Pele Tower House, Whittingham

*****Please note: As of 16th April 2025, Rook Matthews Sayer have agreed a sale on this property. Viewings have been suspended whilst the buyer's details are being verified. If you would like to register your interest in the property, please contact our team and we can keep in touch with you should this sale not proceed for any reason.A rare opportunity to purchase a distinctive Pele Tower house dating back to the Middle Ages, located in the small picturesque village of Whittingham in Northumberland.

The amazing stone Medieval tower has been re-born, creating a superbly stylish home with a sumptuous blend of classic and quality contemporary interior and fittings. With accommodation arranged over three floors and the option to develop the large attic space, the rooms are spacious and characterful, presenting spectacular features such as high ceilings, exposed stone walls, and awesome panoramic views!

From the barrel-vaulted ceilings of the expansive basement games room, to the grandeur of the master suite with adjacent dressing room and shower room, the Pele Tower House offers lavish living space that can be used as a main residence, holiday let rental or opulent second home.

All three bedrooms are sizeable rooms and the main bathroom is fitted with a four-piece suite including a separate shower cubicle and freestanding bath. The potential to develop and enhance the existing accommodation by means of converting the attic space presents an exciting opportunity to a buyer and the ability to enhance future capital growth and saleability.


ENTRANCE HALL
Solid Oak entrance door | Stone flagged floor | Staircase to first floor | Door to inner hall


INNER HALL
Side door entrance | Opening to games room


GAMES ROOM 23' 9'' x 17' 3'' (7.23m x 5.25m)
Radiator | Timber floor | Door to W.C | Spotlights | Wash hand basin | Belfast sink


W.C.
Close coupled W.C with wash hand basin | Tiled floor | Downlight


FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Oak engineered wood floors | Leaded window | Radiator | Understairs cupboard | Exposed stone wall | Staircase to second floor | Coving to ceiling | Doors to kitchen and lounge


LOUNGE 22' 10'' x 17' 11'' (6.95m x 5.46m)
Dual aspect leaded window | Solid Oak Herringbone wood floor | Inglenook fireplace incorporating multifuel stove | Radiators Downlights


DINING KITCHEN 10' 5'' x 35' 9'' (3.17m x 10.89m)
Leaded windows to three sides | Radiators | Downlights | Ceiling cornice | Oak engineered wood floor to the dining area, Marble floor to the kitchen area | Cupboard housing fuse box


KITCHEN AREA
Island with granite work top | Integrated electric hob | Wine fridge  


Fitted wall & base units incorporating; 1.5 undermounted sink | Space for Washing machine | Integrated dishwasher | Integrated microwave | Double electric oven | Space for fridge freezer | Part-tiled walls


SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Leaded windows | Vertical radiator | Downlights | Wood floor 


BEDROOM ONE 13' 8'' x 17' 5'' (4.16m x 5.30m)
Leaded window with large stone window seat | Wood floor | Vertical radiator | 


DRESSING ROOM
Leaded window | Wood floor | Coving to ceiling | Downlights | Radiator 


ENSUITE
Leaded window | Fully tiled walls | W.C with concealed cistern | Wood floor | Chrome ladder style heated towel rail | Corner shower cubicle incorporating mains shower with rain-head, body jets, and hand-held attachment | Downlights | Extractor fan | Floating drawer unit with integrated wash-hand basin


BEDROOM TWO 12' 8'' x 12' 4'' (3.86m x 3.76m)
Twin room | Leaded window | Wood floor | Coving to ceiling | Stone Window seat | Radiator


BEDROOM THREE 12' 5'' max, 7'1'' min  x 10'8'' max,  6'2'' 
min (3.78m max, 2.16m min x 3.25m max, 1.88m min)
Leaded window | Wood floor | Coving to ceiling 


BATHROOM 10' 1'' x 11' 6'' (3.07m x 3.50m)
Leaded window | Fully tiled walls | Radiator | Free standing bath with hand-held attachment | Shower cubicle with mains rain-head shower | Floating wash-hand basin & W.C. |


ATTIC SPACE
Planning Permission has previously been granted for the conversion of the top floor into a fourth bedroom and en-suite. Work has been started in order to implement and protect the permissions. 


PRIMARY SERVICES SUPPLY
Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Oil central heating with radiators, Wood burner
Broadband: Fibre to premises
Mobile Signal Coverage Blackspot: Some mobile networks receive inconsistent phone reception
Parking: Private drive


MINING 
The North East region is famous for its rich mining heritage and therefore it will be beneficial to conduct a mining search.  Confirmation should be sought from a conveyancer as to its effect on the property, if any. 


HOLIDAY LET 
While the agent believes the property is suitable for use as a holiday let, the agent cannot warrant or promise that the seller has let it as a holiday letting nor that it meets all the relevant legislation.  Interested parties should make their own enquiries including asking questions about the seller’s letting of the property and its compliance with the holiday letting laws.  If necessary, independent professional advice should be obtained prior to making any decisions to view or otherwise.


RESTRICTIONS AND RIGHTS
Grade II* listed
Conservation Area? Yes
Restrictions on property? No
Easements, servitudes or wayleaves? No
Public rights of way through the property? No


AGENTS NOTE
There is permission for a loft conversion and garage build. Though work was started, it hasn’t been completed.


TENURE
Freehold – It is understood that this property is freehold, but should you decide to proceed with the purchase of this property, the Tenure must be verified by your Legal Adviser.


COUNCIL TAX BAND: F
EPC RATING:  E