The Manor House
Main Street, Haltwhistle, Northumberland
Guide Price
£595,000
For Sale
"A characterful coaching inn offering bar, restaurant and guesthouse accommodation in a bustling Northumberland market town"
The Property
Steeped in history and positioned at the very heart of Haltwhistle, The Manor House Inn is a long-established coaching inn that today combines the atmosphere of a traditional pub with the comforts of a ten-bedroom guesthouse and the appeal of an established restaurant and bar. The location offers convenient access to the ever-popular historical attraction of Hadrian’s Wall and the surrounding countryside. It is well-placed to attract both visitors and locals, presenting an opportunity for those seeking a lifestyle and business venture of scale and character.
Internally, the inn reveals a sequence of welcoming spaces that accommodate the needs of a modern operation. The entrance hall, with its flagged floors, exposed timbers and traditional detailing, leads through to the dining room, a generous setting for hosting, anchored by a stone fireplace and exposed beams. The adjoining bar and lounge area offers an inviting, informal atmosphere, while a function room beyond provides further capacity for events and gatherings. The commercial kitchen, utility spaces and extensive stores are all well-appointed to support the smooth running of the business.
The upper floors are arranged as ten en-suite bedrooms, offering flexible guest accommodation. Individually presented, these rooms balance comfort with character, featuring sash windows, thoughtful decorative touches and modern en-suite bathrooms with a mix of baths and showers. Their configuration and scale provide scope for continuation of the existing business or, subject to consents, adaptation for other potential uses.
Externally
The property fronts directly onto Main Street, a prominent position within Haltwhistle’s historic core, only a short walk from the railway station, bus stops and the Hadrian’s Wall tourist bus route. To the rear, a generous terrace and beer garden provide outdoor seating, well-placed to capture footfall from visitors returning from the nearby walking trails. To the rear, enclosed outdoor seating areas provide space for both casual drinks and more organised gatherings.
Key features
Description
Local Information
Haltwhistle is a popular and thriving town situated between Carlisle and Newcastle and the beautiful countryside and surrounding area is known as Hadrian’s Wall Country and receives many tourists all year round. The historic and glorious countryside offers unrivalled opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing, climbing and other outdoor pursuits, with access to the Pennine Way, Hadrian’s Cycleway and more. The world-famous Roman sites of Housesteads and Vindolanda are just a few minutes away, as is the fantastic discovery centre The Sill. Haltwhistle caters for everyday needs with supermarkets and a fine range of shops, public houses, tea shops and restaurants. There is a well-regarded medical centre, pharmacy and dentist, and also the Haltwhistle Swimming & Leisure Centre which hosts a range of activities for all ages.
The surrounding area offers golf courses, sports clubs and Hexham racecourse is within easy reach. The market town of Hexham provides a further range of facilities and professional services, along with an historic abbey at its heart. Newcastle city centre provides further comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities.
For the commuter the A69 and the B6318 provides excellent access to Newcastle to the east and Carlisle to the west and onward access to the A1 and M6. The rail station at Haltwhistle provides regular cross-country services to Newcastle and Carlisle, where connecting main line services are available to major UK cities north and south. Newcastle International Airport is also within easy reach.
Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | Bar/Lounge | Dining Room | Lounge | Kitchen | Utility Room | Office | Two WC’s | Function Room
First Floor
Seven Bedrooms with En-Suites
Second Floor
Three Bedrooms with En-Suites
Externally
Storerooms | Allocated Parking | Rear Terrace
Approximate Mileages
Hexham 15.4 miles | Corbridge 19.2 miles | Carlisle 22.4 miles | Newcastle International Airport 34.2 miles | Newcastle City Centre 36.7 miles
Services
The Manor House is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. It benefits from a highly efficient and versatile heating system, combining a Woodfire RX15 inset fire, capable of supplying all heating and hot water, with a Jaspi 500-litre buffer tank and LG air source heat pump installed in 2019. Additional systems include thermal solar tubes providing hot water, underfloor heating to the ground floor with towel rails, radiators and towel rails upstairs, plus a mix of Dimplex Quantum and Fischer Dynamic storage heaters. Energy efficiency is further enhanced by solar panels with battery storage and an Octopus Energy tariff providing six hours of low-cost electricity overnight, ensuring minimal running costs.
Tenure
Freehold
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.
Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.
Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.
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Location
Main Street, Haltwhistle, Northumberland
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