5 bedroom detached for sale

A modern family home in a sought-after location, featuring spacious, light-filled interiors and a beautifully landscaped garden. With five bedrooms and versatile living spaces, this exceptional property seamlessly blends comfort and style.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Beautifully positioned at the sought-after address of Castle Terrace, 1 Ava Lodge is a superb modern family home, built in 2014, offering a generous and well-balanced layout with light-filled interiors and stunning views over Berwicks bridges from several rooms and the garden.

A private driveway leads to the property, providing ample off-street parking and access to the integral double garage with an electric door.
Stepping inside, the entrance hallway welcomes you with a striking full-height window that fills the space with natural light and offers a delightful outlook over the garden. To the left, the spacious sitting room enjoys large windows overlooking the garden, creating an inviting space to relax. To the right, the stylish dining kitchen is well-equipped with a range of kitchen worktops with solid stone worktops, integrated appliances, a breakfast bar, and an electric AGA, along with ample space for a dining tableperfect for family meals and entertaining. A door from the kitchen leads to a practical utility room, which provides additional storage and internal access to the garage. Sliding doors open from the kitchen directly into the rear garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.

Further enhancing the ground floor is a generously proportioned family room, featuring a built-in projector and a log burner, making it an ideal space for movie nights or entertaining. This room also benefits from direct garden access. A well-appointed WC is conveniently located off the hall, while Bedroom 5, currently utilised as a home office, also enjoys doors leading out to the garden.

Upstairs, the property continues to impress with a thoughtfully arranged bedroom layout. The master suite serves as a luxurious retreat, complete with a dressing area and an en-suite shower room. The second double bedroom also benefits from an en-suite shower room and built-in wardrobes. Two further double bedrooms, one with built-in storage, share a stylish family bathroom, ensuring excellent accommodation for a growing family or visiting guests.

Externally, the expansive rear garden is a true highlight, offering a wonderful mix of lawned areas, flower beds, vegetable patches, and a patioideal for al fresco dining. A charming treehouse and a garden shed add to the character of the outdoor space, while the size of the garden provides ample space for play and relaxation.

This modern, energy-efficient home features triple-glazed windows built to Passivehaus standards, ensuring exceptional insulation and comfort year-round. The property boasts a 4kW solar panel system, generating free electricity and earning 700 annually through a Feed-in Tariff. Paired with a 10kW solar battery, it offers even greater energy independence, storing excess power for later use. Additionally, solar thermal panels provide hot water, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources. The home is equipped with a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system, ensuring a constant supply of fresh, filtered air while retaining heat for efficiency. To complete the package, underfloor heating runs throughout the ground floor, delivering consistent warmth and comfort.

1 Ava Lodge presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a modern, well-designed home in a desirable location, combining excellent living space with wonderful views and a beautiful setting.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

Ground Floor
Reception Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Utility Room, Family Room, Bedroom 5/Study, WC

First Floor
Master Bedroom (En-Suite & Dressing Room), Bedroom 2 (En-Suite), 2 Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom

Garden Grounds
Mature Garden Grounds, Double Garage, Ample Off Street Parking.

DISTANCES

Berwick Train Station 1.2 miles, Norham 8.5 miles, Kelso 24 miles, Bamburgh 20 miles, Alnwick 31 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 60 miles, Newcastle 63 miles.

(All distances are approximate)

LOCAL AREA

Castle Terrace is a prestigious and highly sought-after location in the heart of Berwick Upon Tweed. This charming area combines the convenience of town living with the serenity of its historic surroundings. Castle Terrace is known for its elegant homes and offers stunning views over the town and coastline. Residents enjoy easy access to local amenities, including shops, cafes, and the nearby railway station, all within a short stroll. The tranquil atmosphere, coupled with the picturesque setting, makes Castle Terrace an ideal choice for those seeking a refined lifestyle in one of Berwicks most desirable neighbourhoods.

Berwick-upon-Tweed is famous for its stunning architecture, has a wide selection of amenities and is well serviced with local and national shops, five national supermarkets and schooling for all ages including a private school at Longridge Towers. Berwick also has a selection of leisure and sports clubs, banks, public houses, restaurants and The Maltings theatre and cinema which offers daily shows and movies.

There is a main line railway station which has regular trains to both Edinburgh, Newcastle and London, both Edinburgh and Newcastle are sub one hour travel time and London is circa 3 hours 45 minutes. There is also the A1 trunk road which bypasses the town and provides easy access to both north and south respectively.

The local area has a wide range of popular attractions and activities including Northumberland and Berwickshires rugged coastlines of unspoilt beaches and beautiful landscapes; Berwick walls and pier are only minutes away while Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Bamburgh Castle and the ancient Border towns of Coldstream, Kelso and Melrose are within easy reach.

Country and sporting pursuits are also readily available, including hill walking, salmon and trout fishing, riding, hunting and shooting. Golf is available locally; within twenty minutes walk lies Berwick Golf Course and other courses can be found at Goswick, Eyemouth and the Hirsel. Swimming, gym, squash and indoor bowling facilities exist at the Swan Centre in Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Despite Berwicks proximity to both Edinburgh and Newcastle, the area has a low population and can therefore offer a quality of life that is becoming increasingly rare.

GENERAL REMARKS

Services

Mains water, drainage, gas, and electricity.
Gas central heating with the addition of underfloor heating.

Full fibre broadband services are available.

4kw solar panels with Feed in Tariff earns 700 pounds per year. While providing free electricity to use. With the addition of a 10kw solar battery and solar thermal panels for hot water.

Fixtures & Fittings

All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and integrated appliances form part of the sale.

Hot Tub will not be included in the sale.

Agents Note

Furniture may be available by separate negotiation.

Listing and Conservation

1 Ava Lodge is not a listed building or in a conservation area.