Sold Cottage

KELSO COTTAGE

WEST END, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, HORNCLIFFE, NORTHUMBERLAND TD15 2XN

2 beds 2 baths 106 m² Listed 14 May 2024 (-757d)

£199,950

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

106 m²

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£215,000 Jul 2024

Local average

£440,369 (-54.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,982 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Stone Built boasting character and charm
  • A choice of public rooms
  • Opportunity to modernise and create a bespoke home
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Village location

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Charming stone frontage, nestled within the popular village of Horncliffe, Kelso cottage boasts character and a versatile layout with a choice of public rooms downstairs and two double bedrooms upstairs. There's potential for the new owners to add their own stamp and create a wonderful home.

Kelso Cottage - Nestled within a hamlet of properties just of the square, Kelso cottage offers the rare opportunity to acquire a characterful stone built home. Set over two floors the dwelling provides the potential to create a wonderful family home or countryside retreat, with well-proportioned rooms and a flexible accommodation. Externally the front garden has great potential to be Ideal for someone seeking a village location whilst still having amenities within a short drive.

Location - The tranquil and community led village of Horncliffe offers a peaceful escape with village hall, public house. The village sits a mere 5 miles from Berwick-Upon-Tweed.

The market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed has an excellent range of amenities with a great selection of shops and facilities together with a mainline station serving the East Coast railway, while both Edinburgh and Newcastle are within easy commuting distance with the A1 nearby. The beautiful Berwickshire and North Northumberland countryside and coastline have a wide range of popular attractions including popular market towns such as Kelso and Alnwick, together historic castles and villages scattered throughout the area.

Highlights - •Stone Built boasting character and charm
•A choice of public rooms
•Opportunity to modernise and create a bespoke home
•Two double bedrooms
•Village location

Accommmodation Summary - Entrance Vestibule, Hallway, Two Public Rooms, Kitchen, Utility/store, Two Bedrooms, Bathroom

Accommodation - A rear door leads into the kitchen, where freestanding units create a bright and adaptable space. Off the kitchen, you'll find the first of the public rooms, illuminated by large sash and case windows. A fireplace adds a cosy focal point to the room with alcove shelving adding additional storage. The second public room, mirrors also featuring large sash and case windows, provides an inviting social area with a central fireplace topped with a timber mantel. The alcoves offer useful storage.
The staircase leads to two additional double bedrooms, both spacious and well-lit, with ample space for freestanding furniture. The primary bedroom includes a large freestanding wardrobe equipped with built-in drawers and railings for extra convenience.
The family bathroom features a four-piece suite, including a panelled bath and a separate shower cubicle, offering a practical yet stylish design.

External - At the front, the spacious garden is primarily a lawned area, offering a delightful suntrap, featuring a variety of planters and shrubs. A paved path runs through the garden, passing the oil tank, which is located on the left side. Toward the end of the garden, there's a detached garage that, while in need of renovation, presents an opportunity for a workshop or home office. To the rear there's a section of hardstanding shared with neighbouring properties. Parking is available near by within the square.

Services - Mixture of Double and Single Glazing, Oil Fired Central Heating, Mains Services

Council Tax - Band C

Energy Efficiency - Rating F

Tenure - Freehold

Directions - What3words gives a location reference which is accurate to within three metres squared. The location reference for this property is ///donor.allowable.obviously

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Price & Marketing Policy - Offers In Excess Of £199,995 are invited and should be submitted to the Selling Agents, Hastings Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, , Fax Email - . The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase.

Listed by

Duns

Hastings Legal

Reference: 147956486

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 05/07/2024 (1 year ago) £215,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
WALTHAM COTTAGE TOFTS LANE, HORNCLIFFE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 2XR £215,000 02/06/2023 Detached
4 COOPERS FIELD, HORNCLIFFE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 2XY £480,000 01/11/2022 Detached
ELPHINSTONE WEST END, HORNCLIFFE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 2XN £470,000 07/10/2022 Detached
WHITE HOUSE TOFTS LANE, HORNCLIFFE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 2XR £326,000 31/03/2022 Detached
6 COOPERS FIELD, HORNCLIFFE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 2XY £381,000 24/02/2022 Detached
3 WOODSIDE PARK, HORNCLIFFE, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, NORTHUMBERLAND, TD15 2XH £325,000 30/06/2021 Detached

Area average: £366,167 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 46%
10y growth 62.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Northumberland. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.8%
5y (index) 22.3%
10y (index) 41.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Northumberland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £604/mo
Realistic £671/mo
Optimistic £738/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Northumberland.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northumberland: £424/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

2 Main Street

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Horncliffe Road End 0.1 miles
Shop Border High Performance 2.4 miles
Shop Norham Shop 2.4 miles
Train station Berwick-upon-Tweed 4.6 miles
Hospital Berwick Infirmary 4.8 miles
Train station Etal 6.6 miles
Hospital Eyemouth Day Hospital 9.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Other theft 1
Total incidents 1

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Longridge Towers School Other 1.8 miles (No rating)
Norham St Ceolwulfs CofE Controlled First School Primary 2.5 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.34%
Max investor price (0.8%) £83,875
Target investor price (1%) £67,100
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).