Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Communal Entrance Hall to Private Front Door, Hall, Utility Room, Bedroom 3 (En-Suite Shower Room). 

First Floor

Landing, Two Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom. 

Second Floor

Landing, Large Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room. Third Floor: Mezzanine - Study/Snug.

Exterior

Large Communal Garden

Distances

Berwick Train Station 0.5 miles, Kelso 24 miles, Bamburgh 19 miles, Alnwick 30 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 57 miles, Newcastle 64 miles. (distances are approximate).

Situation

6 Pier Maltings is located on Pier Road, one of the most sought after addresses within Berwick which lies close to the famous Elizabethan walls, with easy and direct access to the town centre.

Berwick-upon-Tweed is famous for its stunning architecture, it has a wide selection of amenities and is well serviced with local and national shops, numerous 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 movies. There is a main line railway station that has regular trains to both Edinburgh, Newcastle and London, both Edinburgh and Newcastle are under 1 hour travel time and London is 3 hours 45 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 Duns. Swimming, gym, squash and indoor bowling facilities are available 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

Pier Maltings is a Grade 2 listed building that has served many purposes including a Maltings and Sail Makers and was converted circa 2010 into several exclusive homes, all of which have stunning coastal views. No.6 is a stylish and well-presented 152 sq. metre townhouse, which has been cleverly designed to take advantage of the stunning coastal views and allow for maximum light whilst retaining several original features including exposed beams and floorboards. The property exudes character and charm and offers a wonderful opportunity for a purchaser to acquire a property which would lend itself to either a full-time residence or a second home/holiday let.

The property is accessed via the large and well-maintained communal hallway which gives way to the front door of the property which opens into a reception hall where there are stairs rising to the first floor. There is a useful utility room offering storage, a sink, and plumbing and space for a washing machine.

Completing the ground floor is a generous double bedroom, with built in wardrobes and a modern en-suite shower room.

Stairs from the ground floor lead up to the first-floor landing, where there are a further two double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and the larger bedroom benefits from a Juliet balcony, which offers stunning views down the coastline. Supporting both bedrooms on this level is a spacious family bathroom.

Stairs from the first-floor lead to the second-floor landing where there are exposed original pine floor boards throughout and a door leading through to the large and impressive, semi-open plan kitchen/dining/living space, which by virtue of its southerly position, benefits from a light and bright atmosphere, with three large windows. The kitchen area is well fitted with a contemporary kitchen units, with integrated appliances and there are further areas for both dining and sitting. A staircase from the kitchen area leads up to a generous mezzanine, which is an ideal space for a home office or snug and has a large Velux window which provides stunning views.

Outside

6 Pier Maltings has access to a mature and well-tended elevated communal garden with breathtaking views and a useful drying green.

GENERAL REMARKS 

Satellite Navigation

For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is TD15 1JB.

Utilities

Electricity: Mains SupplyWater: Mains SupplyHeating : Gas Central HeatingBroadband: Fibre Broadband Services AvailableSewerage: Mains Drainage

Local Authority

Northumberland County Council

Telephone: 01289 330044.

Council Tax

The property currently operates as a holiday let and has a rateable value of £2,500 per annum. Similar properties within the building are assigned to council tax band E.

Listing and Conservation

6 Pier Maltings is in a Grade II listed building and located in a conservation area.

Energy Efficiency Rating

Grade II listed so EPC exempt

Tenure

Freehold. The properties are managed by an active Residents Association which ensures that the building and communal areas are maintained to the highest order. There are 13 Units in total and an annual management charge of circa £1,191 for building and garden maintenance.

General Remarks

Please note that the property currently operates as a successful holiday let and the majority of contents are available by separate negotiation.

Internet Web Site

This property and other properties offered by Rettie Berwick LLP 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.tlo.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 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.