Woodhills, 5 Mordington, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Scottish Borders, TD15

Woodhills is a charming 3-bedroom home on two picturesque acres, including a garden, paddock, and outbuildings including a traditional Cow Byre. Combining modern sustainability with rural charm, it offers a peaceful retreat.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Woodhills is a charming 3-bedroom detached family home, nestled within two acres of picturesque grounds - comprising a garden and an additional one-acre paddock. The property also includes several outbuildings, including a traditional Cow Byre. Combining modern sustainability with countryside charm, this idyllic home, set with a stunning backdrop, offers the perfect balance of rural tranquillity, yet is just a 15-minute drive from the popular seaside town of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Upon entering the house from the driveway, you are welcomed into a porch with terracotta tiles and a large storage cupboard which currently houses a washing machine and useful shelving. From the porch you enter a beautiful kitchen with blue in-frame cabinets, solid wood worktops, a butlers sink with hot water tap and stone flooring. The kitchen flows through to a light open dining space with French doors opening out to the vast garden and paddock beyond. The ground floor also offers a light and airy dual aspect sitting room with a log burning stove, a bedroom which is currently used as a snug and music room, and a beautifully presented downstairs shower room/ WC.

Ascending the staircase from the entrance hall, the first floor unveils two generously sized bedrooms, each offering expansive views and high ceilings. One bedroom features a charming fireplace, adding to the traditional charm. Additionally, there is a spacious family bathroom, and a large storage cupboard conveniently located at the top of the stairs.

Woodhills, 5 Mordington Holdings was built in the early 1900s for soldiers coming back from war offering them the chance to be self-sufficient. The house is set within expansive gardens and grounds, highlighted by several substantial outbuildings offering endless potential to suit the needs of the new owners. These are complemented by 26 discreet solar panels with batteries, enhancing the property’s energy efficiency and making the most of the roof space of the outbuildings.

A wide driveway runs along the rear of the property, providing ample parking space for multiple vehicles, ensuring both convenience and ease. Beyond the generous front garden, you'll find an acre-sized paddock with its own separate access from the road, adding even more versatility to this exceptional property.

ACCOMODATION COMPRISES

Ground Floor - Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen-Dining Room, Rear Porch/Boot Room, Double Bedroom, Shower Room/WC.

First Floor – 2 Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Large Storage Cupboard.

Garden Grounds - Private Driveway with Ample Parking, 3 Large Outbuildings, Spacious Gardens and Grounds of 1 acre and a 1 Acre Paddock, total 2.1 acres.

DISTANCES

Berwick-upon-Tweed Mainline Rail Station 5 miles, Duns 11 miles, Reston Train Station 8 miles, Coldingham 9.5 miles, Kelso 23 miles, Edinburgh 52 miles, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 69 miles.
(All distances are approximate).

LOCAL AREA

Woodhills is situated in an elevated position above the hamlet of Mordington and is tucked away along a country lane, affording a high degree of privacy and peace with stunning views. Mordington is located 5 minutes away from the pretty village of Foulden, which has a village hall offering a busy schedule of events and a playing field and tennis court. Mordington is set in the beautiful rolling Berwickshire countryside, approximately five miles west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, England’s most northerly market town.

The seaside town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is renowned for its Elizabethan walls and stunning architecture and viaduct. The town has a wide selection of amenities and is well serviced with local and national shops, five national supermarkets and a selection of leisure and sports clubs, banks, public houses, restaurants and theatre. Woodhills also offers access to schooling options for all ages, which includes Ayton Primary, Eyemouth High School and Longridge Towers, a private school just outside Berwick-upon-Tweed which provides a private bus service from Foulden village.

The region is well serviced for commuting possibilities with a mainline rail station connecting to both Edinburgh and Newcastle in circa 45 minutes and London Kings Cross in circa 3.5 hours. In addition to this is the A1 trunk road providing ease of access both north and south respectively.

To the east is the Berwickshire and Northumberland rugged coastline with miles of unspoilt beaches and beautiful landscapes, with areas such as St Abbs and Coldingham Bay, Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle and the Farne Isles. The village is served by Border Buses 60 service with regular services into Berwick to the east and Duns to the west.

GENERAL REMARK

Tenure - Freehold

Services - Mains water and electricity, Oil fired central heating. Drainage - Private Septic Tank. 26 Solar Panels, 3 Tesla Batteries.

Fixtures and Fittings - All fitted carpets, curtain poles, curtains, light fittings and integrated appliances form part of the sale.

Listing and Conservation - Woodhills is not listed and does not fall within a conservation area.