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Leet
Cottage is an immaculately presented early Nineteenth Century sandstone
villa providing spacious family accommodation and benefiting from a delightful
cottage style garden commanding superb views towards the Cheviot Hills.
Hidden away off the corner of the historic Market Square in Coldstream,
the property is an absolute delight, situated in an elevated position
on the banks of the Leet Water yet within five minutes walk of the town
centre and all local amenities.
LOCATION
Coldstream itself is well known as the gateway to Scotland and is set
on the banks of the River Tweed with beautiful walks along the riverside
and in the nearby Hirsel Country Estate. Local sports include an 18-hole
golf course at the Hirsel, tennis courts horse riding and fishing on the
Tweed. It also provides easy access to large variety of walks within the
Northumberland National Park and lovely unspoilt beaches on the Berwickshire
coast. Coldstream town offers good primary schools and easy access to
secondary schools, a variety of shops and is well placed for easy commuting
to both Edinburgh and Newcastle via the mainline station at Berwick upon
Tweed only 20 minutes away.
DIRECTIONS
From Coldstream High Street, turn down Market Street into Market Square.
Veer left and just before Abbey Road, cross the wide block paved entrance,
through the iron gates and across the extensive gravelled parking area
with Leet Cottage tucked out of sight in the far right hand corner.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Family/Dining Room, Cloakroom,
Dining Kitchen, Walk-in Pantry, Cellar, Galleried Split Landing, Five
Bedrooms, Shower Room, Bathroom and Attic. Courtyard with Off Street Parking.
Walled Cottage Garden. Gas Central Heating.
ENTRANCE
High timber fenced surround providing good privacy with a pedestrian gate
opening onto a delightful pebbled courtyard at the rear of the property
including York Stone path meandering to the rear door with additional
double gates opening into an enclosed parking area at the side with an
attractive archway leading through to the main entrance at the front.
Outside light.
ENTRANCE
VESTIBULE
Timber panelled entrance door with glazed transom over and outside light
opens into a carpeted vestibule with coving and ceiling light. Half glazed
pitch pine door to:-
CENTRAL
HALL 4.30m x 1.73m (16'1" x 5'8")
Pleasant, welcoming entrance featuring an impressive carpeted staircase
with attractive arched window on the half landing. Stripped pine doors
and quality neutral carpet fitted throughout the property. Moulded cornicing.
Ceiling light. Smoke detector. Radiator. Deep shelved storage cupboard.
SITTING
ROOM 6.42m x 4.10m (21'1" x 13'6")
Generously proportioned featuring dual aspect recessed sash and case windows
to front garden and rear courtyard. Open fire with timber mantle, cast
iron inset and tiled hearth with shelved press cupboard to side. Cornicing
and dado rail. Two double radiators. Stripped timber doors, shutters and
skirtings.
FAMILY/DINING
ROOM 4.01m x 3.79m (13'2" x 12'3")
Bright, pleasant room again featuring panelled sash and case window to
front commanding delightful views over the attractive garden. Cornicing
and dado rail. Large double radiator.
REAR
HALL
Featuring window to rear, ample coat hanging, central heating control
panel, real oak wood flooring and open through to Kitchen.
CLOAKROOM
1.86m x 1.12m (6'1" x 3'8")
Freshly presented comprising WC and pedestal wash hand basin with 'Fired
Earth' tiled splashback. Wall mounted mirror. Radiator. Window to rear.
Real oak wood flooring.
DINING
KITCHEN 7.63m x 4.02m (25'0" x 12'10")
A superb room fitted with an excellent range of cream painted timber wall
and base units with pewter handles, glazed display cabinets with internal
and under-shelf display lighting, solid oak block work surfaces with matching
shelving and quality 'Fired Earth' tiled splashbacks. Deep Belfast sink
with central mixer tap below window to side. Stainless steel 'Smeg' rangestyle
cooker comprising double width oven and grill with five ring gas hob over
and matching chimney style illuminated cooker hood. Integral dishwasher
and washing machine. Adequate space for freestanding fridge/freezer. Dining
area with ample space for large table and chairs, recessed fireplace with
slate inset and provision for wood burning stove, double radiator and
additional window overlooking the side courtyard. Half glazed external
door with glazed transom above. Attractive pitched pine exposed ceiling
beam with recessed lighting and real wood oak flooring.
