Farne View House and Cottages Fenkle Street Lindisfarne Northumberland TD15 2SR

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Description an interesting ogee gothic top which adds huge charm and character to the The sale of Farne View House and Cottages offers an extremely rare hallway. opportunity to purchase a fine and historic house with two cottages on Lindisfarne. This Grade II listed house with origins in the seventeenth century Lavatory has period features, wonderful views, private gardens and parking, and two With lavatory and wash hand basin. spacious and well-appointed two bedroomed holiday cottages located on Fenkle Street in the centre of Lindisfarne on the picturesque ‘Holy Island’ Reception Room 5.01m (16’5) x 4.78m (15’8) just off the Northumbrian coast. The house and cottages are currently This well proportioned reception room has sash windows to the front and a successfully let out as holiday properties with good repeat custom. The wonderful open fireplace at its heart. Other features include panelling below properties are in good condition throughout and have mature gardens. the dado rail and cornicing. Farne View House could serve as either a wonderful family home with income producing cottages or as an investment in one of the north east’s most Kitchen Diner 5.09m (16’8) x 4.82m (15’9) popular tourist attractions. A further well proportioned room with ample space for large dining table Internally Farne View House has, on the ground floor, a well-proportioned and chairs. There is an open fire with wooden surround and mantelpiece over kitchen diner, a large reception room and a lavatory, upstairs the house is housing a log burner, a fitted kitchen with a range of storage units, a sink, currently arranged with a reception room and a master bedroom with en an electric hob and oven with extractor over, plumbing for a dishwasher and suite shower room on the first floor and two further large bedrooms with to Edinburgh and Newcastle as well as London and intervening stops. The washing machine and space for a fridge. Sash windows open to the front of outstanding views of the castle and Farne Islands and a family bathroom area has much to offer with miles of coastline, sandy beaches and bays as the house and out to the rear over the courtyard garden. A door accesses a on the second floor. Both cottages have generous reception rooms with well as vertiginous cliffs and lots of open country with both the Cheviot and vestibule from which a further door leads out to the rear courtyard. fireplaces, bright kitchens and upstairs, two double bedrooms and a Lammermuir Hills. The border region is rich in history with a good number bathroom. Farne Court Cottage has a courtyard garden while Farne View of castles and historic buildings. Lindisfarne is a hugely popular base from Stairs Cottage has its own private garden and wonderful views to the castle and which to explore the surrounding countryside. Farne Islands beyond. Reception Room 5.74m (18’9) x 4.74m (15’7) Asking Price: £875,000 This bright reception room has windows front and back with outstanding Location Ref: 3777392 views. There is a fireplace at one end and ample space for furniture. While The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is an historic and picturesque island with a currently a sitting room it could just as easily be used as a further double charming village with pubs and shops as well as the visitor attractions such Farne View House bedroom. as the ruined medieval Priory, founded by St Aidan and home of the world Farne View House, which is believed to be one of the oldest houses on the renowned Lindisfarne Gospels and the 16th century Castle. The island has island is a fine Georgian house fronting onto Fenkle Street. There is allocated Master Bedroom 4.77m (15’7) x 4.19m (13’1) a population of 180 permanent residents and the island’s attractions are parking over the road and a private garden with lawn and terraced seating With a fireplace and windows to the front this is a good sized room with within an easy walk of the house and cottages. The island is accessed via area. space for a kingsize double bed and free standing furniture. A door leads to a causeway with safe crossing dependent on the tides. The Holy Island Solid wood front door the en suite. road runs off the A1 which provides excellent access to the local, regional and national road network. The closest town is Berwick upon Tweed which Entrance Hall En suite has a comprehensive range of services, national and local retailers and The front door opens into a hallway from which the reception rooms are With a shower cubicle, a pedestal wash basin and a chromed heated towel supermarkets. The town has a mainline station offering regular services accessed. The doors to the kitchen, reception and downstairs lavatory have rail.

Stairs lead to the top floor Double Bedroom 3.19m (10’) x 3.19m (10’) A bright room with newly installed log burner and door leading to a private An eaved room with views into the courtyard. garden at rear. Bathroom With lavatory, wash basin and panel enclosed bath with shower over. Double Bedroom 4.26m (13’11) x 3.18m (10’) Kitchen 3.26m (10’1) x 2.79m (9’) A further eaved double bedroom. The kitchen has a range of fitted units, a stainless steel sink with side drainer, Double Bedroom 4.80m (15’1) x 5.80m (19’1) electric cooker, plumbing for washing machine and space for a fridge freezer. This is a large eaved double bedroom with a dormer window to the rear which Bathroom There is a large under stair storage cupboard. has stunning views out over the island, the castle and distant Farne Islands. The bathroom has a panel enclosed bath, a shower cubicle, wash basin and There is a fireplace at one end and characterful exposed beams. lavatory. There is laminate flooring, fan heater and a velux window. Stairs

Double Bedroom 4.83m (15’10) x 4.63m (15’2) Courtyard Garden Double Bedroom 3.67m (12’) x 3.45m 11’) This further bedroom is similar in size and character with equally far reaching An eaved double bedroom. views. Farne View Cottage is a further two double bedroom cottage, similarly well-appointed throughout. This cottage has a private garden to the rear, Double Bedroom 3.82m (12’1) x 3.47m (11’) Outside accessed from the courtyard and directly from the reception room. The An eaved double bedroom with wonderful views of Lindisfarne Castle, the sea To the rear of the property is a terraced area from which steps lead down to a principal bedroom has wonderful views out over the island, to the castle and and the Farne Islands. cellar which has three vaulted cellar rooms, ideal for storage. to the distant Farne Islands. To the front over Fenkle Street is a parking space and a delightful private Bathroom garden. Front door With free standing bath, shower cubicle, lavatory and wash basin. Reception Room 5.34m (17’1) x 4.58m (15’) Farne Court Cottage is a two double bedroom cottage quietly located in the Private Garden courtyard to the rear of Farne View House. This well-appointed cottage has The private garden at the rear is accessible from both the courtyard and the a good sized and comfortable reception room and a kitchen on the ground cottage. It is mainly laid to lawn with a decked seating area. floor and upstairs, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Services Front Door The houses have mains water, electricity and drainage. Heating and hot water is provided via night storage heaters and immersion Reception Room 5.72m (18’1) x 5.17m (16’11) tanks. This bright and spacious reception room has a fireplace which houses a Jotul log burner, and windows overlooking the courtyard garden. There is a storage The house and cottages are rated for business purposes as 131 – Holiday cupboard under the stair. Homes (self-catering) with a rateable value of £5700 per annum. All viewings are to be accompanied and arranged through the agent, Edwin Kitchen 3.11m (10’) x 2.10m (7’) Thompson. The kitchen has a range of fitted units, an electric cooker with extractor over, space for a washing machine and a stainless steel sink. Stairs

Berwick upon Tweed Edwin Thompson is the generic trading Regulated by RICS IMPORTANT NOTICE Carlisle name for Edwin Thompson Property Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that: Galashiels Services Limited, a Limited Company 1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract. Keswick 2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be registered in England and Wales correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their Newcastle (no. 07428207) correctness. Windermere 3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, Registered office: 28 St John’s Street, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn. 5. These particulars were prepared in March 2016.