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CouplandCastle

WoolerNorthumberland

Coupland Castle, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6TQ

Wooler High Street 4 miles, Alnwick 22 miles, Alnmouth mainline station26.7 miles, Berwick railway station 16.6 miles, Morpeth 36 miles, Newcastle

Airport 49.8 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 51 miles, Edinburgh 59 miles

A magnificent Grade I listedresidence of 16th centuryorigins, set within about 25acres and with views towards

the Cheviot Hills

Handsome principal house with extensiveaccommodation including:

Reception HallDrawing RoomSitting RoomDining Room

LibraryMusic RoomGames RoomBilliard Room

OfficeBreakfast Room

KitchenUtility Room2 Cloakrooms

SculleryBoot Room, Strong Room, Store Rooms

11 Bedrooms and 5 Bathrooms including 2 En Suite BathroomsSecond Floor Sitting Room and Kitchen/Breakfast Room and Utility

2 WCs, 2 Internal Courtyards, Wine Cellar with Bins

3-Bedroom Lodge Cottage, 3-Bedroom CottageRange of Outbuildings including Garages, Stables, Workshops and Stores

Formal Gardens, Greenhouse, Kitchen Vegetable Garden, ArboretumGrass Paddocks and Parkland

Woodland

About 25 acres

Main Staircase

Historical NoteCoupland Castle boasts a fascinating history,originating in the late 1580s with the PeleTower being the last fortified building to beconstructed on the Border. Before the towerwas built, the Coupland lands belonged toSir John de Coupland who captured theScottish King at the Battle of Neville’s Crossin 1346.

The property has been extended over thecenturies and the earliest part is the four-storey main tower, probably built towardsthe end of the 16th century, after the findingof a Border Commission in 1584. Thesmaller tower was probably built after theUnion of England and Scotland (1603),when the threat from the border hadsubsided. An impressive fireplace in thesitting room within the tower, is engravedwith ‘GW 1619 MW’, representing Georgeand Mary Wallis, who owned the propertyat that time. A further interesting andunusual feature of the tower is the upperspiral staircase, which was designed fordefence by a left-hand swordsman.

During the 18th century, a separatefarmhouse was added to the south-west ofthe now L-shaped tower and the Wallisfamily sold Coupland in 1713 to SirChaloner Ogle RN. Ogle was famous forhaving defeated the pirate BatholomewRoberts, who during a brief career, capturedaround 456 ships. In 1806, Nathaniel Ogleconveyed the Castle and estate to ThomasBates, and Matthew Culley was succeeded tothe estate in 1820. In the 1820s, the lateGeorgian part of the current property wasadded and linked the tower to thefarmhouse. The Culley family sold Couplandin 1928 to the Weidner family, who in turnsold it to Sir Walter Aitchison in 1938. SirWater took an immense interest in thegardens and set about planting theimpressive arboretum to the east of thehouse.

The Castle was sold in 1971 and twice againbefore the present owners purchased it in1979.

Coupland CastleDating back to the late 16th century,Coupland Castle, with its crenelated tower,stands surrounded by mature gardens andwoodland, with a range of versatileoutbuildings. For the equestrian enthusiast,there are also stables and grazing land.

The Castle has been skilfully maintained andembellished over the years to provide strikingaccommodation that is elegant and grandiose,whilst showcasing its superb architecturaldetails, and high ceilings that enhance thesense of light and space. In addition to themain house, there is ancillary accommodationin the form of a 3-bedroom cottage within thecourtyard, and a 3-bedroom lodge.

Internally, the accommodation is arrangedover four levels and offers immenseflexibility. There are numerous generouslyproportioned reception rooms, including thebeautifully presented dual aspect drawingroom, library and the spacious dining room,all with large bay windows and wonderfulperiod fireplaces. A variety of additionalrooms provide excellent space for less formalrelaxation and entertaining, including asitting room, games room and play room.The kitchen benefits from an adjoiningbreakfast room, both of which overlook aninternal courtyard. The wine cellar is in tworooms, each with bins.

On the first floor, the accommodation in theGeorgian portion of the house is laid out toprovide a bay-windowed library, threebedrooms (two with en suite bathrooms) anda family bathroom, whilst the second floor ishost to three further bedrooms and a WC.Located above bedroom 3 is a further roomwith potential for a variety of uses.

The Tower, with its 5ft thick stone walls andspiral stone staircase, is arranged to provideself-contained living space comprising asitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, autility, 4 bedrooms and two additionalrooms. This element has been used as aseparate dwelling and has been let to tenants.

Formal Gardens to the entrance

Front Driveway

Drawing Room

First Floor Library

Living Room

Kitchen

Breakfast Room

Dining Room

Garden & GroundsCoupland Castle is approached along asweeping tree-lined driveway that culminatesin a parking area to the front of the Castle,providing a delightful sense of arrival. Thedriveway forks at the top to enable a split oftraffic types, i.e. domestic or to the stables.Set within 25 acres, the grounds are truly anoutstanding feature of the property andcreate a wonderful setting. They compriseformal gardens, a kitchen garden, woodland,paddocks/grazing land, and an impressivearboretum, planted with an array ofspecimen trees, including a Pocket-Handkerchief tree from Indo China. In thespring, the arboretum comes alive with a seaof daffodils, snowdrops and bluebells.

