Keeper's Cottage is a most attractive three bedroom detached property situated in the popular North Northumbrian Village of Wark. Constructed some three years ago, the property is set well back from the road featuring a wide tarmac drive providing ample off-street parking with an integral double garage and extremely pleasant low maintenance gardens. Immaculately presented throughout, this delightful family home enjoys lovely open outlooks to the front with good road and rail links nearby.

LOCATION
The village of Wark is situated in North Northumberland close to the Scottish Border, on the banks of the River Tweed. Some two miles north of Cornhill on Tweed, Wark was disputed territory with nearby Wark Castle giving an indication of the part it had to play in Borders history. Delightful river walks abound with The Tweed famous for its superb salmon fishing. The charming town of Kelso is just seven miles west with Berwick upon Tweed 14 miles east providing excellent shopping facilities, road and rail links.

DIRECTIONS
Keeper's Cottage is situated on the right, well back from the road, at the Kelso end of the village.

ACCOMMODATION
Central Hallway, Living Room, Dining Kitchen, Utility, Downstairs WC, Three Bedrooms, Master with En-Suite Shower Room. Family Bathroom, Integral Double Garage. Gardens to Front and Rear. Off-Street Parking. Double Glazing. Oil Fired Central Heating.

ENTRANCE
Double five bar gates open onto a wide tarmac driveway with neat lawned gardens flanked by low brick wall raised terraces with trellised fencing, providing an extremely attractive and low maintenance entrance. Steps lead up to a portico entrance with an attractive hardwood door opening into a most welcoming, bright hallway.

HALLWAY 4.04m x 1.94m (13'5" x 6'4")
Featuring quality wood effect floor, carpeted spindled staircase and useful under stair cupboard providing ample storage with internal light and coat hanging. Triple ceiling light. Smoke detector. Double radiator. Central heating thermostat. Double power point. Telephone point. Double doors with upper etched glazed panels open into :-

LIVING ROOM 6.37m x 4.62m (20'9" x 15'2")
Most attractive bright room, beautifully presented in neutral tones, featuring two deep set windows to front and wide French doors opening out to a pleasant paved patio at the rear. Recessed fireplace with timber mantle and electric stove set on flagstone hearth providing an attractive focal point. Ceiling light. Quality curtain poles. Two large radiators. Neutral fitted carpet. TV point. Five double power points.

DINING KITCHEN 6.33m x 3.07m (20'8" x 10'1")
Bright and smartly presented comprising a good range of cream Shaker style base units with solid beech block work surfaces and mosaic tiled splashbacks. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink with central mixer tap. 'Baumatic' stainless steel electric oven with matching four ring gas hob and illuminated glass chimney style cooker hood over. Space for fridge. Open display shelves with downlighting and integral utility rack. Two windows to rear with fitted timber blinds. Comfortable dining area commanding superb views to the front with below sill radiator and an attractive cream tiled floor extending throughout. A mix of pendant and recessed lighting. Eight double power points plus appliance points. Connecting door through to :-

UTILITY ROOM 2.43m x 1.95m (8'1" x 6'5")
Conveniently situated adjacent to the Kitchen with window and sturdy timber external door to rear and connecting door through to Garage. Plumbing and space for washing machine and dishwasher with beech effect worktop over and useful wall mounted storage cupboards. Halogen spotlighting. Extractor fan. Coat hanging. Below sill double radiator. Tile effect vinyl floor. Two double power points plus appliance points.

DOWNSTAIRS WC 1.96m x 1.12m (6'5" x 3'8")
Accessed from the Utility Room comprising WC and pedestal washhand basin with mosaic tiled splashback and modesty window to front. Radiator. Bathroom cabinet with matching bathroom accessories. Ceiling light. Extractor fan. Tile effect vinyl floor.

UPPER ACCOMMODATION
Quality neutral carpeted stairs lead up with half landing window overlooking the delightful rear patio and stairs continuing up to the upper landing with spindled balustrade. Ceiling light. Smoke detector. Double power point.

MASTER BEDROOM 6.48m x 3.03m (21'2" x 9'11")
Attractively presented double room with coombed ceilings and dual aspect dormer windows commanding stunning views over the surrounding countryside to the Cheviot Hills. Ceiling light. Two below sill radiators. Quality fitted carpet. Three double power points.

EN-SUITE SHOWER
Fully tiled comprising recessed shower cubicle, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Recessed lighting. Ceramic tiled floor.

BEDROOM TWO 4.23m x 3.20m (13'10" x 10'6")
Pleasant double room featuring part coombed ceilings with dormer window to front and below sill double radiator. Ceiling light. Quality fitted carpet. Four double power points plus TV point.

BEDROOM THREE 4.69m x 3.16m (15'4" x 10'4")
This versatile L-shaped room once again features part coombed ceilings with dormer window to rear and useful study area tucked into the recess. Ceiling light. Below sill double radiator. Neutral fitted carpet. Three double power points plus telephone point.

FAMILY BATHROOM 2.10m x 1.98m (5'10" x 6'11")
Centrally situated featuring Velux window to front and comprising timber panelled bath tiled around with shower over and sliding screen to side, WC and pedestal wash hand basin with matching mosaic tiled splashback. Swivel mirror with glass display shelf above. Shaver light. Chrome bathroom accessories. Halogen spotlighting. Extractor fan. Tile effect vinyl floor.

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE 6.15m x 5.08m (20'2" x 16'8")
Wide remote controlled roller door to front with ample space at the rear of the garage for storage, workshop area and freezer. Wall mounted 'Worcester Greenstar' oil fired combi boiler. Over rafter storage. Ceiling lights. Concrete floor. Water tap. Four double power points.

EXTERNAL
A substantial paved patio extends across the rear of the property providing an extremely pleasant spot to sit throughout the summer months, with feature rock face planted embankment providing a high degree of colour and interest. Paved paths continue around either side of the property providing access to the front.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The carpets, blinds, lights and light fittings together with any integral appliances mentioned are included in the sale.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Double glazed. LPG Central Heating.

ENTRY
By negotiation with the Selling Agents.

VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

PRICE
The property is offered at a Guide Price of £297,000. Prospective purchasers are advised that the Seller reserves the right to accept an offer at any time or in the event of competing offers to fix a closing date. All enquiries and offers to the selling Agents Messrs Hastings & Co, The Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH: 01573 225 999. Should a closing date be fixed only those who formally requested the Selling Agents to note their interest will be informed.


All measurements are approximate and are taken at the widest point. Whilst these particulars have been carefully prepared, no guarantee is given as to their accuracy and they shall not form part of any contract to follow hereon.

 

 

Keepers Cottage, Wark

Guide Price £297,000

 

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