The Dovecot, Longdyke Steading, Shilbottle, Alnwick, Northumberland

STUNNING, GRADE II LISTED THREE BEDROOM STONE BARN CONVERSION, IN A SMALL COURTYARD SETTING, JUST A SHORT DISTANCE TO COASTAL VILLAGES OF ALNMOUTH & WARKWORTH, WITH FABULOUS OPEN ASPECT VIEWS OVER THE SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE, SOUTH FACING GARDEN TO THE FRONT, DRIVEWAY PARKING AND GARAGE - NO UPWARD CHAIN

The Dovecot is a unique and very special property dating back to 1825 and is one of only seven individual dwellings within this former Steading in a fabulous coastal location. Converted by a renowned local builder in 2007, it offers excellent flexible living accommodation with two bedrooms in the main house and a superb additional one bedroom detached former Dovecot, with a living area to the ground floor and bedroom on the first floor. A perfect base for homeworking or private living space for family or guests.

This charming and characterful home has been carefully designed to create a rustic, heritage feel with contemporary accents, finished to a high standard. With open plan spaces, Hemmel windows, high vaulted beamed ceilings and exposed stonework, natural light is abundant throughout.

Ground Floor - Entrance via timber hardwood door with glazed strip panel leading through to the well-appointed breakfasting kitchen with double height ceiling, solid oak beams and natural stone flooring, fitted with a quality range of Shaker style oak units, granite work surfaces, double Belfast sink and Rangemaster 'Professional' range cooker. Integrated appliances include full length fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine | The 26ft charming lounge has solid oak beams and a contemporary Morso woodburning stove sitting within the reclaimed brick fireplace and chimney. Glass doors lead to the patio and garden.

First Floor - landing with open aspect views to the surrounding countryside | Principal bedroom - double height with exposed rafters, double fitted walk-in wardrobe with oak doors | Second double bedroom, double height ceiling, exposed oak rafters and double fitted wardrobe with oak doors | Contemporary shower room with travertine wall and floor tiles, low level wc, wash hand basin, electric heated towel rail and exposed oak beams.

Additional One Bedroom Dovecot - accessed from the garden - on the ground floor is a fabulous lounge/reception room with impressive exposed stonework and south facing Hemmel arched double glazed window, currently utilised as a study/office space | Ground floor shower room with low level wc and wash hand basin | A spiral staircase leads up to the spacious double bedroom with Juliette double glazed door to the south, with views over the open fields and countryside and three heritage skylights flooding the room with natural light.

Externally - There is a lovely south facing enclosed garden, with productive cordon apple and pear trees on the east wall, a large patio and natural stone boundary walls and path. The garage is positioned opposite and there is a dedicated driveway parking area for two cars, in addition to additional visitors parking.

Garage - stone arched double wooden door, with 19m² fully boarded loft.

Eco/Green Features - The property benefits from an air-source heat pump providing underfloor heating and hot water, in addition to Solar PV panels on RPI linked Feed-in Tariff (generating c.£1200 pa) also heating water via an EDDI energy diverter.  LPG boiler for water and underfloor heating to The Dovecot. LED lighting throughout.

Longdyke Steading is well-situated. Nearby Alnwick (3.5 miles) with shops, cafes, restaurants and Alnwick Castle & Garden, Alnmouth (3miles) with renowned magnificent Northumberland beach and coastline. There is excellent access to the A1 N&S, Alnmouth mainline station (2 miles) for regular direct services to Newcastle (30 mins), London (3.5 hours) and Edinburgh (1 hour),

Services: Mains Electric & Water | Septic Tank | LPG Heating | Air Source Heat Pump | Underfloor Heating throughout | Solar Panels | Fast-Fibre Broadband | Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax: Band E | Grade II Listed | EPC: D