Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises 

Ground Floor

Hall, Living Room, Conservatory, Dining Kitchen, Utility Area, Shower Room, Boot Room.

First Floor

Landing, Four Bedrooms, Family Bathroom

Outside

Private Driveway, Single Garage, Mature Gardens

Distances

Berwick Railway Station 0.5 mile, Edinburgh 56 miles, Newcastle 65 miles. (All distances are approximate)

Situation

1 Duns Road is situated at the top of Castle Terrace, a most sought-after address within the town and having amenities including cafés, shops and restaurants a short walk away and giving easy access into the town centre and railway station. Berwick-upon-Tweed is famous for its stunning architecture, has a wide selection of amenities and is well serviced with local and national shops, five national supermarkets and schooling for all ages including a private school at Longridge Towers. Berwick also has a selection of leisure and sports clubs, banks, public houses, restaurants and The Maltings theatre and cinema which offers daily shows and films. There is a main line railway station which has regular trains to both Edinburgh, Newcastle and London, both Edinburgh and Newcastle are sub one hour travel time and London in 3 hours 20 minutes. There is also the A1 trunk road which bypasses the town and provides easy access both north and south respectively. The local area has a wide range of popular attractions and activities including Northumberland and Berwickshire’s rugged coastline of unspoilt beaches and beautiful landscapes; Berwick walls and pier are only minutes away while Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Bamburgh Castle and the ancient Border towns of Coldstream, Kelso and Melrose are within easy reach. Country and sporting pursuits are also readily available, including hill walking, salmon and trout fishing, riding, hunting and shooting. Golf is available locally; within five minutes’ walk lies Berwick Golf Course and other courses can be found at Goswick, Eyemouth and the Hirsel. Swimming, gym, squash and indoor bowling facilities exist at the Swan Centre in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Despite Berwick’s proximity to both Edinburgh and Newcastle, the area has a low population and can therefore offer a quality of life that is becoming increasingly rare.

Description

Ground Floor

1 Duns Road is a modern detached family home occupying a generous plot in an elevated position with far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside and sea. The property is approached from Castle Terrace and onto Duns Road, with a tarmac drive offering ample private off-street parking. Double timber gates open to a path leading up to the front door. The front door opens into a welcoming hall with stairs rising to the first floor and an understairs cupboard. Off the hall is a contemporary shower room with a window to the front and comprising a mains shower, floating vanity with basin and storage and a WC. The living room has windows to the front, side and rear of the house and has a lovely open fireplace with brick surround, ornate cornicing and a picture rail. The generous kitchen-dining room is to the rear of the house with views over the garden and has floor and wall-mounted Shaker style units in a dove grey with a Belfast sink and mixer tap. Integral appliances include a dishwasher, gas hob with extractor over, two electric ovens, two microwaves and there is space for an American style fridge-freezer. The kitchen also has a larder cupboard and off the kitchen is utility area with matching units. The dining area has a wonderful built-in storage unit with shelving and a glazed door and window leading through into the large conservatory, with a door leading out into the garden. The utility / laundry area is with fitted units, housing plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, with a door which leads into the boot room and log store. Which has doors giving access to the front and rear of the house.

First Floor

Stairs rise from the hall to the first-floor landing with a window to the front of the house and two storage cupboards. The master bedroom is a generous size and has a triple aspect and ample fitted storage. There are three further bedrooms, all with fitted storage and the family bathroom, comprising a bath, vanity with basin and storage and a WC.

Outside

The house sits on a generous plot with private parking to the front, an integral garage, landscaped gardens to the front, side and rear affording a high degree of privacy. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature hedging and trees and a variety of plants and shrubs, providing year-round colour and interest.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD15 1UB

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Tenure

Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings

All fitted carpets, and light fittings are included with the sale.

Listing and Conservation

The property is not listed and is not within the conservation area of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Services

Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, gas central heating.

Energy Efficiency Rating

D

Council Tax Band:

D

Local Authority

Northumberland County Council

Council Offices

Wallace Green

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Northumberland

Telephone: 01289 330044.

Internet Web Site

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk.

Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

Particulars and Plans

These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.

Misrepresentations

1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie Berwick LLP, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.

2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.

3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Important Notice

Rettie Berwick LLP, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie Borders LLP have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.