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"A handsome Grade II Listed pale sandstone dwelling offered for sale for the first time since it was built circa 1750. Beautifully located close to Hadrian's Wall and enjoying fine open views over the River Irthing valley. Modernisation required. 4/5 beds. Large accessible attic. 3 reception rooms. Brampton 3.5 miles. M6 motorway 11 miles. Newcastle Airport 45 miles.

Situation and description Banks Foot House is beautifully located in a pretty and historic area, close to Hadrian's Wall. The setting is superb yet just half-a-mile from Lanercost Primary School and Cricket Club. Birdoswald Fort is just 3.5 miles. The property is also accessible to local amenities, particularly in the market town of Brampton which is within 3.5 miles. Secondary schooling is available in Brampton. There is also good access for the A.69 for Newcastle. Newcastle Airport is an hour by car. Banks Foot House occupies an elevated corner site with outstanding views across the River Irthing valley to the fells beyond. The property, attached to its former outbuildings, dates to the mid 1700's and retains considerable character. The property will benefit from a programme of modernisation and improvement works and as such, there is significant potential for this appealing four square dwelling. ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR Hall Wide entry door. Period features including ornate cornice. Timber panelled arch. Stairs at rear. Access to cellar. Sitting room 16'9 x 15'4 (5.11m x 4.67m) Pleasing proportions. Ornate cornice. Open fireplace. Fine elevated southerly views across the valley to the fells. Opening to living room. Living room 13'3 x 12'10 (4.04m x 3.91m) Leafy aspect to rear. Built-in chimneyside cupboards. Art deco fireplace. Door to hall. Dining room 16'0 x 15'4 (4.88m x 4.67m) Front facing. Open aspect. Coving. Chimneyside built-in cupboards. Timber floor. Door to kitchen. Breakfast kitchen 16'4 x 13'2 (4.98m x 4.01m) Generously proportioned with the benefit of two windows to the rear. Leafy aspect. Stainless steel sink unit. Built-in chimneyside cupboard. Butler's sink. Utility room/side lobby 14'1 x 6'8 average (4.29m x 2.03m average) External door to front. Cellars Two rooms with arched ceilings and flagged floors. External window. FIRST FLOOR Landing Half landing with arched window providing good natural light onto the hall and stairs. Leafy aspect. Period detail. Bedroom one 16'2 x 15'4 (4.93m x 4.67m) A generous room enjoying a delightful aspect and view over the river and valley. Good natural light. Timber floor. Bedroom two 15'3 x 14'7 (4.65m x 4.45m) Beautiful aspect over the river valley to the fells. Timber floor. Built-in chimneyside cupboards and wardrobe. Decorative fireplace. Bedroom three 13'1 x 13'0 to chimneybreast (3.99m x 3.96m to chi Delightful corner aspect. Elevated leafy outlook. Timber floor. Open fireplace. Chimneyside cupboard. Bedroom four 9'11 x 8'7 (3.02m x 2.62m) Timber floor. Beautiful aspect out over the river valley towards the fells. Inner landing Door and stairs to attic room. Bathroom 16'8 x 9'8 (5.08m x 2.95m) A large room offering further potential. White three piece suite. Bath with shower mixer tap. Wash hand basin. W.C. Understairs cupboard. Timber floor. Window to rear. Leafy aspect. SECOND FLOOR Attic room one 20'9 x 15'2 (6.32m x 4.62m) Exposed beam. Good headroom. Door into attic room two. Attic room two 20'7 x 15'3 (6.27m x 4.65m) Exposed beam. Timber floor. Gable end window. Two skylights. Leafy outlook to the beck. Access to eaves storage. The attic rooms offer considerable potential. OUTSIDE Attractive elevated corner sited gardens. Stone retaining wall and railings. Gates provide access onto a driveway leading to a parking area. The side and rear gardens offer further potential. The aspect is delightful.. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Please note that the heating and septic for the property are currently supplied from next door. The incoming buyer will be responsible for connecting their own central heating and installing an oil tank and septic tank. TENURE Freehold. All descriptions, dimensions, floor plans, references to condition, occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact. Interested parties must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them."