LIFEBOAT HOUSE LEWINS LANE HOLY ISLAND NORTHUMBERLAND

LIFEBOAT HOUSE, LEWINS LANE, HOLY ISLAND, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 2SQ.

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Lifeboat House is a detached character cottage occupying a stunning location overlooking the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve.The property offers bright and well-proportioned accommodation over two floors and offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property in a particularly beautiful part of Northumberland.

Accommodation comprises:Ground Floor Vestibule, Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Study/Bedroom4, Bathroom

First Floor: Landing, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Shower Room

Outside: Mature Garden

Distances:Edinburgh 70 miles, Berwick-upon-Tweed Rail Station 14 miles, Newcastle 60 miles, (all distances are approximate).

Situation:Lifeboat House occupies a quiet and discreet position within the sought after village of Holy Island and occupies an elevated position, affording superb views to the rear over the Nature Reserve where often Seals can be spotted. Both an island and a picturesque village, Holy Island carries a wealth of history, being home to the iconic Lindisfarne Castle, Priory, parish church and harbour and as well as its historic pedigree, the island is also home to an abundance of wildlife and is famed as a venue for birdwatchers.

The village offers a wide range of amenities, including local schooling up to the age of 9 and from there most children continue their education at Longridge Towers located on the outskirts of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

The property is located circa 14 miles south of the market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, which offers an excellent range of facilities and amenities with a good selection of local and national shops and Supermarkets including M&S, Tesco, Homebase, and Currys-PC World to name a few. Berwick also has a wealth of cafes and restaurants with the Maltings Theatre & Cinema offering a wide choice of top class entertainment. In addition, there is a good choice of doctors and dental surgeries, as well as the local hospital.

Beyond the local area there are a range of popular attractions including historic castles and villages dotted along the outstandingly beautiful Northumberland coastline whilst inland are the Cheviot Hills and popular market towns of Alnwick and Kelso.

Country and sporting pursuits are readily available, including hill walking, salmon and trout fishing, hunting and shooting, Golf is available locally at Goswick and Magdalene Fields, with swimming, gym squash, indoor bowling and all weather facilities at the Swan Centre.

The A1 trunk road provides easy, commutable access to Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh, whilst Berwick’s mainline train station offering quick and effective transport up and down the East Coast of the country.

Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne international airports are both just over an hour’s drive from the property.

Description:Lifeboat House is a charming three/four bedroom detached character cottage offering flexible and well-proportioned accommodation over two floors, with scope for extension to the rear, subject to obtaining the necessary consent. The accommodation would suit a wide range of purchasers and lends itself to either a comfortable family home or a holiday let.

The property retains many of its original features adding to the charm and character and benefits from a superb outlook to the rear elevation.

Lifeboat House has also been made into a very energy-efficient home with double glazing and solar photovoltaic panels on the roof. This reduces energy bills and provides regular payments under the government Feed-in Tariffs. The oil boiler and tank were both replaced in 2012.

The property is accessed into a reception hallway and from there are doors leading from it. To the left is the study and downstairs bathroom and to the right is a dining kitchen. Beyond this is the impressive sitting room with multifuel stove and French doors giving access to the rear garden and offering a superb outlook. Stairs from the hallway give access to the first floor where there are three bedrooms and a shower room. Bedrooms 2 & 3 are both double rooms located to the front elevation, with bedroom 3 enjoying an outlook to the rear whilst bedroom 1, the master bedroom, is located to the rear with breathtaking views over the Nature Reserve.

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Outside:The property has a low maintenance paved area to the front and to the rear is a mature garden, predominantly enclosed by a stone wall and comprising a lawned area, herbaceous borders and raised vegetable beds. There is also a paved patio, summer house, greenhouse, 1 brick and 2 timber garden sheds.

The garden backs onto the nature reserve and offers uninterrupted views.

GENERAL REMARKS:

Satellite Navigation:For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is TD15 2SQ.

Services:Mains drainage and electricity (solar photovoltaic panels in place) and oil fired central heating.

Local Authority:Northumberland County CouncilCouncil Offices, Wallace GreenBerwick-upon-Tweed, NorthumberlandTelephone: 01289 330044.

Council Tax Band: E

Energy Efficiency Rating: D

Internet Web Site:This property and other properties offered by Rettie South 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.

Misrepresentations1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie South 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 NoticeRettie South 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 South 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.

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NorthumberlandTD15 1AB

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