Togston Road, North Broomhill, Northumberland

A Beautifully Presented Bungalow with Space, Character and a Sun-Filled Courtyard

Immaculately presented, wonderfully spacious and filled with natural light, this charming two-bedroom link-detached bungalow in North Broomhill is a home with an immediately welcoming feel. Behind its modest exterior lies an unexpectedly generous interior, where high ceilings, contemporary touches and a fabulous open living and dining space combine with two excellent bedrooms, a stylish kitchen and bathroom, an invaluable utility/boot room and a wonderfully private courtyard garden.

Beautifully maintained by its current owners, the interior has a relaxed, homely quality. Muted greens, jewel-like blues and soft neutrals bring warmth and personality, while high ceilings and generous windows create a feeling of space that is apparent from the moment you step inside.

A Welcoming Arrival

From the public footpath, the property is approached through an enclosed gravelled frontage — an attractive, low-maintenance space with room for pots and planting.

Steps rise to a useful entrance porch, enclosed with brickwork and glazing and entered through a partially glazed uPVC door. Tiled underfoot, this is an invaluable transition between outside and in, providing somewhere to arrive home, remove muddy shoes or simply keep the weather at bay before entering the main accommodation.

A further external-style uPVC door opens into the heart of the home.

One Impressive Living Space

The living and dining room is a genuine surprise.

Exceptionally generous in scale and enhanced by wonderfully high ceilings, it provides more than enough room to create distinct sitting and dining areas without either feeling compromised.

Dual-aspect glazing brings natural light into the room, while contemporary decoration and soft carpeting create a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere.

At the sitting-room end, a wood-burning stove provides an inviting focal point, set upon a slate hearth and framed by an attractive timber surround picked out in a beautifully muted green.

It is easy to imagine this room throughout the seasons: the stove lit on a winter evening, or the windows filling the space with light during the warmer months.

There is ample room for substantial sofas and accompanying furniture, while the dining end comfortably accommodates a full-sized table, making this as well suited to entertaining friends as it is to relaxed everyday living.

Two pendant lights help define the different areas, with radiators positioned throughout the room.

Two Generous Bedrooms

A short corridor extends from the main living space towards the bedrooms, with further useful storage provided above via a fully boarded and lit loft with pull-down ladder.

The principal bedroom is another particularly spacious room.

High ceilings continue the feeling of volume, while sumptuous carpeting and a striking jewel-blue feature wall introduce warmth and character.

The chimney breast creates natural alcoves which the present owners have made excellent use of for open hanging and shelving, while its central position also lends itself perfectly to a wall-mounted television.

A large front-facing window provides plenty of natural light, with a radiator positioned beneath.

The second bedroom is considerably more generous than might be expected and can comfortably accommodate a king-size bed.

Its L-shaped proportions give the room character, while a rear-facing window looks towards the courtyard garden. A substantial full-height fitted cupboard provides excellent storage with both shelving and hanging space.

Whether required as a permanent second double bedroom, guest room or generous home-working space, it is exceptionally versatile.

A Stylish Cottage-Inspired Kitchen

Positioned just off the dining area, the kitchen has been designed in a timeless Shaker style.

Cream cabinetry with stainless-steel handles is complemented by wood-effect work surfaces and restful green walls, creating a warm, understated scheme that feels entirely appropriate to the house.

There is an excellent range of wall and base cabinetry, including useful pan drawers, together with generous preparation space and plentiful sockets for countertop appliances.

Cooking facilities comprise an under-counter fan oven with a four-burner La Germania gas hob above, finished with a glass splashback and chimney-style extractor.

A stainless-steel sink and drainer with mixer tap sits beneath the rear-facing window, while additional slimline cabinetry makes clever use of the remaining wall space.

Parquet-effect LVT flooring introduces another contemporary detail, accompanied by ceiling spotlights and a radiator.

A Beautifully Finished Bathroom

Directly from the kitchen is the generously proportioned and attractively refitted bathroom.

A P-shaped bath incorporates a shower with both rainfall and handheld heads, complemented by a glazed screen and full-height tiling around the bathing area.

The suite also includes a close-coupled WC and pedestal basin with contemporary waterfall mixer tap and useful vanity storage.

A mirrored wall cabinet provides further storage, while a rear-facing window brings natural light into the room.

One of the loveliest finishing touches is the Moroccan-inspired geometric tiled floor, bringing pattern and personality to an otherwise calm grey and neutral scheme.

Recessed ceiling lighting and an extractor complete the room, with additional loft access above.

An Invaluable Utility & Boot Room

Beyond the kitchen lies another of the home's particularly useful spaces.

The large utility/boot room provides plumbing for a washing machine together with ample room for additional appliances. The present owners comfortably accommodate an American-style fridge freezer here while retaining plentiful space for footwear, coats and general household storage.

Practical quarry-style flooring makes it ideally suited to everyday comings and goings.

What transforms the room, however, is the amount of natural light. A Velux window sits overhead, while French doors with additional glazing alongside open directly onto the rear courtyard. An internal window also borrows light through to the dining end of the main reception room.

It is a highly practical space, but one which feels anything but utilitarian.

A Private Courtyard in the Sunshine

Step through the French doors and the house reveals another particularly appealing feature.

The U-shaped rear courtyard is fully enclosed by high walls, creating a wonderfully private outdoor space which enjoys excellent sunshine.

Designed to be easy to look after, the predominantly hard-landscaped yard provides plenty of room for pots, planting and outdoor furniture. A raised paved seating area currently creates the perfect spot for a table and chairs — somewhere to enjoy morning coffee, lunch outside or a glass of wine as the day draws to a close.

There is an outside tap, wood store and useful brick-built storage.

A gate provides access to the rear lane.

Useful Garage Arrangement

Although not included within the property's ownership, the current owners also rent a nearby garage from the Parish Council at a reported cost of approximately £36 per year.

The existing structure is a corrugated garage and provides useful additional parking or storage.

The current owners advise that the right to rent the garage can pass to the purchaser of the property and that permission has previously been granted to replace the existing structure with a more substantial construction.

Prospective purchasers should independently confirm the rental arrangement, transferability and any existing permissions directly with the relevant Parish Council before relying upon them.

North Broomhill & the Northumberland Coast

North Broomhill is particularly well placed for enjoying this beautiful part of Northumberland, combining village life with convenient access to the coast and the wider area.

The village has its own primary school and local community facilities, while a broader range of everyday amenities can be found in the surrounding communities and nearby Amble.

For lovers of the outdoors, the location is especially appealing. Druridge Bay stretches for some seven miles between Amble and Cresswell, with its magnificent sandy beach, dunes and nature reserves providing wonderful opportunities for walking, cycling, wildlife watching and days beside the sea. Druridge Bay Country Park also offers a freshwater lake, woodland, meadows, visitor facilities and access to three miles of beach.

The harbour town of Amble is also within easy reach, offering shops, cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs alongside its marina, harbour and popular Harbour Village.

It is an excellent base from which to enjoy the very best of coastal Northumberland.

The Final Word

There is something wonderfully easy about this home.

The lovely living/dining room forms its heart, with high ceilings, generous proportions and the glow of the wood-burning stove. Both bedrooms are genuinely spacious, the kitchen and bathroom are beautifully presented, and the large utility room adds the sort of practical space that makes everyday living considerably easier.

Then there is the courtyard — private, sun-filled and designed to be enjoyed rather than constantly maintained.

For those looking to downsize without compromising on space, find a stylish first home, or simply enjoy single-storey living within easy reach of the Northumberland coast, this is an exceptionally appealing property with a character all of its own.

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