Spacious farmhouse with cottage, stables and c.5.5 acres near Hadrian’s Wall.
Four-bedroom main house plus attached three-bedroom cottage
Meadow View combines a four-bedroom main house with an attached three-bedroom cottage, sitting in a ring-fenced plot of approximately 5.5 acres on the edge of Gilsland. The main house is bright and characterful with original features, an inglenook with multifuel stove, and a conservatory that overlooks well-kept gardens and an orchard. South-facing solar panels supply electricity and hot water when available, helping running costs. The adjoining cottage is currently vacant, offering immediate rental or holiday-let potential, or convenient annex accommodation for multigenerational living.
The grounds are a major asset: about 4.72 acres of permanent pasture with mains water supply, secure boundaries, and direct yard access for livestock. A block-built stable/store and additional outbuildings (insulated former pottery/workshop/garage, timber storage compartments) suit equestrian, smallholding or hobby farming use. A walled garden with two greenhouses, a polytunnel and a summerhouse supports productive vegetable growing and leisure.
Practical considerations are clear. The property has double glazing installed before 2002 and an EPC rating of E. Heating is supplied by LPG-fired central heating supplemented by solar; some rooms also use electric storage heaters. Council Tax sits in Band E. The house dates from the 1983–1990 era and, while well presented, offers scope for updating in areas to improve efficiency and modern convenience.
Ideal buyers will be families wanting flexible, multigenerational layouts or buyers seeking an income stream from the cottage and holiday market, plus smallholders and equestrian users wanting immediate grazing and yard facilities. The location beside Hadrian’s Wall and easy A69 access adds visitor appeal while remaining a quiet village edge position.