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Castle Street enjoys a fantastic location with open aspect over
parkland to front and close to river walks along the Tweed and within
sight of the famous Norham Castle a historic fortress in the history
of Border Wars between Scotland and England. The cottage is beautifully
presented having been carefully restored by the present owner yet
preserving the original cottage character with the benefit of modern
comforts and an easy maintenance courtyard aspect to rear.
LOCATION
Norham is a delightful and popular village situated in a most picturesque
setting in a curve of the River Tweed and renowned for its magnificent
12th Century Castle, one of the strongest of the border castles.
Situated on the English side of the border, this tranquil village,
with a population of approximately 300, is well served with local
amenities including butcher, baker, general store, two pubs, Doctor's
surgery, primary school, church and of course Tweed fishing. Both
Edinburgh and Newcastle, with their International airports, are
easily accessible in around an hour's drive, with Berwick upon Tweed
and its intercity rail connection seven miles distant.
DIRECTIONS
Travelling on the A698 from Berwick-Upon-Tweed, continue on this
road for approx 4 miles then take the turning on you're right and
follow the signpost for Norham, travel down this road for approx
a mile and Castle Street is the first street you come onto in Norham
with number 64 situated on you're left hand side
.ENTRANCE
Entered directly off Castle Street with established planted borders
either side of the front door. Parking on street with below sill
borders either side of the central front entrance framed by timber
sash and case style double glazed window units on either side. Stone
slab steps to Timber double glazed entrance door with wall light
to side.
ENTRANCE
VESTIBULE
Oak flooring and stripped skirtings with inner transom window with
leaded decorative insert. Recessed light. Hatch to attic with pull-down
ladder. Electricity meters. Fifteen pane glazed door with Timber
surround provides good light to the central hall and leads to the
central hall.
CENTRAL
HALL
Oak flooring extending to the dining kitchen and living room beyond
with cream painted walls providing good light and sense of space.
Central heating radiator. Chrome cupboard switches and plugs. Double
power point. Recessed lighting. Smoke detector. Cloaks storage cupboard
and central hearing controls.
MAIN
BEDROOM 4.29m x 2.79m (max) (14'0" x 9'1")
Main bedroom with original stone surround to fireplace feature.
Matching double glazed deep sill window to front with chrome pole
and radiator below. Recessed lighting and dimmer controls. Telephone
point. TV point. Six double power points.
BEDROOM
TWO 4.94m x 2.97m (max) (16'2" x 9'8")
Further Carpeted bedroom, fitted with a full range of wardrobes
providing ample storage. Deep sill twin sash and case window to
front with chrome curtain pole and below sill radiator. TV point.
Telephone point. Five double power points. Recessed lighting with
dimmer controls.
KITCHEN
Centrally situated and fitted with a range of modern oak effect
wall and base units with under lighting with contemporary worktops
and mosaic style splashbacks. Integral appliances include dishwasher,
four ring gas hob with chimney style extractor hood and light over,
double oven and fridge/freezer with space saving pull-out style
pantry unit. Sink with drainer to side and swan neck tap with traditional
handles. Central heating radiator. Recessed lighting.
UTILITY
AREA
Plumbed washer drier fitted within matching cupboards and concealed
below unit with matching splashback and further cupboards over.
Recessed lighting. Smoke alarm.
BATHROOM
Beautifully presented in contemporary style with fully tiled floor
and with limestone decorative tiling wall to floor and with contrasting
borders and ceramic tiled floor. Subtle blend contemporary and traditional
with white suite and traditional tap fittings. Bath with large drencher
style shower head over. Exposed cistern. Chrome vertical towel rail.
Matching shelf over sink and bathroom mirror, shaver light and point.
Recessed lighting. Modesty window to rear. Extractor fan.
LOUNGE
5.41m x 3.04m (17'8" x 9'11")
Created within the extension to rear and defining the property with
Japanese style doors with the garden wall a bank of Japanese style
glazed doors to the courtyard garden. Oak flooring extending throughout
and through to the adjoining dining area giving a great sense of
space and light with the neutral décor continuing throughout.
Display shelving with lighting over and ample power points. Central
heating radiator with decorative coal effect electric fire. Combi
boiler neatly concealed behind decorative cupboard. Recessed lighting,
tv and telephone point and six double power points.
DINING
AREA 2.92m x 2.30m (9'6" x 7'6")
Dining area with exposed stone wall. Further central heating radiator.
Decorative central light fitting with recessed lighting illuminating
the exposed stone wall. One single and two double power points with
further double power point and tv point and dimmer controls.
EXTERNAL
A paved courtyard in Indian sandstone with cream painted walls provide
a lovely suntrap sheltered courtyard off the living room with slate
seating. Raised plantings. Outside tap. Outside light with double
power point. Recessed garden store. A flight of steps leads to the
raised garden at the top with further paved area and a lovely quiet
pebbled sitting area with access to South Lane and ideal for dog
walking and doing the village circuit. Concealed bin store and four
bottle LPG store.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The attic is highly insulated providing super insulation. The carpets,
floor coverings, integral appliances and any other electrical appliances
mentioned, the curtain poles and any garden furniture is included
in the sale.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. LPG gas central heating with
combi boiler. Double glazing.
COUNCIL
TAX
Band A
VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.
PRICE
and MARKETING POLICY
The property is being marketed at a Fixed Price £205,000.
Offers should be submitted to the Selling Agents Messrs Hastings
& Co, The Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573
225 999, Fax 01573 229888. The seller reserves the right to sell
at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the
Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable
confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase. Viewers should
be advised that even after an acceptable written offer has been
received, in the event of any unreasonable delay by the purchaser
in concluding missives, the Selling Agents reserve the right to
resume viewings.
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.
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