Lowood is an architect designed detached bungalow built approximately 3 years ago and finished to exceptional standards with high finishes and great attention to detail throughout including an integral sound system and most attractive six-panel oak doors. It occupies a very generous plot, set well back from the quiet access road and surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens planted with a superb variety of shrubs and perennials. The accommodation is truly spacious, highly versatile and thoughtfully planned with a high level of input from the present owners, and is presented throughout in attractive neutral tones. It benefits from excellent levels of natural lighting, enjoying the summer sun for most of the day with windows to the east, west and south, and a really lovely outlook to the surrounding countryside.

LOCATION
East Morriston is a charming hamlet in an enviable rural location combining the advantages of country living with the benefits of town amenities such as a variety of shops found in nearby Earlston, which also boasts excellent educational and recreational facilities, with a bus operating to the highly regarded High School. Other activities offered in the surrounding area include golf, fishing, walking and horse riding while facilities include a variety of shops, hotels, a post office and bank. It is centrally located with the nearby towns of Kelso and Galashiels within a 10-mile radius and with good connections to Edinburgh via the A68.

DIRECTIONS
From Earlston, travel on the A6105 Gordon road for approximately two miles, turning left at the sign for East Morriston. Lowood is situated on the left hand side.

ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Vestibule, Reception Hall, Lounge, Beautifully Fitted Breakfasting Kitchen, Dining Room (suitable for use as a fourth Bedroom), 3 Bedrooms (one Ensuite), Luxury Bathroom, Utility Room, Two W.C.s'. Double Garage. Large, floored Attic and Excellent Storage.

ENTRANCE
The house is set well back from the access road, with double timber gates opening to a tarmac driveway with external lighting and steps to a paved path allowing access to both the back door and the front door with external light.

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 2.27m x 1.88m
A paneled timber front door flanked on either side by opaque glazed panels allowing good light levels opens to the entrance vestibule which is a very good size, featuring highly attractive Spanish ceramic floor tiles. Pendant ceiling light fitting. Coat hooks. Radiator.

RECEPTION HALL 4.70m x 4.64m
A glazed door with glazing to either side opens to the impressive and welcoming reception hall with corridor to one side leading to the bedroom accommodation, oak doors (each individually locking) opening off to the other rooms. It is fitted with a pale neutral carpet, which continues throughout, greatly adding to the feeling of light, space and continuity within the accommodation. Very large walk-in storage cupboard fitted with shelving and with fitted carpet. Deep shelved linen cupboard. Hatch giving access to the loft with pull-down Ramsay style ladder. Two radiators.

LOUNGE 6.51m x 5.91m
Double polished oak doors open from the hall to this absolutely delightful and beautifully proportioned room with windows on three sides taking advantage of the fine outlook and allowing sunlight to flood in in good weather, and double, glazed patio doors allowing direct access to steps leading to a barbeque area and the garden beyond. A particularly attractive focal point is provided by a decorative carved mahogany fireplace with Italian marble surround, housing an open-basket coal effect gas fire with remote control operation. Two pendant light fittings. Two picture lights. Two radiators both with decorative trellis covers.

DINING ROOM 4.08m x 3.48m
Opening from the hall, this is a highly attractive room, equally suitable for use as a fourth bedroom, again with windows to both the front and the side allowing for a lovely sunny aspect and looking over the garden to the surrounding countryside. Fitted carpet. Pendant light fitting. Concealed speakers allowing for the music system to operate from the adjacent lounge with stereo volume control panel. Radiator.

KITCHEN 4.65m x 3.51m
A spacious kitchen with plenty of room for dining table and chairs, fitted with an extensive range of high quality oak wall and base units supplied by the highly regarded Reform outlet in Galashiels. Fully integrated, to include a "Britannia" six ring gas hob with "de Dietrich" illuminated extractor hood above, "AEG" Pyrotechnic self cleaning oven, cleverly concealed microwave unit, and impressive granite one and a half sink and drainer below a window enjoying an excellent outlook to the front of the property. Illuminated panel with concealed fluorescent lighting, recessed halogen lighting and concealed speakers connected to the lounge (also with volume control panel). Polished stone floor tiles. Radiator. Plumbing for dishwasher.

