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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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