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MapTerraced house
Key information
Features and description
- Sea View
- Potential 1 or 2 Bed Holiday Let
- Requires Planning Permission
- Development/Conversion Opportunity
- Historic Quarter Berwick
RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A PIECE OF HISTORY IN BERWICK'S OLD QUARTER NEAR THE SEAFRONT!
Nestled in the heart of Berwick-upon-Tweed, a charming and historic market town on the Northumberland coast, The Old Pottery is a stone building that requires planning permission for full renovation and conversion to form a 1 or 2 bedroom cottage. The property enjoys a prime position on the sought after "Palace Green". With breathtaking views of the historic quarter and views to the sea, this characterful property would be the perfect blend of peaceful living and convenient access to shops, schools, transport links, and local attractions.
Local Area: Berwick-upon-Tweed is a thriving and picturesque town steeped in history. The property is within walking distance of the town centre, offering an excellent range of shops, restaurants, cafes, and pubs. Berwick is also home to a railway station with direct services to Edinburgh and Newcastle, making it a perfect location for commuters. The nearby coastline provides stunning beaches and scenic walking trails, perfect for those who enjoy outdoor activities.
The two-story, 1700s stone-built property was part of the old pottery in the historic quarter and adjacent to what was once the residence of the Governors of Berwick. Please note the adjacent Governors house is grade II * listed and this building is considered as part of "the south range" and included in the grade II* listed status.
The accommodation on offer briefly comprises: to the ground floor good sized ground floor room, a redundant outside WC and to the first floor 2 rooms with windows facing the seafront and a porch. Externally there is a courtyard which faces south and an allocated parking space. Subject to the various LA permissions and buyer making their own enquiries, a small balcony could be installed to take full advantage of the views to the sea over the walls on the first floor.
At this time the property is accessed currently via the first floor porch and some of window openings are blocked up.
Buyer to be aware there are no services at the property and buyer to make their own enquiries with any relevant providers
This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history and create a remarkable home within the heart of Berwick's historic quarter.
Viewings:
By appointment only. To arrange a viewing, please contact Keith Pattinsons Ltd in Alnwick[use Contact Agent Button]
Disclaimer:
All measurements are approximate and for guidance only. All services and appliances have not been tested. Please contact the selling agent for confirmation of all details and for further information.
We have confirmation from Environment & Design Team Northumberland County Council that The Old Pottery, Palace Green, Berwick is a Grade II* Listed Building. The building is part of The Governors House list entry and is clearly described there as part of the South Range ().
Tenure: Freehold
Rooms
Front of property
A stunning historic stone frontage adjoins the Governor's house. There are 2 windows on the first floor that have been blocked up which subject to local authority consents could be opened back up to allow light into the first floor and views over the Palace Gardens.
First Floor Room 1
Access is gained (via Ladder not supplied with property) from a front first floor porch and small external walkway area. The room has an existing windows to the rear facing Governors house gardens and a blocked up window to the front of the property. This could make a stunning lounge as it has a fireplace and could be opened to the adjacent room. Perhaps a small balcony could be installed with access out to make the most of the view to the sea (PLEASE NOTE applicants would have to make their own enquiries and obtaining all necessary permissions for balcony).
First Floor Room 2
This space would make an ideal kitchen breakfast space benefitting from a window overlooking governors house garden and the sea and a rear aspect that faces the front of the property which has been blocked up.
Ground floor
One long store room makes up the ground floor space which STPP could be converted to make a large en-suite bedroom or 2 smaller bedrooms with separate staircase and hallway to the first floor. (PLEASE NOTE Space is not currently accessible)
Rear of Property
2 windows face onto the courtyard from the first floor and currently there is access to an outside redundant WC. There are blocked-up window openings that face into the courtyard on the ground floor subject to local authority permissions these could be opened back up.
Sea View from Lounge
The first floor windows have this view! Stunning and you can see the sea!
Parking Space
Space for one car comes with the property and additional parking on Palace Green. Access to the property from the parking area (subject to local authority permissions) could be possible underneath the covered walkway seen here adjacent to the brick wall.
External Courtyard
The courtyard comes with the property and has gated access to the rear parking space. Please note the owner of Governor's House has a right of access for maintenance over part of the Courtyard.
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