.The Steading, Newstead is a fine example of a top quality well designed and smartly presented Converted Steading, dating from the turn of the Twentieth Century having undergone a complete transformation to provide exceptionally bright and spacious family living, surrounded by generous landscaped gardens. The property has the added benefit of an annexe wing providing flexible accommodation with a possible Granny Flat option, plus a separate office/studio over the garage.

LOCATION
The nearby county town of Duns has good educational and recreational facilities including the new Berwickshire high School, swimming pool, tennis courts, 18 hole golf course, library, various speciality shops and walks and nature reserve within the grounds of Duns Castle as well as the classical Edwardian Mansion at Manderston. Edinburgh is 45 miles away with the main east coast rail line at Berwick upon Tweed some 15 miles distant.

DIRECTIONS
Situated on the A6105 Chirnside to Duns road approximately one mile west of Chirnside.

ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Breakfasting Kitchen, Utility, Two Double Bedrooms each with En-Suite Facilities, Annexe Wing comprising Bathroom, Third Double Bedroom and Lounge/Fourth Bedroom. Double Garage with Superb Home Office/Studio Above. Ample Parking. Generous Gardens Surrounding the Property. Double Glazed. Oil Fired Central Heating.

ENTRANCE
A generous gravelled driveway provides easy access with ample parking in front of the integral double garage. Nestling by the main entrance lies a suntrap stone patio commanding fine open views with landscaped courtyard providing colour and interest.

ENTRANCE HALL 7.43m x 3.22m (max) (24'4" x 10'7")
Bright L-shaped hallway with sensor controlled recessed lighting, solid oak floor and carpeted stairs leading up to a central galleried landing. Part glazed external door provides access to the rear garden. Double radiator. Smoke detector. Timber skirtings.

LIVING ROOM 7.10m x 6.26m (23'3" x 20'6")
This superb room is generously proportioned enjoying excellent light levels with wide French doors to front and two additional windows to rear. A magnificent stone built feature fireplace with chunky timber mantle provides a delightful focal point to the room with 'Morso' multi fuel stove set on black slate hearth. Three additional double radiators. Multi option lighting. TV and telephone points. Solid oak floor.

DINING ROOM 5.04m x 3.61m (16'8" x 11'10")
Accessed via half glazed French doors opening directly opposite the kitchen, this lovely light room features triple windows to front with below sill double radiator. Multi option lighting. Solid oak floor.

BREAKFASTING KITCHEN 5.54m x 5.02m (18'4" x 16'5")
Bright spacious room fitted with an excellent range of white wall and base units with solid oak work surfaces, attractive mosaic tiled splashbacks, under unit lighting, two pull out larder units and glazed display cabinet with the central island unit providing additional storage and a natural break to the dining area beyond. One and a half bowl ceramic sink and drainer situated below double window to rear. Integral appliances include twin electric ovens, microwave, coffee machine, five ring ceramic hob with chimney style cooker hood above, wine cooler, dishwasher and large American style fridge/freezer with water and ice dispenser. French doors open onto a patio to the side. Recessed lighting. Contemporary radiator. Solid oak floor.

UTILITY ROOM 2.58m x 2.09m (8'6" x 6'10")
Fitted with matching base units, solid oak work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer with mosaic tiled splashback. Integral washing machine and tumble drier. 'Worcester' oil fired central heating condensing boiler. 'Santon Premier Plus' hot water tank. Solid oak floor. Pendant light. Large walk-in under stair cupboard housing the utility meters and fuse board with internal light and fitted carpet.

A lengthy hallway extends down the rear of the property with two deep silled double windows ensuring excellent light levels, views over the rear garden and with one incorporating a delightful window seat with solid oak ledge. Large hatch to attic with pull-down ladder. Sensor controlled recessed lighting. Two smoke detectors. Two radiators. Solid oak floor.

BATHROOM 3.28m x 2.37m (10'9" x 7'9")
Fully tiled in appealing contemporary style with attractive mosaic border detail and matching tiled floor. Comprising deep double ended bath, walk-in shower cubicle with fixed head shower and additional spray attachment, WC and pedestal washhand basin with back lit mirror over. Deep silled modesty window to front. Chrome heated towel rail. Recessed lighting. Double radiator. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM THREE 4.16m x 3.28m (13'8" x 10'9")
Pleasant double room featuring three deep silled windows to front. Recessed lighting. Double radiator. Neutral fitted carpet. TV and telephone points.

LOUNGE/4TH BEDROOM 4.72m x 4.48m (15'6" x 14'8")
This extremely versatile room is situated at the far end of the wing, again featuring triple deep silled windows to front. Recessed lighting. Two radiators. Neutral fitted carpets. TV and telephone points.

UPPER LANDING/STUDY AREA 3.60m x 3.16m (11'9" x 10'4")
Carpeted stairs lead up to a central galleried landing with part coombed ceiling and Velux window to rear with below sill radiator. Large hatch to attic with pull-down ladder. Recessed lighting. Smoke detector. Telephone point.

MASTER BEDROOM 7.01m x 4.56m (23'0" x 14'11")
Pleasant, well proportioned room with the dual aspect Velux windows adding character, light and providing far reaching views. Two large built-in wardrobes with internal lights. High coombed ceilings with recessed lighting. Neutral fitted carpet. TV and telephone points.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 3.13m x 2.84m (10'3" x 9'3")
A superb facility comprising large double ended bath, corner shower cubicle with fixed head shower and additional spray attachment, WC and pedestal washhand basin with back lit mirror over. Stylishly tiled in contemporary tones with mosaic detail and matching tiled floor. Recessed lighting. Extractor fan. Velux window to front with window sill.

BEDROOM TWO 7.00m x 3.15m (22'11" x 10'4")
Additional double room, again well proportioned featuring double window to rear with below sill double radiator. Deep built-in double wardrobe. High coombed ceiling with recessed lighting. Neutral fitted carpet. TV and telephone points.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 4.18m x 1.60m (13'8" x 5'3")
Presented in similar style comprising corner shower cubicle with fixed head shower and additional spray attachment, WC and pedestal wash hand basin with back lit mirror over. Contemporary tiling with mosaic border detail and matching tiled floor. High ceilings with recessed lighting. Velux window to front and double radiator.

DOUBLE GARAGE 6.60m x 6.10m (21'9" x 19'11")
Large double garage providing ample storage, with electric roller door, light, power and with door opening onto an internal carpeted staircase leading up to:-

STUDIO/HOME OFFICE 5.80m x 5.60m (18'11" x 18'5")
A most useful and versatile addition to this charming property featuring dual aspect double Velux windows commanding fine views over the surrounding countryside and ensuring excellent light levels. Neutral fitted carpet. Hatch to loft access. Recessed lighting. Radiator. Ample power points and telephone point.

EXTERNAL
Generous landscaped gardens wrap around the property enjoying good sunlight, with timber fenced surrounds

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and shared treatment plant. Rainwater harvesting tank. Oil fired central heating.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Features include log burning stove, solid wood kitchen worktops with coffee maker, wine cabinet and American fridge freezer, oak flooring, ceramic tiling, quality carpeting throughout with integrated speaker systems and chrome fittings.

HOME REPORT
The surveyor's mortgage valuation dated June 2009 is £449,000. The full Home Report is available and can be accessed at: www.onesurvey.org

VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

PRICE and MARKETING POLICY
Offers are invited at the Fixed Price of £429,000 and 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.