Set in this lovely Berwickshire village with local pub restaurant and easy access to Edinburgh and the coast, this extended cottage is a most attractive and distinctive white painted property with red pantiled roof and extensive lawned grounds complete with small orchard and burn at the foot. The property commands good sun throughout the day with open views over surrounding countryside and has untapped development potential with ample ground to side offering a potential building plot which is included in the sale.

LOCATION
Auchencrow is a popular village within easy reach of the A1 and commutable from Edinburgh yet enjoying off the beaten track charm and a popular village pub/restaurant. Local shops, nursery and primary school are available at Reston some three miles distant with the High School at Eyemouth or the Berwickshire High School at Duns. Close to the Berwickshire coastline with Coldingham/St Abb's some six miles distant and lying some ten miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed where there are supermarkets and shops available and the east coast rail station at Berwick-upon-Tweed providing access to Edinburgh and Newcastle.

ACCOMODATION SUMMARY
Library Hall, Kitchen, Utility Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Front Hall, Three Bedrooms (one within extension including En-Suite Shower Room) and Family Bathroom. Double Glazed. Oil Fired Central Heating. Extensive gardens and Potential Plot to Side.

ENTRANCE
The property is accessed via double wrought iron gates opening onto a gravelled driveway extending down the side of the property providing off road parking with a canopied entrance featuring outside light with a paved path continuing around the property to the delightful lawned garden at the rear.

LIBRARY HALL 3.40m x 2.72m (11'1" x 8'5")
A spacious, welcoming split level hallway featuring timber panelled walls with bespoke book shelving and dual aspect windows to either side. Wall lighting. Double radiator.

KITCHEN 4.17m x 3.09m (13'8" x 10'3")
Well proportioned room featuring a good range of farmhouse style wall and base units with ample work surfaces. Double 'Rangemaster' dual fuel stove featuring double electric oven and grill, hotplate and halogen ring plus four ring Calor gas hob with folding glass lid and cooker light above. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink with central mixer tap below large double window to side commanding good natural light and a pleasant aspect over the garden. Matching 'Beko' fridge and freezer set into bespoke housing unit. Integral 'Servis' dishwasher. High ceiling with recessed lighting. Double radiator. Vinyl floor. Five double power points plus cooker and appliance points.

UTILITY ROOM 2.88m x 2.12m (9'5" x 6'10")
Conveniently situated beyond the kitchen featuring window and external door to side with plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble drier. Shelved airing cupboard housing the 'Worcester Heatslave' central heating boiler. High mounted glazed display cabinets providing useful storage. Ceiling light. Quarry tiled floor. Two double power points. Ranch style timber staircase leads up to:-

BEDROOM TWO 5.48m x 3.61m (max) (18'0" x 11'10")
A pleasant L-shaped Guest Bedroom situated within the attic commanding a superb aspect over the garden and surrounding countryside. Coombed ceiling with built-in double wardrobe providing useful hanging storage. Double radiator. Quality fitted carpet. Three double power points.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.35m x 1.70m (8'7" x 5'7")
A most useful guest facility comprising fully tiled shower cubicle featuring 'Mira' sport electric shower, WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, coombed ceilings with ceiling light and useful eaves storage to either side. Vinyl floor.

DINING ROOM 7.47m (max) x 4.12m (max) (24'5" x 13'5")
Presented in cheery welcoming tones, this delightful split level room benefits from superb natural light featuring full height window to side within the lower level with central steps leading to the galleried upper level. An additional window to side and triple full height windows incorporating central glazed door open out to the rear garden, commanding a superb aspect over the surrounding countryside. An electric coal effect fire set onto marble hearth with carved timber mantle provides a pleasing focal point. Double radiator. TV and telephone points. Seven double power points plus six lamp points.

LIVING ROOM 5.14m x 4.37m (16'5" x 15'4")
Situated to the front of the cottage and presented in traditional cottage style featuring two deep silled windows to front and an exposed stone wall with multi fuel cast iron stove set into an open fireplace featuring chunky oak beamed mantle and quarry tiled hearth. The remaining three walls are timber panelled with the beamed ceiling providing a comfortable cosy feel to this well proportioned room. Ceiling light with matching wall lights. Double radiator. Fitted carpet. Four double power points plus TV and telephone points.

FRONT HALL 5.48m x 0.91m (17'11" x 3'0")
Extending along the front of the property this bright, smartly presented hallway features a part glazed entrance door with deep silled splayed window to front. Radiator. Ceiling light. Smoke detector. High level meter cupboard. Fitted carpet. Power point.

BEDROOM ONE 4.03m x 3.30m (12'7" x 10'10")
Bright double room situated to the far end of the Hall featuring double deep silled window to front with below sill radiator. The rear wall has been fully fitted with a range of built-in wardrobes providing ample hanging and shelved storage with an arched recess fitted with a useful dressing table. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet. TV point. One single and three double power points.

BEDROOM THREE/STUDY 3.53m x 2.44m (11'10" x 8'0")
A good sized single Bedroom featuring deep silled window to rear with below sill radiator. Built-in double wardrobe providing hanging and shelved storage. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet. Two double power points.

FAMILY BATHROOM 3.99m x 2.14m (13'1" x 7'0")
Spacious and freshly presented comprising timber panelled bath with tiled splashback to dado height, large curved corner shower cubicle tiled around with chrome mains shower and attractive pebbled step leading up, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Deep silled modesty window to rear. Ceiling light. Extractor fan. Hatch to attic. Radiator with towel rail over. Bathroom cabinet. Ceramic tiled floor.

EXTERNAL
The garden is laid predominantly to lawns and enjoys superb privacy with mature shrubs and trees to either side and an open timber fence to rear ensuring a fine aspect over farmland with small orchard and burn beyond. Timber shed. Greenhouse. Oil tank. A generously proportioned fenced vegetable garden lies to the side of the property surrounded by high mature hedging with potential for building plot subject to appropriate consents.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All carpets, floor coverings, lights and light fittings, any appliances mentioned together with the timber shed and greenhouse are included in the sale price.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Double glazed. Oil fired central heating with Calor gas hob.

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: 01573 225 999. 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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