Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises 

Ground Floor

Hall, Bathroom, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Lounge, Kitchenette, Double Bedroom, En-Suite WC.

First Floor

Landing, Master En-Suite Bedroom, Four Further Double Bedrooms.

Outside

Driveway, Off-Street Parking, Outbuildings, Large Garden, Separate Plot Circa 0.28 acres.

Distances

Berwick-upon-Tweed Mainline Railway Station 12 miles, Coldstream 3 miles, Kelso

12 miles, Edinburgh 50 miles (all distances are approximate).

Situation:

Glen Priory sits on the eastern edge of the small village of Donaldsons Lodge, in the beautiful rolling Northumberland countryside. The neighbouring village of Cornhill-on-Tweed is only a three minute drive away and has a well-regarded shop and a hotel with bar and restaurant. A little further on and across the river Tweed and the border with Scotland is the town of Coldstream, famous for the Coldstream Guards regiment. The town has plenty of shops, bars and restaurants including a supermarket and schooling. A twenty minute drive east is the English town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, with five national supermarkets, schooling, sports facilities and a cinema and theatre. The town also has a mainline railway station with Edinburgh and Newcastle just a forty-five minute journey away and London approximately three hours and forty-five minutes.

North Northumberland is arguably one of the most beautiful and un-spoilt corners of England; as well as glorious scenery, the area has a huge amount to offer in the way of lifestyle and culture. The magnificent east coast provides a mixture of sandy beaches, historic castles and the world class bird sanctuary of the Farne Islands. The rugged beauty of the Cheviot Hills offer many walking opportunities and the nearby and renowned River Tweed has readily available and outstanding salmon and trout fishing.

There are several excellent links and inland golf courses nearby including Goswick, The Roxburghe and The Hirsel golf club in Coldstream. Good local state education is available in Coldstream for first schools and the well-respected Longridge Towers offers private schooling near Berwick. Edinburgh, Scotland’s Capital City is only 50 miles to the north and is a centre for art and culture with many renowned theatres and art galleries. Edinburgh and Newcastle also have international airports.

Description 

Built in the early nineteen-hundreds as a coaching inn, Glen Priory is a large stone-built property on a large plot with a range of outbuildings set around a courtyard. The gardens are extensive and have lovely rural views and afford a high degree of privacy. Directly across the road from the house is a plot of land that belongs to the property. This plot had a row of cottages on it in the past and would lend itself to a building plot, subject to planning and could be sold on by a new owner. The house also has two separate front entrances and with the amount of existing accommodation it would be straight forward to create an annexe. Glen Priory also has lapsed planning permission to extend the house at the rear and to convert two of the outbuildings to create two holiday cottages. The house requires refurbishment throughout and the large rooms on both floors provide very flexible accommodation. The current layout on the ground floor offers five spacious reception rooms, some of which could be used as additional bedrooms if required, a kitchen, utility room, bathroom, cloakroom and kitchenette. On the first floor, a landing gives access to five bedrooms, one being en-suite. Externally there is a driveway providing ample parking that leads into a courtyard with a range of outbuildings, two of which have lapsed planning to convert into holiday cottages. There is a workshop, covered parking and several stores. The extensive garden and grounds include a poly tunnel and summerhouse and enjoys a mix of mature trees, hedging, a range of plants, flowers and shrubs and has lovely views over the surrounding countryside.

GENERAL REMARKS:

Satellite Navigation:

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD12 4UP.

What3words:

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Fixtures and Fittings:

Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price; other items may be available by separate negotiation.

Listing and Conservation:

Please be aware, Glen Priory is not listed, nor is it in a conservation area.

Services:

·        LPG central heating.

·        Mains electricity, water and drainage.

·        High speed broadband services are available.

Tenure:

Freehold.

Council Tax:

Band E

Energy Efficiency Rating:

F

Local Authority:

Northumberland County Council

Telephone: 01289 330044.

Internet Web Site:

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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 mis-statement 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 mis-statement 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 Berwick 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.