PATON LIFE SUMMER EDITION 2022
A WarmWelcome... We’re excited to bring you our second edition of Paton Life as we have some beautiful properties to share with you – and some new faces to introduce! As we were considering the properties in this edition, one feature really stood out: the lifestyles offered by these unique homes. Take Catcleugh Farmhouse, which is situated on the edge of the Northumberland National Park: an immaculate home with a magazine ready interior, and with breathtaking views over Catcleugh Reservoir. Or Beech House in the Borders village of Coldingham: another beautiful period home that’s been run as a successful holiday let, where you can stroll from the house to Coldingham Sands. We’ve also chatted to Bordersbased artist Clare Brownlow of Pheasant Feather Art about the inspiration behind her artworks, and about her new studio space at The Hirsel. We hope you enjoy exploring Clare’s art as much as we do. And Nicola Sudgen of the renowned Scottish knitwear brand Campbell’s of Beauly has shared her top tips on knitwear care, ensuring that each piece can be enjoyed for years. Following the success of the Faldonside Farmers Market events held last year, we’re delighted to be sponsoring again this year. This artisan farmers market is a great opportunity to discover local independent businesses, from bakers and candlemakers to confectioners and florists. We hope to see you there. And finally, we are excited to be expanding our team. After years of working in the London property market, our new Partner Charlotte Dabney brings a wealth of experience to her role, along with a keen passion for properties and interiors. Our new Viewing Agent Julie Baird combines the knowledge gleaned through her own property renovations with her keen artistic eye, giving Julie an informed perspective of the homes we’re marketing. We hope you enjoy our second edition of Paton Life. Should you wish to discuss any of the properties or are considering coming to market, then please do get in touch as we would love to hear from you. Patrick & Celia Paton, Directors
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Catcleugh Farmhouse Catcleugh Reservoir, Newcastle upon Tyne Offers Over £895,000
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atcleugh Farmhouse is a beautiful, well presented family home which enjoys magnificent views over Catcleugh Reservoir and is sited on the edge of the Northumberland National Park. Formerly the hunting lodge for the Duke of Northumberland the property is steeped in history and has all the fine period features one would expect in a property of this age, yet all the practical functionality of a modernday family home. Situated over two principal floors, Catcleugh Farmhouse offers four beautiful reception rooms, eight bedrooms (3 ensuite), 3 family bathrooms and bags of utility and service space. Catcleugh is in excellent condition inside and out and extends to about 469 m2 / 5041 ft2. Much of the accommodation within Catcleugh Farmhouse overlooks the mature garden grounds and ancient woodland that sits beside the property. In addition to the garden grounds there is approximately 14 acres of hill grazing, a number of stonebuilt outbuildings including the former tack room which has permission to be developed into a twobedroom cottage.
Ground Floor Large Open Plan Kitchen Breakfast Room, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Family Sitting Room, Snug, Back Kitchen, Boot Room, Utility Room, Workshop/Boiler Room, Large Storage Room. First Floor Master Bedroom (EnSuite), 7 x Further Bedrooms (2 x EnSuite), 2 x Family Bathrooms, Shower Room. Garden Grounds Stunning Garden Grounds of about an Acre and a Half, Lawned Terrace and Walled Garden, Ancient Woodland Garden, Ample Parking, Hill Grazing of approximately 14 Acres, Barn with Planning Permission to Convert. Distances Otterburn 11 Miles, Jedburgh 15 Miles, Rothbury 26 Miles. Melrose 30 miles, Ponteland 34 Miles, Newcastle 42 Miles, Carlisle City Centre 53 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 62 miles. (All distances are approximate). PATON LIFE | 5
Western House (and The Coach House) Main Street, Lowick, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland Price on Application
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estern House is a beautiful detached Georgian family home situated in the heart of the Northumberland countryside, on the edge of the popular village of Lowick. The property is currently divided into two dwellings, Western House and The Coach House. Both properties are fully independent from one another, with separate private entrances.
