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The
Schoolmasters House is a delightful stone built end terraced three bedroom
property conveniently situated just off the Market Square with pleasant
rear views over open countryside to the Cheviot Hills. Dating from 1874,
as its name suggests the property was originally the Schoolmaster's House
for the adjoining primary school, which closed at the turn of the Twentieth
Century and later converted into two private residences.
LOCATION
Coldstream itself is well known as the gateway to Scotland and is set
on the banks of the River Tweed with beautiful walks along the riverside
and in the nearby Hirsel Country Estate. Local sports include an 18-hole
golf course at the Hirsel, tennis courts horse riding and fishing on the
Tweed. It also provides easy access to large variety of walks within the
Northumberland National Park and lovely unspoilt beaches on the Berwickshire
coast. Coldstream town offers good primary schools and easy access to
secondary schools, a variety of shops and is well placed for easy commuting
to both Edinburgh and Newcastle via the mainline station at Berwick upon
Tweed only 20 minutes away.
ENTRANCE
4.42m x 1.96m (14'6" x 6'5")
Steps lead up to an imposing timber entrance door with glazed fan light,
opening into a spacious central hallway featuring carpeted stairs with
spindled banister. Ceiling light. Moulded cornicing. Coat hanging. Double
radiator. Fitted carpet. Single power point. Telephone point.
LIVING
ROOM 5.34m x 4.78m (17'6" x 15'8")
Well proportioned pleasant room, formerly the Schoolmaster's Study, featuring
dual aspect panelled windows to front and rear allowing good natural light
and providing pleasant views to the Cheviot Hills. Attractive carved timber
mantle with decorative tiled inset and gas coal effect fire providing
a charming focal point. Two shelved display alcoves with storage cupboards
below. Ceiling light. Moulded cornicing. Timber dado rail. Two double
radiators. Fitted carpet. One single and two double power points. TV point.
DINING
ROOM 4.58m x 3.72m (15'0" x 12'2")
Situated across the hall featuring recessed panelled window to front with
shelved display alcove alongside and ample space for large table and chairs.
Ceiling light. Cornicing. Two double radiators. Fitted carpet. One single
and one double power point. Arched serving hatch and open through to:-
KITCHEN
3.99m x 3.48m (13'1" x 11'8")
Bright and well proportioned featuring two deep set windows to rear overlooking
the enclosed courtyard with the arched serving hatch enabling good light
to flow through to the dining area. Well fitted with a good range of melamine
wall and base units with ample oak effect work surfaces and colourful
tiled splashbacks. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink with central
mixer tap. 'Tricity Bendix' stainless steel integral electric oven with
'Neff' four ring gas hob and concealed cooker hood above. Plumbing and
space for washing machine, fridge and freezer. Peninsular unit with exposed
brickwork creating an attractive room divider. Timber lined ceiling with
downlighting. Wood effect floor. Five double power points plus cooker
and appliance points. Door to:-
UTILITY
ROOM
Featuring additional wall and base units with useful shelved understair
cupboard providing superb storage. Half glazed external door to rear.
Ceiling light. Fitted carpet.
UPPER
LANDING 4.59m x 3.14m (15'0" x 10'3")
Carpeted stairs with attractive spindled balustrade and deep silled stairwell
window commanding superb views lead up to a bright central landing. Ceiling
light. Decorative cornicing. Smoke detector. Hatch to attic with pull-down
ladder. Timber panelled doors leading off. Single power point.
BEDROOM
ONE 3.94m x 3.76m (12'11" x 12'3")
Pleasant double room featuring recessed panelled window to front. Built-in
wardrobes extend along one wall providing superb hanging and shelved storage.
Ceiling light. Moulded cornicing. Double radiator. Neutral fitted carpet.
One single and two double power points. Telephone point.
BEDROOM
TWO 4.16m x 3.04m (13'7" x 10'0")
Further double room once again benefiting from ample built-in wardrobes
and commanding a superb aspect from the rear towards the Cheviot Hills.
Ceiling light. Moulded cornicing. Double radiator. Two double power points.
TV point.
BEDROOM
THREE 4.00m x 3.49m (13'1" x 11'6")
Well proportioned double room again featuring recessed panelled window
to rear. Ceiling light. Moulded cornicing, Double radiator. Fitted carpet.
One single and two double power points.
BOX
ROOM 2.57m x 1.92m (8'5" x 6'3")
A most useful storage room currently fitted with a good range of built-in
storage cupboard extending along one wall. Wall mounted 'Ideal' combi
boiler with central heating control panel. Recessed panelled window to
front. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet.
BATHROOM
4.79m x 2.14m (15'8" x 7'0")
Well proportioned and smartly presented comprising fully tiled corner
shower cubicle with 'Mira Supreme' electric shower, panelled bath tiled
around, WC and pedestal washhand basin. Wide splayed modesty window to
front with timber panelling and tiled display ledge. Timber lined ceiling
with recessed lighting. Double radiator. Ceramic tiled floor.
SINGLE
GARAGE
Stone built detached garage with up and over door to front, window to
side and separate door providing access directly into the courtyard.
EXTERNAL
The property benefits from a private courtyard immediately to the rear
of the property, well sheltered by high stone wall surrounds with wrought
iron gate opening onto a private parking area with access across a communal
drive shared with the neighbouring properties to a small lawned garden
featuring high stone wall boundary to one side, drying facilities and
commanding views over the River Leet to the Cheviot Hills.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All carpets, floor coverings, lights and light fittings together with
any appliances mentioned are included in the sale.
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
Fixed Price £199,000 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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