17 The Meadows, Berwick upon Tweed,
Northumberland, TD15 1NY
3
BED
3
PUBLIC
1
BATH
1616
SQFT
A spacious and well-presented detached family home located in a sought-after residential area within the historical market town of Berwick upon Tweed. The house offers wonderful sea and coastal views, has a garage and gardens and is close to a wide range of amenities including the main line railway station, which connects to both Edinburgh and Newcastle in circa 45 minutes.
Property Details & Description
Accommodation comprises
Ground Floor
Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen-Breakfast Room.
First Floor
Landing, WC, Master Bedroom with Ensuite Shower, Two Further Double Bedrooms, Bathroom.
Exterior
Driveway with Ample Off-Street Parking, Garage, Enclosed Rear Garden, Timber Shed.
Distances
Berwick Railway Station 0.5 mile, Newcastle upon Tyne 65 miles, Edinburgh 56 miles (all distances are approximate).
Situation
The property is located in a mature and sought-after residential area, within easy access to the town’s mainline railway station and town centre, with shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants just a short walk away. Berwick-upon-Tweed is famous for its stunning architecture, has a wide selection of amenities and is well serviced with local and national shops, five national supermarkets and schooling for all ages including a private school at Longridge Towers. Berwick also has a selection of leisure and sports clubs, banks, public houses, restaurants and The Malting theatre and cinema which offers daily shows and movies. There is a main line railway station which has regular trains to both Edinburgh, Newcastle and London, both Edinburgh and Newcastle are sub one hour travel time and London in 3 hours 20 minutes. There is also the A1 trunk road which bypasses the town and provides easy access both north and south respectively. The local area has a wide range of popular attractions and activities including Northumberland and Berwickshire’s rugged coastline of unspoilt beaches and beautiful landscapes; Berwick walls and pier are only minutes away while Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Bamburgh Castle and the ancient Border towns of Coldstream, Kelso and Melrose are within easy reach. Country and sporting pursuits are also readily available, including hill walking, salmon and trout fishing, riding, hunting and shooting. Golf is available locally; within five minutes walk lies Berwick Golf Course and other courses can be found at Goswick, Eyemouth and the Hirsel. Swimming, gym, squash and indoor bowling facilities exist at the Swan Centre in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Despite Berwick’s proximity to both Edinburgh and Newcastle, the area has a low population and can therefore offer a quality of life that is becoming increasingly rare.
Description
Built in the nineteen-fifties, 17 The Meadows is a substantial well-presented three bedroomed detached property offering bright and well-proportioned accommodation over two floors. The house is in excellent condition throughout and sits on a generous plot with ample off-street parking and a garage to the front and an enclosed mature garden to the rear. The property is approached over a large driveway to the front porch. The front door opens into a bright and welcoming hall with stairs rising to the first floor with a cupboard and cloakroom beneath. The cloakroom has a window to the side of the house and has a WC and hand basin. To the front of the house is the generous dining room with double doors leading through into the large sitting room. This spacious reception room has a bay window overlooking the back garden and a feature fireplace with a timber mantle and surround. Also to the rear of the property is the kitchen-breakfast room with a window to the side and French doors leading out into the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of floor and wall-mounted units with countertops over and there is an integral electric double oven with hob and extractor over, fridge and freezer and space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. On the first floor the landing has a window to the side of the house, a cupboard, loft access and a separate WC with hand basin. The master bedroom is to the rear of the house with a large bay window overlooking the garden and with fantastic sea views and views along the coast to Bamburgh and Holy Island. The master has an en-suite shower. The second double bedroom is to the front of the house and the third double bedroom is to the rear with wonderful sea views and a built in wardrobe and shelving. Completing the first-floor accommodation is the bathroom, with windows to the front and side of the house and fitted with a bath with a mains shower over and a hand basin.
Outside
To the front of the house is a large monoblock drive providing ample off-street parking which leads up to the garage on one side and a path on the opposite side of the house leads down to the rear garden. The garage has power and light with a workshop to the rear and the back garden is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by fencing and mature hedging. There are borders planted with a variety of plants and shrubs and there is a timber shed.
General Remarks & Information
Satellite Navigation
For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD15 1NY.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are included with the sale.
Listing and Conservation
The property is not listed and not within the conservation area of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Services
Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, gas central heating.
Smart Meter
No
Council Tax Band
Band E
Energy Efficiency Rating
Band D
Local Authority
Northumberland County Council
Council Offices
Wallace Green
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Northumberland
Telephone: 01289 330044.
Tenure
Freehold
What3words
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Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
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.
Particulars and Plans
These particulars and plan are believed to be correct but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.
Offers
All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitors to note interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.
Offers must be submitted to Rettie Berwick LLP.
Formal contracts are expected to be exchanged 6 weeks after the survey has been carried out.
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be required upon exchange of contracts. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributed to the Seller or his agents.
Misrepresentations
1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie Berwick LLP, 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.
2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
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.
Important Notice
Rettie Berwick LLP, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.