The Old Bakehouse is an attractive stone built end terraced cottage dating back to the early Nineteenth Century formerly the Bakehouse to the Blackadder Estate. This charming property offers spacious family accommodation and is conveniently situated within the centre of the popular Borders Village of Allanton.

LOCATION
Allanton is well located with the Berwickshire coast and Berwick itself approximately 10 miles east and with good access by the A1 and the main east coast rail connection at Berwick, Edinburgh and Newcastle are within an hour. The surrounding countryside offers excellent opportunities for walking and riding in the Cheviot and Lammermuir Hills, trout fishing on the nearby River Whiteadder and salmon on the Tweed. Allanton itself has a popular village inn and restaurant and a recently renovated village hall. Primary schooling and local shopping is available in Chirnside approximately a mile away with Secondary schooling at Berwickshire High in Duns some 7 miles west.

DIRECTIONS

ENTRANCE
A timber paneled door with stained glass fanlight opens into a useful:-

VESTIBULE
Featuring ceramic tiled floor and astragaled windows to either side. Inner door to :-

HALL 3.11m x 2.16m (10'2" x 7'1")
A continuation of the ceramic tiled floor with carpeted stairs leading up featuring spindled balustrade and enjoying good light from the skylight window above. Wall mounted meter cupboard. Ceiling light. Smoke detector. Power point.

LIVING ROOM 5.14m x 3.87m (16'10" x 12'8")
Well proportioned bright room enjoying dual aspect with triple windows to front and side. A most attractive dressed stone fireplace with cast iron open fire and picture light above. Stripped timber floor. Recessed shelved alcove. Wall lighting. Double radiator. One single and three double power points plus tv and telephone points. Sash and case windows with Roman blinds.

BREAKFASTING KITCHEN 4.87m (max) x 3.65m (15'11" x 11'11")
Welcoming L-shaped room with the large cast iron multi fuel stove set into stone lined inglenook fireplace creating a most charming focal point with stone hearth and timber mantle over. Deep Belfast sink with antique style mixer tap set into the splayed window recess with fitted storage cupboard below. Sash and case window to side. A range of beech effect wall cabinets with open ended display shelving. Matching workbench providing plumbing and space for washing machine and dishwasher below. Recessed modesty sash and case window to rear with quirky deep set display ledge alongside featuring timber hatch to rear with spotlighting over. Charming exposed stone wall extends along one side. Two ceiling lights. Three double power points plus cooker and appliance points.

BATHROOM
Situated to the rear of the cottage comprising cast iron roll top bath tiled around with "Triton Jade" electric shower over, wc and wall mounted washhand basin with tiled splashbacks and glass display shelf above. Recessed shelved storage area. Ceiling light. Fitted carpet. Heated towel rail. Antique style bathroom accessories. Sliding door to deep walk-in under stair cupboard providing superb storage and space for tumble drier.

UPPER ACCOMMODATION
Carpeted stairs lead up to a bright :-

UPPER LANDING 3.37m x 1.02m (11'0" x 3'4")
with good light casting down the stairwell from the skylight window over with additional recessed sash and case window to rear. Ceiling light. Double radiator. Neutral fitted carpet. Power point.

BEDROM ONE 5.15m x 3.80m (16'10" x 12'5")
A delightful room situated over the living room again featuring triple sash and case recessed windows to front and side with fitted blackout blinds. Open fire with tiled inset and hearth with chunky oak surrounds. Good ceiling height. Coving. Centre light. Double radiator. Neutral fitted carpet. One single and two double power points.

BEDROOM TWO 5.13m x 2.66m (16'9" x 8'9")
Further double room situated above the kitchen featuring a most delightful cast iron fireplace with dark red tiled inset and hearth. Recessed sash and case window to front. Built-in cupboard with louvred doors housing the hot water cylinder. Ceiling light. Double radiator. Neutral fitted carpet. One single and one double power points.

BEDROOM THREE 4.04m (max) x 3.26m (max) (11'8" x 10'8")
Versatile L-shaped room again featuring recessed sash and case window to front with timber curtain pole and space within the recess over the stairwell for computer desk leaving additional space for guest bed. Hatch to attic. Ceiling light. Double radiator. Neutral fitted carpet. Double power point.

EXTERNAL
A detached garden is included with the property, however it is situated some hundred yards or so further along the street incorporating an area of cleared ground providing scope for vegetable plot/allotment or possibly the erection of a single garage with two timber sheds currently sited alongside providing useful storage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SERVICES

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 £145,000. 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 Tel: 01573 225999. 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.