Lot 23 - 6 Bridge End, West Thirston, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9ED
- Unconditional Online Auction Sale
- Guide Price* : £430,000
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Reception Rooms: 3
4 Bedroom End Terrace House
Description
- Characterful 1830s stone end-terrace overlooking the River Coquet
- Four bedrooms, two reception rooms and two bathrooms
- Period features including sash windows, beams and wood-burning stove
- Rear courtyard and elevated garden with village views
- Prime village location close to shops, school and pubs
- Easy access to the A1, Alnwick, Morpeth and the coast
Bridge End is a charming end-terrace stone property, enviably positioned in the heart of the sought-after village of Felton, enjoying a delightful setting beside the picturesque River Coquet. This attractive home combines period character with a wonderful riverside outlook, all within easy reach of village amenities and transport links.
Felton offers a welcoming community atmosphere and a range of everyday conveniences, including a village shop and post office, a first school, doctor’s surgery, historic church, and popular eateries such as The Northumberland Arms and The Running Fox artisan bakery and tea room. The River Coquet meanders through the centre of the village, providing scenic riverside walks and a tranquil backdrop to daily life. For commuters, the nearby A1 offers straightforward access to the historic market towns of Alnwick and Morpeth, while the stunning Northumberland coastline lies approximately eight miles away.
Dating back to the 1830s, Bridge End is rich in character, with sash windows, exposed stonework and ceiling beams adding warmth throughout.
The accommodation begins with an inviting reception room featuring parquet flooring, an exposed stone wall and a wood-burning stove, all complemented by lovely views towards the river. From here, the kitchen is accessed and is fitted with classic shaker-style units, granite worktops and feature beams. Integrated appliances include a fridge and dishwasher, with additional space for white goods. A door leads directly out to the rear courtyard, ideal for everyday practicality. Also leading from the reception room is a further reception room, currently arranged as a dining room. Once the property’s undercroft, this space has been thoughtfully transformed into a bright and versatile room with arched doors to both the front and rear, stone tiled flooring and a useful utility area. An under-stairs store provides additional storage.
Stairs rise to the first floor where there are two generous double bedrooms, both benefitting from attractive river views. The principal bedroom features a stylish fully tiled en-suite wet room, complete with rainfall shower, WC and wash hand basin. A well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining accommodation, offering full tiling, a freestanding bath, separate rainfall shower, WC and wash hand basin.
Also on this level is a dual-aspect sitting room overlooking the rear garden and courtyard, complete with a gas fireplace. This versatile room could equally serve as an additional bedroom if required. Above, two loft conversions provide further adaptable spaces, ideal as home offices or bedrooms. Both rooms are fitted with Velux windows, creating bright and airy environments.
Externally, Bridge End boasts excellent kerb appeal and is perfectly placed within walking distance of the river and village amenities. To the rear, a generous courtyard with patio area offers an ideal setting for outdoor seating and entertaining during the warmer months. Two traditional coal stores provide useful additional storage. Steps lead up to the main garden, which is elevated and enjoys views across the village. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by mature trees and established shrubs.
Felton village offers the amenities of a local shop/post office, doctors’ surgery, public house/bed and breakfast, village coffee shop/artisan bakery and the popular village hall. There is also an excellent primary school within Felton and school transport is provided for middle and high school pupils to and from Alnwick. The historic market towns of Morpeth 10 miles to the south and Alnwick 10 miles to the north both offer a larger range of traditional shopping and leisure amenities, the A1 trunk road north and south gives easy access to the local region and beyond, Newcastle City Centre and International Airport (approximately 25 miles), there are spectacular walks and bike rides locally and nearby Druridge Bay offers a country park and beach and some of the most beautiful coastal villages and stretches of Northumbrian coastline are also within a short drive.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas central heating.
Please note the rear courtyard is held in common with the two neighbouring properties. They have a right to pass for bins and to access their own gardens from steps within this property’s boundary. Please refer to legal pack for full information.
ADDITIONAL TERMS
1. This lot is for sale subject to unconditional auction terms.
2. If the reserve price is met or exceeded, contracts will exchange with immediate effect upon the close of the auction.
3. Following exchange of contracts, parties have 28 days in which to complete the purchase (unless specified otherwise in the special conditions).
4. A non-refundable deposit of 5% is payable within 1 hour of the auction closing.
5. The winning bidder is to make payment to the auctioneer a reservation fee of 6% including VAT subject to a minimum of £6,000 including VAT. The reservation fee is payable in addition to the purchase price and is payable within 1 hour of the auction closing.
6. An administration charge of £714 including VAT is payable by the successful buyer within 1 hour of the auction closing.
7. A legal pack has been provided by the seller’s solicitor and is available to download. We strongly recommend reviewing this thoroughly and discussing any queries with your solicitor prior to bidding.
8. I acknowledge that the seller may accept my bid at any time prior to the scheduled auction end date.
Council Tax Band
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* Generally speaking Guide Prices are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation, i.e. 'The Reserve'. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Virtually every property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
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