Charming stone-built three/four bedroom, end terraced cottage in the centre of Lesbury village with views from the rear, over the village Bowling Green – Private south facing garden to the front, with many period features including inglenook fireplaces, sash windows and original internal doors. Some modernisation required, NO UPWARD CHAIN.
The double fronted cottage, in the same family for 40 years, offers a perfect opportunity for buyers wishing to live near the coast. There is easy access to Alnmouth and the main line train station as a main, holiday or second home. The house offers well-proportioned accommodation over two floors, with a rear courtyard garden, attractive planted front garden and driveway to the side, giving access to the two central cottages on Garden Terrace.
Ground floor – Entrance hallway with central balustrade staircase to the first floor. Doors lead to sitting room and dining room. Lovely proportioned sitting room with stone inglenook fireplace and open fire. Built in cabinets and shelving in the alcoves, and additional display cabinet and shelving. Versatile second reception/dining room with its stone inglenook fireplace and a woodburning stove. Both front rooms receive hours of sunshine on fine days. A doorway leads to the generous kitchen/breakfast room with a range of cabinets, oil fired Aga and boiler, and space for a fridge/freezer. At the rear a door leads to a rear porch, and a back door to the rear courtyard garden. Ground floor shower/laundry room and WC/basin and a workshop/storeroom accessed from the laundry, with a window to the rear.
First floor – Large sized double bedroom one with a stone surround fireplace and built in wardrobes to each side, sash window to the front and wash basin. A door leads to a small office/storeroom with its own window. Second generous double bedroom with stone fireplace, built in wardrobes, basin and sash window to the front. Twin bedroom three with exposed beams in the ceiling and window to the rear, Bathroom/bedroom 4 with exposed beams, window to the rear, a white bath, separate shower, basin and bidet.
Externally – the cottage has a lovely, private south facing front garden- lawned with decking area, a mature hedge, fence and central gate. The shared access to the rear of the cottage is via a gated side lane, leading to a gravel courtyard area with timber sheds and a wood store.
Lesbury village is located just inland from the popular village of Alnmouth. With its beautiful beaches and estuary, it has a wide range of cafes, pubs and restaurants. Lesbury itself has plenty of local amenities including the volunteer- run village shop, “The Coach Inn” pub, historic church, bowling green and active and diverse village hall. There is quick access to Alnmouth mainline railway station with direct regular services to Newcastle Central, London Kings Cross and Edinburgh Waverley stations.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage | Oil Central Heating | Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax: Band D | EPC: F