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The Tin Tabernacle, Horncliffe, Berwick-Upon-Tweed TD15

A truly unique opportunity in the heart of the picturesque village of Horncliffe, The Tin Tabernacle was originally built for the Glasgow Exhibition of 1901, this rare and characterful structure was relocated to Horncliffe in 1908 for use as the village Church Hall.

The Tin Tabernacle offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history in a sought-after village setting, just five miles from the historic market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Property details


Built for the Glasgow Exhibition of 1901, it was later brought to Horncliffe by train in 1908 for use as the Church Hall. It comprises a main hall, kitchen and WC and is currently used as a summer house with additional garden.

It sits on a plot approximately 25m x 10.5m and has mains water, drainage and electricity.
Accommodation comprises


Ground Floor- Main Hall, Kitchen, WC
Garden Grounds- Private Garden
Distances


Berwick upon Tweed 5 Miles, Longridge Towers School 2.8 miles, Norham 4 miles, Coldstream 11 miles, Kelso 19 Miles, Edinburgh 61 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 66 miles.
(all distances are approximate).
Area insights


Horncliffe is situated on the northern edge of Northumberland, close to the market town of Berwick upon Tweed. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, it lies on the south bank of the River Tweed where it has two salmon fishing beats with ghillies. It is home to a popular village pub, the Fishers Arms which has just been bought by the local community. Two bus stops connect it to other towns such as Berwick Upon Tweed. Another charming addition to the surrounding area of this village is the Union Chain Bridge which is the oldest surviving vehicular chain bridge in the world.

Five miles east of Horncliffe is the nearby market town of Berwick upon Tweed which has further amenities and services including a wealth of cafes and restaurants, the Maltings Theatre and Cinema, a good choice of doctors and dental surgeries as well as a local hospital.
The property is ideal for commuting to the popular Longridge Towers School that is just 2 miles east of Horncliffe.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed offers a mainline railway station which has regular trains to Edinburgh, Newcastle and London. Both Edinburgh and Newcastle are under one hour travel time and London is circa 3 hours and 45 minutes. The A1 trunk road which is nearby provides easy, commutable access to both Newcastle and Edinburgh. Both cities also offer international airport access.

The region offers a range of popular attractions, including historical castles and villages to explore and a particularly stunning coastline to enjoy. For those who enjoy slightly more challenging walking opportunities, the Northumberland National Park and Cheviot Hills are within a short drive.