3 bed bungalow for sale

Sunnycroft, Donaldsons Lodge, Cornhill-On-Tweed, Northumberland TD12

Sunnycroft is a delightful three-bedroom bungalow in the peaceful village of Donaldsons Lodge. Featuring a cosy sitting room, sunroom, and private gardens with a private office, it perfectly blends rural charm with modern convenience.
Property details

Tucked away in a peaceful village setting of Donaldsons Lodge, Sunnycroft offers a wonderful opportunity to embrace countryside living, just two miles from the welcoming community of Cornhill-on-Tweed. Surrounded by open landscapes, this spacious three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow provides a perfect balance of comfort and character, ideal for family life or a relaxing retirement.

This charming home has been carefully maintained and upgraded by the current owners, ensuring it is ready to move into and enjoy.
The accommodation flows beautifully, beginning with a warm and inviting sitting room featuring an Ingleneuk fireplace and a multi-fuel stove, perfect for cosy evenings. Adjacent to the sitting room, the sunroom is bathed in natural light, providing tranquil views of the garden and surrounding countryside.

The breakfasting kitchen is well-designed, offering ample storage and space for appliances, making it an excellent space for cooking and dining. A practical utility room, with additional storage and garden access, adds further convenience.

Three generously sized double bedrooms offer flexible living arrangements, while the modern family bathroom, complete with a white suite and shower over the bath, ensures comfort and practicality.

Externally, Sunnycroft is surrounded by good-sized gardens that are both private and versatile. The front garden is laid to lawn with hedged boundaries, while the rear garden provides a peaceful retreat with space for outdoor activities. The timber garage/workshop has been partially converted into a functional home office, ideal for remote working or hobbies. Additionally, there is a separate workshop located in the rear garden, offering further flexibility for various uses. The gated driveway offers secure parking for multiple vehicles, adding to the property’s appeal.
Accommodation comprises

Ground Floor
Sitting Room, Breakfasting Kitchen, Utility Room, Garden Room, 3 Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Outside
Secure Mature Front and Rear Gardens, Private Parking, Garage with Office Space, Workshop
Distances

Cornhill On Tweed 1.5 miles, Coldstream 3.5 miles, Duns 13 miles, Wooler 14 miles, Kelso, 12 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 11 miles, Edinburgh 51 miles, Newcastle Upon Tyne 60 miles.
Area insights

Donaldsons Lodge, a quiet hamlet nestled in the picturesque Northumberland countryside, offers a tranquil rural setting just a short distance from the Scottish border. Surrounded by rolling farmland and open skies, this small community is perfect for those seeking peace and natural beauty. Its location provides easy access to nearby villages, including Cornhill-on-Tweed, while maintaining a serene atmosphere that epitomizes the charm of rural Northumberland.
Cornhill-on-Tweed lies around 1.5 miles from Sunnycroft, and is a charming village set in the heart of Northumberland, close to the Scottish border. Resting along the scenic River Tweed, which marks the boundary between England and Scotland, the village enjoys a peaceful, countryside atmosphere with stunning views of lush farmland, gentle hills, and wooded areas. The village's architecture is a nod to its rich past, featuring traditional stone cottages and a quaint village church.

Today, the village is a serene retreat, ideal for those who enjoy walking, fishing, and soaking in the beauty of the surrounding landscape. It offers a strong sense of community with key amenities like The Collingwood Arms Hotel, Cornhill Village Shop & Post Office, and an active village hall. For additional services, including larger supermarkets and medical facilities, residents can visit the nearby towns of Coldstream and Berwick-upon-Tweed.

The historic market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is around 11 miles away and is famous for its stunning architecture 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, cafes, 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 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.