Spacious Family Home in Sought After Location
The Property
Ladykirk Old School is a spacious detached property that dates back to 1859 and is located within the charming hamlet of Ladykirk which benefits from wonderful open views of the surrounding countryside. This ideal family home sits within a generous plot of approx. 0.46 acre and benefits from being extended and fully renovated to a very high standard by the current owner in 2004.
The property benefits from oil under floor heating and offers immaculately presented living accommodation with 5 bedrooms (3 en-suite), a family lounge, and a beautiful fitted bespoke dining kitchen. Externally there are immaculate tended gardens to the rear and side. The garden area is quite varied with a sizeable orchard, patio areas, BBQ, rockery, and several outhouses with power and lighting and a large greenhouse. There is a large hardstanding that would accommodate a caravan or boat. At the front of the property is a large driveway that would accommodate several vehicles and a large detached garage with electric door, power and lighting.
Externally
This property boasts sizeable and well maintained gardens which include a sizeable orchard consisting of 17 fruit trees, a Chestnut tree and a Rowan Tree. The gardens also include sections of lawn, raised vegetable and planting beds, a raised cold frame, a borra borra BBQ and seating area which is laid to patio with a log burner. There is a large hardstanding with gated access ideal for a caravan, boat, trailer etc. Several external taps. There is a greenhouse (16ft x 10ft) with power and lighting. A concrete base has been built for the provision of a Summer House. There is an outhouse with power and lighting and an outside WC. In addition there is a sizeable store
There is a large integral garage which is currently used as a workshop with electric up and over door, fluorescent lighting, double glazed window to the side, radiator and numerous power points. Large driveway with sufficient space for 6-8 vehicles.
Services
Mains Electricity, Mains Drainage, Oil Fired Central Heating.
Tenure & Possession
Freehold
EPC Rating Rated
C
Council Tax Band
F
The Area
Ladykirk is a small village North of the River Tweed. The popular village of Norham lies only 1 mile to the south and provides many amenities that include village store, butchers, baker, two public houses and a GP surgery.
Berwick-upon-Tweed is a historic market town known for its fortified Elizabethan walls. The town is renowned for its architecture and The River Tweed. There are a wide range of independent retailers and well known stores such as M&S, Next, WH Smith and major supermarkets. There is also a popular leisure centre with swimming pool, Tennis courts, sailing and golf at nearby Goswick. First, middle and secondary schooling is available as well as private prep and senior education at nearby Longridge Towers.
The town has an inter-city railway station with regular service to London, Edinburgh and Newcastle. The A1 is easily reached for commuting both north and south.
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