Country cottage with 1.6 acre paddock and stables in a rural situation with superb views over the rolling farmland to the Cheviot Hills

Description

Mattilees Cottage is a predominantly stone and brick built house arranged in an L shape, facing both south and west. The entrance to the property is set centrally on the building and is double height with a large south facing window which allows light to fill the room. The sitting room sits adjacent to the hallway and is split level, with a study located off. On the upper level there is a seating area with fantastic views south over the surrounding land. Down a few steps is the main sitting room and there are French doors to the garden and a large wood burning stove which provides warmth in the winter months.

The kitchen is also located off the main hallway and is equipped with a range of base and wall mounted units. Appliances include a dishwasher and Everhot range with extractor fan above and the kitchen sink is located in front of the window. A back door from the kitchen leads to the rear garden and patio, and there is also a door into the utility room which links to the front car parking area. Beyond the kitchen is a dining room which has a fireplace and large window taking in the view.

Mattilees Cottage has four double bedrooms with three located at the east end of the house and the principal bedroom located at the northern end. The principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom with freestanding bath, WC and wash hand basin. The three bedrooms to the east share a centrally located family shower room and the larger of the three bedrooms has a newly installed en suite shower room.

The property is approached from the north by a private gravel driveway up to the front door where there is parking for several vehicles and a single garage. To the front of the house is a more wild garden which is interspersed with mature pine trees and enclosed on all sides by a fence and hedge. On the south side of the house are further areas of lawn and a patio which borders the paddock and attracts the sun for most of the day, making it an ideal place to enjoy the wonderful views.

Located just off the driveway is a timber stable block with three stables and a tack room. The stables are located by the paddock which wraps around the house on two sides. The paddock extends to about 1.6 acres and is enclosed by timber fencing and has double gates to allow access for larger machinery. The full property is bordered on three sides by open farmland, allowing for uninterrupted views to the east, south and west.

Location

Mattilees Cottage sits in an elevated position in the rolling Northumberland countryside on the outskirts of the charming village of Duddo which is just 8 miles southwest of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

North Northumberland is arguably the most beautiful and unspoilt corner 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 dramatic sandy beaches, historic castles and the world class bird sanctuary of the Farne Islands. To the west and north the Cheviot Hills and River Tweed form a picturesque border with Scotland, as well as offering wide open spaces within the National Park.

While the property occupies a lovely rural setting, it is within easy reach of Berwick-upon-Tweed and its mainline railway station (5 miles) which has a fast service south to London and north to Edinburgh.

Berwick-upon-Tweed is a vibrant town with a good range of services and retailers and a number of eateries, pubs and a wine bar. There is the popular Maltings Theatre and Cinema as well as a regular market and a number of galleries and arts and crafts shops. The Swan Leisure Centre provides a variety of activities including swimming. Schooling is well catered for locally with primary and secondary schooling available in the town as well as private schooling from age 3 to 18 at Longridge Towers School. Both Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Edinburgh are easily accessible via excellent transport networks.

There is a very good choice of golf courses nearby including the links course at Goswick and championship courses further afield at The Roxburghe, Kelso and Muirfield, Gullane.

Square Footage: 2,698 sq ft


Acreage: 2.14 Acres