OutbuildingsAdjacent to the castle lies a charmingcourtyard where access may be gained to avariety of outbuildings including a coachhouse with a studio and apple store above, adouble garage, wash house, three stables andtack room, workshops, hay barn and storerooms. In addition to providing a sensationalfamily home, Coupland Castle boasts twofurther dwellings: a 3-bedroom cottage anda 3-bedroom lodge. They have beensuccessfully rented out and thereby offerincome potential (further details availableupon request).

LocationCoupland Castle is located in a secluded yetvery accessible setting, approximately fourmiles north of the pretty market town ofWooler, also known as the gateway toGlendale and the Cheviot Hills. The highstreet offers a selection of pubs, restaurantsand cafés, as well as a gallery and specialistshops. The property’s close proximity to theA697 and A1 ensures that larger towns andthe city centre of Newcastle are veryaccessible.

It is well located, especially for outdoor andcountry pursuits with some of the finestrivers and sporting estates nearby. The areais a great destination for visitors with TheCheviot Hills close at hand, and the NorthNorthumberland National Park and ScottishBorders also close by. To the east sits themagnificent Northumberland coastline, nowa designated Area of Outstanding NaturalBeauty with its iconic castles, Holy Islandand the Farne Islands.

The property is within easy reach of the EastCoast Mainline at Berwick Railway Stationand both Edinburgh and NewcastleInternational Airports.

Sitting Room

Games Room

5.62 x 2.8318'5" x 9'3"

F

Potting ShedGround Floor

F

Tack Room5.18 x 4.60

17'0" x 15'1"Stable 1

3.89 x 3.1912'9" x 10'6"

Stable 23.89 x 3.68

12'9" x 12'1"

Stable 33.89 x 3.7312'9" x 12'3"

5.18 x 2.9117'0" x 9'7"

Bike Shed4.76 x 4.18

15'7" x 13'9"(Maximum)

Double Garage7.56 x 4.76

24'10" x 15'7"

Wash House 15.53 x 4.7318'2" x 15'6"

Wash House 24.95 x 4.16

16'3" x 13'8"(Maximum)

Cottage8.45 x 4.9527'9" x 16'3"

F/P

F/P

2

W

G

Workshop 23.80 x 3.63

12'6" x 11'11"

3.1

3 x

1.8

01

0'3

" x

5'1

1"

Store7.00 x 3.0923'0" x 10'2"

Store7.00 x 3.0723'0" x 10'1"

Bin Shed5.23 x 3.07

17'2" x 10'1"

F/P

Drawing Room8.99 x 5.8029'6" x 19'0"(Maximum)

Sitting Room 16.21 x 5.2920'4" x 17'4"

Side Entrance6.23 x 2.1620'5" x 7'1"

ReceptionVestibule

Reception Hall5.20 x 4.34

17'1" x 14'3"

Kitchen5.32 x 3.88

17'5" x 12'9"

Dining Room7.79 x 6.91

25'7" x 22'8"(Maximum)

Breakfast Room5.26 x 3.68

17'3" x 12'1"

Games Room6.35 x 5.64

20'10" x 18'6"

Billiards Room5.79 x 3.64

19'0" x 11'11" Store Room3.94 x 2.7612'11" x 9'1"

Boot Room3.52 x 2.7611'7" x 9'1"

Scullery3.39 x 2.7611'1" x 9'1"

Music Room6.23 x 5.3020'5" x 17'5"

Utility6.39 x 3.4621'0" x 11'4"

Office5.93 x 3.30

19'5" x 10'10"

Outside AreaOutside Area

Store3.62 x 2.69

11'11" x 8'10"

F/P

F/P

F/P

F/P

F/P

B

Bedroom 66.04 x 4.52

19'10" x 14'10"

Ground Floor

C

4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

E

Workshop internal area 1,241 sq ft (115 sq m)Potting Shed internal area 342 sq ft (32 sq m)

Hay Store Log Store internal area 866 sq ft (80 sq m)

Sky

Sky

Outbuilding

StoreStore

Floor Above Cottage

1

5.62 x 2.8318'5" x 9'3"

5

Floor AbovePotting Shed

P

4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

E

Workshop

Ground Floor

W


28'10" x 16'1"


12'6" x 11'11"

3.1

3 x

1.8

01

0'3

" x

5'1

1"

Store7.00 x 3.0923'0" x 10'2"

Store7.00 x 3.0723'0" x 10'1"

Bin Shed5.23 x 3.07

17'2" x 10'1"

4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

E

Outbuilding

WorkshopFirst Floor

Workshop 38.87 x 4.9229'1" x 16'2"


