Property Detail & Description

Accommodation Comprises:

Ground Floor: Reception hall, sitting room, garden room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom (en-suite), 3 further double bedrooms, bedroom 5/study, family bathroom, utility room, laundry room.

Outside: Front garden, rear garden, decking, large timber outbuildings, log store, greenhouse, vegetable garden, ample off street parking, chicken run.

Distances: Berwick-upon-Tweed Mainline Railway Station 12 miles, Coldstream 3 miles, Kelso 12 miles, Edinburgh 50 miles (all distances are approximate).

Situation: Orchard House is a well-positioned property situated in some of Northumberland's most beautiful countryside, only 3 miles east of Coldstream and 12 miles west of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Coldstream has all the basic local amenities one would expect with further national amenities available in Berwick upon Tweed which include an M&S, Tesco, Morrison’s and Sainsbury’s and Lidl in Kelso. Berwick is also on the main East Coast rail line and offers regular services to both Edinburgh (44 mins) and London (3.45 mins).

North Northumberland is arguably one of the most beautiful and un-spoilt corners of England; as well as glorious scenery, the area has a huge amount to offer in the way of lifestyle and culture. The magnificent east coast provides a mixture of sandy beaches, historic castles and the world class bird sanctuary of the Farne Islands. The rugged beauty of the Cheviot Hills offer many walking opportunities and the nearby and renowned River Tweed has readily available and outstanding salmon and trout fishing.

There are several excellent links and inland golf courses nearby including Goswick, The Roxburghe and The Hirsel golf club in Coldstream.

Good local state education is available in Coldstream for first schools and the well-respected Longridge Towers offers private schooling near Berwick.

Edinburgh, Scotland’s Capital City is only 50 miles to the north and is a centre for art and culture with many renowned theatres and art galleries. Edinburgh also has an international airport.

Description:

Orchard House is a detached attractive stone-built bungalow with spacious accommodation of about 175m2.

The house has ample parking for 4 or 5 vehicles at the front of the property. The front garden has been landscaped to offer privacy from the other residents of Donaldson’s Lodge and offers protection from the road. Two steps lead up to the front door and into a welcoming reception hallway. From here the accommodation flows naturally from room to room starting with the family sitting room. The focal point of the room is the wood burning stove. The sitting room conveniently links back into the fully fitted kitchen which offers a range of wall and base units, a mixture of wood and granite work tops, a range cooker, twin Belfast sinks and free-standing appliances. On the other side of the kitchen is the newly added dining room which has a vaulted ceiling and exposed roof timbers, views of the beautiful garden and sliding bi-fold doors which lead out to the south west facing decking area. The decking also links back into the garden room making a very social space for entertaining.

On the other side of the reception hallway is the bedroom accommodation. The master boasts a generous en-suite shower room whilst the other double bedrooms are supported by a family bathroom with bath, large separate shower and 'his and hers' wash basins with waterfall taps and lighting built into the large mirror (also in the en-suite). The office/study/5th bedroom is double aspect with sliding doors to the front providing separate access. At the far end of the hall is a laundry room and utility room which also offers access outside to the rear garden. Finally, Orchard House has a large floored attic space that runs the length of the building offering extensive storage as well as development opportunities, subject to permission from the local authorities.

Orchard House sits in particularly beautiful and manageable garden grounds of approx. one third of an acre. To the rear is a raised decked area off dining room and garden room, ideal for alfresco dining, mature garden grounds with fruit trees, a chicken run, vegetable garden and ample outdoor storage in the form of timber outbuildings.

GENERAL REMARKS:

Satellite Navigation:

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD12 4XN.

What3words:

uplifting.teamed.stable

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

Fixtures and Fittings:

Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price; other items may be available by separate negotiation.

Listing and Conservation:

Please be aware, Orchard House is not listed, nor in a conservation area.

Services:

• Oil-fired central heating.

• Double glazing throughout.

• Mains electricity, water and drainage (surface drainage is private saving on water bills)

• High speed broadband services are available.

Tenure:

Freehold.

Council Tax:

Band D

Energy Efficiency Rating:

Band C (Rating 69)

Local Authority:

Northumberland County Council

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 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 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.

Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering

Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/ funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.

All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.