BROWNSMAN COTTAGE, MONKS HOUSE SEAHOUSES | | NE68 7SY Brownsman Cottage, Monks House Seahouses | Northumberland| NE68 7SY

Berwick-upon-Tweed 20 miles | 16 miles | Newcastle-upon- Tweed 50 miles (distances are approximate)

DETACHED COASTAL HOUSE IN AN UNRIVALLED POSITION WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS

4 Bedrooms • Sitting Room open plan to Dining Area • Dining Kitchen • Bathroom • Separate WC • Cloakroom • Off Road Parking • Stunning Views from all Principal Rooms • Sea Shore Location

Alnwick 01665 603581 [email protected] www.georgefwhite.co.uk

Location Brownsman Cottage is situated on the sea shore, just off the B1340 between and Seahouses. Bamburgh, to the north, is a highly sought after historic coastal village which offers an array of specialist shopping, public houses and restaurants. Seahouses is a bustling seaside town to the south of Brownsman Cottage with a busy harbour and an assortment of shops, cafes, restaurants and public houses. The A1 lies approximately 7 miles to the west of the property offering easy access to the North and South. There is a very good mainline railway service from Berwick- upon-Tweed.

THE PROPERTY EXTERNALLY The property's history is closely connected with the many Brownsman Cottage is approached via a gravel drive from species of birds which still visit this stretch of coastline the B1340 and has ample parking. There is a garden to and, indeed, the stream (the Ingram Burn) which flows by the front leading straight onto the beach. An outhouse the south gable end. Named after one of the Farne adjoins the property. Islands, Brownsman Cottage is the only detached property within a cluster of six properties known as Monks House and situated on the sea shore between Bamburgh THE DIRECTIONS and Seahouses. The property is built from local stone and From Alnwick, leave the A1 in the direction of Seahouses has been in the same family for around 44 years. following the signs for Seahouses, and then Bamburgh. Brownsman enjoys possibly one of the best locations As you leave Seahouses, Brownsman Cottage is the first along Northumberland's stunning heritage coastline, with property on the right hand side. spectacular views of the sea and of the from all principal rooms.

Monks House was once owned by the Monks SERVICES who launched their boats from here to row across to Inner Mains electricity, water via a spring for the sole use of Farne. This group of buildings was adapted into a bird residents at Monks House. Drainage is to septic tank, observatory in the early 1950's. The Cottage was again for use of Monks House properties. converted from one of the stable buildings (originally dating back to 1870) in 1957 and underwent further modernisation in 1969. The property today is a bright, COUNCIL TAX welcoming and spacious home although would benefit Band F from some cosmetic up grading.

Accommodation to the ground floor:- The attractive and ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING unusual entrance hall, with its stone floor, gives access to Rated G the cloakroom and then on to the sitting room which is open plan to the dining area. This impressive recreational and entertaining space is dominated by the stunning shoreline and Farne Island views from the large double VIEWING glazed picture windows. There is a stone fireplace in the Viewings are strictly by appointment. To arrange a viewing sitting room and a staircase rising to the first floor or further information please call 01665 603581 or email accommodation. Beyond the dining area is the dining [email protected] kitchen with wall and floor units, space for white goods and seating area. A stable door leads from here to the garden.

Accommodation to the first floor:- there are 4 bedrooms (a triple, 2 doubles and a single), bathroom and separate WC. All bedrooms have the same breathtaking views and the master bedroom has the advantage of a balcony - a perfect place for peaceful contemplation.

The property offers excellent storage throughout.

Northumberland Yorks & North Lincs Alnwick - 01665 603581 Bedale - 01677 425301 Shiptonthorpe - 01430 876010 County Durham Wolsingham - 01388 529579 www.georgefwhite.co.uk Barnard Castle - 01833 690390