River Bank House, River Bank Road, Alnmouth

Seaside living is perfectly encapsulated in this charming and exquisite period property brought to the market by Elizabeth Humphreys Homes. Facing the estuary, this property boasts a prime location with the added advantage of stunning and extensive gardens and breath-taking views. The appeal of this idyllic property impresses from the point of entry onwards as the benefits of modern living have been cleverly combined with period décor flawlessly. The property features renewed hard wood double glazed windows to maintain the character of the building, a glorious garden room, designated parking to the rear and all the usual services connections including good broadband.

Alnmouth is a picturesque Northumbrian coastal village offering a whole host of amenities such as restaurants, coffee shops, gift shops, public houses and a golf club. The beach and dunes are the perfect place to enjoy wonderful walks and to spot a range of nature and wildlife. Alnmouth train station provides easy access to Edinburgh, Newcastle and London and is within walking distance from the centre of the village. The historic market town of Alnwick is a 5 minute drive away and is a town full of history and culture, from the tranquillity of Barter Books to the splendour of Alnwick Castle and Garden. There is an excellent selection of local food retailers, delis, bakeries and butchers as well as larger chain supermarkets. The town centre also has excellent amenities including several banks, GP surgeries, dental practices and a fabulous leisure centre to name but a few.

Peace and tranquillity transcend from every angle as you enter this sublime property via a wood and glass door which opens into a superb garden room bathed in sunlight and taking advantage of the wonderful views courtesy of its many windows. This restful room, with deep skirting boards, stripped wood floorboards and exposed stonework, is an ideal place to relax and unwind after a day at the beach or a busy day at work. From here, a wood and stained-glass door opens into a beneficial utility space with plumbing and space for a washing machine, a double bowl stainless steel sink with an attractive tap above and further storage spaces behind original wooden doors. The mosaic tiled floor is in keeping with the period of the property and adds to the appeal. This room, with an impressively high ceiling, showcases an inglenook fireplace which has been remodelled to offer useful shelving storage.

Another original wooden door opens to the main hallway with stairs twisting and turning to the first floor and various doors leading off. Victorian style radiators ensure added comfort in addition to capturing the historic feel, and the exposed stone wall is a further attractive feature.

The ground floor WC, accessed from the hallway, is a superb asset and comprises a heritage-style corner hand basin and a concealed-cistern toilet. The tiled flooring continues here creating a seamless transition between the different spaces in addition to maintaining the period feel of the room. A window allows for natural light.

The ground floor living spaces, also accessed from the hallway, have been cleverly designed to offer the feel of open-plan living whilst maintaining distinctive areas, all of which take full advantage of the breath-taking location of this gorgeous home.

The dining room is wonderfully light and bright because a large replaced hard wood sash window, with working shutters to either side, allows a tremendous amount of natural light to circulate the space. A door leads out to the side of the property and also allows further natural light in. The high ceilings and stripped wood floorboards impress, as does the large inglenook fireplace with a wood burner within and the Victorian style radiators, and you are left in no doubt of the quality of décor offered from this point onwards.

Taking advantage of the views of the estuary, the lounge is a magnificent restful room with stripped wood floorboards, a large sash window and a marble fireplace with a wood burner set on a slate hearth. The coving, picture rail and ceiling rose add to the appeal and grandeur of this charming entertaining room which boasts an original light switch; another example of how thoughtfully the antiquity of this home has been preserved.

Accessed through a large archway from the dining room, with oak flooring and oozing style, the kitchen is absolutely stunning and offers plenty of wall and base units with a green-toned door complemented by a pale-coloured granite work surface with matching upstand. All of this is illuminated perfectly by the three Velux windows which allow a huge amount of natural light to circulate. There is space for a large range cooker beneath a range chimney-style extractor fan and attractive stone-coloured splash back tiling, space for an American style fridge freezer and plenty of shelving and drawer space. In terms of fitted equipment, there is a Siemens dishwasher and a large original Shaws ceramic sink with a designer-looking tap above. The area has been finished with brushed chrome switches and sockets, some with USB points, and there is further cupboard storage available constructed from reclaimed wood which forms an exquisite feature as you enter the room. In addition, the kitchen offers a built-in pantry cupboard, with electric sockets, presenting a variety of storage options. French doors open to the rear of the property. This room is an inviting space in which to chat with family and friends whilst creating culinary delights.

