Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Open Plan Kitchen / Dining Room / Family Sitting Room, Conservatory, Utility Room, W.C.

First Floor

Master Bedroom with En-Suite, 3 Further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Garden Grounds

Driveway, Mature Garden Grounds, Summer House.

Mileage

Berwick upon Tweed 5 Miles, Edinburgh 66 miles, Newcastle 6 miles

(All distances are approximate)

Situation

The Manse is positioned within the desirable village of Horncliffe, down a shared driveway, in the middle of the village. Horncliffe sits in an elevated position on the banks of the River Tweed and offers beautiful river and countryside walks. The village is served by a popular pub that serves real ales and meals and a village hall which hosts regular coffee mornings, a music and beer festival in the summer and numerous community and music events. Only five miles away is the bustling historic market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, which offers a range of excellent facilities and amenities, with a selection of local and national shops and supermarkets including M&S, Tesco, Homebase and Currys PC World to name a few. Berwick also has a wealth of independent shops, galleries, art and craft shops, cafes, pubs, wine bars and restaurants and The Maltings Theatre and cinema offering a wide choice of top-class entertainment. 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 the property being within the catchment area of Norham First School which has received an outstanding Ofsted report.

Beyond the local area is a range of popular attractions including historic castles and villages dotted along the stunningly beautiful Northumberland coastline including the renowned Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle. There are also the Cheviot Hills and a number of market towns. Country and sporting pursuits are widely available including hill walks, salmon and trout fishing, hunting and shooting. Golf is available locally at Goswick and Magdalene Fields, with swimming, gym, squash, indoor bowling and all-weather facilities at the Swan Centre.

The A1 trunk road provides easy commutable access to both Newcastle and Edinburgh with Berwick’s mainline train station offering regular services up and down the east coast of the country, with London being a 3½ hour journey away. Edinburgh or Newcastle international airports are both just over an hour’s drive from Horncliffe.

Description

The Manse is a handsome period house situated in a particularly attractive part of the North Northumberland countryside. The property is not listed and is in excellent condition throughout having been well looked after over the years by the current owners. The Manse extends to about 229m2 and benefits from a light and bright atmosphere due to its southerly aspect.

The property is approached up a gravelled driveway off Main Street to a large private parking area in front of The Manse. The front door leads into a welcoming reception hallway. The accommodation on the ground floor of The Manse flows naturally from room to room and offers a stunning open plan (4.70m x 4.24m) kitchen / dining / family sitting room, a more formal drawing room and conservatory. There is a downstairs W.C to service the public space and a large utility room off the kitchen.

Off the reception hallway is a sweep staircase that leads to a split first floor landing. The master bedroom and bedroom 2 are off the main landing with bedrooms 3 and 4 accessed off the rear landing. The master boasts its own private en-suite shower room while the other 3 double bedrooms are supported by a family bathroom.

Garden Grounds

The Manse sits in manageable garden grounds which offers an abundance of charm and character. Most of the garden is laid to lawn with mature borders and beds. There is a summer house which is secure and offers mains power with an electric vehicle charging point. It could easily be converted into a home office depending on requirements.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD15 2XW.

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Tenure

Freehold

Agent’s Note

The driveway is owned by the neighbouring property (The Old Church) which The Manse has a right of access and servitude over.

Fixtures and Fittings

All fitted carpets are included with the sale. Some curtains and light fittings may be available by separate negotiation.

Listing and Conservation

Please be aware, The Manse is not Listed, nor in a conservation area.

Services

Oil fired central heating.

Mains electricity, water and drainage.

Council Tax: Band E.

Energy Efficiency Rating: Band E (Rating 40)

Local Authority

Northumberland Council - Telephone: 0345 600 6400

Internet Web Site

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co 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.thelondonoffice.co.uk.

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 misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.

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 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.