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Forsythia
is a most attractive and deceptively well proportioned four bedroom detached family
home, constructed in 1961 and commanding fine open views across the Berwickshire
countryside towards Ayton. Situated in an elevated position and set well back
from the road, the property is immaculately presented throughout providing spacious
family accommodation and benefits from ample off-street parking, garage, car port
and with pleasant gardens to front and rear. LOCATION
Burnmouth is the first settlement north of the Border on the rugged east coast
with its steep cliffs, craggy cove and quaint little fishing harbour. The seaside
resort of Eyemouth, three miles north, with its natural harbour and sandy beach
provides a variety of shopping and educational facilities with the historic town
of Berwick-upon-Tweed six miles south, providing a wider range of facilities.
Edinburgh is within easy commuting distance with the recently upgraded A1 nearby
and the main railway station at Berwick upon Tweed enabling easy access to Edinburgh
or Newcastle in less than one hour. DIRECTIONS
Situated in a pleasant elevated position on the outer edge of the village on the
old road to Eyemouth. ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Vestibule, Central Hall, Living Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Breakfasting
Kitchen, Rear Hall, utility, Downstairs Bathroom, Three Double Bedrooms, Upper
Sitting Room/Fourth Bedroom with Elevated Terrace, Bathroom, Car Port, Off Street
Parking, Gardens to Front and Rear, Fully Double Glazed, Gas Central Heating. ENTRANCE
The property is accessed via a tarmac driveway providing ample off-street parking
for four vehicles with additional parking within the car port. A path leads off
the drive to the main entrance with an extensive paved patio to the front, an
area laid to lawn and planted shrubberies surrounding. VESTIBULE
Recessed entrance featuring an attractive mosaic tiled floor with stylish glazed
exterior door opening into a spacious inner vestibule with matching tiled floor
and stylish internal glazed door leading to :- CENTRAL
HALL 4.57m x 3.31m (15'0" x 10'10") A most welcoming T-shaped hallway
featuring carpeted stairs with spindled banister leading up to the rear and enjoying
good light from the half landing window. Understair cupboard plus spacious double
cloaks cupboard with internal light and housing the utility meters and fuse board.
Recessed lighting. Smoke detector. Double radiator. Quality neutral fitted carpet.
Power point. SITTING
ROOM 5.54m (max) x 4.86m (18'1" x 15'11") A most welcoming spacious
room featuring square bay window to front with fitted window seat designed to
take maximum advantage of the superb open aspect. Attractive tiled fireplace with
electric coal effect insert and delightful arched display cabinet fitted to side
with bow front shelved storage cupboard below. Ornate moulded cornicing. Five
point ceiling light with matching wall lights. Double radiator. Fitted carpet.
Four single power points. LIVING
ROOM 5.54m (max) x 4.86m (18'1" x 15'11") Similarly proportioned
comfortable room featuring matching square bay window to front with fitted window
seat. Marble fireplace with electric coal effect fire. Built-in display cabinet
to side with attractive glazed panels and useful storage cupboard below. Good
ceiling height with ornate cornicing, triple ceiling light and four matching wall
lights. Two double radiators. Fitted carpet. Four single power points. DINING
ROOM 3.96m x 3.81m (13'0" x 12'6") Decorated in convivial tones,
this well proportioned room features window to side. Ceiling light with matching
wall lights. Picture rail. Double radiator with display shelf. Built-in storage
cabinet. Two power points. BREAKFASTING
KITCHEN 3.71m x 3.19m (12'2" x 10'5") Situated to the rear of the
property and fitted with a good range of white gloss wall and base units comprising
glazed display cabinets, open ended units, granite effect work surfaces, tiled
splashbacks and central breakfast bar. One and a half bowl sink with central mixer
tap below window. Integral 'Hotpoint' electric oven with four ring hob and concealed
illuminated cooker hood over. Space for tall fridge/freezer. Two ceiling lights.
