Heron Cottage, believed to date from approximately 1830, is a pretty cottage of tremendous charm and character, offering unusually spacious, modernised accommodation with a good open outlook to the front. It is presented in good order throughout whilst allowing scope for general decoration to bring the interior up-to-date to suit the individual taste.

LOCATION
Newstead is a popular, picturesque village in an attractive and sought after Border location. It is situated close to the town of Melrose which is itself a popular tourist centre offering a very good variety of shops, restaurants and good sporting and educational facilities, with walking in the nearby Eildon Hills. The by-pass allows good access to Galashiels and the village is within an hour's commute of the centre of Edinburgh.

DIRECTIONS
Travelling from Edinburgh on the A68, turn right at the roundabout 2 miles south of Earlston, onto the Galashiels road. Newstead is signposted on the right after approximately 2 miles. Follow the road through the village, with Heron Cottage on the left hand side opposite the red telephone box.

ENTRANCE
A wrought iron gate opens to the front garden, with a path to one side and external light.

HALL
A sturdy timber door with opaque glazed panel and glazing to the top section opens to the entrance hall with a useful shelved built-in cupboard adjacent to the stairs. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Double power point.

LOUNGE 4.66m x 3.78m (15'3" x 12'4")
This is a very well proportioned and unusually spacious lounge for a property of this age, enjoying good light levels having recessed windows on three sides, along with an excellent focal point provided by an attractive, decorative, dark red enamelled wood burning stove set on a ceramic tiled hearth and inglenook style fireplace. There is a large under stair recess with a recessed spotlight and useful shelving to one side, which would be ideal for use as a study or home office space if required, or simply as an attractive display area. Fitted carpet. Radiator. TV point. One single and four double power points.

KITCHEN 4.67m x 3.04m (15'3" x 9'11")
A paneled door opens from the hall to this second spacious room, enjoying a good outlook to the rear and lovely views to the front, and with plenty of space for a dining table and chairs. The kitchen itself is fitted with a range of timber wall and base units incorporating a double circular sink below the rear window, "Philips" four ring electric hob and electric oven with space for fridge/freezer. Concealed halogen lighting, ceramic tiled splashback, vinyl flooring, the dining area with fitted carpet. Storage cupboard below the front window and side door opening to the garden. Radiator. One single and four double power points.

REAR HALL
Carpeted steps lead to a timber paneled door opening to the rear hall with a built-in cupboard to the right housing the central heating boiler and a further deep, walk-in storage cupboard housing the hot water tank. Fitted carpet.

BATHROOM 2.56m x 1.72m (8'4" x 5'7")
A bright and airy bathroom fitted with a three piece white suite comprising bath with part ceramic tiled surround and shower mixer attachment, wc and washbasin set into storage unit with matching cupboards above on either side of the mirror with fluorescent light above and space and plumbing for washing machine below. Shaver point. Opaque glazed window to the front. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

UPSTAIRS ACCOMMODATION
A carpeted staircase leads to an L-shaped, carpeted landing with a good sized storage cupboard.

BEDROOM ONE 3.60m x 3.32m (11'9" x 10'10")
A spacious double bedroom with combed ceiling, dormer window to the front and a second deeply recessed window to the side, all combining to add further to the overall character of the property. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Two double power points.

BEDROOM TWO 3.54m x 2.79m (11'7" x 9'1")
A second good sized double bedroom, also with coombed ceiling, window to the side and a former window taking advantage of the good outlook to the front of the house. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Double power point.

EXTERNAL
There is an easily managed garden extending to the front and side of the property, featuring a good variety of mature shrubs, fully enclosed and with the potential to provide a good external seating area. There is also a storage area to the rear of the cottage, and this would provide the opportunity for further development to provide a small barbecue area if desired.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The fitted carpets, floor coverings and appliances as mentioned are included in the sale.

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas central heating.

ENTRY
By negotiation with the Selling Agents.

VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

PRICE
The property is offered at a fixed price of £159,000. Prospective purchasers are advised that the Seller reserves the right to accept an offer at any time or in the event of competing offers to fix a closing date. All enquiries and offers to the selling Agents Messrs Hastings & Co, The Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573 225999. Fax 01573 229888. 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.