4 bed semi-detached house for sale

The Butts, Morpeth NE65

The Old School House is a Grade ll listed stone property which dates back to 1825. In an idyllic location on the River Coquet the title deeds include ownership of the river at the property, private jetty, fishing and mineral rights. Steeped in history this property provides spacious accommodation including a double height school hall with a suspended walkway which could easily be configured to a six bedroom property. Unrivalled and completely private views.

Stunning 4 bedroom converted former village school in the historic coastal village of Warkworth, now a private and freehold character property with the original bell tower, and many original features. Featuring steps dorm to a private jetty with mooring for boats, and a private stretch of the River Coquet with fishing and mineral rights.
Beach, marina, golf course, pubs, restaurants walking distance
Main line train station 2 miles
Private jetty with natural stone seating & steps down to the estuary/river joining the estuary teaming with wildlife, deer, seals, ducks, Herons, kingfishers and crabs, salmon, flatfish and prawns.
Original sash school windows, tripled glazed and walking distance to the village with historic Warkworth Castle, French trained chocolatier, pubs, post office and the many amenities that Warkworth has to offer
Floor to ceiling, double aspect panoramic windows overlooking the River Coquet from the master bedroom and living room.
Original large school windows to the front.
Off-road private parking for up to 3 cars to the side with bespoke iron gates designed by Stephen Lunn who designed the Duchess of Northumberland's Alnwick Garden gateAttractive stone bell tower
2 staircases, striking suspended walkway across the double height original school hall.
Existing Airbnb business set up for half the property so it’s possible to live there and make a substantial income.

Property Description

A former village school house in Northumberland that is within walking distance of a beach, marina, golf club, pub, chocolatier and cycling distance to a mainline railway station with a private stretch of river, jetty and fishing rights for those wanting to make the most of the riverside reel estate, has gone on the market for offers over £1.1m.

Warkworth village has been voted as the “poshest place to live”, The Old School only coming to the market once in 40 years. Located in Northumberland, the county came 4th on the New York Times Annual 52 Places List in a “world turned upside down”.

The house has 3,000 sq ft of accommodation with two staircases, a suspended walkway across the original school hall which is now a double height vaulted living, dining room and beamed kitchen with 4 bedrooms, a fishing kitchen/boot room, 2 bathrooms and a cloakroom. Featuring the original school door, arched stone entrance and bell tower, the 17th century property had retained many original features with a glass extension offering floor to ceiling, panoramic windows overlooking the river.

Half the property has been run as a successful holiday let, but could also serve as a home for multi-generation families.
The river offers a further 6,000 sq ft approx and includes a stone jetty with steps leading down from the walled gardens.
Bespoke iron gates on three vehicle gravelled driveway designed exclusively by “Blacksmith of the Year” Stephen Lunn, who is noted for making The Duchess of Northumberland Gates at The Alnwick Garden. They feature winding Ivy.
There are formal mature walled gardens front, side and back, with multiple places to sit and enjoy the river.

Property Ownership Information

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band

E

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