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The Auld Kirk, believed to date back to around 1850 and constructed by local workmen, is a superb detached former Kirk to the village which has undergone extensive renovations in the past eighteen months to provide what is now a superior detached family home. The property is steeped in history and the sympathetic renovations have been carried out In such a way that they offer a seamless blend of traditional and more modern styles with many traditional features having been retained, combined with all the comforts of modern day living. Throughout the property the quality of the workmanship is apparent and the loving restoration works have left no stone unturned, including a complete re-roof, re-wire and encasing a complete timber frame within. A feature be-spoke staircase which has been crafted from some of the original timbers from the Kirk, under floor heating throughout the entire ground floor, high specification kitchen and bathroom fittings together with a highly efficient heating system.

LOCATION

Longformacus lies in the heart of The Lammermuir Hills, seven miles north of Duns, some 45 minutes drive from Edinburgh and 25 minutes to Haddington. The ascent into the Lammermuir Hills takes you into a different world with breathtaking country views and a lovely quiet drive over the hills to the Kirk. Duns is a thriving County Town and includes an 18 hole golf course, swimming pool, shops and both Primary and Secondary schooling with the new secondary school having been completed in 2009. Longformacus is ideally located for those interested in country pursuits with hill walking and fishing on your doorstop. There is a real sense of community within the village of Longformacus with the village hall in regular use for various activities and events. Music and sailing lessons are some of the activities available, to name but a few and there are soon to be community allotments for the garden enthusiast.

DIRECTIONS

Travelling from Duns to Longformacus, upon entering the village continue over the bridge and up the hill, The Auld Kirk is situated approximately half way up the hill on the right hand side (opposite the telephone/post box).

GROUND FLOOR LIVING ACCOMMODATION

A fully glazed entrance door with floor to ceiling glazed panels on either side opens into the impressive open plan living space on the ground floor with the bespoke hemlock staircase leading off to the upper floor. The open plan area of the ground floor is tiled with hand-made terracotta and the whole of the ground floor benefits from under floor heating. The entrance hall has a coat hanging/boot area with double power point.

LIVING AND DINING AREA 9.85m x 7.05m (32’3” x 23’1”)

The living area itself is a lovely homely area with a delightful feature provided by the large reclaimed brick fireplace with recessed Charnwood black multi-fuel stove which is part of the heating/hot water system. Double deep silled sliding sash arched windows to the front and arched window to the rear ensure a lovely open aspect and the staircase is an impressive central feature to the ground floor accommodation. The fireplace has alcove areas each side with recessed ceiling lighting. The lighting in the lounge area is controlled with dimmer switches. There are two television points, two telephone points and ample sockets.

Beyond the living area is the large dining area which features full length arched windows on both sides. This area has ample space for a large table and chairs providing the perfect space for entertaining (includes a built in 18 bottle wine cooler). Extensive book case/built-in storage to the rear wall which incorporates under lighting and a computer desk/telephone point providing a useful facility with flexibility on the use of the room. Again the lighting in the dining area is controlled with dimmer switches.

KITCHEN 5.13m x 2.84m (16’8” x 9’3”)

The highly impressive kitchen opens from the dining and living areas beyond. It is fitted with an excellent range of modern wall and base units including range of larder units with acrylic ‘Aztec Gold’ worktops with matching splash-backs. The kitchen area incorporates a double width breakfast bar area with base units beneath. A full length arched window to the rear ensures good light and a pleasant view with a sunken acrylic 1½ bowl sink below with mixer tap and built-in drainer to side. Appliances include:- five ring ceramic hob with extractor hood, Bosch double oven and grill, fully integrated under worktop fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Ceiling mounted heat detector, telephone point and dimmable lights. Fully glazed rear door to garden.

UTILITY ROOM 2.84m x 1.91m (9’3” x 6’2”)

A very useful facility off the kitchen fitted with wall and base units incorporating a stainless steel 1½ bowl sink and drainer. Deep silled sliding sash full length arched window to the front. Space for washing machine and fridge/freezer. Wall mounted utility meters, thermal heat store and electric boiler. Tiled flooring. Ceiling light, extractor fan and extra single and double sockets.

