4 bed terraced house for sale

Bridge End, West Thirston, Morpeth NE65

Summary

For sale via online auction. Fees apply.

Briggend is an impressive four-bedroom period home occupying an attractive position at Bridge End in West Thirston, close to the River Coquet. Extending to approximately 1,883 sq ft and arranged over three floors, this is a substantial home with a great deal of character and some particularly impressive room sizes.

Dating back to the 1800s, the property retains plenty of period detail, including exposed stonework, ceiling beams, parquet and stone flooring, complemented by a number of more contemporary finishes. The property also benefits from discreet heating, with radiators cleverly incorporated within the skirting boards to maintain the character and appearance of the rooms.

The ground floor offers excellent living and entertaining space. The sitting room features exposed stonework and a wood-burning stove, while the kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with Shaker-style cabinetry and granite work surfaces. The dining/family room is another standout space, providing plenty of room for both dining and relaxed seating.

On the first floor are two excellent double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with its own en-suite wet room. The family bathroom features a freestanding bath and separate shower, while a further large sitting room provides an additional reception space which could suit a number of different uses.

Two further bedrooms occupy the second floor, completing the four-bedroom layout and making excellent use of the upper level of the property.

Outside, the property has a rear courtyard with two traditional brick-built stores providing useful additional storage. Steps rise to an established elevated garden, predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and planting, with an attractive outlook across the surrounding village.

West Thirston sits alongside Felton and the River Coquet, with Felton offering a useful range of everyday amenities, places to eat and drink, primary schooling and attractive riverside walks. The A1 is readily accessible for travel towards Alnwick, Morpeth and Newcastle, while the Northumberland coastline is also within easy reach.

Briggend is a distinctive period home combining space, character and an excellent village setting, and viewing is highly recommended.

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold

Location

West Thirston sits alongside Felton and the River Coquet, offering an appealing village setting surrounded by the Northumberland countryside.
Felton provides a useful range of local amenities, places to eat and drink, primary schooling and attractive riverside walks. The nearby A1 makes the location particularly accessible, with Alnwick and Morpeth both within convenient reach, together with Newcastle further south.
For those looking to enjoy the wider area, the Northumberland coastline is also easily accessible, placing some of the county's best-known beaches, villages and countryside within comfortable travelling distance.

Sitting Room (4.54m x 4.84m)

A characterful main reception room featuring exposed stonework, parquet flooring and a wood-burning stove creating an attractive focal point, with plenty of space for lounge furniture.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (4.81m x 3.50m)

Fitted with Shaker-style wall and base cabinetry, granite work surfaces and integrated appliances. Character ceiling beams add to the appeal, with space for informal dining and access towards the rear courtyard.

Dining / Family Room (4.43m x 6.21m)

An impressive second reception room with ample space for both dining and relaxed seating, making it well suited to everyday family life and entertaining.

First Floor Landing

Providing access to the first-floor rooms, with stairs continuing to the second floor.

Bedroom One (4.56m x 4.12m)

A spacious principal double bedroom with plenty of room for freestanding furniture and the benefit of its own en-suite wet room.

En-Suite Wet Room (1.06m x 2.49m)

Fully tiled and fitted with a rainfall-style shower, wash hand basin and W.C.

Bedroom Two (4.45m x 4.21m)

A well-proportioned double bedroom with plenty of space for a full range of bedroom furniture.

First Floor Sitting Room (5.04m x 3.59m)

A substantial additional reception room, currently arranged as a sitting room and equally suited to use as a family room, home office or additional bedroom if required.

Family Bathroom (2.66m x 1.99m)

A spacious family bathroom featuring a freestanding bath, separate rainfall-style shower, wash hand basin and W.C., complemented by extensive tiling.

Bedroom Three (3.26m x 3.67m)

A characterful second-floor bedroom with roof windows providing natural light and useful built-in storage.

Bedroom Four (3.26m x 4.47m)

A further good-sized second-floor bedroom featuring exposed roof timbers, roof windows and useful built-in storage.

Rear Courtyard & Brick-Built Stores (4.97m x 1.11m)

Immediately to the rear is a courtyard with two traditional brick-built stores providing useful additional storage, with steps leading to the elevated garden. The courtyard is held in common with two neighbouring properties and provides access to the respective gardens. Purchasers should refer to the legal pack for full details of the associated rights and arrangements.

Elevated Rear Garden

Steps rise to an established garden, predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and planting. Its elevated position provides an attractive outlook across the surrounding village and creates a sizeable outdoor space away from the road.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

Pattinson Auction are referred to as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold by either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by The Auctioneer. The method of auction sale and the applicable terms and conditions are found on the lot page of this property on The Auctioneers website. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid, all bidders must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and The Auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price or Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time, with The Auctioneer permitting the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation, enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.