Avala, The Skeres, Craster Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 3TN SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION A truly unique opportunity to purchase this fabulous individual designed detached property, occupying a generous and private garden site towards the edge of South Acres within the village of Craster. Avala is beautifully positioned to enjoy stunning panaromic views of Northumberland s Heritage coastline right on its door step. The property benefits from private driveway and parking for several cars, surrounded by generous lawned garden and patios, with oil fired central heating to radiators, under floor heating downstairs and double glazing. The accommodation has been finished to a high standard of specification and has been utilised for a number of years for a family second home. However could lend itself to a number of uses including permanent family home or holiday let investment. The accommodation briefly comprises: entrance lobby to front giving access to the main entrance hall with cloakroom/wc and stairs giving access to the first floor, study/snug, beautiful kitchen/breakfast room including integrated appliances and gas range, separate formal dining room with picture windows overlooking the gardens and coastal views beyond with access door onto a balcony, 26ft lounge which has a beamed and vaulted ceiling, multi-fuel stove and once again picture windows making the most of the gardens beyond. There is a swimming pool and relaxation area with doors leading onto the patio and gardens, separate cloaks/wc, shower room and changing area. Ground floor master bedroom suite with fitted furniture, four piece en-suite bathroom/wc. From the first floor landing there are two double bedrooms both with ensuite bathroom/wc. From the second floor there is a fourth bedroom and additional reception room which has unrivalled views across the rocks of the coastline out to sea. Externally there are two separate double garages and gardens surround the property. The village of Craster enjoys a range of local facilities including a public house, art galleries, cafes and visitors centre. This is an ideal place from which to explore Northumberland s Heritage coastline with its miles of unspoilt dunes and sandy beaches in particular walks to Dunstanburgh Castle and beyond. The property comprises: The property is accessed via pillared double electric gates leading to a large block paved parking area to front and side. A hardwood entrance door gives access to an entrance lobby. ENTRANCE LOBBY A curved entrance lobby with tiled floor and recessed lighting, a part glazed door with additional decorative and stained glass windows leads to the entrance hallway. HALLWAY With stairs giving access to the first floor, wall light fitments, coving, double cloaks cupboard with sliding doors. CLOAKROOM/WC Comprising low level wc, wash hand basin set into vanity unit, part tiled walls, tiled floor and extractor fan. STUDY/SNUG 12'3 x 13'8 (3.73m x 4.17m) Curved to be part of the main turret with three double glazed sash style windows, TV point and telephone point. CENTRAL HALLWAY The hallway runs in an L shape to all of the main ground floor accommodation, with wall light fitments, arch windows overlooking the pool area, storage cupboard housing pool maintenance and controls as well as an additional storage cupboard. LOUNGE 26'3 x 16'6 (8m x 5.03m) A fabulous principal reception room which has as its
main focal point a large feature stone fireplace and chimney breast with multi-fuel stove set on a stone hearth. There is a beamed and vaulted ceiling, wall light fitments, TV point, telephone point, two double glazed sash style windows to the side elevation, as well as ceiling height picture windows to the rear elevation with access doors onto the balcony and gardens beyond where the stunning coastal views can be enjoyed. Double access doors lead to the dining room. DINING ROOM 12'6 x 12'11 (3.81m x 3.94m) A separate formal reception room which has delft rack, coving, telephone point, TV point and full length picture windows with access doors onto a balcony overlooking the gardens with coastal views beyond. KITCHEN 12'6 x 23'11 (3.81m x 7.29m) A well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room which has been fitted with a range of Cherry Wood wall and base units including dresser and central island with coordinating granite work surfaces, double stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, integrated microwave, dishwasher, larder fridge, freezer and wine cooler, gas six ring stainless steel Rangemaster stove with double oven and stainless steel extractor hood over, recessed lighting, coving, Amtico flooring and three double glazed sash style windows overlooking the rear. Along the hallway is access to the pool room. POOL ROOM 24'9 x 25'9 (7.54m x 7.85m) With steps down to a fully heated pool and relaxation area. The room has a timber clad vaulted ceiling which has been glazed to enjoy a good deal of natural light. There are power points and access doors on to the patio and gardens beyond. CLOAKROOM/WC Comprising low level wc, corner wash hand basin, part tiled walls, extractor fan and tiled floor. SHOWER ROOM Separate shower room with tiled shower cubicle including seat, tiled walls, tiled floor and