Western House offers comfortable and elegant family accommodation all in excellent condition over two principal floors and is situated in very private grounds of approximately one acre. The property offers 5 spacious bedrooms and 2 family bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs there are two large formal public rooms overlooking the gardens, a spacious family sitting room and newly fitted kitchen breakfast room which includes a range of wall and base units, integral appliances and a beautiful Duck Egg Blue 6 door AGA. Towards the back of the property is a generous utility room, WC, home office and plenty 8 | PATON LIFE
of storage. Western House offers beautifully presented garden grounds of about an acre which include a grass laid tennis court, a vegetable garden, stables, and a large newly constructed double garage. The CoachHouse is attached to the east side of Western House. It has its own private front door, parking area and garden; and is currently used as a successful selfcatering business by the current owners. The cottage rents consistently all year round and generates over £30,000 of gross income per annum. The CoachHouse is thoughtfully laid out and in excellent condition. It benefits from its own separate heating system and oil tank. Although currently completely separate, The CoachHouse could easily be incorporated into the main body of Western House if required. The property offers a further 3 double bedrooms (master ensuite), a family bathroom and an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room.
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Ground Floor Reception Hallway, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Family Sitting Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Home Office, Utility Room, Rear Entrance Lobby/Boot Room, Downstairs W.C, 2 x WalkIn Larders, Study. Half Landing Family bathroom, Bedroom 5, Linen Cupboard. First Floor Master Bedroom Suite, 3 Further Bedrooms, Family bathroom. Outside Mature Garden Grounds, Grass Tennis Court, Vegetable & Fruit Garden, Victorian GreenHouse, Stable Block, Dog Run, Ample Off Street Parking, Large Double Garage.
Ground Floor Sitting Room, Kitchen, Master EnSuite Bedroom, Sun Room. First Floor 2 Further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom. Outside Ample Off Street Parking, Garden Grounds Distances Wooler 8 miles, BerwickuponTweed 10 miles, Edinburgh 62 miles, Newcastle 53 miles. (all distances are approximate).
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The Row Longformacus
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he Row is a delightful and particularly unique property set within a terrace of 18th century stone cottages in the charming village of Longformacus just a few miles from Duns in the Berwickshire Scottish Borders. The property is arranged over three floors, the ground floor being a dedicated garage and storage space, with the habitable areas located above and a beautiful garden to the rear. The property is entered at street level via a shared passageway which leads to the front door at the back of the property and to a goodsized multilevel landscaped garden. The first floor has an elegantly arranged dual aspect kitchen reception area, along with master bedroom and stunning ensuite bathroom. The second floor hosts another stunning dual aspect living space and further double bedroom plus separate modern bathroom. The entire property has been renovated to a high standard with materials and décor that perfectly reflect the character of both the property and the village. The accommodation would make an exceptionally peaceful weekend escape as well as a delightful permanent home for those looking to escape the chaos of city life. Ground Floor: Garage, Storage Room. First Floor: Open Plan Kitchen Dining Room, Master Bedroom (EnSuite). Second Floor: Sitting Room, Double Bedroom, Large Bathroom. Outside: Private Garden. Distances: Duns 7 miles, Westruther 15.5 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 23 miles, Edinburgh 35 miles, Greenlaw 12.5 miles, Melrose 29 miles, Coldstream 16.5 miles, Kelso 21.5 miles (all distances are approximate).
