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Drum
Cottage is a most attractive whinstone mid-terraced two bedroom property
dating from the mid Nineteenth Century and providing much character and
charm. The cottage has been recently extended with the addition of a good
sized conservatory overlooking the pleasant enclosed rear garden and enjoys
open views over the surrounding countryside.
LOCATION
Gordon village has a post office/general store, church and pub together
with an excellent small primary school with nursery which falls within
the catchment area of the renowned Earlston High School. The nearby towns
of Earlston and Kelso offer a good range of shops and services with Edinburgh
a very commutable 45 minutes drive away.
ENTRANCE
HALL 4.24m x 1.59m (13'9" x 5'2")
Bright and well proportioned featuring half glazed entrance door allowing
good light to flow through. Carpeted stairs with spindled banister and
useful under stair storage cupboard. Coat hanging. Ceiling light. Cornicing.
Double radiator. Wood effect floor. Two single power points. Telephone
point.
LIVING
ROOM 5.32m x 2.91m (17'5" x 9'6")
Charming bright room enjoying a pleasant dual aspect with recessed shuttered
window to front and glazed door to rear opening into the garden. Cast
iron open fireplace with attractive tiled hearth and timber mantle. Timber
lined shelved alcove to side. Ceiling light. Cornicing. Double radiator.
Wood effect floor. Three double power points. Two TV points. Telephone
point.
DINING
KITCHEN 4.70m x 4.04m (16'2" x 12'4")
A most welcoming spacious room presented in appealing farmhouse style
comprising a good range of pine fronted wall and base units with glazed
display cabinets, under unit lighting, solid oak work surfaces and attractive
mosaic tiled splashbacks. Deep Belfast sink with brass mixer tap. 'Flavel
Finesse' dual fuel stove featuring double electric oven with eight ring
gas burner and stainless steel cooker hood over plus American style fridge
freezer with water and ice dispenser available by separate negotiation
if required. Plumbing and space for washing machine and dishwasher. Timber
lined shelved alcove with built-in cupboard housing central heating boiler
and control panel. Recessed shuttered window to front with deep set rear
window behind the sink and French doors opening into the conservatory.
Ample space for table and chairs. Halogen spotlighting. Double radiator.
Tile effect floor. Five double power points plus cooker and appliance
points.
CONSERVATORY
5.80m x 2.89m (19'0" x 9'5")
A superb addition to the property featuring low silled windows to three
sides providing a pleasant aspect over the rear garden with French doors
and timber lined ceiling. Dimmer controlled uplighters. Fitted roller
blinds. Two radiators. Wood effect floor. Four double power points plus
TV point.
UPPER
ACCOMMODATION
Carpeted stairs with spindled balustrade lead up to a central upper landing
with deep set window on the stairwell. Ceiling light. Cornicing. Wood
effect floor.
BEDROOM
ONE 4.82m x 2.85m (15'9" x 9'4")
Bright double room featuring coombed ceilings and large Velux window to
rear with fitted blind. Attractive cast iron open fireplace with tiled
hearth and timber mantle. Good range of built-in wardrobes providing ample
hanging and shelved storage. Ceiling light with fan attachment. Hatch
to attic. Double radiator. Timber skirtings. Wood effect floor. Two double
power points.
BEDROOM
TWO 4.94m x 3.74m (16'6" x 12'3")
Similarly proportioned double room again featuring high coombed ceilings
and large Velux window to rear. Ample built-in storage together with shelved
airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. Attractive cast iron open
fireplace again featuring timber mantle and tiled hearth. Ceiling light.
Wood effect floor. Two double power points.
BATHROOM
1.83m x 1.72m (6'1" x 5'8")
Conveniently situated between the two bedrooms featuring coombed ceiling
and Velux window to front. Timber panelled bath tiled around with 'Triton'
electric shower over and etched glass screen to side, WC and vanity sink
with useful built-in storage cupboard below. Tiled to dado height. Ceiling
light. Mirrored bathroom cabinet. Chrome heated towel rail. Vinyl floor.
EXTERNAL
The garden has been cleverly divided into a variety of areas designed
to maximise the south facing aspect, comprising a substantial raised decked
terrace with timber balustrade and ample space for alfresco dining, an
additional barbecue area with built-in seating and with a trellised archway
leading through to a pleasant lawned garden with well stocked borders
and rotary drier. An additional decked terrace is situated at the far
end of the garden with timber fencing and gate leading through to an enclosed
children's play area comprising climbing platform complete with Wendy
house, two storage sheds and with the stone wall boundary overlooking
the farmland immediately beyond providing superb views over the stunning
Berwickshire countryside.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All carpets, floor coverings, blinds, lights and light fittings together
with any appliances mentioned are included in the sale. The 'Flavel Finesse'
dual fuel stove and American style fridge freezer may be available by
separate negotiation.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Fully Double Glazed. Electric central
heating.
ENTRY
By negotiation with the Selling Agents.
VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.
PRICE
Fixed Price £157,000 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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