Sailmakers, 19 Quay Walls, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15

A beautifully restored three-bedroom Grade II* listed townhouse on Berwick’s historic Quay Walls, Sailmakers offers stunning river views and a perfect blend of period charm and modern comfort.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional period townhouse set within the historic Elizabethan Quay Walls of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Sailmakers is a beautifully restored Grade II* listed residence enjoying a prominent position with panoramic views over the River Tweed. Rich in character and thoughtfully updated, the property offers a harmonious blend of heritage features and contemporary styling.

The entrance hallway welcomes you into the home and sets the tone for the quality and character found throughout. To the left lies an inviting sitting and dining room, a beautifully proportioned space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. To the right of the hallway, the breakfasting kitchen is fitted with bespoke cabinetry and benefits from a large walk-in storage cupboard, combining practicality with timeless design.

From the hallway, the staircase leads to the first floor, where a light-filled family room or additional sitting room enjoys elevated views over the river. A double bedroom and a stylish shower room also occupy this level, offering flexible accommodation for guests or family life.
The second floor comprises two further bedrooms, both tastefully presented and full of charm, along with a well-appointed shower room. Each room offers its own unique aspect, with stunning views across the river and townscape.

Lovingly refurbished with input from interior designers Decodence Design, Sailmakers combines authenticity with comfort in every detail. Its position on the iconic Quay Walls places it within easy walking distance of Berwick’s shops, cafes, and cultural landmarks, while the riverfront setting offers peaceful walks and spectacular sunsets.

Sailmakers is a truly unique home—historically significant, architecturally elegant, and perfectly suited for modern living by the coast.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

Ground Floor - Entrance Hallway, Dining Sitting Room, Breakfasting Kitchen

First Floor - Family Room, Bedroom, Shower Room

Second Floor - 2 Further Bedrooms, Shower Room

DISTANCES

Berwick Train Station 0.5 miles, Norham 8.5 miles, Kelso 24 miles, Bamburgh 19 miles, Alnwick 30 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 57 miles, Newcastle 64 miles. (all mileage is approximate)

AREA INSIGHTS

Set within the historic Elizabethan Walls, Sailmakers is just a few minutes’ stroll from Berwick’s vibrant town centre, which offers a diverse range of shops, restaurants, and a thriving cultural scene. The town enjoys excellent transport links, with Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne both reachable in under an hour and London accessible in approximately four hours via the East Coast mainline.

The historic market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is famous for its stunning architecture and is well serviced with local and national shops, five national supermarkets and schooling for all ages including a private school at Longridge Towers.

Berwick also has a selection of leisure and sports clubs, banks, public houses, cafes, restaurants and The Maltings theatre and cinema which offers daily shows and movies. There is a main line railway station which has regular trains to Edinburgh, Newcastle and London; both Edinburgh and Newcastle are sub one hour in travel time and London is about 3 hours 45 minutes away. There is also the A1 trunk road which bypasses the town and provides easy access both north and south respectively.

The local area has a wide range of popular attractions and activities including Northumberland and Berwickshire’s rugged coastline of unspoilt beaches and beautiful landscapes; Berwick walls and pier are only minutes away while Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Bamburgh Castle and the ancient Border towns of Coldstream, Kelso and Melrose are within easy reach. Country and sporting pursuits are also readily available, including hill walking, salmon and trout fishing, riding, hunting and shooting. Golf is available locally; within five minutes’ walk lies Berwick Golf Course and other courses can be found at Goswick, and Eyemouth. Swimming, gym, sand indoor bowling facilities exist at Berwick Sports Centre.

Despite Berwick’s proximity to both Edinburgh and Newcastle, the area has a low population and can therefore offer a quality of life that is becoming increasingly rare.

GENERAL REMARKS

Freehold - Please be aware Sailmakers is a flying Freehold with 12 Palace Street.

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

Listing and Conservation - Sailmakers is a Grade II* listed building and is in a conservation area.