Bolam Hall, Morpeth, NE61
- Land size
- 6.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- EXCEPTIONAL GRADE II LISTED GEORGIAN COUNTRY HOUSE
- CLOSE TO 5,000 SQ FT OF ELEGANT ACCOMODATION
- CHARMING PERIOD FEATURES
- IMPRESSIVE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
- COLLECTION OF SUBSTANTIAL RECEPTION SPACES
- FIVE LUXURIOUS DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- PADDOCK OF APPROXIMATELY 3.5 TO 4 ACRES WITH STABLES
- GROUND, FORMAL GARDENS & WOODLAND OF APPROXIMATELY 6.5 ACRES
- ELECTRIC GATED ENTRANCE, EXTENSIVE PARKING & DOUBLE GARAGE
- CLOSE PROXIMITY TO MORPETH , PONTELAND & WHALTON
Description
An Extraordinary Grade II Listed Georgian Country Residence, Rich in Architectural Grandeur & Historic Significance, Set Within Approximately 6.5 Acres of Private Grounds, Gardens, Woodland & Paddock in the Heart of Rural Northumberland.
East Wing is an exceptional country residence forming part of the historic Bolam Hall estate, combining grand proportions and distinguished architectural character with the comforts of modern family living. Originally built around 1810 for Charlotte Philadelphia, daughter of Robert Horsley, upon her marriage to John Beresford, later Baron Decies, Bolam Hall holds a significant place in Northumberland's heritage. In 1816, celebrated Newcastle architect John Dobson was commissioned to design the estate grounds, including the woodland and the 25-acre lake now forming part of Bolam Lake Country Park.
Constructed in ashlar stone beneath a Lakeland slate roof, the Hall features an elegant pedimented doorway with a Venetian window above, creating a distinctive principal elevation. The nearby Church of St Andrew, with its Saxon tower and memorials to the Horsley and Horsley-Beresford families, further reflects the estate's rich history. Divided into two separate homes in the early 1980s, East Wing has been sympathetically renovated by its current owner over the past decade, preserving its historic character while enhancing its appeal for contemporary living.
East Wing occupies a highly desirable position close to Whalton and Ponteland, with the amenities, well-regarded schooling and Waitrose at Ponteland readily accessible. The historic market town of Morpeth is also a short drive away, offering further amenities and a mainline railway station, whilst Newcastle International Airport provides convenient national and international connections. Bolam Lake Country Park is also close at hand, offering beautiful walking routes through the historic landscape associated with the original estate.
The property is approached through an impressive stone-pillared entrance, where wrought iron electric gates with a secure entry phone system open onto a sweeping private driveway, which provides extensive parking for residents and guests, while also giving access to a substantial detached double garage and sperate annex and workshop outbuilding, complementing the property's already impressive facilities.
The internal accommodation is accessed via a grand front entrance with useful cloaks cupboard, opening through to a welcoming central reception hall with a return staircase rising to the first floor. The ground floor presents an exceptional sequence of elegant reception rooms, each retaining an abundance of original character. The drawing room is particularly impressive, featuring dual-aspect windows overlooking the grounds, decorative plasterwork, an original fireplace with gas stove and traditional working shutters to selected windows. A further living room offers an inviting atmosphere, with its period fireplace and views across the gardens, whilst the separate dining room provides a refined setting for formal entertaining, complete with its own original fireplace.
At the heart of the home lies an impressive open-plan kitchen and breakfast room extending to approximately 25 feet. Attractive characterful features, such as the original plasterwork ceilings, dual-aspect windows and an original inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove, create a striking blend of period charm and contemporary comfort. The refitted kitchen incorporates modern cabinetry, stone work surfaces, integrated appliances and a substantial central island with breakfast bar, providing a superb space for both everyday living and entertaining. A further entrance vestibule offers convenient access to the side garden and driveway, whilst a guest cloakroom completes the ground-floor accommodation.
The first floor provides five double bedrooms, with two benefiting from their own dedicated bathrooms. The principal bedroom is exceptionally generous, incorporating a walk-in wardrobe and a stylish refitted bathroom, while a further bedroom is served by its own separate bathroom and the remaining bedrooms are complemented by a beautifully updated family bathroom. The property is currently arranged as a five-bedroom home, with the sixth bedroom configured as spacious separate living space to the principal bedroom, creating a particularly luxurious primary suite.
Set within a wonderfully tranquil and secluded setting, this exceptionally distinguished country residence combines significant architectural heritage, grand reception spaces, versatile five-bedroom accommodation and approximately 6.5 acres of formal private grounds, gardens, woodland and paddock.
Opportunities to acquire a home of such character, scale and rural privacy, whilst remaining conveniently connected to the surrounding area are rare, and early viewings are strongly advised.
On The Ground Floor -
Entrance Vestibule -
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 7.90m x 7.50m (25'11" x 24'7") - Measurements taken at widest points.
Dining Room - 4.44m x 6.12m (14'7" x 20'1") - Measurements taken at widest points.
Living Room - 5.10m x 6.12m (16'9" x 20'1") - Measurements taken at widest points.
Entrance Vestibule -
Store -
Drawing Room - 5.34m x 7.50m (17'6" x 24'7") - Measurements taken at widest points.
Wc -
Double Garage - 6.30m x 7.71m (20'8" x 25'4") - Measurements taken at widest points.
Annex - Measurements taken at widest points.
Workshop - 2.67m x 5.73m (8'9" x 18'10") - Measurements taken at widest points.
On The First Floor -
Landing -
Hallway -
Bedroom - 5.02m x 4.76m (16'6" x 15'7") - Measurements taken at widest points.
Dressing Room - 2.24m x 4.76m (7'4" x 15'7") - Measurements taken at widest points.
Bedroom - 4.60m x 6.06m (15'1" x 19'11") - Measurements taken at widest points.
Bathroom - 4.10m x 2.64m (13'5" x 8'8") - Measurements taken at widest points.
Bedroom - 5.44m x 3.95m (17'10" x 13'0") - Measurements taken at widest points.
Bedroom - 5.34m x 3.95m (17'6" x 13'0") - Measurements taken at widest points.
Bedroom - 4.05m x 3.45m (13'3" x 11'4") - Measurements taken at widest points.
Bathroom - 3.80m x 2.07m (12'6" x 6'9") - Measurements taken at widest points.
Bathroom - 1.19m x 2.02m (3'11" x 6'8") - Measurements taken at widest points.
Store -
Store -
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- H
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-21
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 63 Homes with Land listings in North East England (5+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
- Yes
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Belsay Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 84
- Type
- Academy converter
- Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 23
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Cambo First School4.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 9
- Pupils
- 39
- Type
- Community school
- Stamfordham Primary School6.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 84
- Type
- Community school
- Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School6.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 9
- Pupils
- 231
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Morpeth Newminster Middle School6.8 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 521
- Type
- Academy converter
- Morpeth Chantry Middle School6.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 525
- Type
- Academy converter
- The King Edward VI School7.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,426
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ponteland High School7.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,536
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy10 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 994
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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