Vallum House was built in 1929 on the line of the vallum or ditch which ran about 50 yards south of Hadrian’s Wall, although the property has been removed from the Schedule of Monuments so has no restrictions attached.

It is approached through a gated driveway with a turning circle and surrounded with mature trees, plants and shrubbery. There are sitting areas at both front and back of the house with beautiful open views.

David said: “The plot is about one-third of an acre and interestingly we have a line of oak trees running along one side which are believed to be Trafalgar oaks, planted following a request by Lord Nelson for more oak trees to be planted.”

This oak was to be used to build ships for the English Navy and the call was issued after the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Vallum House has charming period features such as fireplaces, cornicing and ceiling roses. Since moving in, David and Sue have redecorated all of the rooms, fitted double glazing throughout, replaced the central heating and put in a new kitchen, as well as adding an orangery and extending the gardens.

“We’ve also added a double garage and workshop area with utility and laundry/boot rooms, a shower room and toilet, and, in the eaves, a bedroom and snug area,” said David.

The front of the house has a porch leading to a spacious hallway with cloakroom and on to the family sitting room. This is a sizeable room with three windows and period-style storage cupboard.

The formal drawing room also has three windows and a multi-fuel stove with feature fireplace. A glazed internal door leads to the dining room which overlooks the side of the house and has a period-style open-grated working fireplace.

The kitchen is almost 23ft by 12ft and is a beautiful bespoke space with base units and central island. Double doors lead to the orangery which opens to the back garden.

Sue said: “The kitchen is my favourite room. It’s spacious enough to cook, relax and entertain and I like the fact that it leads to the conservatory."

David added: “I like several rooms depending on what’s happening. The conservatory for its open outdoor feel, the snug for when I want to watch football and Sue would prefer not to.

"I also like to light the stove and sit in the lounge at night after dinner or when the weather bad and I can’t get into the garden.”

The first floor of the house has three bedrooms, the master bedroom being the largest. This is a lovely room with dual aspect windows, two radiators, built-in wardrobes, feature fireplace and ceiling coving. It has an en-suite with double shower cubicle.

The other three bedrooms are all good sizes and share the family bathroom. Completing the accommodation is the snug area in the eaves alongside a fourth bedroom.

Sue and David were attracted to the house by its setting, together with its size and attractive design: “We love the peace and tranquillity while being only a short walk from the village amenities such as the school, church, and village hall with lots going on and a popular pub. Also the house has lovely views in all directions.”

David added: “Burgh is a lovely village to live in, plus it has two very good schools close by.”