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48 & 50a Bridge Street are Grade II listed commercial and residential properties over four storeys with the commercial premises on the ground floor and a three-bedroom maisonette over the upper floors. The property dates back to the 1600's and is conveniently located in the centre of Berwick upon Tweed, within the historic Elizabethan fortified town walls.
Commercial
The ground floor premises, 48 Bridge Street, is currently let as a wool shop with a shop floor (NIA approx. 23.51 sq. m) and storage space (NIA approx. 37 sq. m) at a current rateable value of £4,650. The current tenant is holding over on a small business lease from 2019 and wishes to remain. Further information regarding the commercial lease can be obtained from the selling agents. To the rear of the ground floor is a second shop floor with glazed shop frontage looking over Shoe Lane. (NIA approx. 29.90 sq. m) and is currently used as a picture framing workshop by the current owners.
Residential
50a Bridge Street offers spacious accommodation across three floors. The current owners have kept the property's original charm by way of exposed floorboards and brickwork, open fireplaces, a wood burning stove and sash and case windows with working shutters. On the first floor is the bright living room with two front facing windows with working shutters and a multi-fuel stove. The kitchen has solid wooden units and workbenches, a gas fire and door leading through to the bathroom. There are two potential double bedrooms towards the rear, one of which is currently used as a large games room and has an external door leading out on to Shoe Lane. On the second floor is a loft room, currently used as an office and a large front facing bedroom with a tiled cast iron fireplace. A set of stairs within the bedroom lead up to the 3rd floor attic. The attic is currently used as an art studio and has exposed roof beams and a brick chimney breast.
Location
48 & 50a Bridge Street are conveniently located in a central position on one of the most desirable streets in town with a variety of independent shops, bars and restaurants just a short walk away. The nearby historic Elizabethan town walls provide access to a number of walks with spectacular views over the Tweed Estuary and out to sea. Berwick upon Tweed has a comprehensive range of facilities including a variety of shops, restaurants, and banks as well as the award-winning Maltings Theatre. The mainline railway station is within easy walking distance and offers regular services to Edinburgh and Newcastle, both around 40 minutes away, as well as London, some three and a half hours to the south. The A1 is close at hand providing good access to the regional and national road network.
The local area is well known for its spectacular scenery with the rugged coastline and unspoilt beaches of North Northumberland and the imposing Cheviot Hills. Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Bamburgh Castle and the ancient Border towns of Coldstream, Kelso and Melrose are within easy reach. There are a number of excellent links and inland golf courses locally, including a Championship course at Roxburghe, and racecourses at Kelso and Musselburgh. Despite its proximity to both Edinburgh and Newcastle, the area has a low population and therefore offers a quality of life that is becoming increasingly rare.
Services
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. The property is currently heated by way of solid fuel open fires and a wood burning stove, however, there is a gas supply to some rooms in the property meaning a central heating system could easily be installed.
Tenure
Freehold.
Viewing
By appointment with the sole selling agents, Edwin Thompson.
Energy Performance Rating
Residential EPC: G
Council Tax Band
A
Council Tax Band: A (Northumberland County Council)
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Full details for 3 Bedroom Property For Sale in Berwick Upon Tweed
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Description
Description48 & 50a Bridge Street are Grade II listed commercial and residential properties over four storeys with the commercial premises on the ground floor and a three-bedroom maisonette over the upper floors. The property dates back to the 1600's and is conveniently located in the centre of Berwick upon Tweed, within the historic Elizabethan fortified town walls.
Commercial
The ground floor premises, 48 Bridge Street, is currently let as a wool shop with a shop floor (NIA approx. 23.51 sq. m) and storage space (NIA approx. 37 sq. m) at a current rateable value of £4,650. The current tenant is holding over on a small business lease from 2019 and wishes to remain. Further information regarding the commercial lease can be obtained from the selling agents. To the rear of the ground floor is a second shop floor with glazed shop frontage looking over Shoe Lane. (NIA approx. 29.90 sq. m) and is currently used as a picture framing workshop by the current owners.
Residential
50a Bridge Street offers spacious accommodation across three floors. The current owners have kept the property's original charm by way of exposed floorboards and brickwork, open fireplaces, a wood burning stove and sash and case windows with working shutters. On the first floor is the bright living room with two front facing windows with working shutters and a multi-fuel stove. The kitchen has solid wooden units and workbenches, a gas fire and door leading through to the bathroom. There are two potential double bedrooms towards the rear, one of which is currently used as a large games room and has an external door leading out on to Shoe Lane. On the second floor is a loft room, currently used as an office and a large front facing bedroom with a tiled cast iron fireplace. A set of stairs within the bedroom lead up to the 3rd floor attic. The attic is currently used as an art studio and has exposed roof beams and a brick chimney breast.
Location
48 & 50a Bridge Street are conveniently located in a central position on one of the most desirable streets in town with a variety of independent shops, bars and restaurants just a short walk away. The nearby historic Elizabethan town walls provide access to a number of walks with spectacular views over the Tweed Estuary and out to sea. Berwick upon Tweed has a comprehensive range of facilities including a variety of shops, restaurants, and banks as well as the award-winning Maltings Theatre. The mainline railway station is within easy walking distance and offers regular services to Edinburgh and Newcastle, both around 40 minutes away, as well as London, some three and a half hours to the south. The A1 is close at hand providing good access to the regional and national road network.
The local area is well known for its spectacular scenery with the rugged coastline and unspoilt beaches of North Northumberland and the imposing Cheviot Hills. Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Bamburgh Castle and the ancient Border towns of Coldstream, Kelso and Melrose are within easy reach. There are a number of excellent links and inland golf courses locally, including a Championship course at Roxburghe, and racecourses at Kelso and Musselburgh. Despite its proximity to both Edinburgh and Newcastle, the area has a low population and therefore offers a quality of life that is becoming increasingly rare.
Services
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. The property is currently heated by way of solid fuel open fires and a wood burning stove, however, there is a gas supply to some rooms in the property meaning a central heating system could easily be installed.
Tenure
Freehold.
Viewing
By appointment with the sole selling agents, Edwin Thompson.
Energy Performance Rating
Residential EPC: G
Council Tax Band
A
Council Tax Band: A (Northumberland County Council)
Tenure: Freehold Back to listing
