Historic Northumberland hall set to be transformed into ‘luxurious’ new homes

The transformation of the historic Shoreston Hall in Northumberland has taken a step forward as Ida Homes has revealed its plans for the building.

The Northumberland based housebuilder bought the hall and surrounding grounds, located between Bamburgh and Seahouses, earlier this year. Plans to create five luxury apartments within the main hall, and to restore three outbuildings as characterful homes, have been submitted to Northumberland County Council for approval.

Maling-Dunn, Operations Director for Ida Homes, commented: “Shoreston Hall sits in an enviable location, with views of Bamburgh Castle and the Northumberland coastline. It is a prominent building on the landscape and one which deserves sensitive restoration.

“We have created a design to reinstate many of the original features which have eroded over the years, including stone walls around the grounds and internal details.

“Each of the homes has been designed to an exceptional specification, with privacy from its neighbours, and there would be spacious private and shared garden spaces. Our application is for the homes to have permanent residents, so they could not become holiday lets.”

Ida Homes has worked on the plans with Elliott Architects from Hexham, a firm which has won multiple regional RIBA awards and was named as a national RIBA award winner for 2023.

Director Ben Elliott added: “It is a privilege to be part of the team bringing Shoreston Hall back into residential use. Externally, the transformation would be significant yet subtle. Inside the main hall itself we have designed features to be in keeping A large house surrounded by trees

“We propose to reuse building materials wherever possible and any new materials would be closely matched.”

Ida Homes has already carried out urgent repairs to the main hall to protect it from the elements and preserve its future. This includes fixing the roof and repointing the brickwork, both of which will prevent any further internal damage from the weather. Damp-proofing and full rewiring will also be required.

The five apartments in the main hall would include a penthouse with a roof terrace on what is currently a flat-roofed area.

The three outbuildings at the hall would become standalone homes. One known as the Potting Shed is too derelict to be repaired so the proposal is to demolish this and replace it with a building which echoes its character. Two other outbuildings, the Crow’s Nest and the Office, would be converted.

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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