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Middleton Hall, Traditional Country House - Radiator Case Study
Period Home with Cast Iron — Middleton Hall
A majestic, Grade II listed Victorian mansion set in 30 acres, thoughtfully restored over three years into an exclusive wedding venue and holiday retreat. The scheme celebrates authentic period details — and warmth — with reproduction cast iron radiators from Trade Radiators.
Property: Middleton Hall
Location: North of Alnwick, Northumberland
Period: Victorian (Grade II listed)
Use: Wedding venue & holiday retreat
Scope: 25 rooms; structural & interior restoration
Heating: Neo Georgian cast iron radiators
The restoration story
Owners June and Brian Morton acquired Middleton Hall and set about returning the house to its mid‑19th‑century grandeur. As work progressed, they restored parquet floors, fretwork and dado panelling, uncovered marble fireplaces imported from France, Italy and the former Austro‑Hungarian Empire, and even commissioned a specialist to recreate a missing 6′×8′ plaster ceiling panel patterned with fruits and foliage.
“We just fell in love with it. We wanted to turn it back into the wonderful Victorian home it once was when the Leather family built it.”
— June Morton, Owner
Converted into apartments in 1965 (after a period as a military convalescence home), the property needed comprehensive remedial work: rot treatment, roof repairs, replastering and sympathetic services upgrades. The main Hall is now offered as a de‑luxe self‑catering venue, while the family lives in the North Wing.
Finished rooms — gallery
Heating large period spaces — why cast iron?
High‑ceilinged reception rooms need steady output and authenticity. Reproduction cast iron column radiators deliver both: they look correct in heritage interiors and their thermal mass provides long, even warmth.
- Authentic look: period‑correct silhouettes and section profiles.
- Comfort: high thermal mass smooths temperature swings.
- Durability: robust construction and timeless finishes.
“The website had the perfect period‑style cast iron column radiators with a great range of colours — and the prices were far better. The after‑sales service was excellent too.”
— Brian Morton, Owner
Product spotlight
- Range
- Neo Georgian Cast Iron Radiators (4‑Column shown)
- Typical finish
- Old Pewter (period feel)
- Placement
- Reception rooms and circulation spaces
- Why it works
- Authentic profile, excellent heat retention, broad size/section options
Size to ΔT50 and room BTU; consider zoning and valve selection for fine control.
What the owners say
Plan a visit & credits
- Explore: Middleton Hall, Northumberland
- Photography: June Morton
- Editorial: Trade Radiators
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