Property Details: - Type: Terraced house - Bedrooms: 3 - Bathrooms: 1
Agent: Rook Matthews Sayer - Alnwick Phone: 01665 491843
<p>This period stone built garden three bedroom terrace sits conveniently in the centre of the highly sought after historic town of Alnwick. With accommodation full of character and boasting original features including original sash timber windows, there is scope to cosmetically enhance every room. Rarely do you find period town properties with large gardens and to the rear of Upper Howick Street you will find an elevated garden ready for further landscaping. <br/><br/>Steps to the entrance door lead into a lobby and a glazed door into the welcoming hallway with an original spindled balustrade takes you to a half landing and onto the galleried first floor landing. The lounge to the front is bright and airy with a fireplace creating a central focal point giving the room a cosy atmosphere. The sitting room with an original cast iron fireplace with tiled inset, hearth and open fire grate is perfect for cold winter days. Opening into the generous dining kitchen has ample space for a dining table, perfect for everyday eating or entertaining and the kitchen is well appointed with a range of wall and base units with a fitted gas hob, electric oven and extractor along with an integrated fridge, washer and dryer. French doors lead out from the side of the kitchen to the courtyard and garden. <br/><br/>The downstairs w.c. is decorated with attractive and colourful wall tiling and tiled floor. To the first floor, all the rooms have original timber flooring and the picture window on the half landing floods the galleried landing area with natural light, this generous space will accommodate a study desk. <br/><br/>The double bedroom to the rear is a good size with built in wardrobes and cast iron fireplace and the main bedroom to the front is spacious with the third bedroom being a large single with plenty of space for furniture. There is a family bathroom with a bathroom and shower over. Outside to the front steps lead to the timber front entrance door and to the rear a courtyard is the perfect sitting place to enjoy the warmer months of the year. Particular mention should be made of the generous and elevated garden accessed by steps and currently laid to lawn. Enclosed by timber fencing and a stone wall, the garden affords the buyer with scope to landscape further.<br/><br/>Alnwick is a thriving market town with the historic and stunning Alnwick Castle and Gardens in the heart of the centre of the town, combined with excellent amenities, bars, restaurants, deli's, cafes and shopping, Alnwick is a stunning and vibrant choice of location to live. <br/><br/>The bus station is a central hub for services to Morpeth and Berwick, visiting the towns and villages in between and connects to the city centre of Newcastle and the local train station is just a short drive away in Alnmouth offers a fast train service to Edinburgh and Newcastle with connecting trains nationwide. The A1 is on the doorstep which carves through the county from North to South and links up with the motorway networks for accessibility throughout the Country. The nearest sandy beach is located in Alnmouth and the pretty villages and wide sandy bays dotted along this glorious coastline is within easy reach and worthy of weekend trips visiting areas of natural beauty. The characterful town of Amble with its traditional working harbour is just a twenty minute drive full of fish restaurants and bars. Boat trips to Coquet Island with sightings of seabird species, grey seals and dolphins and the Sunday Market at the harbour is well worth a visit.<br/><br/>If you are looking for a main residence or a holiday retreat and If a modern house is not for you and you are looking to purchase a part of Alnwick’s heritage then this stone property is certainly one to view to fully appreciate the accommodation being offered.<br/><br/>ENTRANCE LOBBY<br/><br/>ENTRANCE HALL<br/><br/>LOUNGE <br/>14’5” (4.39m) max x 12’11” (3.94m) max<br/><br/>SITTING ROOM <br/>12’2” (3.71m) max x 12’ (3.66m) max though to:<br/><br/>DINING KITCHEN <br/>24’9” (7.54m) max x 8’1” (2.46m) max<br/>Fitted gas hob - Electric oven and extractor - Integrated fridge - Washer and dryer<br/><br/>DOWNSTAIRS W.C.<br/><br/>HALF LANDING<br/><br/>MAIN LANDING<br/><br/>BEDROOM ONE <br/>13’ (3.96m) max x 12’10” (3.91m) max<br/><br/>BEDROOM TWO <br/>12’2” (3.71m) max x 12’1” (3.68m) into wardrobes<br/><br/>BEDROOM THREE <br/>8’11” (2.72m) into bay x 7’11” (2.41m) max<br/><br/>BATHROOM<br/><br/>COURTYARD AND GARDEN TO REAR<br/><br/>AGENTS NOTE<br/>Please note that the AML fee covers the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.<br/></p><p> </p>PRIMARY SERVICES SUPPLY<br/>Electricity: Mains<br/>Water: Mains<br/>Sewerage: Mains<br/>Heating: Mains Gas<br/>Broadband: ASDL Copper Wire<br/>Mobile Signal Coverage Blackspot: No known issues<br/>Parking: On Street Parking<br/><br/>RESTRICTIONS AND RIGHTS<br/>This property is in a conservation area.<br/><br/>TENURE<br/>Freehold – It is understood that this property is freehold, but should you decide to proceed with the purchase of this property, the Tenure must be verified by your Legal Adviser<br/><br/>COUNCIL TAX BAND: B<br/><br/>EPC RATING: D<br/><br/>Council Tax Band: B<br/>Tenure: Freehold
