See Inside this Stunning Home with Views Over Sand Dunes in Northumberland
The Beaches is a modern three-bedroom home (or holiday getaway) in a picturesque spot along Northumberland's heritage coastline
The Beaches is one of three contemporary homes built as part of Signal Cottage, a modern development on the outskirts of Amble, with spectacular views over the sand dunes.
The property has a modern exterior, with a mono-pitched roofs and sleek cladding. The front door opens into an entrance vestibule, with a separate cloakroom. From here, the house has an upside-down layout, with three ensuite bedrooms on the ground floor and a storage room. Curved rooms are a unique design feature of the house, with one semicircular wall (featuring views over the harbour) in the principal bedroom and another circular bedroom.
The circular bedroom is directly beneath the the first floor snug with circular roof lantern, which becomes a perfect spot for stargazing at night. The kitchen/living area is on the first floor and has an open-plan design. It is an airy space, with large windows providing views out to sea – including Coquet Island RSPB seabird reserve – and skylight apertures let in plenty of natural light. The living area leads onto a balcony with space for outdoor furniture. There is also a storage room and a WC.
Outside, the property has a garden which can also be accessed via one of the downstairs bedrooms, and a spacious driveway.