Elizabeth Humphreys Homes are delighted to offer this charming property boasting glorious countryside views. In need of modernisation, none standard construction and asbestos roof, this 3 bedroomed semi-detached bungalow/cottage benefits from wrap around gardens, electric central heating and all the other usual mains connections. No chain.
The thriving former mining village of Shilbottle is the location of this cottage. Enjoying the benefit of a rural community but with easy access to a greater range of facilities nearby in Alnwick. The village has a small range of amenities including village store, post office, chemist, Primary School, a leisure complex with pool, gym, spa and beauty facilities, a public house, the locally renowned ‘Running Fox’ café, a restaurant and take-away and a well-used community centre. There is a regular bus service to Alnwick, Amble, and Newcastle. The East Coast Mainline is only a short five-minute drive from the village offering easy access to a variety of different locations including Newcastle and Edinburgh City centre.
The front porch offers the ideal space in which to hang coats and store shoes before entering the main living spaces. Double glazed windows allow plenty of natural light.
The living room is an inviting room in which to spend time with family and friends. There is a fireplace which forms an attractive feature and the high ceiling with coving adds to the sense of space.
The kitchen is located to the rear of the property and offers a good number of wall and base units. There is a single bowl stainless steel sink, space for a free-standing electric oven with a four-burner hob above and plumbing and space for a washing machine. A cupboard in the corner houses the hot water tank for ease of access. A porch, with a corrugated plastic roof, adjoining the kitchen houses the tumble dryer and provides external access via a uPVC door to the rear garden.
Leading from the lounge, the main hallway, with loft access above, provides convenient access to the bedroom accommodation.
To the right, the primary bedroom, with coving, is a large double room with a window capturing views towards the sea. There is plenty of space for storage options.
Bedroom 2 is another double bedroom which overlooks the side of the property to the fields with the sea beyond. This room also offers plenty of storage potential.
Bedroom 3 is a single room with a pleasant view over the rear garden with a countryside backdrop.
The family shower room comprises a double sized shower cubicle with an electric shower within, a close coupled toilet with a push button behind and a pedestal hand wash basin. The space is finished with wet walling and vinyl flooring and has a low maintenance ceiling with spotlights within.
The rear garden is a pleasant outside space which offers seating areas around a central lawn with mature planted borders. There are a couple of storage sheds which are useful in addition to a larger shed. The garden extends around the side of the property to the front presenting further space to relax and enjoy the warm summer sunshine.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: A, £1623.22
EPC: F
Important Note:
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including central heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. All measurements are approximate and for guidance only. If there is any point that is of particular importance to you, please contact us and we will try and clarify the position for you.
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