£475,000 Guide price
The Old Chapel is a charming 3-bedroom former stone chapel, located in the sought-after village of Norham. Cleverly converted and beautifully presented, it offers a quirky and dynamic family home with a private garden.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The Old Chapel is an impressive three-bedroom stone house located in the highly sought-after village of Norham. Thoughtfully renovated, this deceptively spacious home offers bright, airy rooms with a perfect blend of period character and modern convenience.
Upon entry via either the side door or the stately double oak-panelled main doors you are greeted by a generous space that can easily accommodate a car and serves as a workshop and garage space with utility area.
The open-plan kitchen flows seamlessly into a delightful sitting room, where striking pendant lights highlight the Chapel’s period features. Admire the stunning wooden roof trusses and beams, working shutters, and the stained-glass windows showcased as a beautiful wall feature. The room is designed for both function and style, offering ample space for a dining table alongside a large open fireplace with a multi-fuel burner.
The island-style kitchen is both practical and easy to maintain. It comes fully equipped with base units, cupboards, an island sink, two ovens, a hob, as well as an integrated fridge and dishwasher. A free-standing fridge/freezer is conveniently located in the adjoining room. Additionally, a ground-floor cloakroom, situated under the staircase, includes a WC and wash hand basin.
Access to the upper level is via a wide bespoke staircase leading to a bright landing that offers extra space for an office, reading nook, or play area. All three spacious bedrooms are en-suite with two featuring large free standing showers and face the front of the house, offering views overlooking Norham Castle. The third double bedroom also at the front, boasts a full-length bath with an integrated shower.
Step outside to a well-appointed garden, accessible via a newly added side door from the workshop or a gravel path from the side of the property. Though compact, the garden features a grassed lawn enclosed by charming beech hedging, with a flower border and shed ensuring a private outdoor retreat.
AREA INSIGHTS
Norham lies on the northern edge of Northumberland, close to the market town of Berwick upon Tweed. The village lies on the banks of the River Tweed and is framed around a pretty village green. Norham is a thriving village with a wholesome community offering a wide range of events and clubs from fishing on the Tweed to a Historical society. A full list of events and clubs can be found on the Norham Life website (https://www.norhamlife.co.uk).
Although nearby Berwick upon Tweed offers an excellent range of nations supermarkets and services, the Village of Norham has a fantastic local shop, regionally renowned butcher, baker, public house and even a gun shop which would all love your support. The village also offers a very highly regarded primary school, a doctor’s surgery on the village green, a daily postal van and a very well attended fish and chip van every Thursday evening.
Eight miles east of Norham is the nearby market town of Berwick upon Tweed which has further amenities and services including a wealth of cafes and restaurants, the Maltings Theatre and Cinema, a good choice of doctors and dental surgeries as well as a local hospital. Berwick also has an east coast main line railway station with regular trains to Edinburgh and London and schooling for all ages.
The region offers a range of popular attractions, including historical castles and villages to explore and a particularly stunning coastline to enjoy. For those who enjoy slightly more challenging walking opportunities, the Northumberland National Park and Cheviot Hills are within a short drive. Permits for fly and bait fishing for trout and coarse fish are available on approximately 2 miles of both banks at Ladykirk and Norham. The A1 trunk road which is nearby provides easy, commutable access to both Newcastle and Edinburgh. Both cities also offer international airports.
Tenure
Freehold
Services
Oil Central Heating
Under Floor Heating on Ground Floor with Radiators on First Floor
Mains Water, Drainage and Electricity.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and integrated appliances form part of the sale.
Listing and Conservation
The Old Chapel is not listed but does fall within the conservation area of Norham.
ANY AGENTS Notes
Shared access path with 10 Castle Street.
The Old Chapel adjoins the Public WC .
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