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Crowfootbank Cottage is a sympathetic conversion and restoration of former sandstone cottages creating a traditional home with extensive and adaptable accommodation. This category C(S) listed sandstone fronted property features a fantastic lounge with exposed stone walls, inglenook fireplace, solid oak floors, sills and window seat with a second sitting room and potential suite of rooms downstairs ideal for extended family.

LOCATION

Swinton is a popular village with a traditional Village Green and local amenities include Primary School, Play Park, Garage, Builders, Hotel Restaurant, Village Hall and Church. The area is an ideal country location with opportunities for fishing on the Tweed, golf at Duns and the Hirsel, horse riding and walking in the Cheviot and Lammermuir hills. The village is centrally situated with the nearby towns of Duns, Coldstream, Kelso and the Coast and main line rail station at Berwick all within a 12-mile radius. Edinburgh and Newcastle are within easy reach by car.

ACCOMMODATION

Garden Room, Central Hall, Second Sitting Room, Five Bedrooms (Two En-Suite), Family Bathroom, Dining Lounge with Inglenook Fireplace, Front Hall, Breakfasting Kitchen, Utility Room, Study/Office. Double Glazing. Oil Fired Central Heating and Security System. Landscaped Gardens, Garage and Parking.

ENTRANCE

The entrance drive lies at the far end of the property with ample parking, a single garage and stores with neatly concealed oil storage tank. Timber gate to garden with path leading to double opening entrance door to garden room.

GARDEN ROOM 5.10M X 2.66M (16'9" X 8'9")

Ceramic slate effect tiled floor and exposed stone wall with a range of windows overlooking the back garden and providing a lovely quiet sitting area enjoying good light with twin Velux windows over and recessed spotlighting on dimmer controls. Original window to lounge and part glazed door with transom over to central hall. Double radiator.

CENTRAL HALL

A most attractive hall with great character and exposed beams, twin pendant ceiling lights. Fully carpeted throughout with stairs and picture window at the far end providing a lovely outlook and ample natural light. Double doors to cloaks cupboard with hanging rails, shelved storage and internal light. Further large understairs storage cupboard containing circuit breakers, alarms and meters. Double radiator.

SITTING ROOM 4.62M X 3.40M (15'2" X 11'2")

Solid oak flooring extending through to connecting hall with timber skirtings and finishings. Stone fireplace with working fire and log cradle set on raised hearth over sandstone plinth. Twin sash and case windows to front. Deep shelved cupboard. Ample power points. TV point. Telephone point and FM connection. Beamed ceiling. Matching candelabra style light fitting. Curtain pole and Roman blind. Below sill double radiator. Freestanding bookcase with light fittings.

BEDROOM FOUR 4.62M X 3.93M (15'2" X 12'11")

A good sized downstairs bedroom with dual aspect sash and case windows to the front and side. Carpeted. Ample power points with TV and FM connection. Pendant light and wall light with dimmer controls. Hatch to attic storage.

FAMILY BATHROOM 3.49M X 2.18M (11'3" X 7'2")

With connecting hall from the sitting room and fully tiled and fitted with stylish roll top bath, pedestal sink, wc and matching tiled mains pressure shower with lighting. Modesty window to rear. Vertical heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Contemporary ceiling light fittings. Wall light. Hatch to attic.

BEDROOM FIVE 3.73M X 2.18M (12'3" X 7'2")

Windows to side and rear. Double radiator. Pendant light with dimmer controls. Ample power points.

DINING LOUNGE 6.83M X 5.02M (22'5" X 16'6")

This stunning room has a fantastic inglenook fireplace with highlighting to feature exposed wall with slab hearth, reclaimed oak surround and embedded beam mantle over. A further exposed stone wall at the far end creates a truly stylish traditional room with character complete with exposed timbers, recessed highlighters and traditional candle sconce style pendant lights, twin deep sill windows with green oak sills and solid oak flooring. The room is well suited to entertaining or family use with dining area and dual aspect windows to front and rear. Shelved alcove with picture light. Ample power points and TV point. One single and two double central heating radiators. Curtain pole. Front hall with slate floor, coat hanging, display shelving and part glazed door to kitchen.

