Ravensdowne, Berwick upon Tweed

Property Description
36 Ravensdowne is a stylish, recently converted 3 bedroom Georgian terraced house situated on one of Berwick’s most popular and desirable streets. The property offers immaculate, light, airy and beautifully presented accommodation over ground, first and second floors and has a drawing-room balcony overlooking the garden. Period features such as sash and case windows and original working shutters have been retained throughout. The east facing, detached, elevated garden captures the sun all day long.

Area Insights
The peaceful and ancient street of Ravensdowne is one of the most sought after addresses within Berwick-upon-Tweed and lies within the famous Elizabethan walls, with easy and direct access to the town centre. The quiet street of Ravensdowne has been featured in The Sunday Times ‘Take a Trip Down the Smartest Streets - ten of Britain’s most sought-after addresses’ and The Telegraph ‘The Prettiest Streets in Britain’. 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 Malting 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 in circa 3 hours 45 minutes. There is also the A1 trunk road which bypasses the town and provides easy access both north and south respectively.
The local area has a wide range of popular attractions and activities including Northumberland and Berwickshire’s rugged coastline 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 five 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 Berwick’s 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.

Accommodation Comprises
Ground Floor - Reception Hallway, Open Plan Sitting / Dining / Kitchen, Utility Room / W.C.
First Floor - Drawing Room with Balcony, Master Bedroom (Dressing Room & En-suite)
Second Floor - Second Floor, Double Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom / Office Space, Family Bathroom.
Outside - East Facing Garden, Garden Store, Private Patio with Garden Area, Parking for 2/3 Cars.

Distances
Berwick Train Station 0.50 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 57 miles, Newcastle 63 miles.
(all distances are approximate).

Tenure
Freehold.

Listing and Conservation
36 Ravensdowne is a Grade II listed building and falls within the conservation area of Berwick upon Tweed.

Fixtures and Fittings
All integrated white goods, fitted carpets, curtains and blinds form part of the sale.

Services
• Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
• Broadband services are available.

Council Tax
Band D.