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Blinkbonny
Cottage is an attractive traditional end terraced property set well
back from the road in the centre of the popular Village of St Boswells,
enjoying most attractive open outlooks to the front. It offers well
presented and spacious accommodation much of which is south facing,
and with tremendous scope for further alterations to extend the
accommodation if required. It has been thoughtfully modernised with
the addition of double glazing, gas central heating and a new kitchen,
while retaining much of its original charm and has a low maintenance
patio garden with a high level of privacy.
LOCATION
St Boswells lies about 40 miles from Edinburgh which is easily accessible
via the new Dalkeith Bypass which has cut travelling times to under
an hour, and is a short distance from the Borders towns of Kelso,
Melrose, Galashiels and Selkirk. Local facilities include a primary
school, a variety of shops, restaurant, café and the town
falls into the catchment area for the highly regarded newly completed
rebuilt Secondary School at Earlston. It is an exceptional centre
for sporting facilities with a cricket ground, tennis courts, nine-hole
golf course and fishing all available locally. The nearby River
Tweed with its well-wooded banks makes St Boswells a beautiful Border
setting with ample opportunities for walks within the countryside
including the famous St. Cuthbert's Way whose path passes nearby
the cottage.
ENTRANCE
A timber side gate opens to a path leading through the front garden
to the main door with external light.
HALL
2.40m x 1.40m (7'8" x 4'6")
A part glazed timber panelled door opens to the hall which is bright
and welcoming with fitted carpet which continues to the staircase
to the rear. Pendant light fitting. Radiator.
LOUNGE
4.65m x 4.20m(15'2" x 13'7")
An opaque glazed door opens from the hall to the lounge which is
of generous proportions with a recessed south facing window allowing
for excellent levels of natural light, overlooking the front garden
and taking in the open outlooks beyond. Useful storage cupboard
below housing the electricity meter. An excellent focal point is
provided by a gas coal effect fire with decorative tiled surround
and timber mantle, with display recesses to either side. Very large
walk-in under stair storage cupboard with fitted carpet, coat hooks
and lighting. Fitted carpet continuing through from the hall. Two
radiators. TV and telephone points. Pendant light fitting.
BREAKFASTING
KITCHEN 3.70m x 2.60m (12'2" x 8'6")
A glazed door opens from the rear of the lounge to a back hallway
with a large hatch giving access to the extensive attic space. Telephone
point. Pendant light fitting. A second part glazed door then opens
into the breakfasting kitchen which has been thoughtfully planned
to maximise the space, fitted with an excellent range of attractive
modern wall and base units which provide good storage space and
work surfaces, with ceramic tiled splash back, space and plumbing
for gas cooker. Concealed halogen downlighters. Pull-out "Siemens"
illuminated extractor fan and a stainless steel sink and drainer
which sits below a window enjoying a super outlook to the rear patio.
Space for a small breakfasting table and a glazed door giving access
to the rear. Wood effect flooring which continues through from the
rear hall.
UTILITY
AREA
This is a large walk-in cupboard, probably once the pantry, and
opening from the rear of the kitchen. There is space and plumbing
for tumble drier, freezer, washing machine, "Vailant"
combi boiler. Extensive shelving and with the wood effect flooring
continuing through.
DOWNSTAIRS
BATHROOM 2.55m x 1.85m (8'4" x 6'0")
Opening from the rear hall, this is a good sized bathroom fitted
with a three piece suite comprising wc, pedestal washbasin and bath
with shower mixer attachment and extensive ceramic tiling. Light
and ventilation is provided by a modesty window to the rear. Wood
effect flooring. Radiator.
UPSTAIRS
ACCOMMODATION
A carpeted staircase with a window at the turn allowing for good
levels of natural light leads to the upper landing, with two deep
built-in shelved cupboards providing good storage space and with
custom built storage units above. Pendant light fitting.
BEDROOM
ONE 3.75m x 3.25m (12'3" x 10'6")
This is a charming double bedroom with part combed ceiling and south
facing window taking advantage of the lovely outlook to the countryside
beyond St Boswells. It benefits from a deep built-in wardrobe with
shelving and clothes hanging rail with sliding doors. Fitted carpet.
Pendant light fitting. Radiator. Telephone point.
EN-SUITE
SHOWER ROOM 2.00m x 1.85m (6'6" x 6'0")
This is a bright and airy en-suite facility with a Velux window
to the rear allowing for good light levels, fitted with a white
three piece suite comprising pedestal washbasin, wc and tiled shower
cubicle with clear sliding doors and "Mira" mains pressure
shower above. Fitted carpet which continues through from the bedroom.
Recessed halogen lighting.
BEDROOM
TWO 3.30m x 2.30m (10'8" max x 7'6")
The second bedroom, equally suitable for use as a home office, is
fitted with a custom built double raised double bed frame which
fits neatly into the L-shaped section, and which can be converted
into a sofa if required. Part combed ceiling. Velux window to the
front. Fitted carpet. Pendant light fitting. Radiator.
EXTERNAL
There is a compact mature garden to the front of the house enclosed
by timber fencing and with the side gate, which enjoys sun for most
of the day providing a very pleasant external seating area. The
back garden is completely enclosed by fencing to provide a secure
environment for pets and with a timber side gate and a timber shed.
This is very low maintenance being mainly paved, a very pleasant
area of decking to provide an excellent space for alfresco dining
in the summer months and a raised well stock bed with a variety
of climbers and shrubs. It enjoys a particularly high degree of
privacy and sun throughout the afternoon in the summer months.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The fitted carpets, floor coverings and appliances as mentioned,
and garden shed are included in the sale.
COUNCIL
TAX
Council Tax Band B.
SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Double glazing. Gas
central heating.
HOME
REPORT
A Home Report is available on request from the selling agents.
VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.
PRICE
and MARKETING POLICY
Asking Price £140,000. 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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