Blenkinsopp Castle Estate

An entire village estate is on sale for £1.75 million. The 22-acre site which surrounds Blenkinsopp castle is close to Haltwhistle Northumberland and are seen as rivals of Downton Abbey in regards to it’s country estate qualities.

Also included in the purchase of the village are the deeds for the titles as Lord and Master, which the new owners will so rightfully be bestowed with.

The estate has – 70 park homes, a 14th century haunted castle, a public house with a ballroom, an approved plan for a holiday park and a possibility of striking gold, quite literally, as the estate has been rumoured to have a treasure chest buried somewhere within the castle.

The current owners of the castle – Mike (65) & Lee Simpson (63), are currently living in a property within the ruins of Blenkinsopp castle, which was bought over by Mr.Simpson’s parents in 1955 for just £2,000.

Blenkinsopp Castle Estate

The property is rich with history and mystery. From it’s conception in 1339 by the Blenkinsopp family to it’s restoration in 1880′s. The castle also has it’s own “haunting” appeal as rumours of the ghost of the “White Lady” – the widow of Bryan De Blenkinsopp, a money-hungry man who left her after she resist revealing to him the whereabouts of her hidden treasure chest which to this day still remains unknown.

In 1954 the castle burned down before it was taken over by Mike’s father, who was working as an engineer close-by, a year later and while it initially stood alone, accommodation was desperately needed for the hundreds of workers in the late 1950s.

This prompt Mr.Simpson to turn the 22-acre site into a caravan park for the workers which over the years, has caused the site to evolved into a top notch residential complex. It has even been awarded the prestigious David Bellamy Gold Award, which is said to be an unusual achievement for a Park Home Estate.

The sale of the property is being handled by a Morpeth-based estate agent Strutt and Parker who are extremely excited to be involved in such a high profile case.

Sam Gibson, the person who is in charge of the Blenkinsopp sale, commented that the castle lies in a beautiful rural setting and has been immaculately maintained by the owners. He goes on to state that the estate has a strong family and community feel, as well as a wonderful sense of history, which makes it a superb place to live while also drawing an attractive income.

Blenkinsopp Castle Estate

The property has excellent proportions with high ceilings and there is the added benefit of a private garden.

Redcliffe Road is an extremely popular cherry tree-lined street that runs north from the Fulham Road in the Boltons conservation area.
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Having been in the same ownership since the 1950's it now requires complete modernisation. However, the orientation of the house is primarily south and west facing and it has light coming in from all 4 sides. Whilst the house is a prominent building, the plot itself is very private. Whilst the garden wraps completely around the house, it is mainly south and west facing and there is a summerhouse within it. There is also a large garage at the rear that is accessed from Harley Gardens.
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The front door opens onto a hallway giving onto a wider than average reception room. This opens into an excellent kitchen/ dining room with doors to the garden. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom, all presented in good condition and the top floor has been converted by means of a half mansard and rear addition. This gives a superb master bedroom suite opening onto a spacious dressing room.

Master bedroom suite with dressing room, three further bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen/dining room, garden.
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The hallway leads to the double reception which has a bay window to the front and a classic style fireplace with mirror backed shelving to both sides. There is a guest wc off the hall and stairs lead to the cellar which has storage and is plumbed with a Maytag washer and dryer. The superb kitchen is equipped with white laminate fronted wall and floor units with granite work tops and Miele appliances and Amana fridge/freezer. Fold back doors open onto the paved garden which has mature shrubs. The master bedroom on the first floor has fitted oak lined wardrobes and a modern fireplace and opens into the luxurious en suite bathroom with twin basins set in marble with storage below, bath and separate shower. On each half landing there is a generous double bedroom and full bathroom, and the top floor has a bright, double aspect rear roof mansard extension.
Master bedroom suite, 3 further bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms, double reception, kitchen/dining room, guest wc, utility, garden.
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The house is situated in a great position on the preferred western terrace of the street having wonderful views at the rear of St Mary the Boltons church. It also features a double garage at the back of the west facing garden that can be directly accessed from Cresswell Place.

The property is in good condition throughout and has retained its stunning first floor drawing room. There is also a wonderful master suite at second floor level and three further double bedrooms.

- Underfloor heating throughout
- Media room with HD projector and automated screen
- Fully wired computer network in all rooms
- Linn multi-room sound system
- Door entry intercom on main floors
- Monitored Banhams burglar alarm
- High security locks on exterior doors
- Access to Bolton Gardens (by separate arrangement)
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The house is situated in a great position on the preferred western terrace of the street having wonderful views at the rear of St Mary the Boltons church. It also features a double garage at the back of the west facing garden that can be directly accessed from Cresswell Place.

The property is in good condition throughout and has retained its stunning first floor drawing room. There is also a wonderful master suite at second floor level and three further double bedrooms.

- Underfloor heating throughout
- Media room with HD projector and automated screen
- Fully wired computer network in all rooms
- Linn multi-room sound system
- Door entry intercom on main floors
- Monitored Banhams burglar alarm
- High security locks on exterior doors
- Access to Bolton Gardens (by separate arrangement)
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With views over communal gardens, the property is presented in good order and would make an excellent family apartment or indeed rental investment.
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The property benefits from a large ground floor kitchen and open-plan living area with high ceilings, first floor drawing room and dining area spanning the entire width of the property and 3 bedrooms with the finest quality bath and shower rooms.

An area of the ground floor has the right and capacity to be used a private garage if and whenever required.
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The property enjoys views over well-kept communal gardens and is only a short walk from shops, restaurants and cinema on the Fulham Road.

Elm Park Gardens is situated between Chelsea's Kings Road and Fulham Road and is within easy walking distance of both Gloucester Road and South Kensington tube stations.
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