The Old Barn & Cottages, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2TD

Property Description
The Old Barn
The Old Barn at Ancroft Southmoor is a hidden gem. This traditional converted barn offers a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly rare in today’s society and enjoys a tranquil location positioned within a hamlet of 4 other properties. Situated close to the wonderful Northumberland Coastline, Berwick upon Tweed and the Northumberland National Park, this home is afforded privacy and seclusion whilst being within easy travelling distance of all necessary services and amenities. The property is nestled sympathetically within the inspiring landscape in which it resides. The Old Barn sits in just over 6 acres. To the front is a large patio terrace that enjoys a south westerly aspect over the grazing and an ideal place for alfresco dining. To the rear are mature, easy to maintain flower beds using the old feed troughs. Fruit trees and berry bushes line the sheltered southern wall of the arena and on the other side of the courtyard is a sitooterie, an ideal place to catch the evening light. Around the far side of the arena are raised fruit and vegetable beds, a large greenhouse, a potting shed and an extensive dog / chicken run.
The Old Barn offers wonderful family accommodation that has been sensitively converted from an agricultural building to offer significant accommodation over 2 principal floors. Extending to about 3894 sq. ft. / 362 sq. m. of bright and airy accommodation, equally suited to both family living and entertaining. The versatile accommodation within is beautifully presented and flows naturally from room to room and comprises of 2 / 3 formal and informal public rooms, 2 / 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a stunning family kitchen. Off the kitchen there is a large studio / home office that could easily be converted into a separate annex or granny flat if required. In between the House and the Arena is an attached, yet separate double car port and home office situated over two floors with its own shower room & WC. This could easily be used as guest / staff / teenager accommodation, or perhaps another rental property.

Equestrian Interest
The Old Barn is ideal for those with an equestrian interest. The Indoor Arena is housed in an18m x 48m
A-Framed steel portal shed with large sliding doors at both ends, offering both pedestrian and equine access opposite the stables. These are 4 large Loddon Stables, 2 with automatic water troughs and rubber matting. There is a stable W.C and ample space for feed and tack stores, although these would need to be established. The surface of the arena is a mixed sand and fibre surface. In addition to the wonderful indoor facilities, The Old Barn offers about 3 acres of grazing enclosed, in the main by post and rail fencing. There is a field shelter, tack room and water supply to two outside automatic water feeding troughs.

Silage Clamp
Opposite the Arena is a former walled Silage Clamp approximately 40 x16m perfect for storage and possible addition of more stables as a commercial prospect.

The Bungalow
This well presented two bedroom bungalow is positioned on the eastern side of the garden grounds and makes the most of the stunning easterly views over North Northumberland towards the coast. It is beautifully presented and offers a large open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room with log burning stove, a large family bathroom / utility room and two double bedrooms. The Bungalow has its own private and secluded garden grounds with decking and parking.

The Dairy
The Dairy sits adjacent to the main building and has its own separate access, parking area and large outside garden area with pergola and BBQ area. It offers a very comfortable open plan kitchen sitting room area with log burning stove, separate shower room and a double bedroom.

The Bothy
The Bothy, with exterior connection to The Dairy (if required) is a one bedroom cottage with garden grounds and ample parking. It comprises of a large double bedroom with en-suite shower/utility rooms, separate w.c. and an open plan kitchen / sitting room which opens out to its own private patio garden.

Distances
Berwick upon Tweed 5 miles, A1 North & South 4 miles, Wooler 13 miles, Goswick Beach 6 miles, Longridge Towers School 4 miles, Bamburgh 18 miles, Alnwick 29 miles Duns 16 miles, Kelso 32 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 62 miles, Edinburgh Airport 71 miles, Newcastle 62 miles.
(All distances are approximate).

Area Insights
The Old Barn and Cottages is a particularly beautiful family home, situated in the stunning rural countryside of North Northumberland, about 10 minutes south west of Berwick upon Tweed, England’s most northern market town. Situated in a small hamlet of four other properties, the area offers privacy and seclusion and is mainly surrounded by arable farmland.
Berwick upon Tweed is the nearest town and famed for its stunning architecture. It 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 surrounding area offers some popular attractions and activities including Northumberland and Berwickshire’s rugged coastlines of unspoilt beaches and beautiful landscapes. Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Bamburgh Castle and the ancient Border towns of Coldstream, Kelso and Melrose are within easy reach, as is Wooler, which is only a 20 minute drive south of The Old Barn. Country and sporting pursuits are also readily available, including hill walking, salmon and trout fishing, riding, hunting, shooting and scuba diving in the renowned Berwickshire Marine Reserve. Golf is available locally, including Berwick, Goswick, Eyemouth and the Hirsel at Coldstream. Swimming, gym, squash and indoor bowling facilities exist at the Swan Centre in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The Old Barn is situated in a quiet and peaceful part of North Northumberland but offers excellent links to Edinburgh, Newcastle and even London.
The A697 provides easy commutable access to Scotland’s capital city, Newcastle and Berwick upon Tweed which is only a 10 minute drive away. Berwick offers a mainline train station and a regular service up and down the country, with London being only a 3 3/4 hour journey away.