THE OLD VICARAGE is a magnificent period stone-built detached property situated on the edge of the lovely historic town of Alnwick, just 5 miles from Northumberland’s heritage coastline and beautiful beaches.

This stunning seven bedroom, much loved family home sits proudly on an elevated site within its own beautiful grounds and gardens of just over 1.8 acres. There are wonderful views over the paddock of 0.68 acres to St Michael’s Church. Rarely would one find such a desirable property, retaining the comforts of town dwelling, whilst enjoying stunning gardens and privacy, yet only a short walk to picturesque Hulne Park and open countryside. Historic Alnwick Castle is just around the corner and the pretty town centre of Alnwick offers a range of wonderful independent shops, restaurants and cafes.

From the sweeping driveway, approached by a set of stone steps, this very well-appointed home has excellent proportions and is set over three floors. It retains beautiful period features including stone and cast-iron fireplaces, high ceilings with decorative coving, sash windows and shutters. There is also a large cellar/wine store.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire such a beautiful home in this very special location.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor: The extensive, well-proportioned accommodation includes a welcoming vestibule and spacious reception hallway. Magnificent formal drawing room and separate dining room, ideal for entertaining family and friends. These stunning rooms have beautiful stone fireplaces, decorative coving and wonderful views over the gardens and grounds. An additional sitting room/study with views over to St Michael’s Church. The wonderful family kitchen/breakfast room has an Aga, a range of fitted cupboards and central island with breakfast bar. Leading from the kitchen is the addition of a beautiful garden room with vaulted ceiling, triple aspect windows and doors leading out to the courtyard garden. Utility Room, with larder and door to the double garage and the garden. Cloakroom/WC.

There are two staircases, the first of which is the magnificent main balustrade staircase to the first floor, with the secondary staircase also leading up to the second floor.

First Floor: Four very spacious double bedrooms, with stone and cast-iron fireplaces. The principal bedroom is a truly stunning room, with double aspect windows looking over the gardens and has an en-suite shower and separate WC with vanity basin. Guest bedroom with shower room en-suite and views over the Church and paddock. Two further large double bedrooms. Family bathroom and separate WC.

Second Floor: Large landing area with storage cupboards, large shower room, a study with built in office furniture and three bedrooms, each with beautiful feature arched windows.

Externally:

The Old Vicarage is approached through stone pillars leading to a long sweeping private driveway and has parking for several cars. There is an attached double garage. There is just over 1 acre of lawned and landscaped gardens and grounds, including attractive stone terraces which lead out from the garden room. These areas are ideal for entertaining family and friends during the warmer months. Privacy is assured by the mature hedges and trees along the boundary to the property, with lovely, secluded areas to sit and enjoy the surrounds of such a lovely location. The paddock is approximately 0.68 acres and is currently an extension of the grounds.

Area:

The historic town of Alnwick is located a short distance from the magnificent Northumberland coastline, with its stunning sandy beaches, historic castles and quaint coastal villages.
It has the honour of being twice voted the best place to live in England in recent years. It is home to the very famous Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Gardens, which house the largest wooden treehouse in the world.

With its pretty cobbled streets, Alnwick has a vast array of quirky, independent shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as very good leisure facilities and excellent schools. There is also Alnwick Playhouse, a golf course and one of the largest second-hand bookshops in the world, Barter Books. There are various festivals held throughout the year in the town centre and in the grounds of Alnwick Castle and Gardens, such as the Food and Beer Festival, International Music Festival, various concerts, film shows and outdoor theatre productions.

Location:

Alnwick is very well connected, having excellent road links via the A1 with Berwick upon Tweed and Edinburgh to the north and Morpeth and Newcastle upon Tyne to the south. There is also good access to the East Coast main rail line at Alnmouth, with direct services to Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle Central and London Kings Cross stations. Newcastle Airport is approximately 35 miles.

Services: Mains water supply | Mains drainage | Mains electricity | Gas Central Heating. These services have not been tested and no warranty is given by the agents

Local Authority: Northumberland Country Council Tax Band G

Tenure: Freehold | Please check with the agent for further details.

Viewing Arrangements: Via the vendor’s agents, Fine & Country Northumberland. Please quote Reference STA220009