Custom House, 18 Quay Walls, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1HB
Property Summary
This exceptional home boasts impressive reception rooms, a grand staircase, and a unique vaulted cellar with private access to the quayside. With versatile living spaces, a private garden, and off-street parking, Custom House presents a rare opportunity to own a distinguished piece of history in one of Berwick’s most sought-after locations.
Situated just moments from Berwick’s vibrant town centre and mainline railway station, the property offers excellent connectivity to Edinburgh, Newcastle, and London, making it an outstanding choice for those seeking a characterful home in a prime setting.
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
A rare opportunity to acquire this magnificent Georgian residence, set within the historic Elizabethan Quay Walls of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Custom House is one of the finest period homes in the area, enjoying spectacular views over the River Tweed. This distinguished Grade I listed property retains a wealth of original features, exuding the charm and elegance of a bygone era.
Upon entry, the reception hall welcomes you into the home, providing access to the principal reception rooms. The drawing room and sitting room both showcase refined Georgian proportions, creating elegant and inviting living spaces. A study/bedroom 4, offers a quiet retreat, while the grand staircase serves as a striking centrepiece, adding to the home’s impressive character.
The first floor features a well-appointed kitchen and dining area, perfectly suited for modern family living. This level also hosts three double bedrooms and a shower room, ensuring comfortable accommodation.
The ground floor provides additional versatility with a secondary kitchen and a further shower room, offering convenience and flexibility.
The lower level comprises a spacious hall leading to a workshop/boot room, providing excellent storage and practical workspace. Beneath this grand home, an exceptional vaulted cellar features two large chambers with both front and rear access. Once used for storing goods arriving by river, this unique space offers a fascinating glimpse into the property’s rich history.
Externally, Custom House benefits from a private garden area with off-street parking, and direct access to the Quay Walls, further enhancing its desirability.
Built in the 1740s for a wealthy merchant, Custom House was designed to impress and continues to do so today. Over the centuries, it has served as a mayoral residence, the headquarters of Berwick’s militia during the Napoleonic Wars, a bank, and, in the 1950s, the town’s customs house. Restored to a private residence in the twenty-first century, it now offers a truly remarkable period home in an enviable location.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
First Floor
Dining Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, Shower Room
Upper Ground Floor
Entrance Hallway, Sitting Room, Drawing Room, Snug/Bedroom 4
Ground Floor
Kitchen, Shower Room
Basement
Rear Entrance/Workshop, Cellars
Garden Grounds
Private Courtyard Area with Parking.
DISTANCES
Berwick Train Station 0.5 miles, Norham 8.5 miles, Kelso 24 miles, Bamburgh 19 miles, Alnwick 30 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 57 miles, Newcastle 64 miles.
(all mileage is approximate)
