THE BSPC PROPERTY GUIDE / FEATURE PROPERTY
Page 13
Paradise is . . . a three bedroomed semi-villa in the picturesque village of Coldingham
Who wouldn’t want to live in a place called Paradise? In this instance many would say it’s an entirely accurate way to describe the picturesque Berwickshire village of Coldingham, which is only a short distance from Coldingham Bay with its spectacular sandy beach - a renowned spot for surfing. Ardville is a traditional stone-built semi detached villa occupying a secluded lane setting within the village with open views of the surrounding countryside. In addition to having a large garden, Ardville also has double-gate access into a courtyard garden /parking area with space for four vehicles. An ideal family home that ticks all the boxes in terms of location, size and layout, the accommodation includes an entrance vestibule, hall, sitting room, dining/family room, large 17ft x 15ft conservatory overlooking the garden and sun deck and countryside beyond, kitchen and upstairs, two bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet – and a hall that leads to a rear vestibule with access to the garden and a large third bedroom with en suite shower room, a quirky arrangement owing to the sloping position of the house but one which very usefully gives the en suite bedroom its own external access. The house has a back-to-front position, which puts the front of the house at the back, overlooking the rear garden and open countryside beyond.
The front door is glorious; surrounded by fragrant honeysuckle, the vestibule has an original cornice, dado rail, tiled floor, coat hanging area, and a front door with etched glass panel leading to the hallway. The 16ft x 12ft front-facing sitting room benefits from lovely views and has natural wood flooring, period features (cornice and picture rail), and a multi-fuel stove set into a recess with just a simple wooden mantel above. The dining/family room also has a multi-fuel stove and front-facing window – and access into the conservatory and kitchen. The conservatory, which has oak flooring and is fitted with vertical blinds and a wall light, is a stunning space that extends from the side of the house round to the front, the latter with access to the mature garden and fabulous sun deck. The kitchen is well planned and fitted with wall and base units and granite work surfaces. It also has a tiled splashback (hand-made tiles), concealed lighting, a larder, tiled floor, and appliances – electric cooker, extractor hood, washing machine and fridge freezer all included. Bedrooms one and two face the front of the house, taking in the views.The former is a sizeable L-shaped room measuring 16ft x 12ft, which incorporates a feature fireplace.
The second bedroom has wood flooring and a fitted wardrobe. The tiled bathroom is unusual in that it has an over-bath shower, basin and bidet –the WC and a second basin are in the toilet next door. If the bidet were to be joined by (or replaced with) a WC, this would then perhaps be a more useful arrangement. The third bedroom, with its separate access outside and spacious partially tiled en suite shower room, has extensive storage – the fitted wardrobes incorporate shelving, hanging rails and overhead cupboards. What makes Ardville such an attractive property is the fabulous garden (located at the rear, which is the front of the house).
Ardville Paradise Coldingham
It’s big, private, beautifully laid out with lawn and mature, well stocked flower beds, shrubs and trees, and it has a patio and large paved sun deck, plus another courtyard garden cum parking area and double gate access to the property. There is also a lovely summerhouse, workshop and garden sheds – a garden that would be an all-round winner with anyone but especially children. Coldingham village is very close to the A1, which gives swift access south to Eyemouth and Berwick on Tweed’s rail station, shops and other amenities, and north to Edinburgh. The area is renowned for its scenic natural beauty – and for surfers in particular, Coldingham is definitely a paradise!
Offers Around £225,000 Details on page 28