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Forestfield is an elegant Georgian style townhouse (circa 1850) situated in a
much sought after location of prime properties in the heart of Kelso. Forestfield
benefits from restricted traffic and is within easy walking distance of the shops
and facilities This handsome property offers beautifully proportioned and adaptable
accommodation with period style and retained features including panelled doors,
decorative plasterwork and reconditioned sash and case windows with working shutters.
The basement has also been cleverly converted to provide additional living space
including a large office/family room and an ideal guest bedroom. LOCATION
Kelso is a most attractive Borders town with a vibrant community and excellent
educational and recreational facilities both in the town and the surrounding countryside,
including golf, fishing, swimming, curling, walking, horse riding and National
Hunt Racing. ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Hall, Lounge, Breakfasting Kitchen, Dining Room/Garden Room, Converted
Basement with Large Office/Family Room, WC and 4th/Guest Bedroom with Ensuite
Shower, Three Further Bedrooms (Two first floor with Family Bathroom and additional
WC and Third with ensuite shower), Gardens with Decked Balcony. Garage. Ample
Parking to Front and Side. Full Gas Central Heating. ENTRANCE
Set at the end of Forestfield with parking spaces to front and timber gate to
drive and further parking to side. Decorative front gardens with dwarf wall to
drive fenced to front and side. Solid panelled entrance door with brass knocker
and transom window over. Lantern style outside light.
ENTRANCE HALL 3.07m
x 2.82m (10'0" x 9'3")
A most impressive entrance hall with classic
"Farrow and Ball" décor and winding staircase leading off and
down to basement level. Original cornicing. Pendant brass light. Security system.
Telephone point and power point. Heat detector. Radiator. Neutral carpeting. LOUNGE
4.66m x 3.87m (15'3" x 12'8")
A most attractive, bright and well
proportioned room including reconditioned sash and case window to front with working
shutters. Marble fireplace with polished stone inlay set on matching hearth with
living flame gas fire. Shelved alcove. Candelabra style light fitting. Quality
fitted carpet. Radiator. High skirtings and original cornicing. Telephone point,
TV point and four double power points.
BREAKFASTING KITCHEN 3.76m x 3.26m
(12'4" x 10'8")
A range of recently fitted oak wall and base units
with stainless steel sink and contemporary swan neck mixer below sash and case
window to garden. Ample worktops. Integral dishwasher and fridge, electric double
oven, ceramic hob and extending cooker hood over with provision for gas cooker
if preferred. Space for table and chairs. Ceiling light. Original cornicing. Panelled
doors. Wood flooring extending to the adjoining dining room. Recess with fitted
book shelving. Five double power points. Heat detector. GARDEN
ROOM/DINING ROOM 4.53m x 2.97m (14'10" x 9'8")
Making clever use
of the space with double glazed French doors to decked balcony and outlooks over
the garden. Wood flooring. Fitted units concealing integral freezer with additional
cupboard space. Partial recessed lighting with further centre light. Radiator.
Two double power points. UTILITY
PORCH
Plumbed for washing machine and washer/drier. Tiled floor. Small double
glazed window to side. Ceiling light. FIRST
FLOOR
Decorated in "Farrow and Ball" tones and staircase to landing
enjoying good natural light with sash and case window to side. Pendant landing
light. Radiator. Smoke detector. BEDROOM
ONE 4.08m x 3.21m (13'4" x 10'6")
Good sized double bedroom to front
with reconditioned sash and case window with panelled surrounds and working shutters.
Again beautifully presented in traditional style with white painted shelved recess,
cornicing and panelled door. Radiator. Telephone point, tv point and four double
power points. BEDROOM
TWO 3.76m x 3.27m (12'4" x 10'8")
Further good sized bedroom to
rear again with reconditioned sash and case windows with panelled surrounds and
working shutters. Walk-in wardrobe cupboard with fitted shelving, coat hanging
and internal light. Radiator. Original cornicing. TV point, telephone point and
three double power points. FAMILY
BATHROOM & SECOND TOILET
Situated at first floor bedroom level providing
complete bathroom and separate WC adjoining. The Bathroom is in contemporary style
with fitted acacia flooring and includes a white bathroom suite with corner washhand
basin, WC and bath with shower over. Decorative tiling. Painted shelved recess.
Chrome vertical heated towel rail. Second toilet with sash and case modesty window
and below sill radiator, dual flush WC and contemporary washhand basin. Timber
shelving. Ceiling light. Tower rail. Fitted mirror. Acacia flooring. SECOND
FLOOR
Carpeted staircase to landing and storage cupboard. Wall light. Smoke
detector. BEDROOM
THREE 4.43m(max)x 3.71m (max) (14'11" x 11'8")
Cleverly adapted
to provide tiled shower area with ensuite shower, washhand basin and tiled walls
and floor. Vertical heated towel rail. Fitted mirror. Extractor fan. Ceiling lights.
Dormer window to rear. Deep sill display shelving with cupboard below and further
recessed display area. Double radiator. TV point, telephone point and three double
power points. BASEMENT
Carpeted stairs wind down to the basement with wall light, ceiling light
and smoke detector. OFFICE/FAMILY
ROOM 4.33m x 3.86m (14'2" x 12'8")
A fantastic find this room benefits
from a high ceiling and light from basement window to front. Quality carpeting.
Display sill below window with further shelved recess and most useful walk-in
storage cupboard complete with timber flooring, ceiling light, circuit breakers
and double power point. Recessed lighting. Double radiator. TV and telephone points.
Three double power points. Shelved storage unit housing the meters and stopcock. BEDROOM
FOUR 4.02m x 3.09m (13'2" x 10'1")
Useful guest suite again with
good ceiling height and natural light from sash and case window to rear. Tiled
ensuite shower. Radiator. TV and telephone points. Ceiling light and three double
power points. BASEMENT
TOILET
Usefully created below stairs facility including concealed cistern
WC and corner washhand basin with tiled splashbacks. Radiator. Ceramic tiled floor.
Internal light and extractor fan with fitted mirror. GARDEN
A decked balcony with French doors off the garden room extension with steps leading
down to drive with outside light and garden/car washing tap. Garden paths meander
through the garden which includes decorative lawn, mature planted borders and
decorative trees with a productive vegetable patch and fruit trees at the far
end... GARAGE
With ample parking in front including up and over door and side access to garden. OUTBUILDINGS
Stone outhouse ideal for garden storage with outside power point and further useful
lean to garden store. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
The fitted carpets, floor coverings, and ceiling light fittings
are included in the sale. The curtains may be available by separate negotiation.
The plaster friezes in the hall and lounge will be removed by the sellers prior
to entry and are excluded. SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Security system. ENTRY
By negotiation with the Selling Agents. VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents. HOME
REPORT
Available with mortgage valuation dated 17th September 2009 at £315,000.
The full Home Report can be accessed at: www.onesurvey.org PRICE
and MARKETING POLICY
Fixed Price £300,000. Offers 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.
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