MASTER BEDROOM 5.31m x 3.51m
This is a particularly spacious master bedroom with a triple window overlooking the rear garden, fitted with twin double wardrobes providing very generous clothes hanging space and with the cream carpeting continuing from the hall as mentioned. Pendant light fitting and recessed halogen lighting, Radiator.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.30m x 2.30m
A very attractively presented en-suite shower room fitted with a high quality "Vernon Tutbury" white three piece suite comprising washhand basin with chrome mixer tap, wc and one metre square tiled shower cubicle with mains pressure shower, the decorative tiling continuing on two sides and with complementary large ceramic floor tiles. Window to the side. Concealed halogen lighting. Two wall light fittings. Shaver point. Silavent extractor fan.

BEDROOM TWO 4.09m x 2.88m
Also situated to the rear of the house, this is a good sized double bedroom with cream fitted carpet. Pendant light fittings. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 4.10m x 2.90m
A third double bedroom, also overlooking the rear garden and with the benefit of a built-in wardrobe with shelving and clothes hanging rail with the doors matching those in the master bedroom. Fitted carpet. Pendant light fitting. Radiator.

BATHROOM 4.00m x 2.30m
This is an absolutely stunning family bathroom, being exceptionally spacious, bright and airy and beautifully fitted with a high quality white "Vernon Tutbury" suite comprising a paneled enamel bath, washbasin, wc and large wet room style walk-in contemporary shower cubicle of a very attractive design with clear curved panel, mains pressure shower and fully tiled, the high quality Spanish tiling continuing throughout much of the room to dado level and again featuring the stylish complimentary floor tiles. Window to the side. Radiator. Recessed halogen lighting and two wall light fittings.

CLOAKROOM 2.30m x 1.08m
Opening from the hall, a good sized cloakroom fitted with white wc and washhand basin the design matching those in the other bathrooms, and with a fitted carpet and modesty window to the front. Radiator.

UTILITY ROOM 3.70m x 2.90m
Opening from the rear of the kitchen and also with a door giving direct access to the garden and a window to the front, this is a generously sized utility room fitted with a very good range of stylish modern wall and base units providing good storage space and a work surface incorporating a stainless steel one and a half sink and drainer, and with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier. The "Worcester" central heating boiler ensures heat in this room enabling the use of a clothes pulley. Water filter. High quality flooring continuing from the kitchen. "Silavent" extractor fan.

GARDENERS LOO
Very conveniently situated within easy reach of the back door for anyone working in the garden, and fitted with a white wc and pedestal washbasin, with modesty window to the front, coat hooks, radiator and large polished floor tiles continuing from the utility room. Pendant light fitting.

EXTERNAL

GARAGE
A double detached garage under a tiled roof matching the house, with electronically operated up and over door, light and power and two double points and plenty of space for additional freezer is situated towards the end of the drive, the drive benefiting from strategically placed lights.

GARDEN
The garden has been very well thought out and carefully planted with the result that it offers a delightful environment for adults and children alike, fully enclosed and sheltered by a variety of shrubs and beech hedging. Laid mainly to lawn at the front, which extends to one side, the design incorporates three separate patios to take advantage of the sun throughout the day along with very well stocked, maturing herbaceous beds along with an unusual variety of ornamental shrubs and trees to include acer, Victoria plum, apple trees, tree paeonies and tropaeolum speciosum, to name but a few. An added bonus is a highly productive vegetable garden at the rear of the house, boasting two varieties of gooseberries and raspberry canes, an asparagus bed, a strawberry patch, garlic and various herbs.

In support of the garden there is a cold frame, a quality Alton greenhouse with heat, light and power, three external taps and three external double power points.

There are two timber sheds, the larger of the two (10'0" x 10'0") painted to match and situated adjacent to the garage, in an ideal position for the storage of a lawnmower, toys etc. The second is closer to the vegetable garden (9'0" x 9'0"), and this has windows to either side.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The fitted carpets and floor coverings, blinds (fitted in every window apart from the 2 W.C.s), garden shed, greenhouse and appliances as mentioned are included in the sale.

SERVICES
Mains electricity. Private drainage and water with water filter fitted in the utility room. LPG gas bottles to serve the Lounge fire and the gas hob. Oil Fired Central Heating. Double Glazing.

ENTRY
By negotiation with the Selling Agents.

VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

PRICE
Offers over £390,000 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.