Norham Station, , Berwick upon Tweed Norham Station, Norham, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 2LW A delightful 3 bedroom Grade II Listed historic Tudor style railway station with station master’s house and area extending 3 acres.

Situation Peter Short became Station Master and Signalman and The whole property could be reinstated as a museum he and his wife moved into the Station Master’s House with huge historical interest and could be developed Norham Station lies about 1 mile south of the village in 1963. Norham was a busy station handling goods for to create a viable tourist outlet with the potential for of Norham, an attractive Border village lying on the the local shops and parcels for the villagers as well as expansion in several different directions including south bank of the which denotes the Border coal and lime. In early 1965 it was announced that the storage or holiday accommodation. between and . Its historic castle dates station was to be closed and Peter & his wife Katherine back to the 12th century and is one of the county’s most bought the property. Alternatively there is the potential for conversion of impressive fortifications. Norham has a good array the buildings into a number of uses subject to the of quality shops and services including a newsagent, The whole property was lovingly maintained and necessary consents. general store, bakers, butcher/wine merchant, fishing restored by the Shorts who were great railway tackle shop, two pubs, doctor’s surgery and a well enthusiasts and built up one of the finest collections Note: There is an obligation on the owner of the Station regarded First School. of railway mementos. The Station was a very popular to maintain the abutments to the dismantled bridge on tourist attraction and was open to the public until 2010. the land owned. North and the have a huge amount to offer in the way of sport, culture, Description Services scenery and an enviable lifestyle as well as good and rapid access to the north and south via Newcastle and The Station Master’s House is built of sandstone Mains water, private septic tank, oil fired central heating Edinburgh respectively. Both have international airports under a Welsh slate roof with a rendered extension in the main house. and the efficient fast East Coast Main Railway Line. and comprises Sitting Room, Study with open fire, Breakfasting Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms and Bathroom. The Fixtures and Fittings Berwick upon Tweed is 8 miles to the east and provides house is unusual in that it is 2-storey to the front and All railway memorabilia and fittings in the railway excellent Middle and High Schools and there are also single storey to the rear. buildings are available and can be acquired subject to private schools at Longridge Towers near Berwick and St. separate valuation. Marys at Melrose. Berwick is a thriving market town with The Station itself comprises numerous buildings two golf courses and the Maltings Theatre/Cinema plus including Signal Box, Telegraph Office, Porters Room, Listing a busy working harbour and leisure centre. Ticket Office, Engine Shed and Goods Warehouse. The property is Grade II Listed. History In addition to the main block of buildings there are a further two substantial stone buildings, with slate roofs Council Tax Norham Station was built in 1851 on the North Eastern which have unlimited potential and could be converted Railway Line between Tweedmouth and Sprouston Junction. Station House is in Band C. for a number of uses. It was built with great quality as were all railway stations in those days and in a Tudor style. As well as the station Closing Date The old Platform remains as does the area that was building itself there is the Station Masters House, a used for the rolling stock and engines when not on the A closing date for offers may be fixed and interested telegraph office, a porter’s room and a store. It also main line. The land extends to 3 acres and in the past parties are advised to clearly register their interest with includes a signal box that is exactly as it was in the days housed 5 static caravans as well as tourers. This could be the Sole Selling Agents. when it was a working station together with a ticket reinstated if required otherwise the land would be ideal office with some amazing railway memorabilia. for horses, ponies or a flock of sheep alternatively kept as an amenity area. Directions Coming from the south on the A1 turn left upon reaching the roundabout just south of the new Tweed Bridge on the A1 bypass at Berwick upon Tweed and take the first left onto the A698 signposted Cornhill-on-Tweed. Continue for about 4 miles before turning right onto the unclassified road signposted Norham (having passed the first sign to Norham and ). Norham Station is on the left and is marked by a sale board.

From Edinburgh head south on the A1, turn right immediately after crossing the new Tweed Bridge on the Berwick bypass off the A1 onto the A698 and proceed as above.

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