Semi-detached house for sale in Eastfield, Morpeth NE65

Summary

Agents comments; "We are delighted to bring to the market this immaculately presented, 2 double bedroomed stone character property a few miles from the highly sought after village of Warkworth. Little Dormer Cottage benefits from its elevated position and has uninterrupted panoramic views of Northumberland's magnificent coastline and Warkworth Castle".

The layout of the accommodation on offer briefly comprises of the following:- entrance hallway; lounge; fully fitted kitchen; cloakroom WC; bedroom 2 to the ground floor, and bedroom 1 and the main bathroom on the first floor. Externally to the front and side, there is a large well maintained and landscaped garden with a gravelled drive. The property faces east and subject to planning permission has space for an additional office/bedroom above bedroom 2 and separate lodge/ summer house in extensive gardens. Deeds of the property allow use as a private residence or as a holiday let. Fibre broadband connection to the property is available.

Warkworth attracts thousands of visitors each year that come to visit this stunning village with its Norman castle. The castle occupies a prominent position high above the Coquet River while still being less than a mile from the sea. Warkworth maybe small but has a bustling village centre with several shops, pubs and restaurants. Also of interest are the 12th Century St Lawrence Church and the Hermitage a chapel carved from the solid stone of a cliff face which is only accessible by boat.

The property is located just over 6 miles from Alnwick and 4 Miles from Alnmouth train station which has direct trains to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. Alnmouth and Warkworth are situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and home to some of the finest golden sandy beaches in Northumberland .

The nearby town and port of Amble is located just over 4 miles away, which has an excellent range of facilities to cater for residents and year-round tourists who visit the area. It has a good selection of shops, including supermarkets and several good cafes and restaurants plus a boat marina. Also, at Amble Links there is a health club and swimming pool plus more sandy beaches.

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Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold

Front Of Property

The front of Little Dormer Cottage is coarse sandstone with feature stone quoins, heads, and sills. The property was formally the kitchens to Eastfield Hall estate and was sensitively converted in 2001 to create a well laid out character cottage, which has been maintained to the highest standard both inside and out since conversion. The property has an entrance driveway with parking for 3 cars.

Kitchen (2.78m x 2.78m)

The kitchen is located at the rear of the property with a large, double-glazed window over the sink and double-glazed stable door to the outside. It has a range of fitted wall and base units and a roll top work surface. There is a 1.5 bowl sink, space for range cooker, washing machine, dishwasher and integrated fridge and freezer. The flooring throughout is Amtico tiled, and the kitchen is heated by a central heating radiator.

Living Room (5.44m x 4.92m)

This welcoming and well-proportioned living room has double glazed French doors to the front which take advantage of the stunning view across the fields and sea beyond. The room faces east which gets the morning sun an ideal place to enjoy breakfast whilst admiring the view. On the adjoining wall with the neighbour is an inglenook feature fireplace with wooden lintel and electric cast iron effect stove. On the opposite side of the room is a feature stone wall with recesses and exposed ceiling joists. The room has a central heating radiator, is carpeted throughout, and has multiple power points with TV and telephone connections. The fireplace has a working chimney giving the potential for a wood burning stove with the necessary flue lining etc.

Bedroom 2 (4.00m x 3.18m)

The second bedroom leads off the entrance hallway and has a double-glazed window overlooking the front of the property. There is space for a king size double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside tables. The room has a vaulted ceiling. The room has a central heating radiator and is carpeted throughout.

Cloakroom WC

Off the entrance hall is the cloakroom with a low-level WC, pedestal sink with tiled splashback and wood effect flooring. There is also the potential to reconfigure this WC to form a shower room.

Entrance Hallway And Stairs

This has a half doubled glazed composite front door with coloured glass detailing, central heating radiator and both the hallway and stairs are carpeted throughout. The understairs cupboard houses the central heating combi boiler.

Bedroom 1 (4.8m x 4.5m)

The main bedroom of this property is of very good proportions featuring a dormer with double glazed window overlooking the view to Warkworth Castle, Coquet Island and the sea. The bedroom has space for a large double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers etc. There is a central heating radiator, and the floors are carpeted throughout.

Main Bathroom

The bathroom has a bath with handheld shower, a back to wall WC, a pedestal sink, and a central heating radiator. The walls are tastefully half tiled and the floor a waterproof carpet. There are adequate built-in storage cupboards for vacuum cleaner, ironing board and bedding/towels etc.

Garden

The extensive gardens are located to the front and side of the cottage. They have been lovingly maintained and is mostly laid to lawn with boundary evergreen hedging and low stone walls. The borders are a colourful mix of roses, herbaceous perennials, shrubs, and trees.
Nestled away quietly in one corner of the garden is a well- kept garden shed. This area subject to planning approval, would make an ideal location for a summer house/garden room/work office. The gardens give wonderful views over farmland down to Warkworth Castle, Coquet Island and the sea. From the side of the property, there is also access round to the rear via a wrought iron gate.

Driveway

A neatly bordered gravelled drive leads to the property from the access road having parking space for 3 cars.

View From The Front

The property benefits from having an elevated position which has uninterrupted panoramic views of Northumberland's heritage coastline along with Warkworth Castle and Coquet Island

Rear Of Property

To the rear of the property is a shared gravelled area. This area is served by the back kitchen door and provides access to the bin storage and oil tank area approximately 15 metres away.