House For Sale £545,000
Agents comments; "We are proud to bring to the market this exceptional high specification and interior designed home on the Warkworth Village boundary. The property has splendid open views to the countryside beyond and is within walking distance of the prestigious Warkworth village centre. The house has beautifully landscaped garden which faces south-west which benefits from natural sunlight all day.
Warkworth attracts thousands of visitors each year that come to visit this stunning village with its Norman castle that occupies a prominent position high above the Coquet river and famous Hermitage whilst being just 1 mile from the sea.
Warkworth Castle is a fine Norman fortress, home to the powerful Percy family, Dukes of Northumberland. The castle features prominently in Shakespeare's play 'Henry IV'. The castle may have been founded by Prince Henry of Scotland or by Henry II of England. The first written record of a castle comes from 1157. Whilst Warkworth is small, it has a bustling village centre with the 12th Century Church- St Laurence at its centre and unusually the Hermitage a chapel carved from the solid stone of a cliff face which is only accessible by boat.
Visit Northumberland describe Warkworth as " A high street framed by a 12th-century church and a magnificent castle, artisan shops, and incredible views, it's no wonder why this ancient village is a must-see.
Warkworth, is located just over 7 miles from Alnwick and is situated close to the fishing port of Amble and 4 miles to the main line station at Hipsburn, Alnmouth which has direct trains from London Kings cross to Edinburgh. Alnmouth and Warkworth are situated in an AONB area-an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is home to some of the finest golden sandy beaches in Northumberland.
Nearby town of Amble is located just over 1.5 miles away, which has an excellent range of facilities to cater for residents and year- round tourists who visit Warkworth. There are supermarkets, butchers, bakers, cafes, pubs, a hotel, restaurants, antique shops, a Post Office and more. In addition there is Amble Links health club and swimming pool plus a boat marina.
The layout of the accommodation on offer briefly comprises of the following;- entrance hallway; sitting room; snug/office; open plan Kitchen/ dining room; orangerie; utility room; cloakroom WC and integral garage. To the first floor, there are 4 double bedrooms, 2 with en-suite shower rooms plus a family bathroom. Externally to the front there is a drive for parking up to 3 cars, a front garden, and a landscaped well proportioned garden to the rear.
The property comes with the freehold.
An early viewing is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Viewing by appointment only.
Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold
