The Penthouse, 2 Chapel Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15

Fantastic penthouse apartment, situated in the heart of Berwick-upon-Tweed. This property boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy the convenience of off-street parking and a prime location in a vibrant town setting.

The Property
The Penthouse apartment forms the entire top floor of a converted 18th Century Chapel, and offers spacious open-plan living accommodation, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and fabulous sea views and views over the historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. The property is situated in a quiet residential position just a short walk from the shops and cafes in the town centre and is finished with high quality fixtures and fittings throughout and benefits from an allocated parking space and secure entry system. The property has recently been run as a very successful holiday let (Wasa Penthouse).

The accommodation within The Penthouse is well presented, generous and flows naturally from room to room. It is accessed by a communal hallway, where a lift gives access to the second floor and from here, stairs lead solely to the Penthouse and a private utility cupboard with washing machine.
The impressive open plan kitchen/living space has been well configured, with distinct, living and dining areas. The kitchen area comprises a range of high quality soft close units with granite work tops and integrated Neff and Samsung appliances. There is ample space for a large dining table and a carpeted living area with exposed beams and Velux windows offering superb coastal views. There are three generous bedrooms, the master bedroom has a dressing area and an impressive fully tiled en-suite bathroom with separate shower. The two further bedrooms, both of which have fitted wardrobes, and are supported by a family bathroom. The property is well insulated, is heated with efficient electric radiators and has LED lighting throughout

Accommodation Comprises
Penthouse Apartment:- Reception Hallway, Open Plan Kitchen/Living Space, Master Bedroom with En Suite, Two Further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Utility Cupboard
Outside:- Private Parking Space, Communal Bin Store

Distances
Berwick Train Station 0.5 miles, Holy Island 13 miles, Coldstream 14 miles, Bamburgh 19 miles, Kelso 24 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 57 miles, Newcastle 63 miles. (all distances are approximate).

Area Insights
The Penthouse lies within the famous Elizabethan walls in Berwick-Upon-Tweed with easy and direct access to the town centre. The property sits in a quiet street close to the historic Berwick Barracks and access to stunning coastal walking routes around the town. The Penthouse gives you the feeling of peacefulness but still have the benefit of being close to a wide range of amenities.
The historic market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is famous for its stunning architecture 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, cafes, restaurants and The Maltings 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. There is also the A1 trunk road which bypasses the town and provides easy access both north and south respectively.
The local area has a wide range of popular attractions and activities including Northumberland and Berwickshire’s rugged coastline of unspoilt beaches and beautiful landscapes; Berwick walls and pier are only minutes away while Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Bamburgh Castle and the ancient Border towns of Coldstream, Kelso and Melrose are 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; within five minutes’ walk lies Berwick Golf Course and other courses can be found at Goswick, Eyemouth and the Hirsel. Swimming, gym, squash and indoor bowling facilities exist at the Swan Centre in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Despite Berwick’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.


Tenure
Leasehold (Management Company formed of the ten owners of 2 Chapel Street)
Lease- 999 years from 28th April 2014
Management Fee of £1,350 per year.