Kiwi Cottage

Scremerston, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2RB

Scremerston, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2RB

4 Receptions
5 Beds
2 Baths
2885 Sq ft

A splendid Georgian house positioned within an impressive walled garden extending to over half an acre including outbuildings. Beautifully presented throughout with stylish and elegant décor, this most comfortable family home offers an abundance of period charm and a high degree of privacy. Positioned on the southern edge of the village of Scremerston just a short distance outside Berwick-upon-Tweed, this stately property enjoys uninterrupted rural views with excellent road and rail connections to Edinburgh, Newcastle and London.

Accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor: Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Study, Kitchen, Cloakroom.  

First Floor: Landing, Master En-Suite Bedroom, Four Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Outside: Walled Garden, Driveway, Off-Street Parking, Landscaped Gardens and Gardens, Detached Stone Studio/Office, Greenhouse, Timber Shed.

Distances: Berwick Railway Station 3 miles, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 63 miles, Edinburgh 58 miles (all distances are approximate).


Summary of Accommodation

Kiwi Cottage is a most impressive and characterful detached family home exuding the charm and elegance of a bygone age. The property boasts beautiful period features including a sweeping staircase, fireplaces, ornate cornicing, double-glazed sash and casement windows, timber shutters, panelling and floors and a large farmhouse style kitchen. The house is offered for sale in turn-key condition throughout and offers 21st century living within a beautiful period home. The grounds are fully enclosed within a large walled garden and the house is tucked away behind double timber gates, offering a high degree of privacy and security. The gardens and grounds extend to circa 0.64 of an acre and include a variety of mature trees, plants and shrubs, a delightful terrace off the family room, perfect for relaxing and entertaining and a detached stone home office or studio, ideal for those who work from home. Large double timber gates open into the impressive walled garden and a driveway leads up to the house with ample parking to the front and side of the property.

Ground Floor:
The front door opens into a welcoming hall with exposed timber floorboards that flow through into all of the reception rooms. The hall leads into a grand galleried hall with an elegant staircase that sweeps up to the landing. There is a cupboard under the stairs and a cloak room, with a window to the side of the house and fitted with timber panelling, fitted storage, a WC and hand basin. There are two formal reception rooms to the front of the house, either side of the hall. The lounge has been colour-drenched to create an intimate and atmospheric space in which to relax and enjoy a single malt and has a fireplace with a multi-fuel stove sitting on a slate hearth with a marble surround. The dining room is a light and bright reception room decorated in soft neutral tones with an open fireplace. To the rear of the house is the family room, a generous and bright reception room with a large ornate fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove on a slate hearth and sleek bespoke fitted storage with open shelving and storage wrapping around one of the walls along to each side of the fireplace. There are double doors leading out onto a large terrace, perfect for relaxing and entertaining in the summer months. Off the hall with views over the garden is the study, with a fitted cupboard and window seat with storage beneath. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the farmhouse style dining-kitchen, with windows to the side and rear and a door leading out to the back of the house. The kitchen is fitted with country-style kitchen with floor and wall-mounted Shaker units with brass hardware, a Belfast sink with mixer tap and both granite and solid timber countertops. There is an integral washing machine, dishwasher, American style fridge and freezer with water and ice dispenser and an electric range cooker. The kitchen has a ceramic tiled floor and there is a window seat with storage beneath.

First Floor:
The elegant sweeping staircase rises from the hall to the galleried landing, with exposed timber floor and built-in storage cupboards. The master bedroom is at the front of the house with far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside and has an en-suite with timber panelling and comprising a bath with mains shower over, WC, hand basin and a wall-mounted towel radiator. There are three further double bedrooms, all with fitted storage and a single bedroom, with fitted storage that also incorporates a Murphy bed, giving the option of using it as a bedroom, study or craft room. The family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation and is positioned to the rear of the house and is fitted with a ceramic tiled floor, timber panelling, a freestanding roll-top bath, corner mains shower, WC and hand basin.

Outside:
Large double timber gates open onto a gravelled drive that leads up to the house with ample parking to the front and side of the property. The house sits in approximately 0.64 of an acre and is positioned within a walled garden, providing a high degree of privacy and security. The gardens and grounds are mainly laid to lawn with a large terrace of the family room and different seating areas and patios positioned around the grounds providing both sun and shade depending on the time of day. There is a detached stone outbuilding currently used for storage but would make an ideal home office or studio. There is also a coal store and lavatory incorporated into the building. There is wide variety of mature trees, plants and shrubs providing year round colour and interest and there is a timber summerhouse and greenhouse.

GENERAL REMARKS:

Satellite Navigation:
For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is TD15 2RB.

Services:
Main electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority:
Northumberland County Council
Council Offices
Wallace Green
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Northumberland
Telephone: 01289 330044.
Tenure: Freehold

Listed: Grade II listed

Council Tax Band: F

EPC: Exempt

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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.

Council Tax Band:

F

Postcode:

TD15 2RB

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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All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. Rettie use electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.


Location

Kiwi Cottage is set within its own wall garden grounds on the southern edge of the north Northumberland village of Scremerston. Located just inland from the beautiful coastline with miles of unspoilt beaches, Scremerston has a village school, church and a Rugby Club, whilst being only three miles from the ancient market town of Berwick. Berwick-upon-Tweed is England’s most northerly market town and is located on the northern banks of world famous salmon fishing River Tweed, where it joins the North Sea. This bustling town offers a wide range of amenities including local shops and national shops, three supermarkets, schooling for all ages, including a private school at Longridge Towers, excellent sports clubs and leisure facilities. It is also well positioned for commuting throughout the region with the A1 trunk road linking both north and south to Scotland and Newcastle respectively, whilst there is a mainline railway station that connects to both Edinburgh and Newcastle in circa 45 minutes and London in circa 3.5 hours. Surrounded by beautiful Northumberland countryside, the coastline also offers miles of unspoilt beaches, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and of historical interest such as Bamburgh Castle, Holy Island, the Farne Isles and Dunstanburgh Castle. This region offers a wonderful lifestyle opportunity, whilst having great national links.

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