SHOWER ROOM 2.04m x 1.67m (6’6” x 5’4”)

A very useful downstairs facility freshly presented with tiled walls and flooring and fitted with a stylish white suite comprising WC, pedestal sink and chrome shower enclosure with multi functional shower with body jets. Chrome mirrored cabinet with integral shaver point. Full wall height heated towel rail. Chrome three way ceiling light and extractor fan.

UPPER ACCOMMODATION

A bespoke turned hemlock staircase with spindled banisters leads to the galleried landing on the first floor which enjoys excellent natural light with a Velux window to the front with woodland aspect and deep display sill below with radiator. Excellent storage is provided by the double built-in shelved linen cupboard with additional storage above. Solid oak flooring. Ceiling light, smoke alarm and double power point.

MASTER BEDROOM 4.45m x 3.35m (14’5” x 10’9”)

Stunning and peaceful double room with Velux windows to the front and the rear which ensure floods of natural light and a delightful woodland aspect. The room is presented in tranquil style and provides fantastic storage with extensive built-in wardrobes to one wall with traditional and stylish latched panel doors with a further built-in cupboard to the opposite wall. Solid oak flooring. Ceiling light. Electric panel heater. Telephone/television points plus six double power points.

BEDROOM TWO 4.27m x 3.83m (14’0” x 12’5”)

A naturally bright and airy double room again with double aspect windows enjoying a pleasant village outlook to the front. Ceiling light. Exposed pine floorboards. Hatch to attic. Electric panel heater. Telephone/television points plus four double power points.

BEDROOM THREE 4.44m x 2.5m (14’5” x 8’4””)

Another double room with double Velux window to the rear and walk-in wardrobe with latch door. Solid oak flooring. Ceiling light. Hatch to attic. Electric panel heater. Telephone/television points plus three double power points.

FAMILY BATHROOM 3.26m x 2.07m (10’6” x 6’7”)

Luxurious bathroom stylishly presented with a contemporary suite comprising WC, pedestal sink with mixer tap, large mirror fronted medicine cabinet with light above and shaver/toothbrush point within. Bath with chrome wall mounted mixer tap over and an impressive corner steam shower unit. Porcelain floor tiles (incorporating electric underfloor heating) with contrasting wall tiles to dado height. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Large Velux window to the front. Chrome three way ceiling light and extractor fan.

EXTERNAL

A lovely thoughtfully planned low maintenance garden wraps around the property surrounded by picket fencing to the front and laid with decorative pebbles. A delightful seating area lies to the side providing a pleasant and private area with woodland aspect and within earshot of the River Dye beyond. A pointed stone wall encloses the seating area with the original working Victorian fireplace, which would originally have formed part of the vestry, providing a lovely feature and facilitating a large stone mantle. Trellising to the rear provides good screening. There is an external double power point to the rear of the property and an external point to the front. To the front of the property there is off-street parking for two vehicles with a further paved path leading around to the far side of the property where there is a large lockable timber shed with internal socket and light. Coal bunker and a log store beyond. There is also external lighting around the property.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All floor coverings, fitted window blinds, a wireless intruder alarm system and the timber shed will be included in the sale. The property conforms to Disability Regulations including entrance and toilet/shower facility. A 10 hour reduced rate electricity tariff is supplied to the property and all electric heating and appliances have 24 hour timers to minimise running costs.

COUNCIL TAX

Band D

SERVICES

Mains water and electricity. Drainage to the main village system. The heating and hot water are operated via a multi-point thermal heat store fed by the multi fuel stove and/or electric boiler (The electric boiler can operate the system independently). Double Glazing throughout.

HOME REPORT

A Home Report is available online with link from www.hastingslegal.co.uk or for further information contact the selling agents.

VIEWING

To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

PRICE and MARKETING POLICY

Asking Price £280,000 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.