Strathlea, Thornton, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15

Strathlea is an elegant and characterful country home offering generous accommodation, beautifully positioned within the tranquil hamlet of Thornton and surrounded by private walled gardens with spectacular rural views.

LONG DESCRIPTION

Strathlea is a charming stone-built home nestled within the peaceful hamlet of Thornton. Originally constructed around 1860, with a substantial extension added in the 1990s, the property offers spacious and flexible accommodation set over two principal floors. This wonderful home enjoys a private walled garden and far-reaching views over the Lammermuir and Cheviot Hills.

The ground floor centres around a welcoming hallway that leads to a generous living room and an adjoining dining room, ideal for entertaining or family gatherings. A comfortable dining kitchen opens into a large garden room with mature grape vines. Also on this level is a double bedroom with built-in storage and a sink, perfect for guests or as a home office. A separate shower room and several useful storage cupboards throughout the hallways complete the ground floor. The thoughtful layout ensures most rooms enjoy dual-aspect windows, enhancing the light and sense of space throughout the home.

Upstairs, the standout feature is the striking drawing room with a barrel-vaulted ceiling and elevated countryside views creates an excellent space for entertaining or a luxurious fourth bedroom. The principal bedroom benefits from its own ensuite shower room, while a second spacious double bedroom offers excellent storage and garden views. A well-fitted family bathroom and additional storage space complete the upper floor. This level is full of character, natural light, and beautiful outlooks across the surrounding landscape.

Beyond the main house, the property includes two stone-built outbuildings that offer fantastic potential as workshops, studios, or further storage. A large garage is located just outside the garden wall, providing ample parking and utility space. The extensive garden grounds are a true highlight, private, mature, and bordered by stone walls, creating a tranquil outdoor sanctuary.
Strathlea offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and characterful country home with 4–5 reception spaces, three double bedrooms, and excellent outdoor amenities, all set within a picturesque and peaceful rural setting.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

Ground Floor - Entrance Vestibule, Reception Hallway, Under-stairs Coat Cupboard, Dining Kitchen, Dining Room, Study, Ground Floor Double Bedroom, Conservatory with Separate Shower Room and Boiler Room, Two Sets of Staircases.

First Floor - Drawing Room, Double Bedroom, Master Bedroom with Ensuite Shower-room, Family Bathroom.

Garden & Grounds - Paved Drying Area/Log Store, Utility Room, Workshop, Lean-to Potting Shed, Kitchen Garden leading to Naturalistic Garden Area with Fruit Trees, Lawned Garden with Herbaceous Borders, Greenhouse, Tandem Garage, Parking.

DISTANCES

Norham 4 miles, Berwick-upon-Tweed railway station 6 miles, Cornhill on Tweed 8 miles, Coldstream 10 miles, Edinburgh 61 miles, Newcastle 64 miles. (all distances are approximate).

AREA INSIGHTS

Strathlea in the hamlet of Thornton is a particularly lovely, characterful family home situated on the northern edge of Northumberland. Positioned equidistant between the popular village of Norham, Cornhill and the market town of Berwick upon Tweed, Strathlea is within easy reach of Berwick’s east coast mainline train station offering services to the South and the North.

West of Thornton, the village of Norham 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. A full list of events and clubs can be found on the Norham Life website ( 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 well-regarded 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.

South west of Thornton is the village of Cornhill which offers an exceptional local shop and post office stocking local produce, and the stylish Collingwood Arms hotel that has informal and formal dining, afternoon teas and accommodation.

Six miles north east of Thornton is the nearby market town of Berwick upon Tweed which has further amenities and services including a wealth of cafes and restaurants, the Maltings Theatre and Cinema, a good choice of doctors and dental surgeries as well as a local hospital. Berwick also has an east coast main line railway station with regular trains to Edinburgh and London and schooling for all ages.

The region offers a range of popular attractions, including historical castles and villages to explore and a particularly stunning coastline to enjoy. For those who enjoy slightly more challenging walking opportunities, the Northumberland National Park and Cheviot Hills are within a short drive. Permits for fly and bait fishing for trout and coarse fish are available on approximately 2 miles of both banks at Ladykirk and Norham.

The A1 trunk road which is nearby provides easy, commutable access to both Newcastle and Edinburgh. Both cities also offer international airports.

GENERAL REMARKS

Services - Mains electricity, water, oil central heating. Drainage to a shared septic tank. Wood burning stove. Fibre broadband available.

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

Listing and Conservation - Strathlea is not listed, nor in a conservation area.