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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 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.
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