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tonefold Farmhouse is a beautiful C Listed, 5bedroom family home set in the heart of the Scottish Borders. The property is in excellent condition inside and out, and extends to about 302 m2/3245 ft2. Stonefold is very private in its setting with the nearest neighbour over half a kilometre away and offers beautiful garden grounds, about 4 acres of grazing and attractive stonebuilt outbuildings. With stunning southerly views over the surrounding countryside and beyond to the Cheviot Hills this magnificent family home offers two beautifully presented formal public rooms either side of a welcoming reception hallway, a conservatory and an open plan kitchen sitting room. The kitchen is very much the heart of the home and includes a range of bespoke hand fitted wall and base units, integral appliances and an electric 4 door AGA. The bedroom accommodation on the first floor includes 4 double bedrooms and a master ensuite bedroom. Both bedrooms one and two have particularly spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. Ground Floor Reception Hallway, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Family Room, Conservatory, Cloakroom with WC, Rear Hall, Boiler Room. First Floor Master Bedroom (EnSuite Bathroom), 4 x Further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, WC. Garden Grounds Stunning Garden Grounds of about an Acre, A Variety of Stone Built and useful Outbuildings, Orchard Garden, Single Garage, Ample Parking, Wood Store, About 4 Acres of Grazing. A Further 4 Acres could be made available through separate negotiation. Distances Kelso 7.5 miles, Greenlaw 4 miles, Coldstream 8 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Railway Station 19 miles, Melrose 21 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 42 miles, Edinburgh Airport 50 miles. (All distances are approximate).
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Stonefold Farmhouse Greenlaw, Duns, Scottish Borders Offers Over £950,000
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Beech House High Street, Coldingham, Eyemouth Offers Over £475,000
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eech House is a beautiful doublefronted stonebuilt house dating back to the 1800s and offering spacious accommodation over three principal floors and a private garden to the rear. The house retains many traditional features including newly installed sash and case windows, panelled doors and original fireplaces. The property is operating as a successful holiday let but would make a fantastic family home or even a private holiday home being so close to Coldingham Sands. The property offers very comfortable, wellappointed family accommodation located in one of the Scottish Borders most popular villages. Beech House extends to about 2735 Sq Ft / 257Sq M and comprises of 3 lovely public rooms, up to 6 generous bedrooms (master ensuite), a family bathroom and shower room and a family kitchen. Beech House also offers a private and secure walled garden which is mainly laid to lawn and a stonebuilt outbuilding which houses the utility room and biomass central heating system. Ground Floor: Reception Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Kitchen, W.C. First Floor: Master EnSuite Bedroom, 3 Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Shower Room. Second Floor: Attic Room, 2 Further Bedrooms. Outside: Private and Secure Rear Garden, Outbuildings.Distances: Coldingham Sands 1 mile, Eyemouth 3 miles, Forthcoming Reston Train Station 3 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 12 miles, Edinburgh 46 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 77 miles. (all distances are approximate). 16 | PATON LIFE
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Grange Road Castle Terrace, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland Offers Over £585,000
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range Road is a stunning 5 bedroom detached family home situated within easy walking distance of Berwick’s main line railway station. The property offers practical and manageable family accommodation over 2 principal floors and benefits from a large home office, 3 wellpresented and comfortable public rooms and a large open plan kitchen dining room which offers ample cupboard space, integrated appliances, a large kitchen island and Dekton counter tops. In addition to the generous accommodation within, the property offers a large integral garage/workshop, beautiful but manageable garden grounds and 16 solar panel which produces a 4 Kw/h system. Ground Floor: Reception Vestibule, Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Garden Room, Open Plan Dining Kitchen, Home Office/Library, Utility Room, W.C, Integral Garage. First Floor: Master Bedroom (EnSuite Shower Room & WalkIn Wardrobe), Bedroom 2 (EnSuite Shower Room), 3 x Further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom. Outside: Wrap Around Southwest Facing Garden, Shed, Greenhouse, 2 x Patios, Vegetable Garden, Ample OffStreet Parking, Summer House. Distances: Berwick Train Station 0.50 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 57 miles, Newcastle 63 miles. (distances are approximate).
