Number One Clayport Street
Two headline sights dominate Northumberland’s county town. Alnwick Castle has hosted Harry Potter and Downton Abbey film crews while the Alnwick Garden promises the world’s largest collection of taihaku cherry blossom trees plus a huge treehouse restaurant.
Within a very pleasant 10-minute walk of both, passing independent shops and Alnwick’s cobbled market square, is Number One Clayport Street. On top of that perk, you’re close to Alnmouth’s red-roofed houses and sandy bay, plus just half an hour’s drive from Holy Island.
The home is entered via a pillared, Georgian-style entrance – part of its Grade II listed brown-stone frontage. In a similarly impressive hall beyond, large sash windows look back over the town centre.
Veer off right and you’ll find the classic drawing room, whose sofas and armchairs are ringed by a piano, a cabinet containing books and board games and a log-burning stove. Opposite is a snug, with more seating around a Smart TV and a modern-style wood burner, and ahead is the impressive dining-kitchen space with an electric AGA (cleverly positioned in its stone inglenook) and numerous other appliances, this includes a breakfast-bar island with stools and additional seating for casual chats. Sitting ten, its dinner table is illuminated by pendant lights attached to a suspended wooden beam – typifying the property’s chic contemporary décor. There is a separate utility space – where Fido might sleep.
Stairs lead down from the entrance hall to the old property cellar, which now doubles as a cinema room - whose beanbags and an L-shaped sofa face an especially-large Smart TV – and a games den, where scores can be settled at the 4-in-1 games table.
Spanning the first and second floors, all five en-suite bedrooms have ample storage and heated towel rails. The first-floor master stands out thanks to its four-poster bed, chaise longue, deep bath and two TVs – you might never want to leave – while bedroom three boasts a super-king bed, armchairs and its own bathtub. Both top-floor bedrooms feature exposed rafters above king-sized beds which can convert into singles.
Then a merchant’s home, Number One Clayport Street was designed in 1780 by the esteemed northern architect William Newton. As it later became a post office and then council chambers, many of Newton’s touches were lost – but some have been recovered, preserved or recreated by the current owners’ renovation. That includes a grand ceiling rose, stunning arch window and an external Victorian archway which now leads through to the courtyard. Including a reading bench, this courtyard and its potted plants are shared with the neighbour who lives in a small cottage (the old sorting office) behind the home.
Though the house is in Alnwick’s centre, its raised-step access means passers-by can’t glance in – and there are shutters on the many windows to maintain your privacy whenever necessary.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Entry into large, entrance hall with centre table, side table and windows overlooking Alnwick town centre.
Snug with three-seater sofa, two armchairs, modern wood-burning stove, Smart TV, coffee table, side table, and large window.
Drawing room with two four-seater sofas, two armchairs, large coffee table, piano with beginners music book provided, glass cabinet containing a supply of books and some board games, wood-burning stove set in inglenook fireplace and large window.
Open-plan kitchen dining area with electric AGA with heat and timer settings (instructions provided) set in stone inglenook fireplace, large American-style fridge freezer with ice maker, integrated dishwasher, built-in microwave, double Belfast sink, wine cooler, large island with breakfast bar and 2 stools and speaker.
Dining area with large dining table with seating for 10. Two-seater sofa and Samsung Frame Smart TV.
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.
BASEMENT LEVEL
Cinema room with large Smart TV, corner sofa seating six with additional seating available on beanbags.
Games den area behind the cinema seating, with a children-size 4-in-1 games table including table football, pool, air hockey and table tennis. There is also a 4-in-1 board games box which has Chess/ Draughts, Halma, Backgammon and Ludo, and a pack of cards too.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom one with four-poster king size bed, bedside tables, chaise longue, chest of drawers with mirror, full length mirror, wall-mounted Smart TV.
En suite bathroom with deep bath, separate walk-in shower with large rainfall shower head and additional attachment, twin basins, heated towel rail and WC. There is a large Smart TV on the wall to the foot of the bath.
Bedroom two with double bed, side tables, table and armchair, large vintage wardrobe, drawer and walk-in wardrobe with hanging space and shelf.
En suite shower room with large walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Bedroom three (accessed down four steps from hallway) with fixed super king bed, two armchairs, footstool, chest of drawers, walk-in wardrobe with hanging space and shelf.
En suite bathroom with shower over bath, heated towel rail, basin with illuminated mirror above and WC.
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom four with zip and link beds which can be configured to a 5’ king or 2'6" twin beds, bedside tables, dressing table with mirror and chair, chest of drawers, walk-in wardrobe with hanging space and shelf.
En suite shower room with walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom five with zip and link beds which can be configured to a 5’ king or 2'6" twin beds, bedside tables, sofa, dressing table with a mirror and chair, shelf storage, walk-in wardrobe with hanging space and shelf.
En suite bathroom with bath and shower over, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
There is a shared courtyard with bench seating and potted plants. This courtyard is shared with the neighbour who lives in the cottage to the rear.
There is parking for two cars at the rear of the shared courtyard, accessed through an electric gate.
Location
You will find an excellent range of amenities and an eclectic mix of charming specialist shops in Alnwick. Wander the cobbled streets and gift shops around the marketplace, or stop-off at one of the many quaint cafes across the area, including the Strawberry Lounge for a lovely afternoon cream tea.
For provisions, you will find plenty of choice - try award-winning Turnbull’s for fine food and quality meats; The Alnwick Deli for delicious local produce, cheeses, hampers and gifts; or the Alnwick Bakery for home-baked bread, pies and pastries. There's a market every Saturday, a Farmers' Market on the last Friday of every month, and a number of large supermarkets nearby including a Marks & Spencers, and Sainsburys, as well as a handy Morrison's supermarket just across the road.
There are several eateries nearby that come highly recommended: Lilburn's bar-bistro, serving local, seasonal produce; Sherkhan, offering dine-in or meals to take away; Cafe Tirreno for authentic Italian dishes and warm hospitality, or alternatively Carlo's for classic fish and chips. For a dining experience with a difference, The Treehouse Restaurant nestled in the treetops of Alnwick Gardens offers cosy lunches and dinners in a magical setting (booking essential).
The Running Fox in Shilbottle (3.5 miles) has an artisan bakery and café not to be missed. Alternatively, head to the Cook & Barker Inn at Newton-on-the-Moor (6.5 miles) or the pretty fishing village of Craster (7.5 miles) to sample the legendary oak smoked kippers from L Robson & Sons. Finally for a sumptuous seafood treat, head to The Potted Lobster in Bamburgh - featured in the prestigious Michelin Guide in both 2018 and 2019.
Amenities
- AGA or Everhot stove
- Allows babes in armsUp to 12 months.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- Cinema room
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- Dog friendlyOne dog is welcome (£20 fee) and must be kept to the basement and ground floor areas.
- Enclosed garden
- Games room
- HeatingThe ground floor has underfloor heating and the first and second floors have radiators operated by a Hive Nest system in each room.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels providedThe pillows provided are feather and the duvets are synthetic. Non-feather pillows can be provided on request.
- Outside space
- Snooker/Pool table
- Walking distance to a beach (under 1 mile)
- Walking distance to a pub (under 1 mile)
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is available. Mobile coverage is good.
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Important Information
Please note that the balustrade along the hallway on the first and second floors are not exceptionally high so it is recommended that children are supervised in the hallways.
For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.
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