12'3" x 12'0"

4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

E

Hay Store11.03 x 4.3836'2" x 14'4"

Log Store9.63 x 3.34

31'7" x 10'11"

Floor Above

Coach House

C

Apple Store4.82 x 4.73

15'10" x 15'6"

Hall

Studio4.85 x 4.16

15'11" x 13'8"

F/P

F

4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

E

4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

E

Floor Above Cottage

13.41 x 4.9544'0" x 16'3"

Coupland Castle, Wooler, NorthumberlandMain House internal area 13,747 sq ft (1,277 sq m)

Garage internal area 387 sq ft (36 sq m)

Outbuildings internal area 4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

EFloor Above Coach House internal area 562 sq ft (52 sq m)

Workshop internal area 1,241 sq ft (115 sq m)Potting Shed internal area 342 sq ft (32 sq m)

Hay Store Log Store internal area 866 sq ft (80 sq m)

S

2.29 x 1.837'6" x 6'0"

W

4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

E

Coach House10.67 x 4.8335'0" x 15'10"

2.29 x 1.837'6" x 6'0"

Workshop

Ground Floor

W


28'10" x 16'1"

4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

E

4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

E

WS

N

CouplandCastle

WoolerNorthumberland

3.21 x 2.8210'6" x 9'3"(Maximum)

F

Second Floor

Above Bedroom 3

F/P

F/P

F/P

Second FloorAbove Sitting Room

Second FloorAbove Bedroom 2

First Floor


19'0" x 18'10"(Maximum)

Bedroom 26.81 x 4.5722'4" x 15'0"

Linen

Bedroom 35.67 x 2.8218'7" x 9'3"(Maximum)

Library7.79 x 6.91

25'7" x 22'8"(Maximum)

Lower Level

Sitting Room 26.69 x 5.73

21'11" x 18'10"

Kitchen/BreakfastRoom

4.76 x 3.9115'7" x 12'10"(Maximum)

F/P

F

Bedroom 46.76 x 6.0022'2" x 19'8"


13'1" x 12'11"


19'10" x 14'10"


16'2" x 11'2"


20'7" x 10'10"

Utility3.69 x 3.2712'1" x 10'9"

G

4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

Third Floor

S

Bedroom 96.94 x 6.0022'9" x 19'8"

Living Room5.91 x 3.7819'5" x 12'5"

Snug4.39 x 3.27

14'5" x 10'9"(Maximum)

4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

E

4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

E

4.39 x 3.2714'5" x 10'9"(Maximum)

Fourth Floor

O

4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

E

F/P

Second FloorAbove Bedroom 2

F


19'10" x 14'10"


16'2" x 11'2"


20'7" x 10'10"

4,286 sq ft (398 sq m)

E

The Lodge House

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General Remarks

ServicesMains electricity and water are connected to the estate. Private drainage system shared by alldwellings, located just off the property. Oil fired central heating.

Planning Coupland Castle tower is listed Grade I under the Planning (Listed Buildings and ConservationAreas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest. Various otherbuildings within the estate, including the sundial, are listed Grade II.

Tenure Freehold with vacant possession upon completion. The lodge and cottage are let on term expiredshorthold tenancies (i.e. 2 months notice required to achieve vacant possession).

Fixtures and Fittings Only fixtures and fittings specifically mentioned in the particulars are included in the sale,otherwise any light fittings, fire baskets, curtains, carpets and other fixtures and fittings may beavailable subject to separate negotiation. All statues and garden ornaments are specificallyexcluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. The bookcases in the libraryare specifically excluded from the sale.

Wayleaves, easements and rights of way The sale is subject to all rights of support, public and private rights of way, water, light, drainageand other easements, quasi-easements and wayleaves, all or any other like rights, whethermentioned in these particulars or not. There are no public rights of way across the property.

Sporting Rights The sporting rights are not owned and therefore are not included in the sale.

Viewing Viewing strictly by appointment through Strutt & Parker or Galbraith.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker and Galbraith gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements areapproximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker and Galbraith does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation tothis property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. We areable to refer you to SPF Private Clients Limited (“SPF”) for mortgage broking services, and to Alexander James Interiors (“AJI”), an interior design service. Should you decide to use the services of SPF, we will receive a referral fee from them of 25% of the aggregate of the fee paid to them by you for thearrangement of a mortgage and any fee received by them from the product provider. Should you decide to use the services of AJI, we will receive a referral fee of 10% of the net income received by AJI for the services they provide to you. 6. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contactthis office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken September 2019. Particulars prepared October 2019. Strutt & Parker is a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited

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DIRECTIONSHead north on the A697 andabout 4 miles north of Wooler,turn left (signposted Lanton/Coupland). Continue to the endof the road, turn right and afterabout 1 mile, the entrance toCoupland Castle will be foundon the left hand side.

Ordnance Survey ©Crown Copyright 2019. Allrights reserved. Licencenumber 100022432.

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