Windyridge, Scremerston, Berwick upon Tweed

£895,000 For Sale

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Commanding an extraordinary, elevated coastal position looking directly across the North Sea, Windyridge is a premier real estate asset offering a magnificent, ready-to-occupy 3,145 square foot stone-built period residence set within substantial private grounds, alongside active planning permission (Ref: 18/02845/FUL) to construct a landmark, ultra-modern replacement dwelling designed to maximise the site's panoramic views. The setting is defined by absolute exclusivity, tucked away in a private, tightly held coastal micro-pocket of just a handful of individual properties. Encircled by open fields and dramatic coastal skies, this impressive property balances total rural tranquility and complete privacy with effortless convenience. Boasting spectacular, panoramic views towards Holy Island and the castles of Lindisfarne and Bamburgh and positioned just a short stroll from the pristine sands of Cocklawburn Beach, the home acts as an immersive wildlife sanctuary where resident roe deer cross the boundary lines, world-class sea-bird migrations pass overhead and pods of dolphins are regularly spotted playing in the surf directly from the property.

5 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 3 Reception rooms One Cloaks/WC 0.7 Miles Double Garage & Private Driveway Approx 1 acre

About Windyridge, Scremerston, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 2RJ

* Please refer to the  floor plan provided at the bottom of the Key Features Box for individual room sizes and accommodation layout.

Cocklawburn Beach Proximity, Wildlife & Vistas

The geographic location of Windyridge offers a rare and privileged coastal lifestyle. Moments from Cocklawburn Beach, the property also offers panoramic views towards Holy Island and the castles of Lindisfarne and Bamburgh. A short stroll down the road brings you straight to the beach. Managed within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is a spectacular, expansive stretch of uncrowded golden sands, dramatic sand dunes and fascinating geological rock pools teeming with marine life.

Historic Coastal Vistas

Positioned on a prime vantage slope, the property captures staggering, uninterrupted panoramas stretching southeast down the coast toward the historic silhouette of Holy Island and Lindisfarne, its iconic castle as well as views of Bamburgh castle. These cinematic vistas are captured beautifully from the grand bay windows of the sitting room, the first-floor bedrooms and the upper levels.

A Private Vantage Point

Set well away from busy thoroughfares within its own secure gated boundaries, the home serves as a peaceful haven for the region’s rich biodiversity. Residents can enjoy regular wildlife sightings right from their windows or upper garden terraces, beautifully blending luxury home living with raw coastal beauty.

The Master Planning Opportunity: A Contemporary Coastal Residence

For the visionary buyer seeking to create a landmark architectural marvel on the North Sea coast, Windyridge comes with active planning consent (Northumberland County Council Reference: 18/02845/FUL) for a complete replacement dwelling.

Rather than working within the structural boundaries of a traditional property, this planning permission grants the legal right to clear the site and construct a bold, high-concept modern home engineered specifically to maximise the site’s elevated plot topography. The approved concept allows for an ultra-premium lifestyle layout featuring:

Vast Glass Walls & High-Design Elevations: Explicitly engineered to frame those cinematic panoramas of Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle, Bamburgh Castle and Cocklawburn Beach from every principal living space.

Secure Infrastructure & Sleek Garaging: Ample subterranean or footprint-integrated space suited for a high-value automotive collection, discrete private studio hubs, or complex home automation systems.

Volumetric Open-Plan Living: Multi-level entertainment wings, high-ceiling reception chambers and expansive wrap-around terraces blending indoor luxury seamlessly into the raw landscape.

Because the baseline planning framework has already been established and vetted on the Northumberland County Council Planning Register, an incoming purchaser can choose to execute the approved designs immediately or adapt the blueprints to build their own ultimate, ultra-secure private home.

The Existing Residence & Layout

Should you choose to retain the classic stone structure, the current layout is exceptionally generous, light-filled, and grand in scale, offering an expansive blank canvas to create a premier family residence:

Ground Floor

The Living Heart: A grand, light-filled Sitting Room (20’3″ x 13′) boasts an elegant bay window framing coastal light.

A sweeping, multi-aspect Conservatory (12’10” x 15’1″) projects into the grounds, offering a peaceful vantage point over the private gardens.

