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Bluehouses is an attractive Victorian cottage with charming gardens and a conservatory
extension to rear. The traditional white painted cottage with black banded windows
lies on a back road within easy reach of Kelso and provides and ideal country
escape. LOCATION
Kelso, which lies at the meeting point of the Tweed and Teviot rivers, is one
of the most attractive and unspoiled towns in the Borders. Notable features are
the 12th Century Abbey, the Flemish style cobbled square, Floors Castle and the
old bridge across the Tweed. The town has good educational and sporting facilities
and many quality shops. The area has much to offer those interested in country
pursuits with Tweed fishing, National Hunt racing and walking in the nearby Cheviot
Hills. DIRECTIONS
From Kelso take the B6461 past the golf course and about 500 yards after
Ednam village take the first road on the left signed to Hume and then right at
the T junction with Bluehouses on the left as you follow the road. ENTRANCE
Winding garden path to front entrance with part glazed timber door and stone
canopy over. Outside light. Planted and low maintenance cottage gardens below
windows to front with path to side providing access to garden. ENTRANCE
VESTIBULE
Tiled floor. Shelf with meter and fuse box over. Ceiling light.
Panelled door to living room. LIVING
ROOM 4.41m (max) x 4.74m (max) (14'5" x 15'6")
Traditional living
room with character including white painted stone walls, exposed beam ceiling
and recessed fireplace housing cast iron wood burning stove. Oak beam over window
with double windows to front shelved below. Oak flooring. Under stairs cupboard.
Ceiling light and spotlights. Dimmer controls. Timber staircase to upper floor
and stairs down to kitchen and conservatory beyond. DINING
ROOM 4.70m x 2.91m (15' 4" x 9' 6")
A most attractive and charachterful
room full with white painted recessed fireplace housing cast iron log burning
stove set on slate plinth. Exposed stone wall with old embedded beam and exposed
ceiling timbers with deep sill window providing a lovely outlook over the garden.
Stripped and polished floorboards. Plenty of space for traditional table and chairs.
Candelabra style light fitting. Deep sill window to garden and front. Phone point
and ample power points. KITCHEN
Centrally situated and open to dining conservatory with good light to side
and rear. Sink below window to side garden. "Redfyre" Aga style oven.
Timber wall and base units. Fitted washing machine and dishwasher. Shelving with
further shelved storage within under lit alcove. Recessed fridge/freezer. White
painted timber ceiling. Contemporary spotlight fitting. Divider unit with tiled
top next to conservatory. Ample power points. CONSERVATORY
4.92m x 3.85m (max) (16'1" x 12'6")
Ample space for table and sitting
area to side. French doors to garden and a lovely private sitting area to enjoy
the garden. Curtain pole. BATHROOM
Connecting hall with ceiling light and top opening modesty window to side with
bathroom beyond. Fully tiled bathroom with white ceramic tiled floor and walls.
White painted timber ceiling and fitted with Jacuzzi style bath. Contemporary
WC with concealed cistern. Washhand basin within bathroom storage cupboards, shelved
displays with mirrors over and lighting. Extractor fan. Top opening modesty window
to side. Separate WC again with washhand basin, tiled splashback, ceiling light
and bathroom cabinet. ATTIC
STORE/LOFT SPACE
Accessed by fitted ladder within hall off kitchen. Converted.
And fully floored offering a variety of uses complete with two double power points
and telephone point. Velux window. Ceiling light. Eaves storage and fitted shelving
with space and provision for box bed. UPSTAIRS
ACCOMMODATION
A carpeted timber staircase leads off the living room again
with exposed stone whitewashed wall. Landing window over providing good natural
light. Top landing and wardrobe cupboard. MAIN
BEDROOM 4.92m x 3.61m (max) x (16'2" x 11'10")
Good sized double
bedroom with high ceilings providing a good sense of space with exposed beams,
pitched ceilings and large double glazed window unit overlooking the garden. Fitted
shelving. Ceiling light. Wood effect flooring. Recessed wardrobe space. SECOND
BEDROOM 4.89m x 3.12m (16'0" x 10'3")
Again a good sized double
bedroom with high ceilings and window to rear. Deep sill small pane window to
side with exposed beam over. Wood effect flooring. Ceiling light.
EXTERNAL
A lovely secret garden lies to the rear of the property with a wooded
dell at the far end complete with a small burn and sleeper bridge with side access
for parking. A further footbridge leads through the garden back to the house with
pebbled sitting area. Garden shed. Pond. Lawned side garden and water feature.
The garden which is seen at its best in the spring time has great scope with mature
screen plantings and productive beds. A further suntrap sitting area lies to the
side of the property with stone steps leading via patio doors to the conservatory
with screened bin storage area and oil tank to side.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The carpets curtains fitted floor coverings and appliances mentioned are included
in the sale.
COUNCIL
TAX
Band D SERVICES
Mains electricity and water and private drainage. HOME
REPORT
The surveyor's mortgage valuation dated 25th September 2009 is £200,000.
The full Home Report can be accessed at: www.onesurvey.org VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents. PRICE
and MARKETING POLICY
Fixed Price £176,000. 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 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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