Double radiator. Fitted carpet. Two single power points plus six double power
points. Door through to :- REAR
HALL Freshly decorated with dado rail, fitted carpet, window and half glazed
external door to rear. Connecting door to Integral Garage and swing doors through
to :- UTILITY
ROOM Fitted with additional white wall and base units, matching granite effect
work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Large stainless steel sink with double drainer
and central mixer tap. Plumbing for washing machine. Ceiling light. Window to
rear. Radiator. Coat hanging. Double power point plus appliance points. DOWNSTAIRS
BATHROOM 2.41m x 2.34m (7'10" x 7'8") Freshly presented L-shaped
room with painted wainscoting and comprising panelled bath tiled around with 'Mira'
shower over, WC and pedestal washhand basin. Modesty window to rear with fitted
blind. Built-in bathroom cabinet with louvred door. Radiator with chrome towel
rail over. Recessed lighting. Fitted carpet. UPPER
ACCOMMODATION Carpeted stairs lead up onto a spacious upper landing running
down the centre of the property and providing access to all further accommodation
with a continuation of the quality neutral fitted carpet. Recessed lighting. Large
hatch to attic with pull-down ladder. Dado rail. Two single power points. BEDROOM
ONE 4.98m x 4.79m (16'4" x 15'8") Well proportioned attractive double
room featuring wide dormer window to front with double windows and below sill
double radiator. Built-in shelved airing cupboard with double doors providing
ample storage and housing the hot water cylinder. An extensive range of matching
bedroom furniture may be available by separate negotiation comprising large mirrored
wardrobe unit with open display shelving and matching drawer storage. Ceiling
light. Fitted carpet. Three single power points. BEDROOM
TWO 4.84m x 4.53m (15'10" x 15'0") Bright well proportioned double
room again featuring wide dormer window to front commanding fine views and allowing
superb natural light. Triple built-in wardrobes with central mirrored door provide
ample hanging, shelved and drawer storage with matching dressing table and display
shelf to side. Additional built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Attractively
decorated with fitted carpet. Ceiling light. Below sill double radiator. Three
power points. BEDROOM
THREE 3.92m (max) x 2.80m (12'10" x 9'2") Currently presented as
a single room/Study but with space to accommodate a double bed if desired. Dormer
window to rear commanding a fine aspect over the garden and surrounding farmland.
Coombed ceiling. Ceiling light. Below sill double radiator. Fitted carpet. Three
power points. FAMILY
BATHROOM 5.04m x 2.58m (16'6" x 8'6") Superbly presented in appealing
contemporary style, this generously sized bright room features a large recessed
shower cubicle with wet walling and 'Mira Event' shower, tiled bath set into recess
below double window to rear with fitted timber blinds and commanding fine views
over the surrounding countryside, WC and attractive vanity unit comprising twin
washhand basins with wall mounted mirrors above and useful fitted storage below.
Stylishly tiled in polished stone with complimentary border tile and attractive
terracotta tiled floor. High coombed ceilings with recessed lighting. Two double
radiators. Gilt bathroom accessories. Shaver socket. LOUNGE/4TH
BEDROOM 4.52m x 3.28m (15'4" x 10'9") Bright, versatile room created
within the extension over the Garage and accessed via a fifteen pane glazed door
with carpeted steps leading down flanked by two useful storage cupboards created
within the eaves. Presently used as a Lounge/Music Room but providing an option
as a fourth bedroom featuring double window to front, two additional windows to
side with fitted Roman blinds and an external door leading out onto the adjoining
decked terrace. High coombed ceilings with recessed lighting. Neutral décor
and quality wood effect floor. Double radiator. Two attractive display niches
with downlighting. Four double power points plus TV and telephone points. INTEGRAL
GARAGE 4.84m x 3.38m (15'10" x 10'8") Created within an extension
to the side of the property and featuring timber up and over door to front with
four glazed panels providing good natural light. Additional window to side opening
out to the car port. Ample shelving, power and light. EXTERNAL
A well proportioned and fully enclosed garden lies to the rear featuring brick
wall surrounds to two sides with timber fencing and high hedging to the third.
An attractive pergola is situated within the far left hand corner over a raised
decked verandah with steps leading down onto a block paved patio providing an
extremely pleasant place to sit and enjoy the afternoon sun. Timber steps lead
up to the decked terrace created above the car port with a paved path extending
along the rear of the property. Drying facilities. Small timber shed with additional
outhouses. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION The carpets, floor coverings, lights and light fittings, any appliances
mentioned together with the timber shed are included in the sale. The bedroom
furniture mentioned may be available by separate negotiation if required. SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Double glazed. Gas central heating.
ENTRY
By negotiation with the Selling Agents. VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents. PRICE
Offers at the Fixed Price of £249,995 should be submitted to the Selling
Agents Messrs Hastings & Co, The Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5
7HH, 01573 225 999, Fax 01573 229888. The seller reserves the right to sell at
any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents
with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability
to finance the purchase. Viewers should be advised that even after an acceptable
written offer has been received, in the event of any unreasonable delay by the
purchaser in concluding missives, the Selling Agents reserve the right to resume
viewings. 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. |