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Dowie Bothy, Cheswick, Berwick-Upon-Tweed,
Northumberland, TD15 2RW

2
BED

1
PUBLIC

1
BATH

649
SQFT

Dowie Bothy is a detached 2 bedroom cottage situated within a short walk of the spectacular and scenic Goswick beach on the east coast of North Northumberland. The property is accessed down a private farm track to a small hamlet of 3 other properties. A private driveway off the farm track leads to the front of the cottage. The cottage offers an open plan kitchen dining area and sitting room, a family bathroom and 2 double bedrooms. Outside there is ample private parking and garden grounds of about 1.41 acres.


Dowie Bothy sits alongside Dowie House which is being sold separately. Link below.

https://www.patonandcobrochures.co.uk/dowiehouse

Photography

Accommodation Comprises

 

Ground Floor
Hallway, Open Plan Kitchen / Sitting / Dining Area, Family Bathroom, 2 Double Bedrooms.


Outside
Private Parking, Garden Grounds of about 1.41 acres.


Distances
Berwick-Upon-Tweed 6 miles, Cheswick Beach 500 meters, Goswick Golf Club 2 miles, Holy Island 10 miles, Bamburgh 15 miles, Newcastle 60 miles, Edinburgh 64 miles. 


(all distances are approximate.)

 

Area Insights

 

Dowie Bothy is situated on the stunning East Coast of North Northumberland in Cheswick. Positioned within a short walk or under a 5 minute drive from the spectacular Goswick Beach means Dowie Bothy enjoys the quiet and rural bliss of Northumberland. The property sits on the edge of the beautiful Lindisfarne Wildlife Park and is within easy reach of Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Holy Island and Bamburgh. 


The market town of Berwick Upon-Tweed is positioned 6 miles north of Dowie Bothy and is famous for its stunning historic architecture. Berwick has an expansive range of amenities with five national supermarkets and local shops. The area offers schooling for all ages including Longridge Towers, a well-regarded private school. Berwick also has a large selection of leisure and sports clubs, public houses, restaurants, cafés and the Maltings theatre and cinema. Country and sporting pursuits are widely available including hill walking, salmon and trout fishing, riding, hunting, shooting and scuba diving in the renowned Berwickshire Marine Reserve. Swimming, gym and indoor bowling facilities exist at the Swan Centre in Berwick-upon-Tweed. There are several golf courses in the area with Goswick Golf Course being on the doorstep of Dowie Bothy. Other courses are available a short drive away such as Magdalene Fields in Berwick, Eyemouth and The Hirsel Golf Club in Coldstream.


The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a popular and tranquil Island off the Northumberland Coast. Home to attractions like Lindisfarne Castle, the 2019 garden of the year The Gertrude Jekyll Garden, and St. Aidan’s Winery the island offers a variety of attractions. During low tide Holy Island gives access to St. Cuthbert’s Island, a smaller island which has a narrower window for visits between tides but is a great spot for bird and seal spotting.
The pretty seaside village of Bamburgh offers some fantastic local amenities and services as well as a spectacular sandy beach. The village has many stand out features which include the privately owned Bamburgh Castle, a challenging 18 hole golf course and a Cricket Club to name a few.
Berwick-Upon-Tweed offers a mainline railway station which has regular trains to Edinburgh, Newcastle and London. Both Edinburgh and Newcastle are sub one hour travel time and London is circa 3 hours and 45 minutes. There is also the A1 trunk road which bypasses the town and provides easy access to both north and south respectively.

Description
Floorplan

General Remarks

Agents Notes

Please note the owners of Dowie Steading have a right of access and servitude over the land of Dowie Bothy in order to maintain and service their septic tank and borehole.

What3words

https://w3w.co/burst.crate.factored
(Please download the application “what3words” for the exact location)

Tenure

Freehold.

Fixtures and Fittings

All integrated kitchen appliances, fitted carpets, light fittings, curtain poles and blinds form part of the sale.

 

Listing and Conservation

Dowie Bothy is not a listed building and does not fall within a conservation area.

 

Services

  • Mains water and electric.

  • Oil fired central heating.

  • Drainage is to a treatment plant which is shared with Dowie House.

  • Broadband services are available.

 

Council Tax

Band C.

Energy Efficiency Rating

Band C (Rating 71)

Local Authority

Northumberland County Council
Telephone: 0345 600 6400

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx

Useful Links

Goswick Golf Club - https://www.goswickgolfclub.com
Goswick Sands - https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-east-england/northumberland/goswick-sands.htm
Northumberland ANOB - https://landscapesforlife.org.uk/about-aonbs/aonbs/overview
Longridge Towers School - https://lts.org.uk
Fishing - https://www.tweedbeats.com 
The Maltings - https://www.maltingsberwick.co.uk/?FromMobile=1 
Berwick Museum - https://museumsnorthumberland.org.uk/berwick-museum-art-gallery 
Berwick Castle - https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/berwick-upon-tweed-castle-and-ramparts 
Berwick Train Station - https://www.lner.co.uk/the-east-coast-experience/our-stations/berwick-upon-tweed-station 
Berwick Food & Beer Festival - https://www.berwickfoodandbeerfestival.co.uk 
The Swan Sports Centre - https://www.activenorthumberland.org.uk/Centres/Swan-Centre.aspx 
Bamburgh Castle - https://www.bamburghcastle.com
Bamburgh Golf Club - https://www.bamburghcastlegolfclub.co.uk
Bamburgh Cricket Club - https://bamburghcastle.play-cricket.com/home

The Potted Lobster - https://thepottedlobster.co.uk

Internet Web Site

This property and other properties offered by Paton & Co can be viewed on the following websites:

www.patonandco.com

www.rightmove.co.uk

www.zoopla.co.uk

www.onthemarket.com

www.primelocation.com

www.s1homes.com

Particulars

Compliance

Proof and Source of Funds / Anti Money Laundering Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction. All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.

Misrepresentations

The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Paton & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.

The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he/she has not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that he/she has satisfied themself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.

Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Important Notice

Paton & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Paton & Co have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations, and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.

Paton & Co UK Ltd does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.

Photographs taken in July 2023. Particulars prepared in July 2023.

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