Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Vestibule, hall, kitchen-breakfast room, dining room, conservatory, study/bed four.

First Floor

Landing, sitting room, double bedroom, family bathroom.

Second Floor

Landing, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, double bedroom, shower room.

Outside

Private driveway with off-street parking for three vehicles, garage, front courtyard garden, large private landscaped rear walled garden with greenhouse, two sheds and access to the town’s walls.

Distances

Berwick Railway Station 0.6 mile, Edinburgh 56 miles, Newcastle 65 miles. (All distances are approximate)

Situation

The peaceful and ancient street of Ravensdowne is one of the most sought after addresses within Berwick-upon-Tweed and lies within the famous Elizabethan walls, with easy and direct access to the town centre. The quiet street of Ravensdowne has been featured in The Sunday Times ‘Take a Trip Down the Smartest Streets - ten of Britain’s most sought-after addresses’ (Jan 2014) and The Telegraph ‘The Prettiest Streets in Britain’ (Jan 2015).

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

Dating back to the 1790’s, this elegant family home occupies a very discreet position on Ravensdowne, affording the owners a high degree of privacy and peace and quiet. Lovingly restored and refurbished over nearly two decades by the current owners, the property offers a true haven from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The house retains much character and charm that you would expect from an elegant period home, including sash and casement windows and a wonderful dining room incorporating the stone arches that once welcomed carriages home. The large walled garden to the rear has been beautifully landscaped to create several different areas in which to relax, entertain and play. A mixture of formal and informal spaces offer hidden corners, including a pond with waterfall supplied by a well, an area of wildflowers and an impressive mature Beech hedge with an atmospheric tunnel taking you from one part of the garden into the next. The house is approached over the private drive and through a gate opening into a small walled courtyard with planting and a nice area to sit. The front door opens into a vestibule with a beautiful tiled floor and an area to one side to store coats and boots. The vestibule leads into the hall with an impressive cast-iron staircase rising to the upper floors. The kitchen breakfast room is truly the heart of this charming home with a large fireplace with log-burning stove. The kitchen is fitted with a country-style range of bespoke floor and wall mounted units with counters over, including an island with a granite countertop. There is a Rangemaster range cooker with extractor above and integral appliances being a fridge and freezer and a dish washer. Two reception rooms lead directly off the kitchen, the dining room and conservatory. The dining room is a generous reception incorporating the historic stone carriage arches which are now windows, offering a glorious view of the garden. The large timber conservatory is a fantastic space for relaxing and socialising and leads into the garden. The elegant timber arches frame the room and there is a wood-burning stove for cosy winter evenings. The conservatory also has a utility area in one corner. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a study/bedroom 4 with in-built shelving and cupboards. On the first floor there is a landing with a storage cupboard and a generous sitting room, affording fine views over the walled garden and coastline through three large sash windows. This elegant reception has a feature fireplace with gas fire and detailed cornicing. Also on this floor is a double bedroom and a family bathroom. On the second floor a landing gives access to another double bedroom with characterful beams, a shower room and the master suite. The beamed master bedroom offers wonderful garden and sea views, a delight to wake up to. The large en-suite bathroom comprises a stand-alone roll-top bath, WC, hand basin vanity and a range of fitted cupboards.

Outside

The property benefits from a private driveway with parking for three cars and a garage with power and light. There is a small courtyard to the front of the house and a large beautifully landscaped walled garden to the rear with private access on to the historic town walls. The garden has a central path leading from the house down to the end of the garden and the gate accessing the walls. The garden has a variety of mature trees, plants, fruit trees, flowers and shrubs and several lawned areas with hedging. There is a pretty pond with a pump from a well providing a delightful waterfall, a greenhouse, two sheds, a patio and a decked area with a pergola, perfect for barbeques.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

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

What3words

spirit.direct.lung

(please download the application “what3words” for the exact location)

Tenure

Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings

All fitted carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are included with the sale.

Listing and Conservation

The property is Grade II listed and falls within the conservation area of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Services

Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, gas central heating.

Energy Efficiency Rating

EPC Exempt

Council Tax Band:

D

Local Authority

Northumberland County Council
Council Offices
Wallace Green
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Northumberland
Telephone: 01289 330044.

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 Borders 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 Borders 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 Borders 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.