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Woodside Cottage Ellemford, Duns, Scottish Borders Offers Over £460,000
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oodside Cottage is a charming period CListed property set in just over 4 acres of garden grounds and situated in one of the most beautiful spots in the Scottish Borders. The perfect property to appreciate the peace and tranquillity of the Berwickshire countryside, it is set off a country road just a few miles from the historic town of Duns, which hosts heritage sights such as Manderston House and Duns Castle. Positioned over two principal floors, Woodside Cottage offers two charming and characterful reception rooms, three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room. The open plan kitchen dining room has a range of units and makes the most of the stunning garden outlook with French doors that lead straight out to a patio with the garden beyond. Much of the 4.4 acres of garden grounds are made up of established woodland trails and beautiful formal lawns with ample parking in front of the house. Woodside Cottage offer ample scope to extend subject to the relevant permissions. Ground Floor Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen Dining Room, Family Bathroom, Shower Room, Bedroom 3, Ample Storage. First Floor Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2. Garden Grounds Stunning Garden Grounds of 4.38 Acres, Ample Parking. Distances Duns 6.5 miles, BerwickuponTweed 20 miles, Dunbar 24 miles, Edinburgh 38 miles, Lauder 25 miles, Eyemouth 18 miles, Earlston 24 miles (distances are approximate). PATON LIFE | 23
Mill Rise Mill Hill, Chatton, Alnwick, Northumberland Offers Over £525,000
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ill Hill is an stunning architectdesigned 5 bedroom detached family home situated within the popular Northumberland village of Chatton. Built by the current owner and completed recently to a high standard throughout, the property is within a short walk of the local village shop and the Percy Arms and offers practical and manageable family accommodation over 3 principal floors. The public space on the ground floor is open plan and flows well from one area to another. The kitchen is beautifully presented and offers ample cupboard space, integrated appliances, a large kitchen island and an induction hob, off the kitchen there is a handy utility room. There is also an integral garage and a W.C off the reception hall to serve public space on the ground floor. The master bedroom is serviced by its own private ensuite bathroom whilst the other 4 double bedroom are serviced by a family bathroom and family shower room. 28 Mill Hill offers ample offstreet parking, a patio off the dining room and attractive and manageable garden grounds. Ground Floor: Reception Hallway, Open Plan Sitting Room / Dining Room / Kitchen, Utility Room, W.C, Integral Garage. First Floor: Master Bedroom (EnSuite Bathroom), 3 Further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom. Second Floor: Bedroom 5, Family Shower Room. Outside: Secure Garden Grounds, Patios, Ample OffStreet Parking. Distances: Wooler 5 miles, Berwick Train Station 22 miles, Bamburgh 10 miles, Alnwick 15 miles, Newcastle 51 miles. (Distances are Approximate).
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Pedwell Way Norham, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland Offers Over £295,000
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edwell Way a characterful, 4 bedroom family home situated in the popular and desirable village in Norham, on the River Tweed. The property now requires investment and fully refurbished, however it offers generous accommodation within, a private and secure garden and a large single garage. Norham lies on the northern edge of Northumberland, close to the market town of Berwick upon Tweed. The village lies on the banks of the River Tweed and is framed around a pretty village green. Norham is a thriving village with a wholesome community offering a wide range of events and clubs from fishing on the Tweed to a Historical society. Although nearby Berwick upon Tweed offers an excellent range of nations supermarkets and services, the Village of Norham has a fantastic local shop, regionally renowned butcher, baker, public house and even a gun shop which would all love your support. The village also offers a very wellregarded primary school, a doctor’s surgery on the village green, a daily postal van and a very well attended fish and chip van every Thursday evening. Ground Floor: Reception Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, W.C, Utility Room, Rear Hall, Workshop, Hobby Room, Integral Garage. First Floor: Master Bedroom, 3 Further Double Bedrooms. Outside: Private & Secure Walled Garden. Allotment Garden. Distances: Berwick upon Tweed 8 Miles, Coldstream 9 miles, Kelso 16 Miles, Edinburgh 52 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 68 miles. (all distances are approximate).
