Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15

Castle Reigh is a spacious four-bedroom family home, located in heart of sought after historic and picturesque island of Holy Island, and sits in a sheltered position offering deceptively spacious accommodation.

The Property
Castle Reigh is a spacious four-bedroom family home, located in heart of sought after historic and picturesque island of Holy Island, and sits in a sheltered position offering deceptively spacious accommodation. Built in the 1800’s, the property offers comfortable family accommodation over two principal floors and extends to around 2472 Sq F / 229 Sq M. The property flows naturally from room to room. Entrance into Castle Reigh is directly into a welcoming hallway, to the left lies the sitting room, which is a spacious family room with exposed beams and brickwork, along with a large wood burning stove. Beyond lies the large garden room with doors leading out to the rear garden and providing an array of light. A staircase from the garden room leads to a double bedroom with en suite shower room. To the right of the entrance hallway is the dining room with exposed beams and stonework, along with a large red brick fireplace and wood burning stove. Beyond lies the family kitchen, this room has wall and floor units for storage along with a Falcon range cooker. There is also a door providing access to the rear garden. The ground floor further benefits from a W.C and staircase down to the cellar.
A central stair from the reception hallway leads to the family bathroom which is located on the split landing and supports bedrooms 2 & 3. The staircase carries on to the first floor, where lies the master bedroom with en suite shower room and built in storage. The first floor further comprises two further double bedrooms, one of which with built in storage.
Externally, there is a utility room to the rear of the property with ample space for white goods. Castle Reigh offers a private walled south facing garden to the rear which is mainly laid to lawn with a greenhouse and a patio, which is a complete sun trap, and an ideal spot for BBQ’s and alfresco dining. Additional storage can be found with large, covered passageway which leads to the front of the property.

Accommodation Comprises
Ground Floor:- Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, WC, Garden Room, Cellar
First Floor :- Bedroom 1 (En-Suite Shower Room), Bedroom 2 (En-Suite Shower Room), Family Bathroom, 2 Further Double Bedrooms.
Outside:- Private Rear Garden, Greenhouse, Utility Room, External Storage.

Distances
Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 14 miles, Edinburgh 70 miles, Kelso 30 miles, Coldstream 22 miles, Melrose 45 miles, Seahouses 19.5 miles, Alnwick 27 miles. (all distances are approximate).

Area Insights
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is the popular but perfectly tranquil Island off the Northumberland coast. Home to attractions like Lindisfarne Castle, the 2019 garden of the year The Gertrude Jekyll Garden, and St. Aidan’s Winery, the island offers a variety of attractions to inhabitants and visitors alike, not to mention breath taking scenery and endless sea views. During low tide Holy Island gives access to St. Cuthbert’s Island, a smaller island which has a narrower window for visits between tides but is a great spot for bird and seal spotting. Holy Island access is at the mercy of the tides and there are times throughout each 24 hour period during which is it not possible to drive onto or off the Island. Please see link below for official government crossing times.
The Island Itself is mostly serviced by the local coastal towns and cities, however the local post office sells basic and essential food and domestic products as well as souvenirs. The Village Hall hosts local events and there are nearby cafes, pubs and restaurants in the village.
The main visitor attraction, Lindisfarne Castle, abandoned during the reign of Henry VIII, was converted in 1901 into an Arts and Crafts style holiday home for Country Life magazine founder Edward Hudson by architect Sir Edward Lutyens and overlooks the Island’s famous gardens.
Holy Island forms part of the Northumberland Coast Area of Natural Beauty, along which can be found a number of stunning coastal towns and beaches such Goswick, Cheswick, Seahouses and Craster.
The historic market town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning coastlines with unspoilt beaches. The ancient town has an expansive range of amenities with five national supermarkets and local shops. The area offers schooling for all ages with an array of first schools, a local high school or alternatively the well-regarded private school Longridge Towers. Berwick also has a large selection of sports clubs, public houses, restaurants, cafes and the Maltings theatre and cinema.
The local area has an extensive range of popular attractions and activities including Berwick’s Elizabethan walls, castle remnants and pier. Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve are within easy reach, as well as the Border towns of Coldstream, Kelso and Melrose. Country and sporting pursuits are widely available including hill walking, salmon and trout fishing, riding, hunting shooting and scuba diving in the renowned Berwickshire Marine Reserve. Swimming, gym and indoor bowling facilities exist at the Swan Centre in Berwick-Upon-Tweed. There are several golf courses within a short drive, including Magdalene Fields in Berwick, Goswick, Eyemouth and The Hirsel Golf Club in Coldstream.
Berwick-Upon-Tweed offers a mainline railway station which has regular trains to Edinburgh, Newcastle and London. Both Edinburgh and Newcastle are sub one hour travel time and London is circa 3 hours and 45 minutes. There is also the A1 trunk road which bypasses the town and provides easy access to both north and south respectively.