4 bed detached house for sale

South View, Lesbury, Alnwick NE66

South View, Lesbury, Alnmouth, Northumberland – 4 Bedroom Detached Family Home with Annexe, Large Garden, Sea Views and Holiday Let Potential.

This four-bedroom detached home with a separate one-bedroom annexe and a spacious garden is a rare opportunity near one of Northumberland’s most desirable coastal villages. Located just outside Alnmouth, a charming village so picturesque that the Queen Mother is said to have asked the train to stop so she could take in the view, this exceptional property offers the perfect blend of village life, easy coastal access, and strong income potential. It presents a lifestyle many dream of but few are fortunate enough to secure.

If you're unfamiliar with Alnmouth and its stunning beach, which feels like something straight out of the Caribbean, we’ve got you covered. Simply click ‘Play’ in the Virtual Tour or Online Viewing section to watch the Home, Location & Lifestyle video, showcasing the property and its beautiful surroundings.

Alnmouth Beach is one of Northumberland’s finest and offers golden sands that make you feel transported to the Caribbean, along with sweeping coastal walks and endless sea views. The village itself feels like stepping into a postcard, complete with a golf course set in the dunes, tea rooms, traditional pubs, galleries, and a strong sense of community.

Working in Newcastle and ready to escape the hustle and bustle after a long day? This stunning home, just 5 to 10 minutes from Alnmouth train station, offers fast, easy commutes to Newcastle, Edinburgh, and even London King’s Cross. It’s a dream for commuters, holiday guests, and second-home owners who want that fast track to the coast.

Inside the main house, you’ll find:

Entrance Lobby

Entrance lobby with stairs to the first floor and access to the spacious lounge.

Lounge - 5.97m x 3.56m (19'7" x 11'8")

The lounge is the heart of the home – warm, inviting, and full of charm. The standout feature is the real log burner, perfect for cosy nights in watching your favourite film, enjoying a glass of wine, or reading by the fire on a chilly evening. Doors lead directly to both the kitchen and the Annexe, giving you excellent flow for family life, entertaining, or multigenerational living. A large built-in cupboard keeps the space clutter-free and practical. The bow window brings in plenty of natural light and gives a lovely outlook over the front garden, and the radiator keeps it warm and comfortable year-round.

Kitchen - 5.36m x 2.69m (17'7" x 8'10")

The kitchen is positioned at the rear of the home, giving you lovely views over the back garden – perfect for prepping dinner while the kids play or chatting with guests while they enjoy the garden. You’ll find plenty of floor units for storage, roll-edge worktops for easy cleaning, and handy glass display cabinets for your finer bits. There’s a built-in electric oven and gas hob with extractor – ideal for keen cooks – along with a stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink and drainer placed to make the most of that garden outlook.

There are recesses for a fridge freezer, dishwasher, tumble dryer or washing machine – offering full flexibility for family life or future upgrades. Practical tiled splashbacks help protect the walls and make post-cooking clean-up quick and easy. There’s also a door leading directly out to the garden and another to the dining room.

If you’re looking for more space, the kitchen and dining room could easily be opened up to create one large open-plan family kitchen diner with dual garden-facing windows. Alternatively, you could extend into the dining room and still retain enough space to create a home office, accessed by reinstating a blocked-up door from the lounge.

Dining Room - 4.09m x 2.69m (13'5" x 8'10")

The dining room is a bright, garden-facing space that flows directly from the kitchen – perfect for everyday family meals, Sunday roasts, or entertaining guests with the garden as your backdrop. There’s wood-effect flooring, a radiator to keep the space cosy year-round and wall-mounted lighting to set the mood for evening dinners. Classic coving, and the layout offers brilliant potential for future changes.

If open-plan living is on your wishlist, the dining room could easily be knocked through to the kitchen to create one large, light-filled space with dual rear-facing windows. Alternatively, you could extend the kitchen into the dining room and still leave room to create a downstairs office, accessed via a former door from the lounge that could be reopened.

Landing

Upstairs, the first-floor landing has two built-in cupboards, a window, loft access, and doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Master Bedroom - 4.09m x 3.61m (13'5" x 11'10")

The main bedroom is a spacious, front-facing retreat with dual windows that let in loads of natural light – ideal for lazy weekend mornings or a quiet place to unwind at the end of the day. There’s more than enough room for a king-size bed and furniture, with a built-in wardrobe and additional cupboard to keep everything neatly tucked away. The radiator keeps it warm and comfortable, while the dado rail adds a subtle traditional touch. You’ll also find loft access here – handy for extra storage or future conversion potential.

Bedroom - 4.06m x 3.68m (13'4" x 12'1")

Bedroom two has real wow factor – not just for its generous size, but for the glimpse of the sea view that gently reminds you just how special this location is. The original log burner gives it the feel of a private retreat, adding a warm, cosy atmosphere that’s perfect for reading, relaxing, or simply enjoying the peaceful setting. Dual windows flood the space with natural light, while the built-in cupboard provides handy storage. A radiator keeps it comfortable year-round, and the room is finished with sleek downlighters and traditional coving. Whether it’s a stylish guest room or a lucky teenager’s space, this one really stands out.

