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 over £289,000 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.

 

 

Forsythia, Hillfield, Upper Burmouth

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