Back in the hallway and taking the elaborate stairs upwards, the first floor landing opens to three bedrooms and one bathroom.

Impressing with its large bay window overlooking the front of the property and a door opening to its own terrace, the primary bedroom is remarkable. The terraced area is extensive and offers an idyllic space to sit and relax in the morning with a cup of coffee whilst enjoying the breath-taking views over the estuary and to the open countryside beyond, appreciating a sense of calm, openness and peace. This charming double room offers stripped wood floorboards, original cupboard storage, a marble fireplace with a cast iron insert, stunning coving and a picture rail. A further window to the side, with working shutters, allows further light to illuminate this unique, hugely appealing and relaxing room.

Bedroom 2 is another spacious double bedroom, with stripped wood floorboards and windows to either side. There are built-in cupboards, and a cast iron fireplace with a blue tile insert and a Victorian-style radiator add to the appeal of this comfortable and peaceful room.

Bedroom 3 is a large single room with a window to the side capturing views of the sand dunes and opens fields beyond. A further room which oozes peace and tranquillity.

Entered via an original door with an attractive handle, the bathroom is a superior sized room with stripped wood floorboards. Careful thought has been given to creating a bathing experience with style, and the free-standing acrylic bath, the coloured outer creating a stunning look against the internal white, with a free standing waterfall tap with a shower attachment, is immediately eye-catching. There is a large vanity unit with a heritage-style waterfall tap above the winged sink with blue and white splashback tiling behind, and a slimline shower tray with grey wet walling and a glass walk-behind shower screen with a waterfall shower head within. The window forms a beautiful feature as stained-glass panels have been incorporated, creating a sublime look, and the lowered ceiling with a modern stripped wood appearance with sunken spotlights add to the natural light entering. A Victorian-style radiator ensures added comfort.

A further flight of stairs ascends to the next floor which is home to a truly exceptional space with a superb amount of storage and multiple windows extending the width of the room capturing outstanding views. The sense of openness is immediate, and this large double room would make a perfect home office, if you so wished, as the light glistening on the river, boats bobbing on the estuary and clouds drifting by all form a unique and restful outlook as you are working throughout the day. The room also provides access to a large boarded loft storage space.

This room benefits from a bathroom, with a shaped ceiling, which comprises a double-sized slimline shower tray with a glass walk-behind shower screen and a waterfall shower head within, a wood-look vanity unit with a sink on top, whilst a chrome heated towel rail and extractor fan ensure added comfort. The space has been finished with a wood-look tiled floor and fully tiled walls creating a sleek and stylish look, with artificial lighting by way of ceiling spotlights. Natural light enters via a glass window which allows you to appreciate the views, as the elevation and position of this room means it is not overlooked, making the bathing experience even more relaxing.

Externally, the ornate, tiered garden extends to the riverside where there is a summer house ideally placed to escape and watch the seaside wildlife or listen to the birdsong. On the rivers edge, there is a boat house offering the potential for endless riverside adventures. A wrought iron fence encompasses a paved sitting area adjoining the property which is partially undercover from the balcony above; both a practical and beautiful feature and another idyllic space to sit and become immersed in the stunning and peaceful surroundings. Access to this formal yet countryfied garden can be gained from the side of the property, which is useful and negates the need to come through the property, especially on warm sunny days which have been spent pottering in the garden or down by the boathouse.

This gorgeous home is unique and its location makes it one of the most desirable properties in the area. This dream home is your escape to peace and tranquillity with immediate access to the stunning and most revered Northumberland coastline and is an opportunity not to be missed.

Important Note:
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including central heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. All measurements are approximate and for guidance only. If there is any point that is of particular importance to you, please contact us and we will try and clarify the position for you.