£450,000 Guide Price
Apple Tree Cottage is a beautifully presented 2 / 3 bedroom detached house offering spacious open plan living and stunning countryside views. Set in the charming village of Lowick, this property offers a 1 bedroom annex called Fircones Cottage, beautiful garden grounds, ample off street parking and a large detached studio.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Apple Tree Cottage - Apple Tree Cottage is a beautifully presented 2 / 3 bedroom detached family home, situated in the desirable village of Lowick in North Northumberland. This spacious and modern property, features a 1 bedroom annex called Fircones Cottage which is currently rented out on a short-term holiday basis (www.airbnb.com/h/fircones) but could offer a variety of uses. Both properties enjoy stunning rural views over the Northumberland countryside and beyond to the Kyloe Hills.
Apple Tree Cottage extends to about 1434 Sq Ft / 133 Sq M and offers comfortable flexible living over one floor. Upon entering Apple Tree Cottage, you are greeted by a spacious conservatory vestibule which is an ideal space for coats and muddy boots. From here the vestibule leads to the stunning open plan sitting room / dining room / kitchen. The sitting room is a beautiful space offering a vaulted double height ceiling, large multi fuel stove and is a great space for entertaining. Off the sitting room is the kitchen / dining room. The kitchen offers a range of wall and base units, a composite countertop, integral appliances and an induction hob with an extractor fan above. The dining room, off the kitchen offers patio doors to the patio and garden beyond. There are 2 double bedrooms within Apple Tree Cottage which are supported by a family bathroom and a single bedroom which is supported by a family shower room.
Apple Tree Cottages offers lots of outdoor areas to enjoy. There is a large gravelled parking area in front and side of the property suitable for half a dozen vehicles, a south facing patio off the dining room and is an ideal spot for summer BBQ’s / alfresco dining, a number of raised beds and planters and a garden shed. In addition, Apple Tree Cottage offers a large well lit studio which has a variety of uses. Currently used as a craft room, the studio offers a kitchenette and could easily be a home office or artist studio.
Fircones Cottage - Fircones Cottage is a detached 1 bedroom annex which provides additional living space, perfect for extended family members, guests, or even as a home office. Currently used as a holiday rental (www.airbnb.com/h/fircones) it offers a bedroom, bathroom with separate shower and an open plan kitchen / sitting room.
AREA INSIGHTS
Apple Tree Cottage is positioned on the edge of the village of Lowick, in North Northumberland, in between Wooler to the south and Berwick upon Tweed to the North. Lowick is a thriving and popular village with an incredibly strong social community centred around it. The village hall has recently been completely refurbished and offers a variety of events which include a heritage group, quilting, a film club and Pilates classes. The village also offers some excellent local amenities and facilities such as a well-stocked village shop, a first school and two public houses. A mobile Post Office, library and a fish and chip van also visit the village frequently. Lowick offers some particularly beautiful walks nearby such as St Cuthberts Cave or on the stunning beaches of Holy Island, Goswick or Ross.
The historic market town of Wooler lies 8 miles due south of Lowick. Wooler offers some excellent local shopping, several public houses and restaurants and a CO-OP supermarket. Wooler also offers access to the Northumberland National Park, the largest national park in the UK and a wonderful place to explore the beauty of the surrounding area. Berwick upon Tweed is only 10 miles north of Lowick and is famed for its stunning architecture. Berwick has a wide selection of amenities and is well serviced with local and national shops, five national supermarkets and schooling for all ages including a private school at Longridge Towers. Berwick also has a selection of leisure and sports clubs, banks, public houses, restaurants and The Malting theatre and cinema which offers daily shows and movies. There is a main line railway station which has regular trains to both Edinburgh, Newcastle and London, both Edinburgh and Newcastle are sub one hour travel time and London in circa 3 hours 45 minutes. The local area has a wide range of popular attractions and activities including Northumberland’s stunning coastline of unspoilt beaches and beautiful landscapes; Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Bamburgh Castle and the ancient Border towns of Coldstream, Kelso and Melrose are all within easy reach. Country and sporting pursuits are also readily available, including hill walking, salmon and trout fishing, riding, hunting and shooting. Golf is available locally with Goswick Golf Course being on the door step. Swimming, a gymnasium, squash courts and indoor bowling facilities exist at the new Swan Centre in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Despite Lowick’s proximity to both Edinburgh and Newcastle, the area has a low population and can therefore offer a quality of life that is becoming increasingly rare.
GENERAL REMARKS
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax
Apple Tree Cottage – Band C
Fircones Cottage – Band A
Local Authority - Northumberland County Council
Telephone: 0345 600 6400
Services
Apple Tree Cottage - Mains water, drainage and electricity. Eco 7 electric storage heating. 16 Solar panels provide a 4Kw system. Full fibre broadband services are available. (FFTP)
Fircones Cottage - Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Full fibre broadband services are available.
Fixtures and Fittings - All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings, and integrated appliances form part of the sale.
Listing and Conservation - Apple Tree Cottage and Fircones Cottage are not a listed, nor within a conservation area.
Agents Note - Please note that the neighbour at 38 Main Street has a vehicular and pedestrian right of access over the driveway leading up to Apple Tree Cottage. This right of access does not extend beyond the private gates leading into Apple Tree Cottage.
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