Kitchen & Dining: Features a striking, central Kitchen/Breakfast Room (20’3″ x 18’4″) with a feature island, seamlessly flanked by a formal Dining Room (12’10” x 13’9″), a generous laundry/utility room and a cloakroom.

The Garage Wing: A large, integrated Double Garage (20’11” x 26’9″) features direct internal access to the main residence. Far exceeding the dimensions of a standard garage, this exceptional structural footprint offers the ultimate baseline for an active coastal lifestyle. It serves as an unmatched, high-capacity space that easily handles multiple larger vehicles while functioning perfectly as a premium adventure hub for secure, dry storage of high-end outdoor apparel, custom road bikes and surfboards right off the beach.

Upper Floors

First Floor Layout:

Principal Bedroom Suite (12’10” x 16’5″) with a private en-suite bathroom and integrated wardrobes. Two further double bedrooms (one with a feature bay window), a dedicated front-facing Study (7’7″ x 6’3″), and a family bathroom complete this level.

Second Floor Horizon Suite: Reveals an expansive fourth bedroom suite alongside a spacious dedicated Storage Room (9’2″ x 6’3″), offering the perfect footprint for a teenage retreat or home cinema

The Private Landholding

Approached via a winding private driveway there is a secure, private gated entrance, Windyridge sits proudly within a generous wrap-around plot that provides total privacy, prestige and seclusion. The extensive driveway and hardstanding provide secure parking for multiple vehicles, a boat, or a motorhome. The surrounding open space offers an incredible blank canvas for high-end landscaping, creating a stunning orchard, or installing a luxury detached home office, private fitness gym, or an outdoor summerhouse positioned to capitalise on the stunning views over Holy Island, Lindisfarne and Bamburgh.

Commuter & Travel Connectivity

Despite its total privacy and secluded coastal feel, the property benefits from exceptional transport infrastructure:

Rail Links: It sits just a 5-minute drive from the historic market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Berwick-upon-Tweed Railway Station. Located on the East Coast Main Line, it provides rapid, direct rail links to Edinburgh (approx. 40 mins), Newcastle (approx. 45 mins), and London King’s Cross (approx. 3.5 hours).

Road Links: Immediate, easy access to the A1 allows for effortless driving travel north to Scotland or south through Northumberland, while local amenities, independent shops, and cafes are just minutes away.

International Travel & Flight Hubs:

The property is ideally positioned for national and international travel, sitting almost equidistantly between two major aviation hubs. Both Newcastle International Airport and Edinburgh Airport are easily accessible in just over an hour via the A1 or direct rail connections, offering an exceptional gateway for global commuters and holidaymakers alike.

Schooling & Education

The property benefits from a prime position that grants families access to excellent educational frameworks on both sides of the Anglo-Scottish border:

Longridge Towers School: Located just minutes away, an independent day and boarding school caters to ages 3 to 19, renowned for academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care.

Eyemouth High School: Situated a short commute north, this modern Scottish secondary school offers a highly regarded alternative curriculum path via the Scottish Highers framework.

Local State Pathway: Immediate primary education is excellently provided by the nurturing environment of Scremerston Primary School, with secondary state schooling handled nearby at Berwick Academy.

Viewing is strictly by appointment.

Early inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate the sheer scale, absolute privacy of this select coastal enclave, historic vistas and boundless architectural potential on offer.

Key features

  • Substantial Period Home: 3,145 sq. ft. of highly versatile living space.
  • Modern Planning: Extant permission (Ref: 18/02845/FUL) for a contemporary architectural masterpiece.
  • Holy Island Vistas: Staggering, elevated panoramas of the North Sea, Holy Island and Lindisfarne Castle.
  • Secluded Coastal Enclave: private gated plot
  • Moments from the Shore: moments from pristine sands and rock pools of Cocklawburn Beach
  • A Transformative Coastal Lifestyle

Information

  • Tenure - Freehold
  • Local Council - Northumberland County Council, Council Tax Band F
  • Services - Heating, Oil Fired, Mains water, Mains electricity, private sewage/drainage
  • Full BT fibre
  • Exclusive Coastal location
  • Rapid Commuter Links: Just 5 minutes to Berwick Station; Edinburgh (40 mins), Newcastle (45 mins), London (3.5 hours).
  • Excellent Airport Proximity: Equidistant to Newcastle International and Edinburgh Airport for seamless global travel.

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