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Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Cornhill-on-Tweed, The Tower House offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern sophistication.
Originally developed in the 1990s by the Astor family, this remarkable property stands on the grounds of the historic Heaton Castle. Though the original project was paused, it was revitalised in 2018, resulting in the exquisite transformation into The Granary and The Tower House. Castle Heaton’s history stretches back to medieval times.
Adjacent to The Tower House, the preserved remnants of Heaton Castle tell tales of past grandeur and turbulent history, including an attempted siege by James IV of Scotland in 1496. Today, a portion of the castle’s curtain wall stands testament to its storied past, meticulously conserved by the current owners
The Tower House is a recently converted property set in the grounds of Castle Heaton, the site of a medieval village. The property has been completed to a high standard and is located in the rural area of Cornhill-on-Tweed. Its private and secure setting allows for exceptional rural living.
The Tower House boasts a prime location just 12 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed train station, offering direct trains to Edinburgh (45 minutes), Newcastle (45 minutes), and London (3 hours 45 minutes). The scenic Northumberland coastline, with its stunning beaches and iconic landscapes, is also within easy reach. The area is served by several local primary schools and a co-educational private day and boarding school near Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The property comprises a gallery entrance hallway leading to three reception rooms, an expansive utility, boot room and WC and open plan kitchen.
The ground floor offers a good sized kitchen with central island, integrated appliances, including a rangemaster hob cooker and access out onto the garden terrace. There is a further boot room and utility with built in cupboards and storage with a downstairs WC.
The entrance hallways leads to a snug / office, a dining room with log burning stove, access out onto the garden terrace and a sitting room with vaulted ceiling, log burning stove and built in drinks cabinet with wine cooler and sink. The underfloor heating throughout the ground floor is fuelled by the oil-fired boiler.
The first floor provides a large landing leading to two double bedrooms and a separate family bathroom, a third double bedroom with a shower ensuite and a principal ensuite bedroom complete with a walk-in wardrobe, access to a minstrel’s gallery overlooking the ground floor sitting room and a secret staircase offering access onto the rooftop terrace.The upper floor is heated by radiators with additional electric underfloor heating available in the principal bedroom.
The Tower House is accessed via a tree-lined drive, it has ample parking, and an EV charging point. The garden terrace and lawn garden offer serene outdoor spaces, while the stables and two converted outbuildings provide versatile options for office space, an artist’s studio, a gym, or a games room.
Residents also enjoy shared use of a tennis court, and lawn maintenance is included in the rent. In addition, residents may walk around Castle Heaton Farm, along paths through woodlands and along riverbanks in the ownership of our client. Wildlife is plentiful on the farm including hares, deer and badgers and along the river if you are lucky, you may spot a kingfisher or an otter.The fishing is let to a small syndicate until March 2027, but it is possible to negotiate a private beat area if of future interest.Private shooting and trail hunting (CVNNH) take place across Castle Heaton in the winter months.
Services – Sewage treatment plant (the maintenance of this is included in the monthly rent), microwave broadband (Starlink is also available), mains electricity and mains water. Oil fired boiler. Council Tax Band G
To arrange a viewing please contact our Harrogate Office in the first instance.
The Tower House, Castle Heaton, Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland TD12 4XQ