Folly Dyke, Alnwick, Northumberland

Impressive and immaculately presented four bedroom, detached house occupying a beautiful private & secluded garden site of approx. 0.253 acres - with stylish accommodation over three floors circa 2,100 sq ft and lovely design features including full height picture windows, large lantern glazed roof, and wood burning stove. Attractive landscaped gardens, with south facing front aspect, paved terraced seating area and secure gated gravel driveway.

Folly Dyke is a stunning, individually designed stone & render detached house, located in a quiet garden site towards the western edge of Alnwick, with fantastic elevated views from the upper floors over Alnwick to the surrounding countryside - accessed via a small lane serving only a small number of dwellings. The property has a lovely south facing front aspect, with excellent privacy from the mature trees and planting.

Ground floor - Fabulous light and spacious reception hallway with a wood floor | Cloakroom/wc | Excellent 24ft sitting room with dual aspect windows overlooking the gardens, a cast iron wood burning stove and French doors to the open plan dining/garden room | Impressive dining room with large lantern style glazed roof, bi fold doors and a door with Juliet balcony opening to the garden | Superb Garden room/snug with stylish full height picture windows overlooking the garden, and a wood burning stove | Modern kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of cabinets and integrated appliances - gas hob, integrated oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer | Utility room with cabinet storage, plumbing for a washing machine & space for a tumble dryer - a door to the side.

First floor - First floor landing with stairs to the second floor | Newly fitted carpets to the first and second floor in April 2024 | Generous Master bedroom with French doors opening to a small balcony area (not enclosed) | Dressing room | Ensuite shower/wc | Two further double bedrooms, both with built in wardrobes, and views over the gardens | Well appointed contemporary Family Shower room/wc.

Second floor - Fabulous loft bedroom with a full height vaulted ceiling, large Velux windows giving elevated views over Alnwick town to the Pastures and open countryside in the distance | Luxury ensuite bathroom with a Velux window, raised freestanding bath, basin in a vanity cabinet and wc.

Externally - the house is set in a lovely mature garden site of approx. 0.253 acres, approached via double timber gates opening to a gravel driveway with parking for a number of cars. The front garden is lawned with mature trees and planting, a newly added Greenhouse & timber sheds with access to the side and to the rear garden. The rear garden has a split level paved patio terrace, ideal for outside entertaining and barbecues.

Alnwick offers a wide range of local amenities, with a a number of shops, supermarkets, cafes, pubs & restaurants, featuring Turnbulls Foodhall, M&S food store, Hospital, GP surgery and dentists, as well as schooling for all ages. Alnwick has major tourist attractions with Alnwick Castle, the Alnwick Garden, Lilidorei and 'Barter Books' all within walking distance of the town centre. The area offers excellent leisure activities with several golf courses, a Marina at Amble, miles of sandy beaches & coastline and rivers for water sports and beautiful country woodland walks.
There is easy access to the A1 for commuting throughout the region, with Newcastle upon Tyne an approx. 35 minute drive. There is a main line Railway Station at nearby Alnmouth with direct regular services to Newcastle, London Kings Cross and Edinburgh Waverley stations - Newcastle International Airport is located approx. 35 miles away.

Services: Mains Electric, Gas & Water | Gas Central Heating | Septic Tank | Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax: Band F | EPC: C