WALK-IN
PANTRY 1.96m x 1.93m (6'5" x 6'4")
Excellent storage area leading off from the dining kitchen situated below
stairs with a continuation of the real oak wood flooring, power and light.
Door to:-
CELLAR
3.12m x 2.69m (10'3" x 8'10")
Stone steps lead down to a useful wine cellar with thick stone walls,
brick vaulted ceiling and original cobbled floor. Brick stanchions with
slate tops provide superb storage. Ceiling light.
UPPER
ACCOMMODATION
Attractive carpeted stairs with timber spindled balustrade lead up onto
bright half landing with splayed arched window to side. Double radiator.
Cornicing. Steps leading off to the right onto a rear landing featuring
two skylight windows and stripped pine doors leading off.
BATHROOM
2.53m x 2.50m (8'4" x 8'3")
Freshly presented comprising enamel bath with chrome antique style mixer
tap with shower attachment, mosaic tiled splashback, WC, pedestal wash
hand basin with wall mounted mirror over and glass display shelf to side.
Part coombed ceiling with recessed lighting. Low modesty sash and case
window to side. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. Stainless steel corner
mounted bathroom cabinet. Chrome towel rail. Small hatch to attic.
BEDROOM
FOUR 4.12m x 2.79m (13'6" x 9'2")
Pleasant double room featuring coombed ceilings with sash and case dormer
window to side. Double radiator.
BEDROOM
FIVE 2.48m x 2.25m (8'1" x 7'4")
Pleasant Single Room/Study, again featuring low set sash and case window
to side with part coombed ceiling and double radiator.
Stairs
continue from the half landing to a bright spacious upper landing with
sash and case window to front commanding the most spectacular views towards
the Cheviot Hills. Two ceiling lights. Double radiator. Cornicing.
MASTER
BEDROOM 4.28m x 3.56m (14'0" x 11'8")
Recessed sash and case window to front with timber panelling and commanding
superb views over the garden, the Leet Water below and towards the Cheviot
Hills. Shelved press cupboard with stripped pine door. Cornicing. Double
radiator.
BEDROOM
TWO 4.25m x 3.43m (13'11" x 11'3")
Further double room situated across the hall again featuring sash and
case panelled window to front commanding an open aspect over the garden
with river views and to the Cheviots beyond. Shelved press cupboard with
stripped pine door. Double radiator.
BEDROOM
THREE 4.29m x 2.84m (14'1" x 9'3")
Pleasant double room, presently used as a Study, featuring sash and case
window to rear courtyard with working shutters. Deep shelved press cupboard.
Double radiator.
SHOWER
ROOM 2.89m x 1.15m (9'6" x 3'9")
Stylishly presented with timber painted wainscoting and comprising fully
tiled shower cubicle featuring large stainless steel showerhead with recessed
controls, WC and pedestal wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over.
Two glazed skylights allow superb natural light with recessed lighting
and extractor fan. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator with chrome towel rail
over, glass display shelf and large airing cupboard housing the "Worcester
Green Star" condensing boiler and large power flow hot water cylinder.
EXTERNAL
A delightful cottage style south facing garden lies to the rear of the
property, well sheltered offering a high degree of privacy with a pleasant
central lawn and well stocked beds featuring an abundance of mature plants,
shrubs and trees providing colour and interest. A pebbled patio extends
across the upper level, designed to maximise the superb views commanding
good sun throughout the day. Steps lead down to a timber gate at the bottom
of the garden providing direct access onto Penitents Walk along the banks
of the Leet Water.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
The carpets, floor coverings, lights and light fittings together with
any appliances mentioned are included in the sale. Dimmer controlled lighting
provided in the kitchen, bathroom, hall, landing, family/dining room and
sitting room.
SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas central heating.
ENTRY
By negotiation with the Selling Agents.
VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.
PRICE
Offers over £295,000 should be submitted in proper Scottish legal
form to the Selling Agents Messrs Hastings & Co, The Property Shop,
28 The Square, Kelso TD5 7HH Tel: 01573 225999. The seller reserves the
right to sell at any time but should a closing date be fixed only those
who formally requested the selling agents to note their interest will
be informed.
All
measurements are approximate and are taken at the widest point. Whilst
these particulars have been carefully prepared, no guarantee is given
as to their accuracy and they shall not form part of any contract to follow
hereon.
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