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Clare Brownlow
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I just liked the energy of it and the dynamic marks it made.
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ometimes a random discovery can be the catalyst for a new direction, and this was the case for artist Clare Brownlow when she was visiting her parents in Norfolk back in 2009. One day, when sitting at the kitchen table, she picked up a pheasant feather from her father’s collection, dipped it in ink, and started sketching. “I wasn’t thinking, ‘I’m going to make a career from this,’” Clare reflects. “I just liked the energy of it and the dynamic marks it made.”
wildlife art is distinctive for the energy she brings to each subject. A woodcock is captured in flight, and you can sense the movement of its wings in the way the ink droplets dart across the paper. Grouse swirl in the air, each flap of the wings again brought to life in the movement of the ink. Working with a pheasant feather has given Clare a very different experience to her original approach as an artist, when she painted atmospheric landscapes and seascapes in oils. “With a feather, although it looks expressive and free, you have to be very specific with your mark making,” she says. Clare is constantly inspired by the wildlife she encounters around her home in the Scottish Borders, and this spring Clare moved to a new studio within the Hirsel Estate at Coldstream. “I first visited the estate years ago with my sons and had a walk in the grounds, never imagining that I’d have a studio here one day,” she says.
Situated in a converted coach house, where arched windows flood the studio with light, Clare is enjoying having a creative space within this rich natural environment. “It’s so peaceful here with beautiful birds around the pond and pheasants everywhere. It’s the perfect location for what I do.” Clare’s studio is part of a creative hub of spaces at The Hirsel. “Having worked on my own for so long, it’s great to chat to other artists and be able to bounce ideas around.” While you can see Clare’s work at the studio (although do email to arrange a time), you can also view Pheasant Feather Art online where her website includes an Interactive Prints Room an innovative feature that enables viewers to browse the artworks within a space, as you would in a gallery. Clare’s collaboration with Pol Roger has also led to similar commissions for clients. “Pol Roger commissioned me to paint on their champagne bottles, and now I do commissions where I’ll paint on a bottle, whether it be bees or pheasants or grouse, and it’s a really lovely gift to keep,” she says. Clare’s art is constantly evolving and this latest chapter, with her studio at The Hirsel, is already filled with new inspiration. For some information on Clare’s art, visit www.clarebrownlow.co.uk You can also find Clare’s work on Instagram at @pheasantfeatherart To arrange a studio visit, email Clare at clare@clarebrownlow.co.uk For more information about the Hirsel Estate visit: www.hirselhomestead.co.uk PATON LIFE | 33
Black Lodge Stobs, Hawick, Scottish Borders Offers Over £320,000
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lack Lodge is a uniquely charming property located in Stobs, just outside Hawick in the Scottish Borders. The property enjoys all the beauty and tranquillity of the Borders countryside while being just a short drive from extensive amenities, shops, cafes and restaurants of the largest town in the Borders. The property sits on the edge of the Stobs Castle Estate, originally a castle gate lodge which has now been lovingly extended and refurbished into a family home. The property offers a wonderful glimpse into late 1800’s architecture with exposed stonework and deep bracketed eaves. Downstairs there is an immaculate kitchen dining extension with sliding glass patio doors overlooking magnificent gardens, two further family rooms and a downstairs WC. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, a third nursery or study room, plus a family bathroom. The grounds of Black Lodge are unique in both the location, sitting near the banks of a stream feeding into the Slitrig Water, and also the array of historical landscaping and modern but tired outbuildings. Ground Floor: Open Plan Kitchen Dining Room, Sitting Room, Lounge/Study, Downstairs WC, Front & Back Hallways. First Floor: 2 x Double Bedrooms, Single Bedroom/Study, Family Bathroom, Landing. Gardens: Substantial Garden with pond and stream to the back and side of approx. half an acre, 2 x Substantial Outhouses, (fully powered Workshops and Double Garage) Ample Parking, External Power Point. Distances: Hawick 5 miles, Jedburgh 13.5 miles, Tweedbank Train Station 22 miles, Galashiels 22.5 miles, Melrose 23 miles, Edinburgh 60 miles, Carlisle 40 miles. (all distances are approximate) 34 | PATON LIFE
