallway, lounge and kitchen/diner.

Entrance Hall U shaped hallway leads to both bedrooms, bathroom, living room and kitchen/diner. Having carpet flooring, coving, intercom phone and radiator.

Bathroom Spacious bathroom comprising of three-piece suite with power shower over bath, splashback tiles, vinyl flooring, radiator, extractor fan and wood single glazed window with secondary glazing.

Kitchen/Diner Floor & wall modern kitchen cabinets, laminate work surface, stainless steel sink and drainer, splash back tiles, integrated cooker hood, space for electric cooker, under counter fridge/freezer, and dining table.

Vinyl floor, radiator and two wood single glazed windows with secondary glazing.

Living Room Lounge with featured fireplace, electric plug in stove and four wood single glazed windows with secondary glazing. Ornate coving, dado rail, carpet flooring and two radiators.

Bedroom One Good-sized double bedroom with carpet flooring, radiator and two wood single glazed windows with secondary glazing.

Bedroom Two Master double bedroom with two wood single glazed windows with secondary glazing, carpet flooring and radiator.

Bathroom Two En-suite shower room having WC, pedestal sink and corner shower cubicle with power shower. Laminate flooring, radiator, extractor fan and splash back boards.

Two wood single glazed windows with secondary glazing.

Upstairs to: Second Floor Communal Landing Access to the top floor of the building with wood single glazed window and secondary glazing, large ceiling skylight, wood banister & railings and anti-slip flooring.

Apartment 2 The second apartment is set at the top floor of the building. The Vindolanda suite comprises of three bedrooms, one bathroom, hallway, living room and kitchen/diner.

Entrance Hall Leads to all rooms with carpet flooring, radiator and intercom phone.

Bedroom One Master double bedroom which could accommodate a king-sized bed with wood single glazed windows with secondary glazing, carpet flooring, and radiator.

Bedroom Two Second double bedroom decorated in neutral colours with radiator, carpet flooring and wood single glazed window with secondary glazing.

Bedroom Three Single bedroom that fits bunk beds having velux window, carpet flooring, skylight and radiator.

Living Room Spacious living area with three wood single glazed windows with secondary glazing, carpet flooring, radiator, serving hatch and traditional feature fireplace & plug in electric stove.

Kitchen/Diner Well-equipped kitchen ranging floor & wall cabinets, laminate worktop, space for electric cooker and undercounter fridge freezer.

Stainless Steel sink and drainer, built-in cooker hood, space for 6-seater dining table, radiator, vinyl flooring and wood single glazed windows with secondary glazing.

Bathroom Master bathroom having WC, pedestal sink and large walk-in, splash back tiles, vinyl flooring, extractor fan and heated towel rail. Wood single glazed windows with secondary glazing.

External Courtyard Enclosed courtyard with stone-built walls, polycarbonate roof, concrete flooring and wood gate leading to the private parking lot. Space for wheelie bins and small sitting area.

Private Parking Tarmacadam area with five parking spaces and bin store. A right of way exists going across the ground to the rear of the property for access to the neighbouring pub.

Services Mains electricity, water and drainage. Both apartments are gas fired central heating and the office has wall mounted plug in electric heaters.

Council Tax Band tbc… Energy efficiency rating Tenure We are advised by the vendor that the property is Freehold. Additional Information Furnishings may be available by separate negotiation.

The Old Estate Office & Flats has potential to earn a good annual income and could be seen as a great investment for those keen purchasers.

Both apartments are being offered with vacant possession. The apartments have previously been rented out as both holiday lets and long-term rental.

The office has been rented as a long-term commercial lease and will be offered with vacant possession.

Close to the properties is on-street parking, Market Place where the Centre of Britain statue sits and is close to all local shops, pubs, restaurants and the 13th Century Church.

Local Information Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles, and historic Hadrian's Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside, and abundant wildlife.

Haltwhistle town centre has a great selection of shops including small supermarkets, butchers, chemist, antique shop, florist, solicitors, estate agent, a building society, post office facilities, library, sports centre and swimming pool, a hospital and doctors’ surgery.

There is also a good selection of take-away food venues, cafes, local Inns and restaurants.

Haltwhistle prides itself on being the 'Centre of Britain'; this small market town is well served by a range of local shops, good transport links and excellent pubs.

There are 3 castles within a few miles of Haltwhistle; Blenkinsop and Bellister are ruins, but the 14th Century Thirlwall Castle is well-preserved and worth a visit.

Five miles away are the Roman Forts of Housteads and the Vindolanda site, the best-preserved Roman camps on Hadrian's Wall.

Haltwhistle is situated only a few miles from Hexham and can be reached easily by road or rail and is ideal for exploring the Northumberland coast and the National Park.

The historic market town of Hexham, dominated by its majestic abbey, offers an abundance of amenities only 12 miles east or travel an extra 20 minutes to sample the vibrant city of Newcastle or try a little retail therapy at the world-renowned Metro Centre.

The Cumbrian and Scottish borders are close by; Carlisle is only 25 miles west, therefore making it a superb base for those seeking to explore the historic charms of Northumberland coupled with the magnificent Lakeland Fells.

Gretna lies 28 miles away where you can easily explore the beautiful West Coast and its pretty seaside villages.

Directions NE49 9AB From the Haltwhistle Office turn head Est towards the Market Place and the property can be found on the right-hand side.

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