The Old Station, Edlingham, Alnwick

A once in a lifetime opportunity to own your own piece of history. The Old Station, with separate guest suite/holiday let, The Signal Box, both located in the peaceful hamlet of Edlingham just outside the historic market town of Alnwick. This home boasts gorgeous wrap-around grounds covering circa 1.5 acres, which encourages a whole host of wildlife such as deer, foxes, badgers, squirrels and birds, all surrounded by breath-taking countryside with stunning views of the viaduct, Edlingham Castle and the Cheviots in the distance. Finished to a very high standard, including quality oak doors throughout, there is plenty of driveway parking, anthracite-coloured windows which, placed within the stone exterior, are stunning, and many wonderful period features which highlight the history of these superb properties. The Old Station, with oil central heating, shares a private water supply with a neighbouring property, whilst The Signal Box has a private water supply of its own and electric central heating. The potential offered by these two properties, steeped in history and brimming with country-cottage opulence, is endless and will fulfil your dream of countryside living.

Alnwick, with its cobbled streets and beautiful old buildings, has recently had the honour of being voted one of the best places to live in the UK. Alnwick is a town brimming with history and culture, from the tranquillity of Barter Books to the splendour of the Alnwick Castle and gardens. The town benefits from excellent transport links with frequent buses between Berwick, Morpeth and Newcastle and is a short drive to Alnmouth train station and, as it is situated just moments from the A1, it is perfect for those needing to commute. There is an excellent selection of local food retailers, delis, bakeries and butchers as well as larger chain supermarkets. The town centre also has excellent amenities including several banks, GP surgeries, dental practices and a fabulous leisure centre to name but a few.

This is a very versatile stunning historic yet perfectly finished modern home in so many ways, it is hard to cover everything this captivating home can provide. The owner could live in one whilst holiday letting the other, holiday let both, or create the perfect multi-generational escape to the country. The two properties provides a rural oasis just 10 miles from the Northumberland coast, the perfect spot away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Entry to The Old Station is via the front door and just off the old station platform. The door opens into an internal hallway with spotlights to the ceiling, luxury vinyl flooring and various doors leading off. The good height of ceiling and coving creates a feeling of grandeur as you enter. The ground floor WC comprises a dark grey high gloss vanity unit with a sink on top, a concealed cistern toilet and a designer chrome heated towel rail. The space is finished with wet-walling and a window allows natural light to stream in.

The first main door opens to a stunning lounge (which historically was the old ticket office) with four large windows allowing a huge amount of natural light to enter in addition to taking advantage of the glorious views. The original arched inglenook fireplace, containing a wood burner, forms a focal point for the room. The high ceiling helps the feeling of space and light in this wonderful room.

The open plan dining-living-kitchen area (the dining area was originally the waiting room) is a glorious space again with a good height of ceiling and coving adding to the airy feel. Two picture windows and a full glass door capture the picture postcard views of the garden, in addition to allowing natural light to flood into the space. The door leads out onto the old station platform, seamlessly connecting the inside living spaces to the outdoor entertaining areas and the stunning gardens. There is a marvellous fireplace with a stone surround containing a woodburner set on a stone slab hearth.

Moving into the kitchen, a composite stable door provides external access and a picture window overlooks the beautiful rolling hills beyond the property. A glorious centre island, incorporating a breakfast bar with a pop-up socket and LED lighting, works in harmony with the plentiful anthracite-coloured wall and base units complemented by a white granite-type work surface with matching up stand. The plinth and bench lighting adds a further touch of elegance to this already stunning kitchen. The kitchen is fitted out with an integrated combination microwave, a built-in wine cooler, a glass display cabinet, a five-burner induction hob with a built-in extractor fan above and an attractive glass splashback behind, an eye-level oven, a black bowl-and-a-half sink with a drainer cut into the work surface on either side, an additional boiling hot water tap, a fully integrated full-sized dishwasher and integrated waste receptacles. In addition there is space for an American-style fridge-freezer. Furthermore, there is an anthracite-coloured designer radiator with a heated towel rail to the front. Glimpses of the period features are evident in the ceiling, and the space has been finished with a useful number of chrome switches and sockets and a wall-mounted television.

The long hallway, with a good-sized storage cupboard, leads to the sleeping accommodation at the opposite end of the property, where the good height of ceiling and quality flooring continues. The hallway widens at one point to accommodate a charming office space or reading area, with an anthracite-coloured door providing external access.

Furthermore, cleverly hidden, there is a utility space behind a sliding door at the far end which offers a good number of handle-less dark matt-grey units, plenty of black granite-effect worksurface, plumbing and space for a washing machine, and space for a tumble dryer. The hot water cylinder is housed in a cupboard for ease of access and a window overlooks the rear.

The primary bedroom is a glorious double room with a window overlooking the side.

Bedroom 2 is another impressive double with a window overlooking the side capturing views towards the signal box.

Bedroom 3 is a further double room taking advantage of views to the side.

The family bathroom is generously sized and the copper high-gloss wet wall is stunning and creates an immediate statement. There is an impressive large double-ended free-standing bath with a free-standing tap, as well as a separate shower with digitally controlled wall-mounted controls, a large slimline shower tray with a glass shower screen and an electric shower within, a two drawer matt-grey vanity unit with a winged sink on top , a niche behind and a mirror above, a designer anthracite-coloured heated towel rail, and a concealed-cistern toileet with a wall-hung pushbutton. Two windows allow for natural light and underfloor heating gives the ultimate luxury feeling.

Externally, the outside area is utterly unique. With an enchanting woodland vista, this space can be enjoyed by both properties and is a haven for wildlife. The old station platform extends along to The Signal Box, which has been converted into a separate guest suite.

To the front of The Old Station there is a large Indian stone patio area with large hanging baskets punctuating the frontage. The driveway circles a centre lawned island and a walkway leads to an office space or summer house, with hardwired broadband and stunning views of the viaduct, and a covered sitting area. In addition there is an orchard with a plentiful apple harvest. The countryside facilities include a wood store, a generator point and a septic tank. This area is spacious and could be utilised for further holiday/guest accommodation such as glamping pods, provided that the relevant permissions were secured. There are also various sheds used for wood storage and water treatment of the private spring water.

The Signal Box is charming, a stone building with a wood-clad roof. The large area beneath is 37 feet long and currently offers garage storage but could be converted into further accommodation or a games room, depending on your vision. There are further sheds beyond which could be utilised in a variety of ways. A set of metal steps lead to a raised composite deck around The Signal Box, which allows you to walk around and appreciate the panoramic views.

A door opens into the main living space with windows all the way round capturing the views. A composite door provides external access to the rear. The kitchen offers a breakfast bar area in addition to a good number of grey wall and base units complemented by a wood-effect work surface with a matching upstand. There is a fully integrated slimline dishwasher, a wine rack, an eye-level oven, an integrated microwave, a single bowl stainless steel sink and an under-bench fridge.

The bathroom, with distinctive wet walling, comprises a wall-hung vanity unit with a sink on top and a wood-effect unit below, an electric mirror, a chrome heated towel rail, a close-coupled toilet with a pushbutton, and a slimline shower tray with a walk-behind shower screen and waterfall and separate shower within and external controls without.

Important Note:
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. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including central heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. All measurements are approximate and for guidance only. If there is any point that is of particular importance to you, please contact us and we will try and clarify the position for you.