Southcote, 44 Castle Terrace, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NZ

Property Description
Southcote is located on Castle Terrace, one of Berwick-Upon-Tweed’s most desirable residential streets. The property is a short walk from Berwick’s mainline Railway Station and all the amenities the Town has to offer.
Southcote sits in particularly lovely garden grounds to the front and back of the property. A mature front garden offers protection and privacy from the street, whilst the large walled back garden offers an expanse of lawn, mature beds, a sunny patio and three outbuildings, one of which benefits from electric power and light and is used as a workshop. The distinctive property is accessed directly off Castle Terrace, through heavy wrought iron gates and up a long sweeping driveway to the front of the house. Four steps lead up to the entrance vestibule and into a large reception hallway. Two formal public rooms are positioned either side of the hallway. Beyond these to the right, is a spacious, formal dining room. To the left, is a fourth public room, currently being used as a games room.
To the rear of the house is a generously proportioned family breakfasting kitchen, with a run of wall and base units, AGA and integrated appliances. Beyond the kitchen is a laundry room, a useful pantry cupboard and a door which leads out to the back garden. Completing the accommodation on the ground floor is a family shower room. An impressive staircase leads to the first floor and the bedroom accommodation. Four double bedrooms and a home office/study are positioned off the main landing, whilst the fifth double bedroom, sizable family bathroom and separate WC are situated off a half landing.

Accommodation Comprises
Ground Floor - Vestibule, Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Family Sitting Room, Dining Room, Games Room / Home Office, Kitchen Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Pantry, Shower Room.
First Floor - Landing, Master Bedroom, 4 Further Double Bedrooms, Office, Family Bathroom, W.C.
Outside - Private Parking, Garden Grounds Front & Back, Stone Outbuildings, Patio Area.

Distances
Berwick Train Station 0.25 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 57 miles, Newcastle 63 miles. (distances are approximate).

Area Insights
Southcote is positioned in a peaceful yet central location on the desirable street of Castle Terrace in the historic market town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed, and is within a 5 minute walk to Berwick’s east coast mainline railway station. Berwick is known for its beautiful architecture and rugged coastlines with unspoilt beaches. The ancient town has an expansive range of amenities with five national supermarkets and local shops. The area offers schooling for all ages with an array of first schools, a local high school or alternatively the well-regarded private school Longridge Towers. Berwick also has a large selection of sports clubs, public houses, restaurants, cafes and the Maltings theatre and cinema.
The local area has an extensive range of popular attractions and activities including Berwick’s Elizabethan walls, castle remnants and pier. Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve are within easy reach, as well as the Border towns of Coldstream, Kelso and Melrose. Country and sporting pursuits are widely available including hill walking, salmon and trout fishing, riding, hunting shooting and scuba diving in the renowned Berwickshire Marine Reserve. Swimming, gym and indoor bowling facilities exist at the Swan Centre in Berwick-Upon-Tweed. There are several golf courses within a short drive, including Magdalene Fields in Berwick, Goswick, Eyemouth and The Hirsel Golf Club in Coldstream. Southcote offers simple links to Edinburgh, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and London. Berwick’s east coast mainline train station offers a regular service up and down the country with London only being a 3 ½ hour journey. The A1 trunk road provides easy commutable access to both Edinburgh and Newcastle.