Avenslea is an impressive detached property within a delightful hamlet in a beautiful rural location yet within easy reach of both Jedburgh, Hawick, the A68 and the A7. It is in a slightly elevated position to take advantage of absolutely stunning views to the Scotland/England border and surrounding countryside, in a large plot extending to almost 2 acres, with extensive garden grounds affording complete privacy, with a large south facing patio/barbeque area and plenty of parking for several vehicles. The accommodation is particularly bright and highly flexible with a very good layout, on two levels, incorporating a suite of bedroom, sitting room and bathroom.

LOCATION
Southdean is a friendly hamlet with its own village hall and church, only a few miles from nearby Bonchester Bridge which is a popular village situated approximately half way between Hawick and Jedburgh which both offer a wide variety shops, restaurants, a swimming pool, fitness centre, primary and secondary schools. Lying approximately 55 miles from Newcastle and 60 miles to Edinburgh the property is located with easy commuting distance of either major city, with the recently opened Dalkeith bypass reducing travelling time to Edinburgh by some 20 minutes.

DIRECTIONS
Traveling South on the A68 continue through Jedburgh and take the first turn to the right signposted to Bonchester Bridge. On reaching the village, turn left, over the bridge and up the hill, continuing for approximately 4 miles. At the very sharp bend to the right, at the village hall, go straight ahead. Avenslea is on the left hand side after approx. 300 yards.

ACCOMMODATION
Vestibule, Reception Hall, Lounge, Large Family Kitchen/Sitting Room. Dining Room, Utility Room, Downstairs Shower Room, Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom, Three further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Large Landing/Office Area, Guest Accommodation at Ground Floor Level comprising Sitting Room, Large Double Bedroom, Bathroom. Very Generous Storage Space. Double Garage.

ENTRANCE
The house occupies a slightly elevated position accessed by a sweeping driveway flanked by garden ground on either side leading to a large parking and turning area adjacent to the garage. External light.

VESTIBULE 2.23m x 1.67m (7'3" x 5'4")
A part glazed door opens to the bright and airy vestibule with windows on two sides and terracotta tiled flooring.

RECEPTION HALL 3.87x 2.10m (12'6" x 6'8")
A large welcoming reception hall with large ceramic floor tiles which continue through to the kitchen and sitting room, combining well with the neutral décor and maximising the feeling of light and space to great effect. Double doors open to a large walk-in cloaks cupboard with clothes hanging rail and shelving. Contemporary halogen light fitting. Radiator. Telephone point. Double power point.

LOUNGE 5.50m x 5.00m (18'0" x 16'4")
A fifteen pane door opens from the hall to this beautifully proportioned and particularly light lounge with a dual aspect having a window to the side overlooking the paved patio, and large sliding patio doors taking advantage of the stunning southerly outlooks and opening to an area of raised decking. Neutral fitted carpet. Recessed spotlight fitting. Two radiators. TV point. Three double power points.

DINING KITCHEN/SITTING ROOM 8.35m x 5.25m
(17'3" x 12'7")
A beautifully presented and particularly generously sized room with excellent levels of natural lighting having glazed south facing French doors opening to the patio and double windows again enjoying the superb outlook. The kitchen area itself is fitted with an extensive range of contemporary wall and base units providing excellent storage space and work surfaces, with additional storage being provided by an island unit with fridge and freezer below. One and a half enamelled sink and drainer, impressing "Belling Kensington" stainless steel range with seven gas burners, electric double oven, grill and slow oven. Ceramic tiled splashback and matching "Stoves" brushed steel illuminated chimney style extractor hood. Dishwasher. Radiator. The sitting room, at the opposite end of the kitchen, provides a very pleasant additional public room, with an excellent focal point provided by a multi fuel stove with log storage area to one side. Contemporary halogen light fittings. Two wall light fittings. Large ceramic floor tiles. One single and six double power points. TV point.

DINING ROOM 5.30m x 3.90m (17'3" x 12'7")
This is a very spacious dining room, equally suitable for use as a playroom or similar if desired, with twin windows to the side of the property and excellent storage provided by two deep built-in cupboards with double mirrored doors. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Three double power points.

UTILITY ROOM 3.16m x 2.50m 10'3" x 8'2")
A good sized utility room fitted with a range of units and work surfaces and with a stainless steel sink and drainer below a window to the front, with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier, and with additional storage having two built-in shelved cupboards. "Ideal Mexico" central heating boiler. External door opening to the side. Radiator. Two single and one double power point and appliance points.

