East Coach House, Grindon Rigg

Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2PT

Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2PT

4 Receptions
5 Beds
2 Baths
2669 Sq ft

An impressive and beautifully positioned five-bedroom stone-built steading, extending to approximately 248 sq. m (2,669 sq. ft), set within mature private grounds and surrounded by rolling countryside.

East Coach House is an elegant and substantial country property, offering generous and highly flexible accommodation arranged over two floors, ideal for modern family living, with five bedrooms and a versatile arrangement of reception and ancillary spaces.

Occupying a wonderfully private rural position, the house is enveloped by mature gardens and enjoys a strong sense of peace and seclusion, whilst remaining conveniently accessible to the surrounding towns and wider transport network.

The grounds are complemented by a stone built garage, greenhouse and separate workshop/garden store.

Accommodation Comprises:

Ground Floor: Hallway, Sun Room, Lounge, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen, Utility, Cloakroom.

First Floor: Landing, Bedroom 1 (En-Suite), Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Family Bathroom.

Outside: Private Driveway, Garage, Workshop/Store, Green House, Kitchen Garden, Mature Garden Grounds.

Summary of Accommodation

East Coach House is a beautifully presented stone-built home extending to approximately 2,669 sq ft, offering generous and versatile accommodation over two levels. Combining period character with high-quality contemporary enhancements, the property provides a welcoming and highly adaptable family home.

The principal entrance opens directly into a stunning sun room extension, an exceptional reception space flooded with natural light from extensive glazing and rooflights. Exposed stone walls, large-format floor tiles and a contemporary wood-burning stove create a warm and inviting atmosphere, while sliding doors open onto the terrace and beautifully maintained gardens beyond. Enjoying delightful views across the surrounding countryside, this impressive room forms the heart of the home and is perfectly suited to both everyday living and entertaining.

From the garden room, a glazed door leads into the central reception hall, which provides access to the principal accommodation. The lounge is a wonderfully proportioned and elegant space, centred around an impressive exposed brick fireplace with substantial timber lintel. Full-height glazed doors frame attractive garden views and open directly onto the terrace, allowing a seamless connection between the interior and outdoor spaces.

To the rear of the property is the well-appointed kitchen, fitted with contemporary cabinetry, extensive work surfaces and a striking gas-fired Aga forming the focal point of the room. The kitchen connects directly with the adjoining dining room, creating an excellent space for family gatherings and entertaining. A practical utility room provides additional storage and laundry facilities with external access, while a cloakroom/WC is conveniently located off the hall.

Completing the ground floor is a generously sized study, offering an ideal home-working environment or additional flexible reception space/ground floor bedroom.

The first-floor accommodation is arranged around a spacious landing and comprises five bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a particularly attractive, featuring a striking arched feature window reflecting the property's original architectural heritage. The room benefits from ample space for free standing furniture and a spacious en-suite bathroom incorporating both a bath and separate shower.

Four further bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation for family and guests and are served by a well-appointed family bathroom.

East Coach House occupies a particularly attractive and private plot, approached via stone entrance pillars and a sweeping tarmac driveway which leads to the house, garage and parking area. The setting is both peaceful and picturesque, surrounded by mature trees and open countryside, with far-reaching rural views.

The beautifully maintained gardens wrap around the property and have been thoughtfully landscaped to provide interest throughout the seasons. Extensive lawns are interspersed with colourful herbaceous borders, specimen trees, ornamental planting and hedging.

Immediately adjoining the garden room is a substantial paved terrace, perfectly positioned for al fresco dining and entertaining while enjoying views across the gardens and surrounding countryside. The grounds offer an excellent balance of formal gardens and more productive spaces, including a well-established kitchen garden with raised vegetable beds and a greenhouse, ideal for those wishing to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

A detached stone-built garage is complemented by a substantial timber garden store and workshop, providing excellent storage for vehicles, gardening equipment and outdoor pursuits.

General Remarks & Information

Fixtures and Fittings:

All fitted floor coverings, light fittings, curtains and blinds are included within the sale.

Services:

Mains Electricity. Oil Fired Central Heating. Gas Fired Aga. Private Drainage and water from a private borehole. 13 solar panels - 3.2 KW/h and benefitting from FIT tariff.

Service charge currently is £1100.00pa / household and this covers repairs, maintenance, services and electricity running costs to the water and sewage plants, amongst other smaller infrastructure items.

Viewing:

By appointment through Rettie Berwick. 50 Hide Hill, Berwick‑Upon‑Tweed, TD15 1AB. Email: amy.brown@rettie.co.uk Tel: 01289 334 532

Offers:

All offers should be submitted to the selling agents Rettie. Tel: 01289 305 158. berwick@rettie.co.uk

Council Tax Band:

F

Postcode:

TD15 2PT

Tenure:

Freehold

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP's. can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as Rightmove, OnTheMarket and The London Office.

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.


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Location

Grindon Rigg occupies a superb position in the heart of the North Northumberland countryside, combining rural peace and privacy with excellent access to some of the region’s most attractive towns, coast and countryside.

The historic border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed lies within easy reach, offering an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities, together with a rich architectural heritage and an enviable coastal setting. The town’s Elizabethan walls, beaches and riverside walks provide an attractive backdrop to everyday life, while the wider Northumberland coast, including Bamburgh, Holy Island and Alnwick, offers an exceptional choice of places to explore.

To the west, Kelso provides an equally appealing alternative, with its handsome market square, historic abbey, independent shops, restaurants and sporting facilities. Set at the confluence of the Rivers Tweed and Teviot and surrounded by rolling Borders countryside, Kelso is particularly well known for its equestrian, fishing, shooting, walking and golfing traditions. The wider Borders is rich in historic houses, castles and abbeys, with the Cheviot Hills providing a magnificent backdrop.

For those seeking an active outdoor lifestyle, the surrounding landscape is quite exceptional. The Tweed and Till valleys, Cheviot Hills and Northumberland coast offer extensive opportunities for walking, cycling, riding, fishing and other country pursuits, while the Northumberland National Park and internationally renowned Dark Sky Park are readily accessible.

Despite its rural location, Grindon Rigg is remarkably well connected. Berwick-upon-Tweed station, on the East Coast Main Line, provides regular direct services to Edinburgh and Newcastle, with London King's Cross also readily accessible by rail. The A1 offers convenient road connections north and south, while both Edinburgh and Newcastle are within straightforward driving distance, with their international airports providing a wide range of domestic and overseas destinations.

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