Cottage for sale in Gilsland, Brampton CA8

Crooks Cottage, Gilsland
A 19th century stone built two/three bedroom cottage set on the outskirts of the village of Gilsland. The property is situated 75m from the world-renowned Hadrian’s Wall footpath and lies within the unesco world heritage site. The current owners have sympathetically restored the cottage using traditional methods and materials, whilst introducing modern amenities.

Ground Floor

Kitchen/Diner 3.3m by 4.8m
Newly fitting kitchen with built in storage cupboard housing the new combi boiler. Door leading out to a paved area and garden.

Living Room 5.62m by 3.97m
Large inglenook fireplace with new wood burning stove, dual aspect with built in media cupboard and useful built in understairs storage cupboard.

Study 2.42m by 2.93m
Exposed stone feature wall.

First Floor

Landing
‘L’ shaped landing, new carpets and built in storage cupboard.

Bedroom One 2.91m by 4.18m
Double bedroom with dual aspect, new carpets and built in wardrobe. Views to the west across the valley to Willowford Roman fort.

Bedroom Two 2.31m by 2.96m
Dual aspect, new carpets and door leading to external stone steps. Loft hatch providing access to storage space.

Bathroom 2.65m by 3.21m
Newly fitted bathroom with mains fed mixer shower and built in storage cupboard.

External
A south facing garden with large shed, rear path and small yard area with second shed, private drive, and stone steps.

Services
Mains Electricity
Mains Water and Drainage
Fibre Broadband
Energy efficiency rating E
Council Tax Band B

Tenure
We are advised by the vendor that the property is freehold.

Additional Information
No onward chain. Ideal “Buy to Let”, “Second Home” or “Primary Residence”. We are advised by the vendor there is a Satisfactory Electrical Installation Condition Report and Satisfactory Gas Safety. Please contact the Haltwhistle branch for further information.

Local Information
Gilsland is a small village which straddles the border between Northumberland & Cumbria. Hadrian’s Wall passes through the village & notable local sites include Birdoswald Roman Fort and the Roman Army Museum which are popular tourist destinations. The village is with easy commute to both Newcastle & Carlisle via the A69. The village has a very popular and highly Oftsted rated infant & junior school which also provides nursery education. There are two public houses, one is due to open as a community pub serving food in summer 2024. There are two churches, village hall and cosy café/bistro. There is a current campaign to re-open the Railway.

Directions CA8 7EA

From the Haltwhistle office head west, follow the road round to the left, turn right onto West Road, go along West Road, at the T junction turn right onto the A69, heading west passing the Greenhead junction take the next right for Gilsland at Gap Shield Farm, follow the road down towards the village and the property can be found on the left hand side as you enter the village.

Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with the sole agent, Pennine Ways Ltd. To arrange an appointment, please call

Haltwhistle or Alston .

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Pennine Ways was established in 1991 and specialise 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

We will be pleased to provide unbiased and professional advice without obligation on the marketing & current value of your present home. Just contact one of our offices to request a valuation.

Pennine Ways Ltd for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (1) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute part of an offer or contract, (2) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them, (3) no person in the employment of Pennine Ways Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or whatever in relation to this property. May we also courteously advise that whilst every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the measurements in these details, please do not incur any expense until you have verified the sizes to your own satisfaction