3 bed flat for sale

Orchard House, Gilsland CA8

Flat 7, Orchard House, Gilsland

Orchard House is one of a chosen few former hotels that joined a small family chain dating back to the 1800’s. This building holds a lot of historical value to the local area and became a Grade II listed building in the 1950’s.

Flat 7 is now one of seven flats within the former hotel and is positioned to the middle of the building to the second floor which has stunning aspect to both front & rear overlooking open countryside. The space Flat 7 has to offer is very deceptive with three double bedrooms, kitchen/diner, living room, bathroom, WC and good-sized hallways.

Orchard House is located within a rural setting of Gilsland just off the river Irthing and has easy access to both local towns Haltwhistle & Brampton.

Ground Floor

Through wood door to:

Communal Entrance & Stairwell

A large spacious communal area with shared access to three flats in total being no 4,5 & 7. The hallway has carpet to stairs, wood banisters & railings and windows. Each flat has its own designated post box, intercom and electric metre in boxed unit.

Through wood door to:

Hallway

Large hallway leading to all rooms having carpet flooring, storage cupboard and electric heater.

Kitchen

A spacious kitchen having a wide range of wood cupboards, laminate work surface, stainless steel sink & drainer with chrome mixer tap, built-in extractor fan, plumbing for washing machine, space for freestanding fridge/freezer, tumble dryer, and electric cooker. Vinyl flooring, loft hatch, white UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect and double radiator.

Living Room

A large family living area decorated in grey colours, carpet flooring, wood multi fuel stove & hearth, two double radiators, wood door and three wood sliding sash windows to front aspect overlooking open countryside views.
WC


Small WC with half panelled walls, small white UPVC double glazed obscure window to rear aspect, wood door, and vinyl flooring.

Bathroom

Recently refurbished family bathroom comprising of a white two-piece bathroom suite with electric shower over bath, fitted airing cupboard, electric heated towel rail, wood door, original wood flooring, extractor fan & white UPVC double glazed obscure window to rear aspect.

Bedroom One

A large double bedroom with carpet flooring, electric heater and wood sliding sash single glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom Two

The master bedroom with carpet flooring, loft hatch, electric radiators, wood door, wood sliding sash single glazed windows to front aspect.

Bedroom Three

A third double bedroom with white UPVC double glazed windows to rear aspect, carpet flooring, built-in wardrobes and wood door.

External

Orchard House is set within its own private grounds which consists of both communal areas and designated private gardens for each flat.

Rear Garden

Flat 7 private rear garden is situated to the top right of the grounds and has been landscaped within the last 12 months. The garden consists of gravel with small patio areas which are ideal for plants/pots. There is a wood fence and mature trees surroundings the grounds where the trees have been cut back to enjoy the unspoilt view over the countryside.

Communal Area

A large grassed communal area is situated to the rear of Orchard House which has a number of communal washing lines. This area is maintained under the maintenance fee payable per calendar month.

Parking

Designated off-street parking for two vehicles to the back of the courtyard & outbuildings which is accessible by the shared gravelled driveway.

Courtyard

A well-maintained courtyard to the rear of the property with a number of outbuildings. Flat 7 has the shared use of the last garage and has a private outbuilding within the first shared outbuilding as you enter the courtyard. The flat also has shared access to the cellar.

Views

Views from front aspect.

Services

Mains Electricity (Economy and Tarriff)

Mains Water (unmetered) and Drainage

Electric fired Central Heating

Council Tax Band B

Energy efficiency rating tbc...

Tenure

We are advised by the vendor that the property is leasehold. There are 999 years remaining on the lease from 01st August 2009. Further information can be provided regarding the lease by contacting our Haltwhistle Branch.

Additional Information

The vendor has advised they pay £70 pcm towards the building management. This charge covers the building insurance, maintenance of the property including the roof, painting, sofits etc. And all upkeep of the communal garden, driveway and parking spaces. There is no service charge as this is a contribution towards maintenance. Orchard House does receive mobile signal from most providers.

This flat is likely to be appealing to both investors and owner occupiers.

Virtual Tour

Local Information

Gilsland is a small local village which straddles the border between Cumbria & Northumberland. The village is close to local historic sites such as Hadrians wall & can be a popular tourist destination. The village is with easy commute to both Newcastle & Carlisle via the A69. The village has a very popular and highly Oftstead rated infant & junior school which also provides nursery education. There are two public houses, one with a restaurant. There are two churches, village hall and small cosy café/bistro. There is a current campaign to re-open the Railway.

Directions CA8 7AJ

From the Haltwhistle Office head west, turn right onto West Road, at the T Junction turn right onto the A69, heading west turn right for Gilsland, at the crossroads follow the signs for Gilsland. As you approach Gilsland go through the village until you reach T junction then turn right. Follow the road round and you will see the property on your hand side.

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Haltwhistle or Alston .

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Pennine Ways was established in 1991 and specialises in the sale and letting of property in Northumberland, East Cumbria and Weardale in County Durham. We also have a holiday cottage division, run regular auctions and manage property renovation projects. Just ask any of our team for further information.

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Free market appraisals


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