Property description
This early 18th Century 6 bedroom stone built house is situated within the Elizabethan Fortifications in a prestigious residential location within easy walking distance of all town centre amenities. The property was home to the military Governors of Berwick upon Tweed until the post was abolished in 1833 and is mentioned in many historic reference books. The spacious accommodation set out over 3 floors benefits from full gas central heating and includes 3 Reception rooms and a Billiard room. The property boasts many original features including detailed cornicing and fireplaces. This is undoubtedly a rare opportunity to purchase such an outstanding building situated in the heart of the town centre, an inspection is therefore considered essential.
ENTRANCE PORCH
Oak entrance door. Leaded and stained glass arched window to front. Timber panelling to walls, with dado rail and ceiling cornicing. Half glazed door with engraved glass and fanlight above leading to:-
RECEPTION HALLWAY - 15' 7'' x 8' 0'' (4.75m x 2.44m)
With ornate plaster cornicing and centre ceiling rose. Two wall lights. Pendant light. Smoke alarm. Dado rail. Recessed panel doors into Drawing room and Billiards room. Door with fanlight above into rear hall. Double panel radiator with thermostat control. Painted skirting. Fitted carpet.
RECEPTION ROOM 1 - 15' 10'' x 14' 8'' (4.82m x 4.47m)
A most elegant room with two deep recessed sash & case windows with working shutters and window seats, both looking out to the front of the property. Ornate cornicing and centre ceiling rose. Attractive white fireplace with marble effect slab hearth and wrought iron basket for open solid fuel fire. Recessed storage cupboard with shelving. Two double panel radiators with thermostat controls. Deep painted skirting. Fitted carpet.
BILLIARD ROOM - 31' 4'' x 14' 10'' (9.54m x 4.52m)
A delightfully spacious room with two deeply recessed sash & case windows back and two to the front of the property. Dado rail. Six wall lights. Full size billiard table with canopied lights above (available for purchase under separate negotiation) and spectators dais at the front end of room. Deep painted skirting
REAR HALLWAY
Pendant light. Understair cupboard housing utility meters. Central heating room thermostat. Double panel radiator with thermostat control. External door to rear. Painted skirting. Fitted carpet.
BEDROOM 1 - 15' 8'' x 14' 10'' (4.77m x 4.52m)
A double bedroom with two deep recessed sash & case windows to the rear of the property, one with working shutters. Pendant light. Recessed storage cupboard. Plaster ceiling cornicing. Two double panel radiators with thermostat controls. Telephone point. Painted timber skirting. Fitted carpet.
UTILITY AREA
Door leading to:-Wall light. Plumbed for automatic washing machine. Wall mounted 'Worcester' gas central heating boiler. External door to small enclosed courtyard.
WASHROOM/W.C
With window to rear. Wall light. Close coupled WC and wall mounted wash hand basin. Double panel radiator with thermostat control. Floorboards.
Stairs to first Floor Level
With dado rail and turned oak handrails and open balusters. Recessed sash & case window with engraved lower pane to the rear on the half landing. Dado rail. Telephone point. Painted skirting. Fitted carpet.
BEDROOM 2 - 15' 10'' x 14' 11'' (4.82m x 4.54m)
A spacious room with two deep recessed sash & case windows with working shutters, both overlooking the green to the front of the property. Cornicing. Timber fire surround with open solid fuel fire, tiled hearth and inset. Recessed display shelves with cupboard and shelving below. Walk-in shelved storage area. Television point. Double panel radiator. Painted skirting. Fitted carpet.
BATHROOM - 10' 2'' x 7' 11'' (3.10m x 2.41m)
With part opaque glazed sash & case window to front. Pendant light. Two wall lights. Free standing enamel bath with mixer tap/shower tap. Close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Walk-in shower cubicle with mains fed shower over. Part tiled walls. Single panel radiator. Vinyl flooring.
