Dowie House, Cheswick, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15

Dowie House is a detached 3 bedroom family home situated within a short walk of the spectacular and scenic Goswick beach on the east coast of North Northumberland. There is a strip of land to the south and west of the property extending to approximately 1.58 acres that the estate would happily offer as part of the sale. However, if the successful purchaser deems the garden grounds to be sufficient, the estate will retain the additional land.




PROPERTY DETAILS

Dowie House is a detached 3 bedroom family home situated within a short walk of the spectacular and scenic Goswick beach on the east coast of North Northumberland. The property is accessed down a private farm track leading to a small hamlet consisting of 3 properties. A private driveway off the farm track leads to the garage, outbuildings and ample parking at the rear of the property.

The generous accommodation within is positioned over 2 principle floors and comprises of a large breakfasting kitchen area which flows through to a family sitting / dining room and a drawing room. Both rooms have fire places, working shutters and stunning views of rolling countryside to the south. Branching off the kitchen is a ground floor W.C and practical utility room with access outside to the rear of the property.

A sweeping stair case leads to the first floor landing which all the bedroom accommodation is positioned off. The spacious master bedroom offers stunning southerly views and an en-suite shower room. The two further double bedrooms are supported by a family bathroom.

Dowie House provides ample private parking, a detached double lateral garage and a generous wrap around garden which is mainly laid to lawn.

There is a strip of land to the south and west of the property extending to approximately 1.58 acres that the estate would happily offer as part of the sale. However, if the successful purchaser deems the garden grounds to be sufficient, the estate will retain the additional land.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

Ground Floor - Reception Hallway, Breakfasting Kitchen, Family Sitting Room / Dining Room, Drawing Room, Utility and W.C.

First Floor - Master Bedroom (En-Suite), 2 Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Outside - Private Parking, Garden Grounds, Log Store, Detached Garage.

DISTANCES

Berwick-Upon-Tweed 6 miles, Cheswick Beach 500 meters, Goswick Golf Club 2 miles, Holy Island 10 miles, Bamburgh 15 miles, Newcastle 60 miles, Edinburgh 64 miles. (all distances are approximate.)

AREA INSIGHTS

Dowie House is a Grade II listed building which is situated on the stunning East Coast of North Northumberland in Cheswick. Positioned within a short walk or under a 5 minute drive from the spectacular Goswick Beach means Dowie House enjoys the quiet and rural bliss of Northumberland. The property sits on the edge of the beautiful Lindisfarne Wildlife Park and is within easy reach of Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Holy Island and Bamburgh.

The market town of Berwick Upon-Tweed is positioned 6 miles north of Dowie House and is famous for its stunning historic architecture. Berwick has an expansive range of amenities with five national supermarkets and local shops. The area offers schooling for all ages including Longridge Towers, a well-regarded private school. Berwick also has a large selection of leisure and sports clubs, public houses, restaurants, cafés and the Maltings theatre and cinema. Country and sporting pursuits are widely available including hill walking, salmon and trout fishing, riding, hunting, shooting and scuba diving in the renowned Berwickshire Marine Reserve.
Swimming, gym and indoor bowling facilities exist at the Swan Centre in Berwick-upon-Tweed. There are several golf courses in the area with Goswick Golf Course being on the doorstep of Dowie House. Other courses are available a short drive away such as Magdalene Fields in Berwick, Eyemouth and The Hirsel Golf Club in Coldstream.

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a popular and tranquil Island off the Northumberland Coast. Home to attractions like Lindisfarne Castle, the 2019 garden of the year The Gertrude Jekyll Garden, and St. Aidan’s Winery the island offers a variety of attractions. During low tide Holy Island gives access to St. Cuthbert’s Island, a smaller island which has a narrower window for visits between tides but is a great spot for bird and seal spotting.

The pretty seaside village of Bamburgh offers some fantastic local amenities and services as well as a spectacular sandy beach. The village has many stand out features which include the privately owned Bamburgh Castle, a challenging 18 hole golf course and a Cricket Club to name a few.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed offers a mainline railway station which has regular trains to Edinburgh, Newcastle and London. Both Edinburgh and Newcastle are sub one hour travel time and London is circa 3 hours and 45 minutes. There is also the A1 trunk road which bypasses the town and provides easy access to both north and south respectively.