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Middle Cottage is a well proportioned property, originally three Forester's cottages dating back some 200 years, having undergone considerable renovation to provide an appealing four bedroom family home. The property includes an adjoining Smiddy, currently utilised as a substantial sports room/home gym, creating a superb development opportunity with planning permission pending to convert into a one bedroom cottage, together with a detached timber built games room complete with its own private area of garden, toilet facilities and central heating.

LOCATION

Houndslow is a small hamlet situated five miles north of Greenlaw on the A697 and three miles east of the village of Gordon which features a post office/general store, church and pub together with an excellent small primary school with nursery, falling 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.

DIRECTIONS

Situated on the A697 making this ideally suited for commuting to Edinburgh with substantial parking created to one end and with gravelled paths leading along the rear of the property with the stone retaining wall and steps leading up onto a pleasant lawned garden.

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance Hall, Breakfasting Kitchen, Living Room, Walk-in Store, Four Double Bedrooms (One En-Suite), Family Bathroom, Utility Room, Coal & Garden Stores, Adjoining Smiddy with Conversion Potential, Two Large Timber Sheds, Mature Garden, Detached Games Room with additional Garden, Ample Parking. Double Glazing. Oil Fired Central Heating.

ENTRANCE HALL

Part glazed entrance door leads into a lengthy hallway with timber stairs leading up, parquet floor and open through to:-

BREAKFASTING KITCHEN 5.80m x 5.30m (19'0" x 17'5")

Bright L-shaped room fitted with a modern range of melamine wall and base units with brushed steel handles, polished granite effect work surfaces, matching splashbacks and central breakfast bar creating a good division through to the dining area. Stainless steel sink and drainer with central mixer tap below window commanding fine views to the Lammermuir Hills. Integral appliances include fridge and 'Diplomat' electric integral oven with four ring hob and concealed illuminated cooker hood over. Open fire with stone surround and hearth. Dual aspect windows to front and rear. Below sill double radiator. Painted beamed ceiling. Halogen spotlighting and pendant light. Door to:-

LIVING ROOM 4.56m x 3.62m (15'0" x 11'10")

Bright well proportioned room featuring dual aspect deep silled windows to front and rear with below sill double radiators. Painted beamed ceiling. Tiled fireplace. Fitted carpet. Large walk-in storage cupboard with deep silled window to front, internal light and radiator.

A corridor leads off to the left of the main entrance providing access to:-

BEDROOM THREE

Double room featuring a good range of built-in wardrobes with over bed storage and matching dressing table. Tiled open fireplace. Deep silled window to front with below sill radiator. Exposed beamed ceiling. Fitted carpet.

FAMILY BATHROOM 3.73m x 1.78m (12'3" x 5'10")

Having been recently re-fitted in a modern contemporary style with a white suite comprising WC, pedestal sink, panelled Jacuzzi bath and large corner shower cubicle. The walls are fully panelled with wall mounted illuminated mirror. Deep silled modesty window to the front. Polished stone floor. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Recessed spotlights.

BEDROOM FOUR 5.31m (max) x 2.37m (18'7" x 7'9")

Situated to the far end of the hall this double bedroom again features dual aspect deep silled windows to front and rear. Exposed beamed ceiling. Tiled open fireplace. Double radiator. Built-in wardrobe providing hanging and shelved storage. Fitted carpet.

UPPER LANDING 5.00m x 3.78m (16'5" x 12'5")

Timber stairs with spindled balustrade lead up to a bright airy central landing with large Velux window commanding fine views over the garden and surrounding countryside. Ceiling light. Wood effect floor. Double radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM 4.93m x 3.65m (16'2" x 11'11")

Pleasant double room featuring twin Velux windows ensuring excellent natural light. Ceiling light. Wood effect floor. Hatch to eaves storage. Double radiator. Door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 3.60m x 2.37m (11'9" x 7'9")

Comprising central panelled shower cubicle with fixed head shower and bi-fold door, WC and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Wood effect floor. Velux window. Hatch to eaves storage. Double radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 4.95m x 3.62m (16'3" x 12'2")

Bright versatile room again featuring twin Velux windows. Ceiling light. Wood effect floor. Hatch to eaves storage. Double radiator.

UTILITY

Created to the far end of the property and accessed externally, featuring dual aspect windows, stainless steel sink with cupboard below, granite effect work surface and washing machine with ample space for tumble drier and freezer storage. Double radiator. Ceiling light.

OUTBUILDINGS

Two Large Timber Sheds provide excellent storage with scope for Home Office, Gym etc. Additional Coal, Tool and Wood Stores.

ADJOINING SMIDDY 14m (approx) x 5m (approx)

A superb addition to the main cottage and currently used as a sports room/gym but this substantial room lends itself to a number of uses. Windows to the garden, timber lined walls and stone floor. Fitted with light and power and with internal door opening into an adjoining room which houses the central heating boiler and features an open stone fireplace which could easily be reinstated if desired. Planning permission is currently pending for the conversion of these two rooms to provide a self contained cottage comprising living room, double bedroom kitchen and bathroom.

EXTERNAL

Attractive gardens extend across the rear of the property with the central lawn surrounded by neatly clipped box hedging, picket fencing and a selection of mature shrubs and trees creating a good degree of maturity. Two substantial timber sheds have been erected to either side providing excellent storage. External lighting and water tap. A trellised archway provides access through to the detached games room within an additional area of garden.

DETACHED TIMBER GAMES ROOM

This is a fantastic additional timber building currently used as a games room with central heating, toilet facilities, home bar and double patio doors to the side opening directly onto an area of private garden. The private garden area incorporates a paved entrance path, decked terraced with patio beyond and a covered BBQ area.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The carpets, blinds, lights and light fittings, any appliances mentioned together with the two timber sheds are included in the sale. The contents of the sports room and games room will be available by separate negotiation which includes table tennis table, pool table and juke box.

SERVICES

Mains electric, water and drainage. Double glazing. Oil fired central heating.

HOME REPORT

The surveyor's mortgage valuation dated 16th March 2010 is £245,000. The full Home Report can be accessed at: www.onesurvey.org

PRICE and MARKETING POLICY

Asking Price £249,000 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 and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase. Viewers should be advised that even after an acceptable written offer has been received, in the event of any unreasonable delay by the purchaser in concluding missives, the Selling Agents reserve the right to resume viewings.

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.