RECEPTION ROOM 2 - 15' 7'' x 15' 6'' (4.75m x 4.72m)
An elegant room, presently used as a dining room with two deep recessed sash & case windows to the front of the property overlooking the green. Both windows have working panelled shutters. Ceiling cornice and picture rail. Centre light. Shelved cupboard. Double panel radiator. Painted skirting. Fitted carpet.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 15' 7'' x 15' 5'' (4.75m x 4.70m)
A spacious room with two deep recessed sash & case windows to the rear with view out over the sea and as far as Holy Island. Corniced ceiling. Centre light. There is a good range of \"Wrighton\" base and wall units, including corner display and glass fronted display units. Contrasting work surfaces. Stainless steel sink with left hand drainer. Cooker space with extract hood over. 'Worcester' central heating boiler with timer/control panel. Double panel radiator. Electric cooker point. Painted skirting. Ceramic tiled floor.
RECEPTION ROOM 3 - 15' 10'' x 15' 1'' (4.82m x 4.59m)
Another impressive room with two deep recessed sash & case windows to the rear of the property, with working shutters and views out to sea. Ceiling cornicing, picture rail and dado rail. Centre light with dimmer switch. Recessed shelving. Timber fire surround with tiled hearth and solid fuel inset. Double panel radiator. Central heating thermostat. Television point. Painted skirting. Fitted carpet.
Stairs to Second Floor Level
With high level sash & case window. Open balustrade staircase with polished handrail up to second floor landing. Dado rail. Two pendant lights. Two wall lights. Smoke alarm. Telephone point. Access hatch to attic space. Painted skirting. Fitted carpet.
BEDROOM 3 - 15' 10'' x 15' 2'' (4.82m x 4.62m)
A spacious double bedroom with two recessed sash & case windows to the rear overlooking the Elizabethan walls and out to sea. Shelved recess. Exposed fireplace with inset. Television point. Double panel radiator. Painted skirting. Fitted carpet.
BEDROOM 4 - 15' 5'' x 15' 4'' (4.70m x 4.67m)
Another generous double bedroom with two deep recessed sash & case windows to the rear. Fitted blind. Timber fire surround with cast iron inset and stone hearth. Recessed shelved storage cupboard. Picture rail. Double panel radiator. Painted skirting. Stained floorboards.
BEDROOM 5 - 14' 11'' x 9' 1'' (4.54m x 2.77m)
A double bedroom with recessed sash & case window to the front of the property. Fitted blinds. Original fireplace with cast iron inset. Single panel radiator. Painted skirting. Fitted carpet.
BEDROOM 6 - 11' 6'' x 9' 2'' (3.50m x 2.79m)
A double bedroom with deep recessed sash & case window to front. Fitted blinds. Fitted wardrobes surround space for double bed. Two wall lights. Single panel radiator. Painted skirting. Fitted carpet.
STUDY/OFFICE - 8' 2'' x 5' 6'' (2.49m x 1.68m)
With pendant light. Recessed storage cupboard housing cold water tank. Single panel radiator. Painted skirting. Fitted carpet.
WASHROOM/W.C - 3' 8'' x 5' 6'' (1.12m x 1.68m)
Door leading to:-With recessed sash & case window to the front of the property with venetian blinds. Pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Shaver light/point. Painted skirting. Fitted carpet.
BATHROOM - 15' 10'' x 15' 0'' (4.82m x 4.57m)
A most spacious bathroom with two deep recessed windows to the front, both with blinds. Four wall lights and two recessed ceiling lights. Coloured bathroom suite comprising of a bidet, Close coupled WC, bath on raised platform and two wash hand basins set in a full length vanity unit. Single panel radiator. Painted skirting. Fitted carpet.
BASEMENT
There is a basement with a series of rooms running underneath the whole of the property, suitable for storage or a workshop area.
EXTERNAL DETAILS
There is vehicular access to a car parking space at the rear of the property.
Property Features :
- 18th Century Stone Built Town House
- Entrance Porch
- Reception Hallway
- Rear Hall
- 3 Reception Rooms
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