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Swallowdene
is a substantial family house in a quiet cul-de-sac location within a
particularly highly regarded area of Kelso. Set well back from the road
with a very pleasant outlook to the front, the property occupies a slightly
elevated position taking in some delightful views to the Tweed Valley
and surrounding countryside. The garden enjoys a high degree of privacy,
while internally the accommodation is very bright and generously proportioned
with most attractive oak finishes, ample power points, TV & phone
points and good storage space
LOCATION
Kelso is perhaps the most attractive town in The Borders with its 12th
century abbey, cobbled square and bustling Town Centre offering a good
variety of shops and restaurants. The Town draws many visitors throughout
the year and has excellent facilities both in the town and the surrounding
countryside, including golf, fishing, swimming, curling, walking, horse
riding and National Hunt Racing
ACCOMMODATION
Hall, Large Lounge, Conservatory, Dining Kitchen, Master Bedroom (Ensuite
Shower Room), 2 Further Double and 1 Single Bedroom/Study, Bathroom, Downstairs
WC and Utility Room. Double Garage with part floored attic. Summer House.
ENTRANCE
The house is set well back from the road with a large mono bloc parking
area and lawn to one side, and with a large covered entrance providing
a pleasant sheltered outdoor sitting space with quarry tiled floor. External
light.
HALL
3.70m x 3.14m (max)
A timber front door with a glazed side panel allowing good levels of light
opens to this bright, spacious entrance hall with a Velux window above
allowing additional natural lighting. (Remote controlled blind). Large
L-shaped under stair storage cupboard with coat hooks, light and fitted
carpet.
CLOAKROOM
A useful downstairs cloakroom fitted with white wc, washhand basin and
modesty window to the front. Vinyl flooring. ''Silavent' extractor fan.
Radiator.
LOUNGE
7.65m x 4.60m
This is a really particularly spacious lounge with sliding patio doors
allowing a very pleasant outlook to the front of the house and with double,
part glazed doors opening to the conservatory at the far end. An excellent
focal point is provided by a living flame gas coal effect fire with decorative
marble surround and hearth, and the room features decorative coving and
two pendant light fittings. Fitted carpet. Two radiators.
CONSERVATORY
3.80m x 3.40m
Double, partly glazed timber doors open to this most attractive conservatory
with opaque roof, glazed on three sides taking advantage of the delightful
rural outlook to the south, and with double patio doors opening to the
garden. Timber effect flooring. Two wall light fittings. TV point.
DINING
KITCHEN 4.84m x 3.58m
A very generously proportioned kitchen with plenty of space for a dining
table and chairs, fitted with an excellent range of timber wall and base
units providing ample storage space and work surfaces, incorporating a
stainless steel one and a half sink and drainer below one of two windows
overlooking the rear garden. The integrated appliances include a "Neff"
four ring ceramic hob with extractor hood above, an "AEG" brushed
steel eye level double oven, and with space and plumbing for washing machine
and fridge. Attractive ceramic tiled splashback, concealed fluorescent
lighting and recessed halogen ceiling lights. Tile effect "Flotex"
flooring. Radiator.
HOME
OFFICE/BEDROOM FOUR 2.89m x 2.72m
Opening from the hall, a useful room with window to the front, presently
used as a study and equally suitable for use as a fourth bedroom if required.
Two wall light fittings. Fitted carpet. Radiator.
UTILITY
ROOM 3.39m x 2.06m
A generously sized utility room opening to the rear of the kitchen, with
a window and a partly glazed door to the garden allowing good light levels
and ventilation. It is fitted with a range of contemporary units providing
good storage space and incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer,
with space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble drier and freezer.
Vinyl flooring. Radiator.
UPSTAIRS
ACCOMMOADTION
A carpeted staircase with very attractive, decorative timber handrail
with turned spindles leads to a large L-shaped galleried landing, the
Velux window ensuring excellent light levels. The storage space is particularly
generous, with two very large walk-in cupboards, one housing the "Worcester"
central heating boiler and water tank. Access to the attic. Fitted carpet.
Pendant light fitting. Radiator.
MASTER
BEDROOM 5.23m x 2.81m
A large double bedroom with a dormer window to the front enjoying a very
pleasant outlook and with a good range of fitted wardrobes with additional
storage space above. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Pendant light fitting.
EN-SUITE
SHOWER ROOM 3.14m x 1.95m
A bright and airy shower room with a large modesty window to the rear,
fitted with a three piece suite comprising pedestal washbasin, wc and
shower cubicle with clear pivot door and mains pressure shower. Fitted
carpet. Radiator.
BEDROOM
TWO 3.93m x 3.33m
A second large double bedroom also with excellent aspect to the front
and with a very large built-in wardrobe with storage cupboard above. Fitted
carpet. Radiator.
BEDROOM
THREE 3.51m x 3.43m
A well proportioned room overlooking the rear garden and again featuring
generously sized built-in wardrobes with additional storage above. Fitted
carpet. Radiator.
FAMILY
BATHROOM 2.51m x 2.07m
A well presented family bathroom fitted with a contemporary three piece
suite comprising pedestal washbasin, wc and paneled bath with ceramic
tiled surround and with a "Showerlux" bathroom cabinet with
integral lighting. Large modesty window. Vinyl flooring. Radiator.
GARAGE
5.78m x 5.18m
A double garage is situated to the side of the property with a remotely
operated up and over door, a window to the rear and a side door allowing
easy access from the house. It has both light and power, and has been
fitted with a work bench to one side providing a very useful workshop
space. A hatch with pull-down 'Ramsay' style ladder allows access to the
partly floored attic storage space above.
EXTERNAL
There are two lawned areas to the front of the house, with a paved patio
adjacent to the sliding doors providing a pleasant sun trap in fine weather.
A timber gate to either side gives access to the large rear garden, with
a paved path leading round to both the utility door and the conservatory.
Laid mainly to lawn, this is a low maintenance garden with the distinct
advantage of being all on one level, planted with a variety of trees and
with decorative trellis fencing to the rear. There is also a large summer
house with a timber veranda area again providing a very pleasant sheltered
additional sitting area.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
The fitted carpets, floor coverings, appliances as mentioned and summer
house are included in the sale.
SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas central heating and double
glazing.
ENTRY
By negotiation with the Selling Agents.
VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.
PRICE
The property is offered at a fixed price of £295,000. Prospective
purchasers are advised that the Seller reserves the right to accept an
offer at any time or in the event of competing offers to fix a closing
date. All enquiries and offers to the selling Agents Messrs Hastings &
Co, The Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573 225999. Fax
01573 229888. 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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