St. Aidans Cottage Marygate, Holy Island, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland Offers Over £385,000
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t. Aidan’s Cottage is a delightful two bedroom cottage located along Marygate, one of the principle streets in Holy Island village. Marygate is a quaint street of immaculate stone cottages, terraced houses and enchanting local shops, pubs and cafes. At ground floor the property comprises sitting room, guest WC and separate kitchen diner with back door out to a shared paved courtyard. Upstairs the sleeping arrangements are perfectly laid out with two immaculate double bedrooms both offering their own ensuite bathroom. As you leave the property you can turn left up the high street and enjoy a wander round the town or take a side street to one of the many beaches or enchanting country walks. Turning right out of the front door you are just seconds from the breath taking view that is Lindisfarne Castle, follow the road or the beach and you’ll be at the castle in no time, depending on how often you stop to take in the idyllic scenery and fresh sea air. The property is located on an Island, easy to reach by car but only during low tide. Ground Floor: Kitchen diner, Sitting room, Guest WC. First Floor: Bedroom 1 (EnSuite bathroom), Bedroom 2 (EnSuite Shower Room). Outside: Rear Courtyard Garden. Distances: Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 14 miles, Edinburgh 70 miles, Kelso 30 miles, Coldstream 22 miles, Melrose 45 miles, Seahouses 19.5 miles, Alnwick 27 miles (all distances are approximate).
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Spotlight on Holy Island T
he Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a popular yet wonderfully tranquil Island off the Northumberland coast. Whether we are there to meet with a client about their property or visiting at the weekend to enjoy a beach walk and ice cream, we just love visiting this island and there’s always something exciting about crossing the causeway to reach it. Bird watching, fishing, golf, walking, painting and photography are just some of the activities to be enjoyed on Holy Island. Accessed via the tidal causeway, the island is home to attractions like the 16th century Lindisfarne Castle (you can book a visit through the National Trust’s website); The Gertrude Jekyll Garden, which was awarded the 2019 Garden of the Year in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards; and St. Aidan’s Winery, the home of Lindisfarne Mead. The island offers a variety of attractions to inhabitants and visitors alike, not to mention breathtaking scenery and endless sea views. During low tide, Holy Island gives access to St. Cuthbert’s Island, a smaller island that has a narrower window for visits between tides but is a great spot for bird and seal spotting. Holy Island’s access is at the mercy of the tides: twice a day the tides wash over the causeway and for hours the parttime island is cut off from the Northumbrian mainland. During these periods, when all the visitors have vacated the island, the 160 inhabitants of Holy Island can enjoy the total peace of this place.
While the island is mostly serviced by nearby coastal towns and cities, the local post office sells all the basic and essential food and domestic products, as well as souvenirs, and the Village Hall hosts local events. There are a few cafes such as Pilgrims Coffee and Oasis Coffee Shop, along with a couple of pubs and restaurants. The nearest supermarkets can be found in BerwickuponTweed, which is around 20 minutes away by car, while the major chains will deliver groceries during low tide times. The island’s main visitor attraction, Lindisfarne Castle, has a rich and fascinating history. Abandoned during the reign of Henry VIII, in 1901 the castle was converted into an Arts and Crafts style holiday home for Country Life magazine founder Edward Hudson by architect Sir Edward Lutyens, and it overlooks the island’s famous gardens that were created by garden designer, writer and artist Gertrude Jekyll in 1911, working alongside Lutyens. Holy Island forms part of the Northumberland Coast Area of Natural Beauty, along which can be found a number of stunning coastal towns and beaches such as Goswick, Cheswick, Seahouses and Craster, as well as Bamburgh with its incredible sandy beach. Holy Island is a destination we highly recommend making the effort to visit if you haven’t already. It’s a wonderful day trip, although be mindful of the safe crossing times when planning your visit to this unique place. PATON LIFE | 37
Sold Properties All these properties have been recently sold by Paton & Co, or are currently under offer. Could your home be next?
