A Georgian English House Restored To Its Former Glory
In the northernmost town in England, Berwick-upon-Tweed, stands this lovely 18th-century townhouse where the materials and details embrace the Georgian history of the building.
The 1640-square-foot house was originally built in 1760 as a merchant’s house, but in the 19th century, alterations were made. Recently, the home has been restored and reinstated to its former glory, creating a charming home with lots of period details and an inviting atmosphere.
The entire home features beautiful period details like cast-iron radiators, brass light switches, original joinery, cupboards, and architectural hardware. The floors are made of oak, and hand-chipped flagstones lie in the hall and kitchen.
The long, narrow hall on the ground floor opens into the dining/sitting room and the kitchen in the back. The dining room has beautiful dark blue wall paneling, a restored chimneypiece, and original shutters.
The kitchen lies in the back of the house, with half-glazed French windows opening to the garden.
The wooden cabinets are painted in a light creamy white shade and paired with an oak worktop. The original Georgian exterior wall has been revealed and sits next to the door leading to the utility room.
The current owners have turned the main bedroom into a sitting room. The room has calm gray-green walls, intricate ceiling plasterwork, and a black marbelized chimneypiece. The room also offers views of the sea.
There are two bedrooms on the top floor with uninterrupted views of the North Sea.
The bathroom is a wonderful space with dove blue walls and tiles, a clawfoot bath, and a walk-in shower.
The house is listed for £425,000 at Inigo.