extractor fan. CHANGING AREA 10'1 x 6'3 (3.07m x 1.90m) With part tiled walls and tiled floor. Access door leads to a rear lobby. REAR LOBBY With shelved walk-in storage cupboard, additional side access door, as well as doors to both double garages. BEDROOM ONE 20' x 17'2 (6.10m x 5.23m) A fabulous ground floor master bedroom which has a large arched double glazed window overlooking the gardens with views of the coastline, two double glazed sash style windows to the side elevation, coving, builtin furniture including wardrobes providing hanging and shelving space, drawers and vanity unit, walk-in wardrobe, TV point and telephone point. EN-SUITE BATHROOM/WC 15'5 x 9'8 (4.70m x 2.95m) Fitted with a vanity area to include two wash hand basins, concealed cistern wc, storage and vanity mirrors. There is a sunken Jacuzzi style bath, separate shower cubicle, tiled walls and floor, recessed lighting, chrome towel radiator, extractor fan and sash style double glazed window. FIRST FLOOR LANDING With wall light fitments, radiator and sash style double glazed window. BEDROOM TWO 12'2 x 12'10 (3.71m x 3.91m) A double bedroom with built-in wardrobes providing excellent hanging and shelving space, additional shelved storage cupboard, curved wall as part of the turret with three double glazed sash style windows and radiator.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM/WC 7'10 x 8'9 (2.39m x 2.67m) Comprising vanity area with storage cupboards, vanity mirror, wash hand basin and concealed cistern wc. There is a panelled bath, tiled walls, separate shower cubicle, extractor fan and double glazed sash style window. BEDROOM THREE 11'5 x 9'10 plus wardrobes (3.48m x 3m) A double bedroom which has built-in wardrobes providing hanging and storage space, built-in additional storage cupboard, radiator and double glazed sash style windows to two elevations. EN-SUITE BATHROOM/WC 9'0 x 8'3 (2.74m x 2.51m) Plus 4'1 x 4'3 (1.24m x 1.30m) Comprising of vanity area incorporating storage, vanity mirror, wash hand basin, concealed cistern wc, separate shower cubicle, panelled bath, tiled walls, extractor fan, coving and radiator. Stairs give access to the second floor with half landing which has feature stained glass windows as well as an additional double glazed window to the side. SECOND FLOOR LANDING There is a Velux style window and access to bedroom four. BEDROOM FOUR 9 5 x 15 3 (2.87m x 4.69m) With Velux style window and radiator. BEDROOM FIVE/SITTING ROOM 17 8 x 16 3 (5.39m x 4.95m) Fitted with a range of book shelving, two radiators, TV point, Velux style window and full length picture window to the gable giving fabulous views across the sea and coastline. EXTERNALLY A block paved driveway provides ample parking for several cars to both front and side. There are two double garages. GARAGE 16'9 x 17'2 (5.11m x 5.23m) The garage has one up and over electric door, one with double timber access doors, power and lighting. GARAGE 17'4 x 20'0 (5.28m x 6.10m) Once again has one up and over electric door and one with double timber access doors, houses the central heating boiler, power and lighting and storage to the roof space. Beyond the driveway the property is surrounded by mature gardens which are mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, hedging and stone walling offering a good degree of privacy. There are mature shrubs and flower borders as well as patio area for outside entertaining. SERVICES The property has mains electricity, water and drainage services. TENURE Freehold FLOOD RISK Please see website www.environment-agency.uk COUNCIL TAX Tax Band H ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING Grade: E Details prepared: 11/5/15 Ref: HMA RAJ SY/V1
www.sandersonyoung.co.uk Alnwick Office 31-33 Bondgate Within Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1SX All enquiries please contact: Alnwick Office 31-33 Bondgate Within Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1SX t: 01665 600170 f: 01665 606984 1. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise regarding the items mentioned below and as to the content of these particulars. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information. 2. We have not tested any services, appliances, equipment or facilities, and nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that they are in good working order or that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise. 3. It should not be assumed that any contents/furnishings/furniture etc, photographed are included in the sale, nor that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. 4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and NOT precise. Purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. 5. It should NOT be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. Where any reference is made to planning permission or potential uses such information is given in good faith. 6. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of the Agents or their clients. These particulars do not form any part of an offer of a contract and neither the agents nor their employees have any authority to make or give any representations or warranties whatever in relation to this property. S218 Printed by Ravensworth 0870 112 5306
Avala, The Skeres Craster, Northumberland Price Guide: 775,000