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Features and description
- Double Fronted Stone Period Property
- Highly Sought After Coastal Location
- Central Village Location
- Ideal Modernisation Project
- Retains Period Features
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Agents comments; "This is a truly rare opportunity to purchase an unmodernised double fronted grade II listed period property in one of the most sought after village locations in Northumberland. The property. The property is located in the heart of the prestigious village of Warkworth, has a good sized rear garden with uninterrupted views of Warkworth castle and would make a wonderful family or second home.
The layout of the accommodation on offer briefly comprises of the following:- entrance hallway; sitting room; dining room; reception 3; kitchen and cloakroom WC. To the first floor there are 2 double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a family bathroom and another room which could be bedroom 4. Externally to the rear there is a separate garden which has views of Warkworth Castle, and there is adjoining piece of land that sits behind number 2 Castle terrace
Warkworth attracts thousands of visitors each year that come to visit this stunning village with its Norman castle that occupies a prominent position high above the coquet river and famous Hermitage whilst being just 1 mile from the sea.
Warkworth Castle is a fine Norman fortress, home to the powerful Percy family, Dukes of Northumberland. The castle features prominently in Shakespeare's play 'Henry IV'. The castle may have been founded by Prince Henry of Scotland or by Henry II of England. The first written record of a castle comes from 1157. Whilst Warkworth is small, it has a bustling village centre with the 12th Century Church- St Laurence at its centre and unusually the Hermitage a chapel carved from the solid stone of a cliff face which is only accessible by boat.
Visit Northumberland describe Warkworth as " A high street framed by a 12th-century church and a magnificent castle, artisan shops, and incredible views, it's no wonder why this ancient village is a must-see.
Warkworth, is located, is just over 7 miles from Alnwick and is situated close to the fishing port of Amble and 4 miles to the main line station at Hipsburn, Alnmouth which has direct trains from London Kings cross to Edinburgh. Alnmouth and Warkworth are situated in an AONB area-an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is home to some of the finest golden sandy beaches in Northumberland .
Nearby town of Amble is located just over 1.5 miles away, which has an excellent range of facilities to cater for residents and year- round tourists who visit Warkworth. There are supermarkets, butchers, bakers, cafes, pubs, a hotel, restaurants, antique shops, a Post Office and more. In addition there is Amble Links health club and swimming pool plus a boat marina.
This is an exceptional opportunity for someone to put their own stamp on a very special property in a unique location within Warkworth. Viewing by appointment only.
Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold
Rooms
Front of Property
The style of this property is typical to the period properties on Bridge Street and Castle Street in Warkworth. The frontage of the property is the traditional coursed sandstone with feature quoins, sills and lintels and traditional corded sash windows.
Kitchen
The kitchen overlooks the rear garden with a kitchen sink under the window. The kitchen is in need of updating and has fitted wall and base units with roll top work tops. The kitchen has a freestanding oven and space under the worktops for a washing machine and fridge. The floor is fitted with vinyl throughout.
Living Room
The living room faces the front street and has a small Inglenook fireplace with a fitted wood burning stove. The window has a floor to ceiling splayed reveal providing extra light and space into the room. This room is accessed from the hallway and kitchen.
Reception 2
This reception room faces the front of the property and is a gas fire and surround. The ceiling and walls have mock Tudor beams and panelling. The floors are carpeted throughout, and the room is accessed via the hallway and rear dining room
Reception 3
This room has a good sized window that faces the rear garden and is accessed from the front reception room and the entrance hallway. The room has laminate flooring throughout.
Hall and Stairs to First Floor
The entrance hallway leads to 3 reception rooms, a cloakroom WC, the kitchen and gallery type staircase of the period. At the end of the hallway, there is a half glazed door which leads to the garden. The walls are fitted with mock Tudor panelling
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 is a well proportioned bedroom which has a good sized window with floor to ceiling splayed reveals and faces the front street. The floors are carpeted throughout and there is a fitted cupboard and hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 has a good sized window that faces the front of the property again with floor to ceiling splayed window reveals. There is an electric fireplace and the floors are wooden floorboards throughout
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 faces the front of the property has a good sized window and exposed floor boards throughout and is a single sized bedroom.
Bathroom/Bedroom 4
This room faces the rear of the property and has been used as a bathroom. Subject to planning a dormer window could be installed perhaps which would make this into a good sized bedroom subject of course to the relevant local authority consents. There is a low level window and double skylight and the floors are part vinyl and part exposed floor boards
Bathroom
This room also faces the rear of the property and has been split for part storage and a WC. There is a sky view window over and has a door to access the storage area.
Rear Garden
The garden faces East and has uninterrupted views of Warkworth castle. The garden steps down from the house a couple of times to the rear gate, beyond which is a garden which is at the rear of number 2 Castle terrace. Subject to to local authority consents, a rear extension perhaps could be added to reception 3 which would make a fantastic eat-in kitchen and perhaps snug which would the capture the sun from the south and the views of the Castle.
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