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
Offers over £157,500 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 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.


 

 

Drum Cottage, Main Street, Gordon

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