Fabulous coastal home – a generous three bedroom, stone built conversion located in a quiet courtyard setting in Newton Barns, approx. 1.6 miles from Newton by the Sea and Embleton villages – with a lovely enclosed private rear garden with timber Summerhouse, and allocated courtyard parking for two cars. No Upward Chain
Driftwood, an impressive stone conversion in this small former Farm Steading, has an ideal place on the stunning Northumberland coast, close to Newton-by-the-Sea, Embleton and Beadnell. The property would suit a number of buyers including those looking for a main coastal home or second home – the traditional conversion benefits from Calor gas central heating, timber double glazed windows and underfloor
heating to the ground floor.
Ground floor – Reception hallway with a staircase to the first floor with under
stairs storage, tiled floor and useful built in storage cabinets with plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer | Superb sitting room with a traditional arched byre
window to the rear, with French doors leading to the garden and stone patio terrace – a door leads to the kitchen/dining room | An excellent family Kitchen/dining room with a full height window to the front courtyard – the kitchen is fitted
with a range of cabinets incorporating integrated appliances; gas hob, double oven, dishwasher, and fridge freezer | Ground floor double bedroom / second reception room – a versatile room with arched byre windows and a door opening to the rear garden, and fitted wardrobes to one wall | Ground floor family bathroom comprising; bath with a shower over, WC and wash hand basin.
First floor – First floor landing with a built in storage cupboard | Lovely Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and excellent natural light from the Velux windows to the roof | Well appointed Ensuite shower room/WC | Generous Double bedroom two with fitted wardrobes and Velux windows to the roof | Shower room/WC, with a built in storage cupboard housing a large water tank | Views over the courtyard to the surrounding fields and countryside.
Externally – Driftwood has allocated parking within the courtyard for two cars | To the rear is large private and mature
garden – predominantly lawned with a stone paved patio terrace, mature hedging to the boundary and a timber Summerhouse | There is a secure gate to the side, which leads to a small pathway, allowing access from the front courtyard area to the garden.
Newton Barns is only a short drive from Newton by the Sea and Embleton (approx. 1.6 miles) and the stunning coastline, with its historic Castles, beautiful harbours and miles of unspoilt sandy beaches. There are excellent leisure facilities locally including; links Golf courses at Embleton, Alnmouth, Warkworth and Seahouses, as well diving, sailing, wind surfing and water sports in Beadnell Bay – there are two great pubs in High and Low Newton, popular with locals and visitors.
The market town of Alnwick is close by, with a wide range of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants as well as road networks into Morpeth and Newcastle to the south, as well as Berwick to the north. The main East Coast Train Line has its local station nearby at Alnmouth, which direct regular services to London Kings Cross, Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley.
Services; Mains Electric & Water | Calor Gas | Sewage Treatment Plant | Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax: Band E | EPC: D | Annual Service Charge of approx £860 to Kingston Properties to cover sewage and all other maintenance of the shared areas and services of the estate such as road, courtyard, large grassed area, electric light posts, outer estate boundaries, access to services, which all 7 properties pay into.