Ancroft Southmore Farm, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

WOW! The Old Barn & Cottages is an incredible and rare lifestyle opportunity sitting in 6 acres close to Berwick upon Tweed on the Northumberland Coast with a stunning barn conversion, three holiday cottages, a large steel portal framed outbuilding incorporating an equestrian surface and stables, stunning grounds, further development potential for a home office or additional holiday let (STP)

The Main House - The Old Barn is a significant barn conversion which has been sensitively converted in recent years into a superb, character-filled family home with over 3894 sq. ft. of living accommodation, ideally suited to both modern family living, entertaining and working from home. Arranged over 2 floors and immaculately presented throughout with stunning architectural features. At the heart of the home, there is an incredible lounge with vaulted beamed ceiling, a large modern and contemporary kitchen with a large walk-in pantry, dining room, utility room, WC and just off the kitchen there is a large studio/home office, kitchenette (although with sufficient wiring and plumbing for a full kitchen) and shower room that could easily be converted into a separate annex or granny flat if required. On the first floor there are two large bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms with the master bedroom being 11m long and having a dressing area. Accessed externally yet attached to the main house there is home office situated over two floors with its own shower room & WC. This again could easily be used as ancillary accommodation/home office or perhaps as an income potential, subject to the relevant planning consent.

Equestrian Interest - This home is perfect for those looking for an equestrian property with an Indoor Arena with a mixed sand and fibre surface, housed within a 9400sq.ft. (18m x 48m) A-Framed steel portal shed with large sliding doors at both ends. Inside here there are 4 large Loddon Stables, 2 with automatic water troughs and rubber matting. There is a stable W.C and ample space for the creation of feed and tack stores. In addition to the wonderful indoor facilities, there are around over 3 acres of grazing land with a field shelter, tack room and water supply to two outside automatic water feeding troughs. This area would also be ideal for those looking for a large storage facility for a variety of uses.

Silage Clamp - Sitting to the rear of the site is a former walled Silage Clamp approximately 40 x16m, ideal for storage and possible addition of more stables or development potential. Attached to the front side of this is a large greenhouse, potting shed, 2 allotments with raised beds in a mesh tunnel and dog/chicken run to the rear which may have further flexible options.

The Bungalow - This beautifully presented two-bedroom bungalow enjoys views over towards the Northumberland coast. Internally it offers a large open plan kitchen/dining/lounge with log burning stove, a large family bathroom/utility room and two double bedrooms. Externally it has its own private and secluded garden grounds with decking and parking.

The Dairy - The Dairy is currently used as a holiday let and has its own separate access, parking area and large outside garden area with pergola and terrace. Presented to a luxurious standard, there is an open plan kitchen, lounge area with log burning stove, separate shower room and a double bedroom.

The Bothy - The Bothy, which sits adjacent to The Dairy is a one bedroom cottage. Internally there is a large double bedroom with ensuite shower/utility room, separate WC and an open plan kitchen/living room which leads out to its own private patio garden terrace and parking area.

Externally - The property sits in just over 6 acres with lovely courtyard gardens, open views and some wonderful garden spaces. To the front there is large garden terrace that enjoys open south-westerly aspect over the grazing land. To the rear there are mature flower beds, fruit trees and berry bushes lining the sheltered southern wall of the arena and on the other side of the courtyard is a ‘sitooterie’, a peaceful retreat, perfect to catch the evening light and enjoy the surroundings. To the rear of the arena are south facing fruit and vegetable beds, a large greenhouse, a potting shed and an extensive dog/chicken run.

Location - The Old Barn and Cottages sits in a hamlet of 4 other properties, in the stunning rural countryside of North Northumberland, around 4 miles southwest of Berwick upon Tweed, England’s most northern market town. The property is only 20 minutes from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and 30 minutes from Bamburgh Castle and its ‘Blue Flag’ beach.
Berwick upon Tweed is the nearest town with a wide range of local amenities and is well appointed with both independent and national shops, supermarkets and schools for all ages including a private school at Longridge Towers. There is also a selection of leisure and sports facilities, banks, public houses, restaurants, theatre and cinema. There are regular main line train links to both Edinburgh, Newcastle and London and the A1 is around 4 miles away providing easy access to both north and south. Travel time to London is under 4 hours by train. Both Edinburgh and Newcastle are only an hour away by road.

Services - Main house – Mains Water, septic tank drainage and mains electricity. Low energy Electric Central Heating and two Wood Burning Stoves
The Bothy- Mains Water, septic tank drainage and mains electricity.
Low energy Electric Central Heating
The Dairy – Mains Water, septic tank drainage and mains electricity, LPG Combi-boiler for central heating and hot water.
The Bungalow – Mains Water, septic tank drainage and mains electricity, low energy heating and log burner fire. Electric Central Heating

EPC - to follow
Council Tax - Main House E, The Dairy - Small Business Rate Relief

Disclaimer - 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. The services, systems, and appliances shown may not have been tested and has no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. All floor plans are created as a guide to the lay out of the property and should not be considered as a true depiction of any property and constitutes no part of a legal contract.