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Greencroft, The Village, Christon Bank, Alnwick, Northumberland

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached Bungalow

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Excellent detached 1940s bungalow in the centre of Christon Bank
  • Fabulous approx. 0.3 acres garden site, with vegetable beds, store/shed and Greenhouse
  • Gated block paved driveway
  • Versatile reception rooms and bedrooms, and large loft space
  • Solar panels and Battery storage
  • No Upward Chain

Description

An excellent two/three bedroom, brick built detached bungalow, circa 1947, occupying a generous garden site of approx. 0.3 acres in the centre of Christon Bank village, with a large, gated block paved driveway parking and a lovely mature, easterly facing rear garden with timber stores and outbuildings - NO UPWARD CHAIN.

The detached bungalow, a much loved home for 14 years, has had anumber of upgrades and cosmetic works since 2012, most of which have receipts and guarantees along with most operational manuals where applicable. There are 5KW Capacity Solar panels to two roof elevations and 7KW Battery storage with Octopus Energy rebating on electric generation. The property could have three bedrooms, dependant on the use of the dining room/second reception room, and equally the possibility to extend into the loft space, (subject to normal planning permissions and building regulationapprovals) and potential to add an EV charging point on the driveway.

Schedule of works include (with approximate dates); Timber double glazed windows fitted (2012), Refurbished bathroom (2014), installed pressurised electric water tank (2015), Refurbished the kitchen (2016), new mortice lock front and rear doors - British Standard (2017/18), new electric wall heaters (2018), new wood/smokeless fuel stove fitted (2023), Plusnet Wi Fi & internet added (2023), some internal insulation to the sitting room and large bedroom, Solar panels and Battery storage fitted (2025), Attic floor insulated (2025) and Consumer unit upgraded & electrics now to EICR electric standard.

Accommodation - Entrance porch | Hallway with a recessed cloaks area housing the Battery storage, part wood panelling to the walls, and access to the loft | Lovely sitting room with a bay window overlooking the rear garden, and a cast iron wood/smokeless fuel stove | Versatile Dining room/bedroom three with a bay window, with built in bench seating, overlooking the front garden, and a cast iron wood burning stove with decorative fire surround | Modern refurbished kitchen, fitted with a range of base cabinets with range style cooker, fridge/freezer and plumbing for a washing machine | Large double bedroom with a bay window overlooking the rear garden | Further double bedroom | Modern shower room, with walk in shower, WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, chrome ladder radiator and neutral tiling.

Externally - The bungalow has a lovely garden which runs down to a small burn at the bottom, with central lawns, vegetable beds, mature shrub and trees, wood store, shed and a Greenhouse | Block paved driveway with parking for a number of cars | Large timber storage shed/garage | The front garden is lawned with a mature hedge to the boundary, and a covered timber veranda to the front door.

Agents note - there is a large loft area with two windows to the roof, accessed via a fixed ladder in the hallway, that could have potential for further development (Subject to normal planning consents and Building Regulations approval). - Items of furniture can be made available by separate negotiation.
Christon Bank village lies approximately 2-3 miles inland from the coastal villages of Embleton & Newton by the Sea, 9 miles north of Alnwick - a village with a local pub 'The BlinkBonny', and easy access to the stunning Northumberland coast and A1 for a wider range of amenities.

Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage | Bottled Gas - Thermostatically controlled Wall Heaters | Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax: Band C | EPC: D

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Band: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Sanderson Young, Alnwick

35 Bondgate Without Alnwick NE66 1PR

For coast and country homes, historic market town houses and holiday homes where memories are made that last a lifetime... north Northumberland is deservedly a jewel in Great Britain's crown.

The team here at Sanderson Young's Alnwick office is passionate about this beautiful area, and are here to give your home maximum exposure and introduce buyers to the delights of country life. The market for second homes, holiday homes and investment opportunities are very active, and we also have a large portfolio of new homes and residential properties for sale and to let.

Under the experienced management of Gillian Greaves and Regional Valuation Manager, Penny Wright, who have both worked together in Northumberland for over 20 years, the mature and professional team are assisted by Lauren Black and Alison Oxley, who all provide expertise and specialist knowledge at this branch. They all live locally in Northumberland and are passionate about the joys of living and working in the Alnwick area.

Gillian and her team are also supported by our Sales Progressor, Tess Gray, based out of the Regional office in Newcastle, who will try to make the process from sale to completion as smooth as possible for you.

For further information about buying and selling properties and holiday homes in Alnwick, the surrounding towns and countryside of north Northumberland and the coast, please contact the Office Manager Gillian Greaves, tel: 01665 600 170 or email gillian.greaves@sandersonyoung.co.uk.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£1,369
Property: £ 300,000
Deposit: £ 30,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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