£1.1m former school house in Warkworth has private river, jetty and striking original features (aff)
A remarkable former village school beside the River Coquet combines centuries-old character with private river access, a jetty and an unusual converted interior
The Old School House in Warkworth, Alnwick, is a four-bedroom Grade II listed semi-detached house priced at £1.1 million, with a private stretch of the River Coquet, its own jetty and boat mooring, off-road parking and a remarkable former school interior.
Dating back to 1825, the historic stone property retains its original character, including a striking bell tower and large school windows, while its position beside the River Coquet gives it private views and direct access to the water. View The Old School House in Warkworth for the full property details.
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Inside, the former village school has been converted into a characterful home with spacious accommodation arranged around its original double-height school hall.
One of its most distinctive features is the suspended walkway crossing the hall, reached by two staircases and creating an unusual focal point within the property. The layout could also potentially be configured to provide six bedrooms, according to the listing.
The four-bedroom Warkworth property has one bathroom and is being sold freehold, with the original school architecture retained throughout.
The master bedroom and living room have floor-to-ceiling, double-aspect panoramic windows overlooking the River Coquet, while the original large school windows at the front of the property have been triple glazed.
Outside, the £1.1 million home has a private jetty with natural stone seating and steps leading down to the river and estuary.
The property title includes ownership of the river at the property, along with fishing and mineral rights. The listing also highlights the wildlife that can be seen around the water, including deer, seals, ducks, herons and kingfishers, as well as salmon, flatfish and prawns.
For anyone looking to make use of the river setting, the Warkworth house with private jetty comes with a motor boat and two paddle boards.
There is private off-road parking for up to three cars to the side of the property, behind bespoke iron gates designed by Stephen Lunn, who also designed the gate for the Duchess of Northumberland's Alnwick Garden.
The property's setting also puts it within walking distance of Warkworth's village amenities, as well as the beach, marina, golf course, pubs and restaurants.
Warkworth Castle is also within walking distance, along with the village's post office and other amenities, while the listing highlights a French-trained chocolatier among the local attractions.
For those travelling further afield, a mainline train station is within two miles of the character property in Warkworth.
The home also has an existing Airbnb business set up across half of the property, which the listing says offers the possibility of living at the house while generating an income from part of it.
The unusual home has already attracted television attention, having been featured on Escape to the Country, series 26, episode 10.
With its combination of listed historic architecture, river frontage, private jetty and village location, The Old School House offers a very different take on coastal Northumberland living.
The home is one of many properties available in Warkworth and the surrounding area through Purplebricks. View the full listing, photographs and booking details here.