Lindisfarne View

The name of this ecclesiastical looking former school speaks volumes of its glorious setting: enclosed by over half an acre of gardens, including a wildflower meadow, children’s play area and secret picnic area, Lindisfarne View boasts uninterrupted views over sheep-dotted pastures to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and sea beyond it.

What it doesn’t reveal is the history or wealth of period features found in this sensitively preserved Victorian property. Entering the former schoolhouse, you find yourself in a vaulted cloakroom complete with exposed timber beams, magnificent arched stone windows and a reassuringly worn flagstone floor.

This sets the tone for the rest of this delightful home, which is packed with original timber beams and floors, vaulted ceilings and arched stone windows. While revealing many of these period features and retaining elements of its school vibe, the owners have injected Lindisfarne View with plenty of character: the bespoke kitchen cabinets are painted in cheery cornflower blue, coordinating with the legs of the rustic wooden dining table that sits by the kitchen window; the fire-warmed sitting room features a subtle coastal theme, and a vaulted transept with a large arched window has been transformed into an inviting snug.

In addition to the informal dining table in the kitchen, a more formal dining area sits in front of tall windows in a little alcove set off the living room, offering views over the surrounding countryside. The bucolic views can also be enjoyed on sunny days from the property’s two outdoor seating areas: there’s a sheltered area on a patio tucked in by the side of the house and a second spot on the front garden lawn beneath the dappled light of mature trees.

Returning to the house and moving upstairs, you’ll find the cosy snug in the transept, a twin bedroom with its original Victorian fireplace, a family bathroom with a rolltop bath with shower over and the master bedroom. Of the entire property, it is this master bedroom that will truly steal your heart. Set beneath a vaulted timber ceiling, a cast-iron four-poster bed faces an exposed stone wall with a glorious stained glass rose window. Set by the stone wall, tucked up against an ancient timber beam, a luxurious velvet chair completes this characterful room, creating a cosy spot to relax with a book while an en suite loo is cleverly concealed in a corner room.