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Patrick Paton
Julie Baird
Shell Cottage, Applecross
Old Bewlie, Melrose
Castlegate, Jedburgh
North College, Elgin
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Cyprien, Ravelaw
Holyrood Drive, Elgin
Hallydown House, Coldingham
Charlotte Dabney
Chapel Hame, Birgham
The Coach House, Glenormiston
Pedwell Cottage, Norham
Endrigg, Reston
The Coach House, Hawick
Belvadere, Eddelston
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Shielfield Terrace Tweedmouth, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland Offers Over £450,000
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hielfield Terrace is a stunning 5 bedroom family home situated within an easy walk of Berwick’s town centre and main line railway station. The property offers beautifully presented family accommodation and benefits from a large integral garage/workshop, a very social terraced garden and ample offstreet parking. The accommodation within consists of 5 double bedrooms which are support by two family bathrooms, a beautiful formal public room and a large open plan family kitchen/sitting room which benefit from bifold doors and under floor heating. Shielfield Terrace is a beautiful street situated a short distance from Berwick upon Tweed’s town centre. BerwickuponTweed is famous for its stunning architecture, has a wide selection of amenities and is well serviced with local and national shops, five national supermarkets and schooling for all ages including a private school at Longridge Towers. Berwick also has a selection of leisure and sports clubs, banks, public houses, restaurants and The Malting theatre and cinema which offers daily shows and movies. Ground Floor: Reception Vestibule, Hallway, Drawing Room, Open Plan Kitchen/Sitting Room, W.C, Shower Room, Utility Room, Garage/Workshop. First Floor: Master Bedroom, Bedrooms 2 & 3, Family Bathroom. Second Floor: Bedroom 4 & 5, Family Bathroom. Outside: Front Garden, Rear Garden, Patio Terrace, Hot Tub, Off Street Parking. Distances: Berwick Train Station 1 mile, Edinburgh City Centre 57 miles, Newcastle 63 miles. (distances are approximate). 40 | PATON LIFE
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The Hocket
Rennington, Alnwick, Northumberland Price on Application
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he Hocket is a fabulous stone built detached barn conversion enjoying enviable privacy set within 1.328 acres of stunning private gardens. Originally built in the 1890’s, the barn has been extended into an exceptional 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home. The original part of the property maintains plenty of original features such as beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls and two Inglenook fireplaces, while the ground floor extension and first floor offer modern, functional living space. Internally, on the ground floor, the property offers a large and versatile living room, downstairs bedroom, kitchen, dining room, downstairs bathroom and utility room. On the first floor there are a further 3 bedrooms plus family sized bathroom. Externally, the mature wraparound gardens are fully lawned, with fruit trees and practical patio areas to the rear and side of the house. There is also a double shed with lighting and ample offstreet parking at the end of the private driveway. Ground Floor: Reception Hallway, Fourth Bedroom, Dining Room, Large Reception Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Downstairs Shower Room, Utility Room. First Floor: Master Bedroom, Two Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom. Outside: Extensive Lawned Grounds, Mature Trees including Fruit Trees, Soft Fruit area, Two Ponds, Patios and BBQ area, Double Shed (with lighting), Ample Off Street Parking. Distances: Alnwick 3 miles, Craster 3 miles, Alnmouth 5 miles, Morpeth 22 miles, Newcastle 37 miles, Edinburgh 88 miles, BerwickuponTweed 30 miles. (all distances are approximate). 42 | PATON LIFE
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