The Retreat offers a unique opportunity as a superb family home in the lovely coastal village of Cresswell, designed and built for multi-generational living, comprising two linked houses set within a fabulous mature and private, south facing garden site of approximately 1 acre, incorporating the original brick wall and single storey cottage of the former walled garden - the two separate family homes were constructed between 1980's - 2000' and the property has been lived in by the current owners for over 40 years.

The Retreat, accessed via a private road serving only three other dwellings, is located only minutes from the beach and sea, and close to the historic Pele Tower & Garden. The property has a superb private south facing walled garden, predominantly lawned with mature planting and fruit trees, paved terraced seating areas, and screened by mature woodland - there is a single integral garage and separate garage/store, and parking for multiple vehicles.

RETREAT - three bedroom
Ground floor - Hallway with access to the single garage and utility room, sitting room and loft | Ground floor WC | Generous main sitting room with a staircase to the first floor, stone open fireplace and French doors opening to the garden | An arch links the sitting to the dining room - a versatile second reception room with dual aspect windows to the garden | Galley style kitchen with fitted cabinets and integrated hob & oven, with space for a dishwasher and fridge/freezer | Utility room.

First floor - First floor landing with sea views and a pull down ladder to the loft | Large double bedroom one, with windows overlooking the garden, sliding door wardrobes to one wall and a built in linen cupboard | Double bedroom two overlooking the garden, with sliding door fitted wardrobes | Bedroom three with views towards the sea | Family bathroom with a roll top bath, walk in double length shower, WC and wash hand basin with decorative wrought iron detail.

SINGLE STOREY LINK
Scullery/playroom linking the two modern houses, with dual aspect windows, wood parquet flooring and a cupboard housing a boiler | 4th reception/school room with windows to the front and rear | Boiler room.

RETREAT - Four Bedroom
Ground floor - Hallway | Ground floor shower room/WC requiring updating | Lovely large sitting room with cast iron wood burning stove set into an attractive brick fireplace with a traditional timber mantel - French doors open to the adjoining Garden room | Impressive Garden room with a full height ceiling with heritage windows to the roof, and windows overlooking the garden - the Garden room incorporates the original brick wall of the garden, with a tiled floor and radiators | Excellent formal dining room with arched French doors opening to the garden, wood floor and an arch to the kitchen | Lovely kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of wood cabinets and integrated hob & oven, dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer | Two Ground floor double bedrooms with windows to the front of the house | Inner hallway with a staircase to the first floor, with useful under stairs storage | Ground floor WC with oil boiler.

First floor - First floor landing with a walk in wardrobe and heritage window to the roof | Double bedrooms with windows overlooking the gardens | 4th double bedroom with a Velux window and heritage window to the roof - irregular shape | Shower room with mains corner shower, WC and wash hand basin.

EXTERNALLY - The Retreat is approached via a private driveway from the main road in the village, owned by the Retreat with three other dwellings having access over it  | Driveway parking for a number of vehicles to the front of the houses | Single integral garage in Retreat One | Separate garage/store | Mature part walled, south facing gardens with excellent privacy and shelter - extensive lawned garden with trees and hedging to the boundary, fruit trees, and shrubs.

Cresswell is a quiet seaside village on the unspoilt Northumbrian coastline, with miles of sandy beaches stretching up to Druridge Bay Country Park and beyond. The small coastal hamlet has a recently restored 15th Century Pele Tower, small village ice cream shop, and 'The Drift Cafe' featured in the Sunday Times 'Best places to eat by the Sea' - more local amenities and shops can be found in the market towns of Morpeth and Alnwick, as well as schooling for all ages.

Approx. distances - Newcastle upon Tyne: 22 miles | Morpeth: 10 miles | Alnwick: 18 miles | Newcastle Airport: 23 miles