SHOWER ROOM 3.26m (including shower cubicle) x 2.00m
(10'6" x 6'6")
Conveniently opening from the hall, and fitted with a three piece suite comprising wc, tiled shower cubicle with "Triton" shower and washbasin set into built-in storage/vanity unit beneath below an opaque window to the side. Vinyl flooring. Shaver point. Radiator. Ceiling spotlight fitting.

UPSTAIRS ACCOMMODATION
A carpeted staircase with two Velux windows allowing for good light levels and a large built-in storage cupboard at the turn leads to the landing which is presently used as a home office (3.00m x 2.90m). Laminate flooring. Radiator. Two double power points. Large walk-in shelved storage cupboard with fitted carpet.

MASTER BEDROOM 5.35m x 4.35m(17'5" x 14'2")
A particularly attractive and bright bedroom with two Velux windows to the front and another window enjoying a super outlook to the side. It has a part combed ceiling on one side and three deep built-in wardrobes. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Three double power points. TV point.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 2.85m x 2.35m (9'3" x 7'7")
A very bright bathroom with a large window to the side, fitted with a white contemporary three piece suite comprising pedestal washbasin, wc and bath with tiled surround and "Mira" shower above. Tile effect flooring. Part combed ceiling. Radiator. Halogen light fitting.

BEDROOM TWO 3.80m x 3.30m (12'4" x 10'8")
Another bright and spacious bedroom, again with a part combed ceiling and Velux windows to the front. Laminate flooring. Radiator. Three double power points. TV point. Ceiling spotlight fitting.

BEDROOM THREE 4.75m (max) x 3.30m (15'5" x 10'8")
Another double room to the side of the house also with part combed ceiling and built-in wardrobe. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Three double power points. TV point. Ceiling spotlight fitting.

BEDROOM FOUR 3.75m x 3.00m (12'3" x 9'8")
Bedroom Four, also a good sized double, and situated to the side, again with built-in wardrobe. Fitted carpet. Radiator. TV point. Three double power points.

FAMILY BATHROOM 3.30m x 2.65m (10'8" x 8'6")
Large family bathroom fitted with a contemporary three piece suite comprising pedestal washbasin, wc and bath with tiled surround and shower mixer attachment. Wood effect flooring. Radiator. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Halogen light fitting.

GUEST ACCOMMODATION

HALL 4.64m x 3.83m (15'2" x 12'6")
A door opens from the kitchen to a large hall with fitted carpet and stairs to the right. The additional accommodation at this level opens from the hall which gives access to the upstairs accommodation as well, and the layout is such that it would be ideal for use as guest accommodation or similar if required, particularly since it also has its own bathroom. Radiator. Double power point.

SITTING ROOM 4.40m x 4.30m 14'4" x 14'0")
A fifteen pane astragal door opens to this bright room with a gas coal effect fire and timber surround, with a lovely and very private outlook to the side garden. Very large under stair storage cupboard. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Three double power points. TV point.

BEDROOM 4.30m x 4.20m (14'0" x 13'7")
A very generous double bedroom with windows to the rear. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Four double power points.

BATHROOM 3.16m x 2.90m (10'3" x 9'5")
An unusually large and very bright bathroom fitted with a white three piece suite comprising pedestal washbasin, wc and bath below a large modesty window. Built-in shelved airing cupboard. Radiator. Shaver point. Fitted carpet. Halogen light fitting.

EXTERNAL
This property benefits from particularly attractive gardens the grounds in total extending to almost two acres. It falls naturally into several different areas, with a most attractive and sheltered paved patio/barbecue area accessed directly from the kitchen, and also accessible from the raised decking which is next to the lounge. It is screened and sheltered by mature shrubs and hedging, the garden in general being particularly well stocked and with an excellent variety of mature shrubs, fruit trees and evergreens. There is a good sized herb bed to the side of the house, where there is a sheltered lawned area, which along with the patio enjoys sun for most of the day in the summer months. The lawn continues to the side, with a clothes drying area and this too is laid to lawn enclosed by walling and screened by a variety of mature trees. Vegetable patch and soft fruits. Two timber sheds and a large greenhouse complete with highly productive peach tree.

GARAGE
There is a double garage to the side, adjacent to extensive parking for several vehicles with a further timber shed towards the rear.

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

COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax Band G

SERVICES
Mains water, septic tank and electricity. Double glazed. LPG central heating.

HOME REPORT
The surveyor's mortgage valuation dated 1st June 2009 is £450,000. 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 £445,000 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.