Seahouse, Scremerston, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

A wonderful Georgian family home in an exceptional coastal setting with remarkable views south along Northumberland’s dramatic coastline; located in fabulous cliff-top countryside, providing generous and versatile accommodation, including a cottage, with excellent road and rail links to Newcastle, London and Edinburgh.

Scremerston 1 mile, Berwick-upon-Tweed 3 miles, Kelso 24 miles, Newcastle – upon- Tyne (and airport) 61miles, Edinburgh 61 miles (distances approximate)

Situation - Seahouse has a magical coastal setting, situated only metres from the sea, and about a mile outside the village of Scremerston. A gravel driveway leads from the public road to a turning circle at the front of the house, and a shared back drive heads to the back door and Seahouse Cottage.

The fortified Border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is approximately 3 miles to the north of Scremerston. This historic market town, celebrated for its “quay walls” and Georgian architecture, provides a wide range of shops, national retailers, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and schooling. Locally there are several schooling options with first, middle and secondary schools available in Scremerston and Berwick-upon-Tweed. Private schooling is provided by Longridge Towers, situated just outside Berwick, taking children from nursery/prep through to sixth form.

This part of Northumberland is particularly well known for its beautiful countryside, dramatic landscapes, vibrant wildlife and strong agricultural, equestrian and sporting traditions. Seahouse is an ideal base for those who enjoy cycling, salmon fishing on The Tweed, walking (the Northumberland Coast Path runs along the western boundary of Seahouse), game shooting, rugby and golf. Northumberland has several exciting courses along its dramatic Heritage Coastline, including Goswick Links Golf Club, widely recognised as one of the top golf courses in the north of England. This “James Braid” masterpiece hosts regional qualifying tournaments for The Open Championship.

The area is rich in history (including Anglo-Scottish border warfare, industrial heritage and natural beauty, with the Northumberland and Berwickshire coastlines providing unspoilt beaches (notably Cocklawburn and Cheswick), dramatic headlands and exceptional walking. The Scottish Border is approximately 6 miles to the north of Seahouse providing access to the beautiful border towns of Kelso and Melrose, with the Cheviot Hills of the Northumberland National Park and the castles of Holy Island, Bamburgh and Alnwick all within a 30-mile radius of Seahouse.

The transport links that service Seahouse are second to none: the mainline station offers regular services to Edinburgh (45 minutes), Newcastle (45 minutes) and London (3 hours 45minutes), while the A1 provides swift road access north and south. There are regular international and domestic flights to and from Newcastle and Edinburgh Airports.

Description - Seahouse is a substantial Georgian, stone built attached family home, forming part of what once was the colliery owner’s residence. Seahouse’s position takes full advantage of its unique location and the spectacular views to the north and south along the Northumberland coastline. It is set in its own grounds of approximately 3.84 acres and includes a self-contained two-bedroom cottage (Seahouse Cottage). The house retains a wealth of original, period architectural features synonymous with the era and is traditionally laid out. On three floors, the accommodation is light, spacious and elegantly proportioned, with period features including high ceilings, decorative tiling, sash windows, feature fireplaces, panelling and well-preserved joinery.

The principal reception rooms are particularly appealing, providing both formal and informal living spaces which suit modern family life whilst retaining their charm. The smaller of these rooms is currently used as a “snug”, whilst the dining room and, particularly, the drawing room provide scale. There is a large kitchen/breakfast room with an electric Aga. As with all country houses the large boot/boiler room and scullery are real assets and a “must have”. The principal bedroom accommodation is on the first floor, where the main bedroom has an ensuite shower room; otherwise, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the second floor is another bedroom and an attic store. The sea/coastal views from the house, not least from the drawing room, main bedroom and drawing room of Bamburgh and Holy Island are truly inspiring (and always changing).
Seahouse Cottage is a spacious, well-appointed, two-storey, self-contained cottage with its own access from the back drive, and private yard. In recent years it has been let successfully for holidays. It has a modern kitchen (with an electric Aga) and separate breakfast room. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. It provides excellent versatility, suitable for guest accommodation, multigenerational living or potential income generation, subject to any necessary consents. If required, it could be incorporated back into the main body of the house, through existing openings on both floors .
(See floorplans for room layout and dimensions.)

Outside, a gravel drive leads through stone pillars to a gravel turning circle at the front door, where a ha-ha provides protection from neighbouring farmland. The back driveway and parking area is owned, with a right of access over the first section to neighbouring Seabarn. Within the grounds of Seabarn is a storage building, two thirds of which remains with Seahouse, together with access to it.

On the far side of the back drive from the house are the paddocks, divided by stone walls, post and rail fences and wire fences, with a timber field shelter containing an internal loose box. The paddocks have their own water supply and provide good grazing. At the backdoor is a timber stable block with two loose boxes and a sheltered “walled” garden. The foreshore can be accessed from the paddocks. The views to the south, from the garden and house, do not disappoint!

Accommodation - Spacious architecture and period detail with: Entrance hall, 3 Substantial Reception Rooms • 5 Bedrooms • 2 Bath/Shower Rooms (one ensuite Separate WC • kitchen/Breakfast Room • Scullery • Boot/Boiler Room Tack Room • Downstairs WC • Attic Store • Cellar • Approx 4,810 sq ft

Connecting cottage with: 2 Bedrooms • Family Bathroom Kitchen & Breakfast Room • Sitting Room • Pantry • Approx 1,699 sq ft

Front Drive and Turning Circle • Back Drive • Accessible to sandy beaches

Stabling & Paddocks Extending To Approximately 3 Acres