Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor: Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Double Bedroom, Bathroom.

First Floor: Landing, Two Double Bedrooms.

Garden Grounds: Enclosed rear garden, attached garage, timber workshop, outhouse.

Distances:

Edinburgh 36 miles, Duns 7 miles, Berwick Railway Terminus 22 miles

(All distances are approximate)

Viewings

Strictly by appointment only with Rettie & Co in Berwick upon Tweed, 01289 305 158.

Situation:

Alva Cottage is situated in the heart of the pretty village of Paxton, just a stone’s throw from the village green and village pub. There are delightful walks on the doorstep with a path leading down to the Whiteadder Water, countryside walks and Paxton House, open to the public with beautiful dog-friendly grounds along the banks of the River Tweed. The village also has a popular village hall that hosts a variety of events and activities all-year round. Within a short drive is the market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Berwick has an excellent range of facilities and amenities with a good selection of local and national shops and supermarkets including M&S, Tesco, Homebase, Next and Currys/PC World to name a few. There are a wealth of cafes, shops, boutiques and restaurants with the Maltings Theatre & Cinema offering a wide choice of entertainment throughout the year. In addition, there are a good choice of doctors and dental surgeries, as well as the local hospital.

There are well respected local schools for all ages nearby with Longridge Towers offering independent schooling 10 minutes’ drive from the house.

Beyond the local area is a range of popular attractions including historic castles and villages dotted along the outstandingly beautiful Northumberland coastline; the renowned Holy Island, the Cheviot Hills and popular market towns of Alnwick and Kelso.

Country and sporting pursuits are readily available, including hill walking, salmon and trout fishing, hunting and shooting, golf is available locally at Goswick and Duns Golf Club, with swimming, gym, squash and indoor bowling at the Swan Centre.

The A1 trunk road provides easy, commutable access to Newcastle Upon Tyne and Edinburgh, with Berwick’s mainline train station offering quick and effective transport up and down the East Coast of the country.

Edinburgh or Newcastle Upon Tyne international airports are both just over an hour’s drive away.

Description

Alva Cottage was built in the early 1800’s and has been thoughtfully and tastefully refurbished by the current owner to create a comfortable and stylish home whilst successfully retaining its period charm, with exposed beams and timber doors with ironmongery. Stone built under a tiled roof, this well-presented detached cottage is offered in turn-key condition and has been refurbished throughout to a high standard. With elegant décor and a contemporary kitchen and bathroom, the cottage offers a buyer a home with no work to do, however there is scope to create a large master suite in unused loft space, should a new owner wish to do so. The cottage is accessed through a garden gate with a path leading up to the front door. The hall is a good size with an under stairs cupboard, exposed timber ceiling and stairs rising to the first floor. The sitting room is a generous reception with exposed beams and a window to the front and a bay window to the rear overlooking the garden. There is handsome fireplace with a Hutton stone surround and mantle on a slate hearth, perfect for cosy winter evenings. The kitchen is fitted with a contemporary range of high-gloss floor and wall mounted units with counters over and a stainless-steel sink and drainer under a window to the rear. The kitchen has a ceramic tiled floor and there is an integral electric oven, ceramic hob with extractor over and a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer. There is a large master bedroom on the ground floor with windows to the front and rear with a range of wardrobes and completing the accommodation on this floor is the family bathroom, with a window to the front and fitted with a contemporary double shower, WC, heated towel rail and basin upon a floating vanity. The bathroom is fully tiled. Stairs rise from the hall to the first-floor landing with inbuilt storage cupboards and there is a double bedroom and twin bedroom. The double has a window to the side and a Velux window and the twin has a skylight. Behind the west wall of this bedroom is a large attic space that extends over the garage and could with planning, be converted into a master suite with en-suite bedroom.

Outside:

To the front of the property on one side is an attached garage with power and light with a large attic space above and door into the garden. On the other side is a garden gate with a path leading around to the rear of the cottage and a delightful fully-enclosed south-facing landscaped garden. The garden offers a good degree of privacy and is landscaped with areas of lawn, mature plants, shrubs and trees and has a large timber workshop with power and light, an outbuilding housing the boiler and a greenhouse. Off-street parking is available in the garage and there is ample unrestricted on-street parking.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD15 1TE.

What3words

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Tenure

Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings

All fitted carpets, curtains, blinds and most of the light fittings are included with the sale. Please be aware the vendor is retaining the drinks fridge in the kitchen and replacing it with a matching cupboard unit and the 2 lantern light fittings in hallway, they will be replaced with flex and bulb holder.

Listing and Conservation

Please be aware, Alva Cottage is not Listed, nor in a conservation area.

Services

Oil fired central heating.

Mains electricity, water and drainage.

Council Tax

Band C.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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 contract 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 mis-statement 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 mis-statement 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 Berwick LLP 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.

Internet Web Site:

This property and other properties offered by Rettie Berwick LLP can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk, www.onthemarket.com, and www.tlo.co.uk.