The Villa, Bowsden

Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2TW

Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2TW

3 Beds

Straight from the pages of a country lifestyle magazine, this beautifully presented period home exudes the charm and elegance of a bygone era and offering period living at its most comfortable and stylish. Elegant neutral décor, high end quality fixtures and fittings and the use of natural stone, timber and slate creates a wonderfully welcoming family home giving a cosy and warm feeling as soon as you cross the threshold. Positioned on a generous plot in the pretty and peaceful village of Bowsden, the stunning coastline with its sandy beaches and the historic walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed are just a short drive away and offer excellent road and rail connections. This handsome property offers a wonderful lifestyle opportunity to enjoy countryside living at its best.     

Accommodation comprises:

 Ground Floor:              Hall, Cloakroom, Lounge, Family Room, Kitchen-Dining Room, Utility Room.  

First Floor:                    Landing, Master Bedroom with En-Suite, Two Further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Exterior:                      Private Driveway, Off-Street Parking, Landscaped Gardens & Grounds.

Distances: Berwick Railway Station 9 miles, Edinburgh 65 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 60 miles (All distances are approximate).

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Summary of Accommodation

Description:
The Villa is a beautifully presented Georgian family home offered in turn-key condition throughout, with elegant décor, quality fixtures and finishes and a generous garden offering views over the surrounding countryside. Stone built with a slate roof, the house is set well back from the village road with a fully-enclosed stone walled garden to the front and a large driveway to the side, offering ample off-street parking. The house is approached through a timber garden gate and along a lavender lined path with formal lawn on each side up to the front door.

Ground Floor:
The door opens into a welcoming hall with a staircase leading up to the first floor. The attractive hard wood floor in the hall extends through the entire ground floor and there is a cloakroom fitted with a WC, basin, a fitted cupboard and fitted understairs storage. To the front on one side of the house is the spacious lounge with a charming bay window fitted with double glazed sash and casement windows with working shutters. The sash windows are replicated throughout the home. There is a wonderful inglenook fireplace with a multi-fuel stove on a slate hearth with an exposed brick inlay, perfect for cosy winter evenings and for hanging stockings at Christmas. The timber flooring that extends throughout the ground floor gives a warm and cosy feel to the space and there are exposed timber beams that also enhance the room. The lounge flows nicely into the large kitchen-dining room which is to the back of the house with exposed ceiling beams and an exposed brick feature wall. There are two sash and casement windows overlooking the rear garden and a stable door leading out into the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of country-style floor and wall-mounted cabinets with solid timber countertops over, including a large island, ideal for entertaining family and friends. The kitchen is fitted with an electric range cooker with an induction hob and a range of cupboards and drawers providing ample storage. The island incorporates a ceramic sink and drainer with a chrome mixer tap, integral dishwasher and wine fridge. The dining area of the kitchen has a window to the side of the house and is another generous space for family meals and entertaining. Off the kitchen and completing the ground floor accommodation is the utility room, with a window to the side of the property and as door leading out to the garden and driveway. The utility room is fitted with matching kitchen units with plumbing for a washing machine, a ceramic tiled splashback and a stainless-steel sink and drainer with a chrome mixer tap. At the front of the house on the opposite side from the lounge is the family room, another generous reception room with a sash and casement window to the front with working shutters and garden doors to the rear leading on to the terrace. This charming room has a multi-fuel stove sitting on a slate hearth with a timber surround and there is fitted timber shelving on both sides of the fireplace.

First Floor:
Stairs rise from the hall to the first-floor landing. There are two generous double bedrooms to the front of the house, both with sash and casement windows and one having a fitted cupboard. The family bathroom is also to the front of the house with a ceramic tiled floor and comprising a free-standing bath, WC, basin, a double walk-in mains shower and a wall-mounted towel radiator. The master bedroom suite is most impressive with a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, a period fireplace and two sash and casement windows with views over the garden and countryside beyond. The bedroom has a walk-in linen cupboard and completing the first-floor accommodation is a stylish en-suite comprising a double walk-in mains shower, WC, basin and a wall-mounted towel radiator.

Outside:
To the front of the house is an enclosed garden with a stone wall and timber gate, with a lavender lined path leading up to the front door. To the side is a generous gravelled driveway providing ample off-street parking and housing a log and coal store. To the rear of the house is a large garden with a lovely paved terrace, perfect for entertaining and relaxing in the summer. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature hedging and there are vegetable beds for those wanting a bit of the good life.

GENERAL REMARKS:

Tenure: Freehold

Listed: The house is not listed and is not within a conservation area.

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Services:
Mains electricity. Mains drainage. Mains water. Electric heating.

EPC Rating: TBC

Council Tax Band: D

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Fixtures and Fittings:
Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price.

General Remarks & Information

Fixtures and Fittings:

Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.

Services:

Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).

Viewing:

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

Offers:

Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

Postcode:

TD15 2TW

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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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  1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
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  3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Location

The property enjoys a generous plot within the charming and peaceful village of Bowsden, with its vibrant village hall which is the busy social hub of the community and offering events, coffee mornings, meetings and classes throughout the year. The village is set in beautiful rolling Northumberland countryside with fantastic country walks, trails, cycle routes and angling on the doorstep. There is a gastro pub in nearby Lowick (circa 2 miles) together with a well-stocked village shop and less than ten miles away lies the historic coastal town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Berwick offers a wide range of amenities including a great variety of shops, boutiques, public houses, cafes and restaurants. Banking, educational and recreational facilities are also available and the town has a mainline railway station offering regular services to Newcastle, Edinburgh (both approximately 45 minutes) and London (approximately 3 hours 40 minutes). The area provides a good variety of outdoor pursuits such as the renowned salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Tweed, numerous nearby estates offering first class grouse, pheasant and partridge shooting, several local hunts, golf at Berwick, Eyemouth and Goswick and horse racing at Kelso, Musselburgh and Newcastle. More generally, the area offers a wealth of sporting and leisure facilities, events and venues. With excellent transport links, schools, stunning countryside and a low population, North Northumberland offers an excellent quality of life.

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