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Originally
two cottages, Dovecot Cottage has been fully restored and converted
into one charming property with a lovely walled cottage garden and
extensive lawn to the side. Dating from around 1870, the property
is of sandstone construction under a slate roof.
LOCATION
Chirnside is one of the largest villages in Berwickshire and facilities
include local shopping, bank, doctor's surgery, sub post office,
garage, hotel, pubs, church and primary school. Surrounded by the
Borders countryside with the Lammermuirs to the north and the Berwickshire
coast eight miles to the east. Further facilities are within easy
reach with Duns, the county town of Berwickshire some six miles
west and the east coast rail link at Berwick upon Tweed nine miles
to the South East.
DIRECTIONS
Travelling from the Berwick direction, remain on the A6105 until
beyond Chirnside Primary School then turn right at the Waterloo
Arms into Kirkgate. Dovecot Cottage is situated on the right just
immediately before The Glebe.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Vestibule, Hallway, Living Room, Sitting Room/4th Bedroom,
Dining Kitchen/Family Room, Utility Room, Three Double Bedrooms
(one with En-Suite), Bathroom, Store Room. Garden Studio.
ENTRANCE
Accessed via a wrought iron gate to the side set within the stone
boundary wall. Stone steps lead to a gravelled pathway surrounding
the property with boxed hedging to side. A gravelled driveway allowing
ample off road parking is situated to the rear.
ENTRANCE
VESTIBULE
Hardwood entrance door with windows to front and side allowing good
natural light. Attractive patterned quarry tiled floor. Pendant
light. Fifteen pane glazed door leads to:-
HALLWAY
5.96m x 1.32m (19'0" x 4'9")
Attractive quarry tiled floor continues to foot of stairs. Understair
storage cupboard. Office area to rear of hall with deep shelved
recess. Two radiators. Three pendant lights. Smoke detector. Cornice.
Telephone point. Double power point.
STORE
ROOM 2.65m x 1.53m (8'8" x 4'6")
Useful shelved storage room housing "Megaflo Heatrae Sadia"
boiler. Shelved recess. Double power point. Pendant light.
LIVING
ROOM 4.99m x 3.50m (16'4" x 11'5")
Bright room with lovely garden views from the sash and case window
to front with working shutters and additional double glazed window
to side with deep sill. Timber curtain poles. Deep recessed fireplace
with stone surround and hearth with "Montrose" cast iron
multi fuel stove. Shelved recess to side. Cornice. Two pendant lights.
TV and telephone points. Seven double power points.
SITTING
ROOM/4TH BEDROOM 4.08m (max) x 3.94m (max)
(13'4" x 12'11")
Another bright room with panelled windows to front and side, both
with working shutters. Attractive stone recessed open fireplace
with stripped timber mantle and surround and stone hearth. Radiator.
Original cornicing. Picture rail. Pendant light. TV point. Telephone
point. Four double power points.
MASTER
BEDROOM 5.02m x 4.07m (max) (16'5" x 12'10")
Spacious extended room with original timber lined sash and case
window to side with working shutters and deep sill. Additional double
glazed window and Velux allowing good natural light. Partial coombed
ceiling. Pendant light and recessed spotlight. Two radiators. TV
and telephone points. Four double power points.
EN-SUITE
SHOWER ROOM 2.63m x 1.22m (8'7" x 4'5")
Freshly presented room with modesty window to rear with deep sill.
WC, pedestal sink tiled over and large shower tray with "Triton"
power shower, panelled walls and soap recess. Coombed ceiling. Extractor
fan. Recessed light. Radiator. Brushed steel towel rail. Sealed
cork floor.
BATHROOM
2.91m x 2.15m (9'6" x 7'6")
Freshly presented room with three piece suite comprising WC, pedestal
sink and enamel panelled bath with storage cupboard and display
shelf over. Window to side. Radiator. Brushed steel towel rail.
Sealed cork floor.
DINING
KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM 6.42m x 4.94m (max)
(21'10" x 15'8")
This cleverly designed room is very much the heart of the home providing
warm and comfortable living space with timber lined vaulted ceiling
with two Velux windows allowing good light. Ample wall and base
units with solid oak surrounds and veneer inlay. Solid butcher block
timber worktops tiled over. Deep silled window to front. "Redfyre"
(Aga style) multi purpose range cooker with decorative tiled splashback
provides cooking, heating and hot water facilities. Belfast sink
with chrome mixer tap. Plumbed for dishwasher. Space for fridge/freezer.
Under unit lighting. Ample power points. Space for table and chairs.
The opposite end of the room provides generous living space with
its focal point being the inglenook fireplace with stone mantle
and hearth. Dual aspect deep recessed windows afford lovely views
to the garden and across to the historic A-listed Dovecot within
the garden grounds. Small pane glazed door to gravel patio. Hatch
to small attic space. Timber effect floor. Four pendant lights.
TV and telephone points. Two radiators. Ample power points. Latched
door leads to:-
UTILITY
ROOM/REAR PORCH 3.22m x 1.55m (10'6" x 5'6")
Useful room with two modesty windows to rear and solid timber external
door with small glazed panel. Plumbed for washing machine, space
for freezer and tumble drier. Shelf. Coathanging. Radiator. Power
points. Timber effect floor.
UPSTAIRS
ACCOMMODATION
Straight polished timber stairs with turned spindles and banister
with display shelf over. Small landing with doors off to either
side. Velux to front.
BEDROOM
TWO 3.97m (max) x 3.44m (12'6" x 11'3")
Double room with Velux to front. Coombed ceiling. Radiator. Two
recessed lights. Three double power points.
BEDROOM
THREE 4.35m x 3.82m (14'3" x 12'11")
Further double room with Velux to front and small sash and case
window at floor level to side. Radiator. Two recessed lights. Three
double power points.
EXTERNAL
An extensive cottage-style garden surrounds the property. The lawned
area to the front features a variety of mature fruit trees with
planting borders and includes a detached stone built garden studio
with its own power supply, which is accessed by sunken steps. An
additional stone built outbuilding, garden store and gate leads
through to the more formal walled garden with boxed hedging and
a variety of trees surrounding a large lawn and with the historic
A-listed Dovecot which is some 500 years old and a well-known landmark
in Chirnside. A sheltered gravel patio lies next to the house. The
oil tank is neatly concealed below a Copper Beech with access on
the driveway with space for parking three vehicles and ample space
for building a garage if required. There is also scope for an extension
to the side of the property if so desired.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
All fitted carpets are included in the sale.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Partial double glazing.
COUNCIL
TAX
Band D
VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.
HOME
REPORT
The surveyor's mortgage valuation dated the 15th of October 2009
is £265,000. The full Home Report can be accessed at: www.onesurvey.org
PRICE
and MARKETING POLICY
Asking Price £265,000. 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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