A historic hall in the North East has been put up for sale - though it is going to set back any buyers £6 million. 

Middleton Hall, a historic estate in Northumberland, has been put up for sale after its owners decided to sell up following years of successful business.

The estate, which dates back to the 17th century, is located in the heart of the picturesque Northumberland countryside, near Belford,  and is known for its stunning gardens and grounds.

The property boasts a grand Victorian mansion, which has been beautifully maintained over the years, as well as a range of outbuildings, including a coach house, lake house, and extensive gardens.

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The hall dates from 1871, and is listed in the National Heritage list for England.  As well as the hall and multiple outbuildings, the estate also includes 30 parkland and gardens.

Currently, the hall is being used as a holiday destination, staying true to the vision of one of its initial developers, and the "father of Middleton", John Towlerton Leather. 

The marketing brochure states: ‘The Middleton Hall Estate offers a purchaser the chance to buy a fabulous collection of properties nestled in the heart of the Northumberland countryside.

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‘As well as the magnificent Middleton Hall, and its potential to be a market-leading hospitality venue, there are already four unique self-catering properties which are very popular holiday lets, with a fifth property which will provide letting income to be available soon. The hall itself also has bedrooms that are currently being built.

‘Middleton Hall offers the opportunity of further developing this fantastic property, although a lot of this work has already been undertaken sympathetically to retain a lot of the charm of the original building. The space and grandeur of the property offer a new operator the chance to further create something very special.

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‘There is a pre-application for a further nine holiday cottages/units which has been approved. In addition, there is scope for further development on the site potentially (subject to planning permission).

‘Rarely does the opportunity to purchase a large estate with such huge potential in such an impressive location become available.’

The sale of Middleton Hall is expected to generate significant interest from buyers both locally and internationally and is likely to be one of the most high-profile property sales in the Northumberland region in recent years.

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