Land for sale
Features and description
- Plot With Current Full Planning permission
- Development for a Spectacular Residence
- Proximity to Coastline & Haggeston Castle
- 6.5 Acre Plot
- Former Windmill
An exceptional and rare opportunity to acquire a 6.5 acre self-build plot with full planning permission to create a striking contemporary eco-home, seamlessly incorporating a 17th Century former windmill, later dovecote—a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade II listed heritage asset. Known as The Dovecote, this unique scheme is located in the highly sought-after rural setting of Haggerston, close to the Northumberland coastline and within easy reach of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The core architectural concept centres on the sensitive integration of the historic cylindrical stone dovecote with a bold, modern extension, creating a dramatic contrast between heritage and contemporary design. The entrance to the property is through the characterful circular tower, offering a distinctive arrival experience before leading into the main ground floor reception space, where the architectural vision fully unfolds. A key feature of the design is its strong emphasis on natural light and connection to the surrounding landscape. Clerestory windows, full-height glazing, and carefully positioned openings ensure that the interior is flooded with daylight, while framing uninterrupted views across the rural setting toward the Cheviot Hills.
The proposed accommodation includes: -Large cylindrical of the Dovecote with glass walkway to central double height open-plan kitchen/dining/lounge reception space. The ground floor also benefits from a utility room; greenhouse; internal bin storage area; 2 ground floor bedrooms with ensuites, WC, plant room; large garden room and integral garage. To the first floor there are 2 more double bedrooms with ensuite facilities and an additional plant room.
The property enjoys a superb location with Haggerston Castle adjacent on the other side of the A. Berwick-upon-Tweed, lies approximately 6.5 miles to the north, providing a comprehensive range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and schooling. Berwick railway station on the East Coast Main Line provides direct services to Newcastle, Edinburgh, and London King’s Cross, making the location highly convenient for commuting and travel.
The site is being offered for sale via Pattinsons Commercial Auction with a starting bid of £150,000.
This is a truly unique opportunity to create a landmark home of architectural significance, combining historic character with cutting-edge design in a spectacular Northumberland setting. The site is identified by what3words ///silly.exploring.stumpy
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Architect Visualisations
A key feature of the design is its strong emphasis on natural light and connection to the surrounding landscape. Clerestory windows, full-height glazing, and carefully positioned openings ensure that the interior is flooded with daylight, while framing uninterrupted views across the rural setting toward the Cheviot Hills. The mono-pitch roof design further enhances this effect, enabling optimal solar gain and contributing to the overall eco-home principles that underpin the scheme. The inclusion of the greenhouse space supports passive environmental control, while the overall orientation and layout are designed to maximise energy efficiency, natural ventilation, and thermal performance.
Planning Permission
The property is offered freehold with full planning permission granted under reference 21/00759/FUL.
Tenure
The land and property is Freehold and the title number is ND164329
Location
Situated in the peaceful rural setting of Haggerston close to Haggerston Castle. The Northumberland coastline is within close proximity, with the nearest beaches at Cheswick Sands and Goswick lying approximately 2 to 3 miles away, making them easily reachable within a 5–10 minute drive. These unspoilt stretches of coastline are renowned for their natural beauty and open views.
Berwick-upon-Tweed town centre is located approximately 6.5 miles to the north, typically around a 10–15 minute drive, and provides a comprehensive range of amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, restaurants, cafes, schooling, and leisure facilities.
Overall, the location offers an ideal balance of rural living with strong transport links and access to both coastal and town amenities, making it well suited for permanent residence or as a second home.
Accommodation
The proposed accommodation extends to a thoughtfully designed four-bedroom home, with all rooms being well proportioned and carefully arranged to maximise both functionality and visual impact. The ground floor provides an impressive open-plan double height sitting and dining and kitchen space forming the heart of the home. The kitchen is complemented by a contemporary island. With clerestory windows and double height spaces light flows seamlessly throughout the property. Two generously sized double bedrooms are located on the ground floor, both with en-suite facilities, alongside a range of practical spaces including a utility room, boiler room, WC, storage areas, and an integrated garage.
To the first floor are two further bedrooms also both with ensuites. The upper level overlooks the principal living spaces below, enhancing the sense of space and architectural drama created by the...
Transport
The property benefits from excellent connectivity via the nearby A1, offering convenient road access both north and south. Berwick railway station, situated within the town, lies on the East Coast Main Line and provides direct services to Newcastle and Edinburgh in approximately 45 minutes, and London King’s Cross in around 3.5 hours.
Auctioneers Additional Comments
Pattinson Auction are referred to below as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold under either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that all matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid on any property marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders buyers must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere. Our verification process is in place to ensure AML procedures are carried out in accordance with the law
Auctioneers Additional Comments
The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price , Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.
Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts, the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (Subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and the Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.
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