Bedroom - 3.43m x 2.46m (11'3" x 8'1")

Bedroom three is rear-facing with a peaceful garden outlook – perfect for a child’s bedroom, a quiet home office, or a nursery. The natural light makes it a cheerful space during the day, while the radiator ensures it's cosy year-round. There's coving, and the layout offers just the right balance of comfort and practicality for a growing family or flexible use.

Bathroom

The family bathroom is a bright and practical space with dual windows that bring in plenty of natural light. There’s a corner bath that’s perfect for long, relaxing soaks after a busy day at work or a fun day at the beach, a pedestal wash basin, and a low-level WC. A towel radiator keeps things warm and comfortable, and there are also tiled splashbacks, half-tiled walls, and sunken spotlights.

The Annexe

The annexe lounge is a fully self-contained living space that is private – ideal for multigenerational living, long-term guests, paying tenants, or as a high-earning holiday let.

With the main line train station and Alnmouth beach on your doorstep, it's perfectly placed for holidaymakers, commuters, and visitors alike.

It has its own private entrance at the front of the home, as well as internal access directly from the main lounge, offering complete flexibility depending on how you want to use the space.

Annexe Lounge: 13'4 x 11'10

There is plenty of room in the lounge for a sofa, TV, and other furnishings, making it a comfortable space to relax, watch a film, or unwind with a book. The front-facing window brings in lovely natural light and adds to the welcoming feel of the room.

Annexe Bedroom: 12'8 x 8'9

The annexe bedroom is peacefully positioned at the rear, with a lovely garden outlook – ideal for elderly relatives, teenagers craving independence, visiting guests, or tenants seeking privacy. It comfortably fits a double bed and storage, with wood-effect flooring and sunken spotlights giving it a smart, stylish finish.

Annexe Kitchen: 11'7 x 7'10

The kitchen sits at the back of the annexe, with a door leading straight out to the rear garden – perfect for morning coffee or separate garden access. It includes a stainless steel sink and drainer, fitted floor units, tiled splashbacks, and plumbing for a washing machine. The kitchen needs updating, giving you a clear opportunity to modernise the space to suit guests, tenants, or family use.

The bathroom currently includes a low-level WC, and the rest of the space is ready for completion – offering the perfect opportunity to add a shower, basin, and finishes to suit your needs. Whether you're planning to rent it out, host family, or use it for guests, this gives you the freedom to design the space exactly how you want.

Whether you're looking for a multigenerational solution, guest accommodation, long-term tenants, or a ready-made income opportunity, this annexe delivers. And if you'd prefer to incorporate it into the main home, the layout makes it simple to convert – perfect for creating a ground-floor bedroom suite, extra reception space, or a private home office.

Outside

It’s rare to find such a large, private garden this close to Alnmouth – but this home doesn’t disappoint. The rear garden is generous, enclosed, and full of potential. It features a large lawn, mature borders, a greenhouse, a pond, and a hardstanding area that’s perfect for entertaining, BBQs, or relaxed outdoor dining.

To the front, there’s a lawned garden with mature bushes, a private driveway for up to three cars, and a single garage. The garage includes internal access to the annexe hallway and an up-and-over door.

Location-wise, this is exactly where you want to be – and then some.

Alnmouth village and beach are just 2–3 minutes by car or a 15-minute stroll on foot – perfect for daily walks, spontaneous sea dips, or relaxed evenings at the local pub.

Alnmouth train station is just 5–10 minutes’ walk away, giving you fast, direct links to Newcastle, Edinburgh, and London King’s Cross – ideal for commuters, second-home owners, or holiday guests arriving without a car.

Alnwick is only 10–15 minutes away – with its world-famous castle and gardens, major supermarkets, high street shops, and a thriving food scene.

Warkworth is around 10 minutes away and offers historic charm, riverside walks, a ruined castle, and independent coffee spots.

Amble is 15–20 minutes – the go-to for Sunday markets, the marina, fresh seafood, and paddleboarding on the harbour.

Morpeth is just 25 minutes away – a larger market town with great schools, boutique shops, supermarkets, and brilliant local amenities.

For families, there are well-rated primaries in both Lesbury and Shilbottle, and excellent secondary schools in Alnwick.

And if you love the outdoors, you're spoilt – with coastal cycle routes, national walking trails, nature reserves, and some of Northumberland’s best days out all on your doorstep.

This is the kind of home people wait years to find – detached, flexible, and perfectly located. With village life, beach days, fast train links, investment potential, and lifestyle appeal all ticked off, South View isn’t just a home – it’s a rare opportunity.

Don’t miss your chance to own a rare property on the beautiful Northumberland coast. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and make this lifestyle yours!

Additional Information:

Primary Services Supply
Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Sewerage: Mains Heating: Mains gas

Mining

The North East is known for its historic mining activity, so it is advisable to carry out a mining search. A qualified conveyancer should confirm whether there is any impact on the property.

Tenure

Freehold – it is understood that this property is freehold. However, this must be verified by your legal adviser before proceeding with a purchase.

The property could benefit from some modernisation – and we’ve reflected that in the current valuation.

All room measurements provided are maximum dimensions.

Floor plan and EPC to follow.