The Old Smithy, Seaton Point, Boulmer, Northumberland, NE66

The village of Boulmer is a historic fishing village that has been largely remain unchanged over the last 100 years. Once the smuggling capital of Northumberland Boulmer is now a small quiet village located directly on the coast within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The centre of the smuggling operations was the Fishing Boat Inn which remains located directly overlooking the sea but provides a more welcoming, comfortable pub providing fantastic food and drinks in the heart of the village.

Boulmer still has active fishing boats where traditional blue cobles are used to catch lobster, crab and sea salmon and are a great sight to see whilst walking along the coastal path as they are hauled ashore to empty their catch.

Boulmer is surrounded by fantastic sandy beaches, historic castles and superb golf courses along the Northumberland Coast. Alnmouth boasts two of the best courses on the coast with the 18 hole Foxton Golf course within touching distance of the development whilst the picturesque 9 hole course at Alnmouth village is situated directly on the coast.

Positioned further in land from Boulmer is the village of Longhoughton which has a wider range of amenities including a local Co-Op and highly regarded running fox bakery, whilst just to the south the highly desirable village of Alnmouth provides further restaurants, cafes and small shops and direct access to the east coast mainline. The market town of Alnwick famous for historic castle and gardens is situated 5 miles to the west and provides a wide range of amenities and a number of supermarkets.

Seaton Point is a traditional Northumberland Farm Steading located on the whinsill headland towards just to the south of the village. The traditional farm steading is nestled within the dunes above the coastline and surrounded by agricultural fields.

Being situated on a raised position above the Whinsill the properties benefit from great views across the neighbouring land, across to the coast and along the sandy beaches that are within 200m of the front doors of the properties.

The development see’s the rejuvenation of the farm Steading which incorporates the rebuilding of the traditional Northumberland Farmhouse, the conversion of two stone barns and the redevelopment of two modern barns in the footprint of prior barns.

Seaton Point is likely to be the last development situated directly on the Northumberland Coast that will not be impacted by second home or holiday letting restrictions therefore creating an increasingly rare opportunity to purchase a modern home in such a glorious location.

The development is accessed along a small private road leading to the Steading which is formed of the Farmhouse and four barns. Each of the properties benefits from generous plot sized providing ample car parking, patio areas and turfed lawns. To the rear of the development is a communal grassed area providing a perfect spot for younger families to play and enjoy the fresh coastal air.

The Old Smithy is positioned to the eastern end of the development and benefits from largest plot. The Old Smithy provides a private and characterful barn conversion providing glorious accommodation. The property is accessed into welcoming hallway to the front of the property. To the eastern end the kitchen and living space are separated by traditional stone wall. The spacious living dining room benefits from gable window looking across the neighbouring fields which contain a number of owl boxes and across to the coast. To the western end of the house and accessed from the hallway is the utility, store cupboard, family bathroom, two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a third bathroom with en-suite shower.
Externally The Old Smithy has the largest of the courtyards with ample parking on the driveway, lawned area and significant patio space that is again south facing.

The Old Smithy has been finished to a high standard fusing high quality modern fixtures and fittings whilst retaining the traditional barn features such as timber beams, antique brass ironmongery and oak doors. Flooring is installed and includes high quality porcelain tiles, reclaimed stone floors and weave carpets. Consideration has been given to storage with fitted wardrobes and loft space.

Premium low energy LED lighting and bulbs are used throughout the properties with on trend light fittings included both internally and externally. There are TV points to all bedrooms and living rooms whilst electrical sockets and switches are finished in a brushed steel effect. Externally there are downlights creating a warm ambience, double socket and hot and cold water taps perfect for washing sandy dogs after strolls along the beach. Heating is provided by underfloor heating system throughout the properties.

The kitchen forms the heart of each home at Seaton Point and continue the blend of traditional and contemporary design with traditional doors and handles, solid 30mm quartz worktops with upstands and hob splashbacks with undermounted stainless steel sinks.

The kitchen has premium Siemens integrated double ovens and hob whilst extractor hoods, fridge freezers and dishwashers are also included. Instant boiling hot taps are perfect for making warmer brews on colder winter nights.

Contemporary and luxurious, the bathrooms in each of our barns combine function with comfort at every turn. Premium quality sanitaryware fittings are installed throughout with showers having toughened glass screens whilst rainfall heads and hand held rinsers provide a spa-like experience in the comfort of your own home. There is on trend tiling throughout all floors, half height walls and full height showers. In addition to the sanitaryware attractive towel rails are also installed as standard.