Museum Wing, Callaly Castle, Callaly, Alnwick, Northumberland

The Property has undergone substantial refurbishment including partial rewiring, redecorating, and full renovation of the sash windows. The entrance door from the courtyard opens into a shared ground-floor entrance hall, providing access to a ground-floor storage room. A partially glazed door leads through to the main hallway, where both a staircase and lift serve the upper floors. This second-floor accommodation comprises; Entrance Hallway, new Cloakroom, light-filled dual aspect Reception Room with a new log burning stove, newly installed Dining Kitchen, and Bedroom with new en-suite bathroom. The property features mahogany panelled windows throughout, and cornicing in the sitting room and kitchen. Access to the flat is either by lift or stairs. Callaly Castle is set within approximately 35 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, which are available for the exclusive enjoyment of its residents. The apartment further benefits from a private single garage, with electricity, located within a separate block.

Residents also benefit from direct ground-floor access to the galleried museum and pavilion room, offering convenient spaces for entertaining guests and hosting visitors. The residences within the Castle retain many original architectural features, full-height Venetian window with window seats, Georgian-panelled windows with working shutters, decorative plasterwork, cornicing, beautiful original fireplaces.

One of the most interesting and varied houses in Northumberland. Callaly is a hamlet located in the valley below Thrunton Woods in Northumberland, with access to woodland and moorland walks. The Museum Wing of Callaly Castle forms part of a historic country house near the village of Callaly, approximately 9 miles west of Alnwick. Callaly Castle is a Grade I listed building situated near the site of a 12th-century motte castle and an Iron Age hill fort. A Pele tower constructed in the 14th or 15th century and later incorporated into a larger house built by John Clavering in 1619. Significant additions were made in 1676 by architect Robert Trollope, with further alterations in 1707. The Castle remained the home of the Clavering family for many years and included a Roman Catholic chapel, which was deconsecrated after the family sold the property in 1877. Additional alterations took place during the 18th and 19th centuries, followed by major restoration work undertaken by Alexander Browne in the 1890s. Architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner described it as “one of the most interesting and varied houses in Northumberland.” In 1987, architect Kit Martin converted the former country house into a number of residential wings. Callaly Castle now comprises four principal wings together with cottages, houses and apartments. Residents and visitors also have access to a small museum. The castle stands within approximately 35 acres of shared parkland grounds, including formal lawns, a croquet lawn, woodland, mature trees, three lakes, a formal kitchen and herb garden, and allotment plots. The Hamlet of Callaly lies approximately 2 miles west of the rural village of Whittingham with a close community, busy village hall, Anglican and Catholic churches and a primary school. The nearby village of Powburn has a shop, sub-post office, filling station, and pub. and enjoys convenient access to the amenities of the historic market town of Alnwick, situated around 10 miles to the east. Newcastle upon Tyne is approximately 40 miles to the south, while Edinburgh is readily accessible via the A697 and A1, approximately 80 miles to the north. The nearby market town of Rothbury (8 miles) offers a wide range of amenities including healthcare, shops, restaurants, a golf course and schools, along with specialist outlets such as a delicatessen, antiques shop and galleries.