Whitechapel Cottage & Fishing, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47

SITUATION
The Whitechapel Cottage and fishing is about 3 miles west of Haydon Bridge. Haydon Bridge provides very good local facilities including a first and secondary school, coffee shop, small supermarket and three public house. There is a railway station in Haydon Bridge which links Newcastle to Carlisle and the cottage is conveniently located to the A69. The nearest hotel is the famous Langley Castle Hotel.

Newcastle is easy to reach (31 miles) to the east and its own airport (28.5 miles) with regular domestic and international flights. Hexham (about 9.5 miles) has a variety of shops, a fortnightly farmers market and several large supermarkets, as well as a good choice of cafes, restaurants and pubs. There are also plenty of leisure facilities, with two golf courses in Hexham and the renowned course at Matfen Hall. There is a superb racecourse above Hexham. The Allen Banks and Stawood Gorge, a stunning National Trust property is very close by.

The fishings sit within a highly scenic countryside setting with woodland to the north and a pleasing view over parkland to the south resulting in a pretty setting for the fishings. The beat boasts a wide array of flora, fauna and wildlife along the riverbank with a wonderful collection of wildflowers appearing from spring through to late summer. There are no public rights of way across the property.

The two bedroom period cottage, together with paddock means that this can be the perfect private holiday destination and retreat for the dedicated angler.

THE SOUTH TYNE
The River South Tyne rises high in the North Pennines at Tynehead Fell in Cumbria and flows in a roughly north easterly direction to Warden Rock where it joins the North Tyne to become the River Tyne. There are 17 tributaries in the catchment area, the largest of which is the River Allen. The confluence or junction pool of the Allen and South Tyne is within the beat.

The South Tyne is a tributary of the River Tyne. The Tyne is renowned as being one of the most iconic rivers in the UK and is known for being one of the cleanest rivers in the UK and enjoys an excellent reputation for being the best salmon river in England.

The Tyne Rivers Trust consider the Tyne as the best river system for salmon and sea trout in England and Wales and is even starting to challenge some of the more famous Scottish rivers. The quality as well as the quantity of fish is superb; the season begins in February, with beautiful fish often caught on the opening day. Spring fish are gradually increasing in numbers with typically April/May being the best months. The best early season fishing up to May is on the main Tyne. Thereafter, the number of fish entering the river substantially increases. From June, the whole system produces steadily, with catches gradually increasing through July and August, and peaking in September and October.

THE SEASON
The season runs from 1st February to 31st October.

WHITECHAPEL FISHINGS
Until recently the fishings were owned by a family with limited interest in fishing. The fishing has been let to a couple of different fishing syndicates in recent history. As a consequence, it is not possible to provide accurate records but it is understood that about 25 salmon and about 25 sea trout have been caught annually. Fishing is from the left bank by wading.

RIVER BANK AND ACCESS
Parking is at the cottage. Some anglers have been known to park in the lay-by on the A69 at the east end of the beat.

WHITECHAPEL COTTAGE
Whitechapel Cottage is a detached two-bedroom cottage with a pretty garden and a traditional outbuilding. It is close to, but set back from the A69. A garden with a good degree of privacy compliments the cottage nicely and there is plenty of turning and parking space in front of the house. There is a paddock on the east side of the cottage providing amenity space and grazing. The woodland between the cottage and the river is formed with mature trees.

The cottage has two bedrooms, a good reception room with a high ceiling, a house bathroom and a modest kitchen which looks across the river and up the River Allen valley.

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNATIONS
There are no special designations over the site which the sellers are aware of.

GENERAL
Services: Mains electric and water. Private drainage to septic tank within the boundary. Oil fired heating.
Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Local Authority: Northumberland County Council
Council Tax: Band C
EPC: Band C

AGENTS NOTE
Whitechapel Cottage and Fishings are being offered for sale as a whole or alternatively are being offered for sale as two separate lots.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Galbraith Hexham Tel: Email:

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REGULATIONS
Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. To enable us to complete these checks purchasers will need to provide along with their offer either: a) originals of primary (e.g. a passport) and secondary (e.g. current council tax or Utility bill) or b) copies of the same certified and dated by appropriate professional. Failure to provide this information may result in an offer not being considered.

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IMPORTANT NOTES
1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 4. If there are matters of particular importance please raise this with us and we will try to check the information for you. 5. Particulars prepared August 2024. 6. Photographs taken August and September 2024.