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**A SAVING OF £20,000 on Home Report Valuation **

3 The Forge is a delightful detached modern property enjoying a very peaceful edge of village location with beautiful open outlooks to the rear over the adjoining countryside. Internally the accommodation is extremely bright and airy enjoying lots of natural light throughout and has been extended into the attic to provide two additional very good sized double bedrooms.

LOCATION

Preston is a delightful village situated in the beautiful Borders countryside two miles from Duns and within easy access of the A1 some six miles distant. The bustling town of Duns, the former county town of Berwickshire provides good educational and recreational facilities including primary and secondary schools, swimming pool, tennis courts, 18 hole golf course, library and various speciality shops. Edinburgh is 45 miles away and the main east coast railway line is 15 miles distant at Berwick upon Tweed.

DIRECTIONS

Travelling from Duns and upon entering the village of Preston continue along the main road turning left into 'The Forge' with number 3 situated to your right.

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance Hall, Lounge, Dining Kitchen, Shower Room, Four Bedrooms (Two situated on the ground floor) and Family Bathroom. Enclosed Private Gardens with Outhouse. Pebbled Parking.

ENTRANCE HALL

A timber entrance door with glazed upper and side panels opens into a very fresh hallway which is surprisingly spacious and ensures a lovely warm welcome with carpeted stairs leading off to the upper floor. Good storage is provided by the under-stair cupboard with wall mounted coat hanging facilities. Wooden flooring. Ceiling light. Two Central heating radiators. Telephone point plus two double power points.

LOUNGE 4.19m x 3.53m (13'7" x 11'5")

Enjoying excellent morning sun with double aspect windows to the front and the side; this room is freshly presented in neutral tones with a continuation of the wood flooring from the hall. Ceiling light. Central heating radiator. Three television points,

two telephone points plus eight double power points.

KITCHEN 4.18m x 3.48m (13'7"x 11'4")

Enjoying a delightful open aspect to the rear over the garden and adjoining countryside with a door to the side allowing direct access. The kitchen provides ample space for a table and chairs and is fitted with an excellent range of modern wall and base units with ample worktop space, tiled splash-backs and under-unit lighting. Central stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer to side with built-in electric hob with extractor hood above and separate eye-level oven and grill with further space allowing for slot-in washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Laminate flooring. Spotlights. Central heating radiator. Five double power points.

BEDROOM TWO 3.46m x 3.16m (11'3" x 10'3")

A very pleasant double room situated on the ground floor with triple windows to the front ensuring floods of natural light whilst the double built-in wardrobes provide excellent storage. Fitted carpet. Ceiling light. Central heating radiator. Telephone and television point plus three double power points.

BEDROOM FOUR 3.61m x 2.40m (11'8" x 7'8")

Quietly situated to the rear with open outlooks over the adjoining countryside; this is a versatile room which could easily be used as a study if preferred. Double wardrobes provide good storage. Fitted carpet. Ceiling light. Central heating radiator. Television and telephone points plus two double power points.

SHOWER ROOM 2.39m x 1.75m (7'8" x 5'7")

Centrally located on the ground floor and freshly presented with a white WC, pedestal sink with tiled splash-back and corner shower cubicle with wet wall panelling. Large modesty window to rear. Vinyl flooring. Central heating radiator. Ceiling light.

UPPER ACCOMMODATION

A naturally bright carpeted staircase leads to the upper floor with large Velux window to the front. Excellent storage is provided by the large walk-in laundry cupboard with internal light which could be easily adapted and incorporated into the master bedroom if preferred. Fitted carpet. Ceiling light. Hatch to attic. Double power point.

MASTER BEDROOM 4.86m x 3.94m (15'9" x 12'9")

This is a very restful and generously sized double room with deep silled dormer window to the front. Fitted carpet. Ceiling light. Central heating radiator. Television and telephone points plus four double power points.

BEDROOM TWO 4.86m x 3.17m (15'9" x 12'9")

A further equally good sized double room again with large dormer window to the front. Fitted carpet. Ceiling light. Central heating radiator. Television point plus three double power points.

BATHROOM 2.49m x 1.89m (8'1" x 6'2")

Fitted with a modern white WC, pedestal sink with tiled splash-back and panelled bath with tiled surround and shelf to one end. Velux window to rear. Central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Vinyl flooring. Built-in cupboard.

EXTERNAL

A low stone wall to the front opens at either end to allow vehicle access onto the pebbled parking area big enough to accommodate several vehicles. Side gates then allow direct access to the gardens to the rear with a paved side patio and garden path with steps leading up to the main area of lawned garden which enjoys lots of privacy with a low stone dyke to the rear ensuring you make the most of those lovely open outlooks over the rolling countryside. A useful outhouse is situated to the side with the cleverly concealed oil tank beyond.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All carpets, floor coverings, light fittings will be included in the sale.

COUNCIL TAX

Band E

ENERGY RATING

Band C

SERVICES

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Double Glazing. Oil Fired Central Heating.

HOME REPORT

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VIEWING

To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

PRICE and MARKETING POLICY

Asking Price £160,000. Offers are invited 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.