Situation

Keepers Cottage is tucked away on the periphery of the former Tillmouth Park estate, surrounded by mature woodland and open countryside. One of four cottages, Keepers Cottage is the only detached property and is set away from its neighbours. Access to the cottage is through the impressive stone entrance to Tillmouth Park and along a sweeping tree-lined driveway, past the manor house and along to the small hamlet. The village of Cornhill on Tweed lies three miles west where there is an excellent village shop and a well-regarded restaurant and hotel, The Collingwood Arms. Just over the River Tweed in Scotland is the historic town of Coldstream with a good selection of local shops, including a butcher, bakers and grocer as well as pubs and cafes. The ancient towns of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Kelso are nearby and Edinburgh is just over an hour away by car or forty-five minutes on the train from Berwick. Beyond the local area are a range of popular attractions including historic castles and villages dotted along the stunningly beautiful Northumberland coastline including the renowned Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle. There are also the Cheviot Hills and a number of market towns.  Country and sporting pursuits are widely available including hill walks, salmon and trout fishing, hunting and shooting.  Golf is available locally at The Hirsel, Goswick and Magdalene Fields, with swimming, gym, squash, indoor bowling and all weather facilities at the Swan Centre.  

The A1 trunk road provides easy commutable access to both Newcastle and Edinburgh with Berwick’s mainline train station offering quick and effective transport up and down the east coast of the country.  Edinburgh and Newcastle international airports are both just over an hour’s drive from the property.

General Description

Keepers Cottage is part of the Courtyard Cottages, which were once the stables and grooms' quarters for the Tillmouth Park Estate. Keepers Cottage is the only detached cottage and is set apart slightly from the other properties and enjoys delightful views over the surrounding countryside. The cottage is accessed through a gate and over a path leading up to the front door. The door opens into the hall giving access to a utility room and bathroom, The utility room has a window to the side of the property and has space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer. The bathroom also has a window to the side with a ceramic tiled floor and is fitted with a bath with mixer shower, WC, basin and chrome wall-mounted towel radiator. Off the hall is the open-plan kitchen-living-dining area with exposed timber flooring, a lovely bright space with three south-facing windows affording fine country views and a door leading out into the garden. The living space has two distinct areas, with the fitted kitchen at one end with a dining space and the living room with a cosy fireplace. The kitchen is fitted with country-style floor and wall-mounted units with counters over and integral appliances include a double electric oven with hob and extractor over, fridge and freezer. The living space has a multi-fuel stove, perfect for cosy winter evenings and a door leading out into the garden. There are two spacious double bedrooms in the cottage, both with exposed timber flooring. The master has a window to the rear and a charming fireplace on a stone hearth. The en-suite bathroom comprises a bath with mixer shower, WC, basin and wall-mounted towel radiator. The second double bedroom has three windows, one to the rear and two to the side with lovely open views and an ornate fireplace with a ceramic tiled surround and hearth.

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Outside

The current owners have created a beautifully landscaped, fully enclosed wrap around garden with areas of well-manicured lawn, colourful borders and patio and seating areas in which to relax and entertain. The majority of the garden is south-facing and enjoys uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside. There are two timber sheds and private parking for four vehicles.