BREAKFASTING KITCHEN 4.62M X 3.45M (15'2" X 11'4")

A lovely bright day room with stylish wall and base units, solid beech block worktops and Belfast sink below twin sash and case windows to side garden. Multi function "Lofra" range cooker with five-ring gas hob, oven and stainless steel chimney style hood over. Integral dishwasher. Deep cill sash and case window to front. Recessed lighting. Ample power points. One double and one singe radiator. Indian slate floor continuing to adjoining utility.

UTILITY ROOM 2.74M X 2.43M (9'0" X 8'0")

Panelled latch door to good sized utility fitted with a complimentary range of shaker style units and worktops. Central heating boiler and plumbed for washing machine and space for tumble drier. China sink below window to side. Part glazed stable door to patio. Coat hanging. Radiator. Ceiling light fitting. Space for fridge/freezer and part glazed door to office.

OFFICE 3.65M X 2.20M (12'0" X 7'3")

A good sized office with small pane sash and case window to garden. Below sill radiator. Oak floor. Timber skirtings. Ample power points and connections for IT and home office. Double radiator. Ceiling light and picture light.

UPSTAIRS ACCOMMODATION

Carpeted stairs lead off the central hall with exposed stone wall and Illuminated stairwell with conservation skylight window over. Spacious landing including oak sills below window features and ample downlighters. Panelled doors to bedrooms.

MASTER BEDROOM 5.79M X 5.02M (19'0" X 16'6")

A master bedroom in true country style with great space including walk-in wardrobe with double panelled doors and en suite. Twin sash and case window to front. Double radiator. Exposed beams. Downlighters and wall lights with dimmer controls. Ample power points. Telephone point. TV point.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Fully tiled including tiled corner shower unit, wc and pedestal sink. Velux with tiled sill, vertical heated towel rail, recessed lighting, shaver light and extractor fan.

SECOND BEDROOM 4.57M X 5.02M (15' X 16'6")

Lying at the far end with black japanned Victorian fireplace with re-claimed timber over mantle and matching surround. Twin sash and case windows and deep sill. Exposed beams, down lighters and wall lights on dimmer controls. . Double radiator.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Contemporary corner shower with panelling and traditional fitting. Ceramic tiled floor and walls. White suite with wc and pedestal sink with traditional fittings. Velux window to rear with mosaic style tiled sill. Extractor fan. Heated vertical towel rail. Shaver light. Recessed lighting.

BEDROOM THREE 2.74M X 1.82M (9'0" X 6'0")

Centrally situated and with conservation skylight window to front with oak sill. Generous single room again with ample power points, tv point and FM connections. Radiator. Ceiling light on dimmer.

EXTERNAL

Landscape garden frontage enclosed by an attractive stone wall with mature planted borders either side of central pebbled path. Door to front and gated access to the back garden. This is mainly laid to lawn with beech hedging and enjoys good privacy and with fine outlooks over open countryside towards the Cheviot Hills. A sunken patio at the far end provides sheltered seating.

GARAGE

Single garage with ample scope to provide further garaging space within the existing parking area with power and water available nearby.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The fitted carpets and other fitted floor coverings, lights, light fittings, integral appliances and the freestanding book shelving in the office and sitting room are included in the sale with other items available by separate negotiation.

SERVICES

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating with bottled LPG for the gas cooker. Full double glazing.

ENTRY

Early entry available by negotiation with the Selling Agents.

HOME REPORT

The Home Report is available direct on www.onesurvey.org

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VIEWING

To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

PRICE and MARKETING POLICY

Offers are invited at the Guide Price of £395,000 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.