Tallet, Coldmartin, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6QN

Tallet is a sympathetically restored 19th century stone barn offering 3 double ensuite bedrooms alongside substantial and versatile living accommodation. Perched high above the popular market town of Wooler, nestled within the small, peaceful hamlet of Coldmartin, It offers a unique proposition for those seeking tranquility, starry night skies and cheerful birdsong. Tallet sits around a gravelled courtyard, enclosed with mature flower beds and a paved pathway leading up to the front of the property. The double-height entrance hallway flows into a generous sized dining room and a relaxed and sizeable sitting room, both fitted with multi-fuel stoves set within open fireplaces. A split staircase leads to an open and bright landing and 2 double ensuite bedrooms, one with a walk-in wardrobe. There is a light, airy open plan kitchen and breakfast room, also with a multi-fuel stove, off which you will find a spacious pantry, a laundry room, and a practical utility room. Providing an extra element of peacefulness and privacy, accessed by a separate staircase with views into the garden, the master bedroom features an ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe. The well-maintained grounds offer off street parking for at least 4 vehicles, triple garage, workshop, log store, greenhouse, potting shed, fenced vegetable patch/chicken run, 2 charming summer houses, 4 paved patio areas and a stone-built outdoor stove. The tiered garden features abundant and mature planting, apple trees, fruit bushes, graveled areas and a lawn.

Accommodation Comprises
Ground Floor - Double Height Entrance Vestibule, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Open-Plan Kitchen Breakfasting Room, WC, Utility Room, Pantry and Laundry Room.
Solid Wood and Ceramic Flooring Throughout.

First Floor - Master Bedroom (ensuite bath, shower, WC, and walk-in wardrobe), Bedroom 2 (ensuite bath, shower, WC and walk-in wardrobe) and Bedroom 3 (ensuite bath, shower, WC). Solid Wood Flooring Throughout.

Garden and Grounds - The well maintained mature garden, which has been nurtured with care and attention, contains a range of seasonal fruit, flowers and foliage. The garden is also a haven for wild birds and several nesting spots are re-visited annually. There is a triple garage, also accessed from the dining room, and parking for at least four cars on the gravel driveway, a Workshop with electricity, Log Store, Greenhouse, Potting Shed, 2 Summer Houses, one with electricity, 4 Paved Patio Areas, Stone Built Outdoor Stove/BBQ/Smoker and a Vegetable Patch/Chicken Run. There is an extensive water collection system for the garden (water butts and tanks).

Distances
Wooler 1 mile, Berwick upon Tweed 18 miles, Alnwick 18 miles, Bamburgh 17 miles, Kelso 23 miles, Newcastle City Centre 47 miles, Newcastle Airport 46 miles, Edinburgh Airport 79 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 64 miles.

(All distances are approximate)

Area Insights
Tallet is a particularly unique and charming home, positioned on the outskirts of Wooler within the small, peaceful hamlet of Coldmartin.
Coldmartin enjoys unspoiled and breathtaking views of the Cheviot Hills and the North Northumberland National Park. The small and popular market town of Wooler, known as the ‘Gateway to the Cheviots’, was listed in the Sunday Times ‘best places to live’ list.

Wooler is situated in one of the more sparsely populated areas in England, however Edinburgh to the north and Newcastle to the south are still easily accessible. Berwick East Coast mainline train station is only eighteen miles away. With its extremely low crime rate, vibrant community spirit, down to earth friendly people, independent shops and local services, all on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, it is easy to see why Wooler is so popular amongst tourists and residents.

The town has excellent local amenities which include Cheviot Farm Bakery, TR Johnson Butcher, The Good Life Deli, The Chocolate Box, Ad Gefrin Whiskey Distillery, The Co-op Supermarket, Budgen’s Convenience Store and numerous independent pubs, cafes, and restaurants. Schools include Glendale Middle School and Wooler First School; both have excellent reputations.

Wooler has an array of sporting activities to suit everyone (pilates, yoga, football, badminton, golf, cricket, tennis) and it also offers an abundance of cycling, walking, wildlife, horse riding and birdwatching.

Wooler sits on the edge of The Northumberland National Park as well as being surrounded by the historical Bronze and Iron Age sites and the haunted Chillingham Castle. The town provides access to the Berwickshire and Northumbrian east coast. The picturesque seaside towns of Craster, Bamburgh and Seahouses are easily accessible as are the ancient Borders towns of Coldstream, Kelso, and Melrose.

The market town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed sits 17 miles North-East of Tallet. It is well-known for its stunning architecture and historical Castle walls. It has a wide range of amenities including 5 national supermarkets and schooling for all ages. Berwick also has a selection of leisure and sports clubs, banks, public houses, cafes, restaurants and The Malting theatre and cinema. Country and sporting pursuits are also readily available in the nearby area, including hill walking, salmon and trout fishing, riding, hunting, and shooting. There are plenty of excellent golf courses available relatively locally, such as: Wooler, Bamburgh, Alnwick, Seahouses, Berwick, Goswick, Eyemouth and the Hirsel Golf Club in Coldstream.

The picturesque towns of Alnwick and Morpeth lie about 17 and 31 miles respectively to the South and offer a wide range of shopping, leisure facilities, healthcare, and schooling.

In addition to the A1 trunk road which provides easy access to both Edinburgh and Newcastle, Berwick-Upon-Tweed has a mainline railway station which has regular trains to Edinburgh, Newcastle, and London.