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Beautiful rolling Borders countryside with superb views on all sides. Recently renovated, upgraded and extended to great effect, the house is a seamless blend of old and new with contemporary styles mixing comfortably with more traditional features. The two storey extension has been constructed from Siberian birch, which is weathering to a beautiful silvery finish, and this has been thoughtfully designed and planned to maximise the wonderful outlooks and natural light. The house provides highly versatile particularly bright spacious and well laid out accommodation ideal to meet the changing needs of family life, in a lovely rural yet highly accessible location only a few minutes drive from shops, schools etc in nearby Jedburgh, and positioned at the end of a lane with no passing traffic.

LOCATION

Oxnam is an attractive small village centred around a small green and benefiting from a thriving village hall. It is approximately 10 miles from Kelso and 4 miles from the market town of Jedburgh. Jedburgh is justifiably known as the 'Jewel of the Borders' and has much to offer in scenic beauty and historic interest. It has a good variety of shops as well as a swimming pool, fitness centre and primary and secondary schools. The A68 gives ready access to Edinburgh, Newcastle and Carlisle as well as other Border towns.

DIRECTIONS

Travelling from Jedburgh south on the A68, turn left at the Laidlaw Memorial Leisure Centre onto Oxnam Road, Continue up the hill and continue out of Jedburgh for approximately 3 miles as far as the village of Oxnam. Drive through the village, turning left just after a row of cottages on the left hand side, signposted for Hownam. Turn immediately right, and continue almost to the end of this road, with Newbigging Townhead situated on the right.

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance Hall opening to Stunning Open Plan Living/Dining Room through to a Large Family Dining Kitchen, Family Sitting Room, Master Bedroom with Galleried Landing and Double Doors opening to Balcony taking advantage of the tremendous views, with En-Suite Shower Room, Three further Bedrooms, Study Area (Suitable for use as Fifth Bedroom if required), Stylish Contemporary Family Bathroom, Laundry Room. Excellent Storage Space. Garage. Double Car Port. Extensive Enclosed Garden and Patio Area.

ENTRANCE

Gates open to a pebbled driveway, a path leading to the covered entrance with external light.

LIVING/DINING ROOM 8.00m x 6.50m (26’2” x 21’3”)

A glazed door opens to an entrance area with most attractive and unusual recessed log storage space. The Lounge/Dining Room leads from the Entrance, and this is a beautifully proportioned and unusually bright room with windows on three sides, double glazed patio doors opening to an external dining area at the rear and a completely glazed gable end again with sliding patio doors overlooking the garden and taking in the stunning views to the south. A multi fuel stove set into inglenook fireplace provides a beautiful focal point, and a stylish curved spiral staircase in the corner is an attractive feature. Timber flooring which leads through to the Kitchen.

KITCHEN 5.25m x 4.50m (17’2” x 14’7”)

Open plan from the Lounge, this is a very generously sized country style Kitchen with windows to both the front and the rear, a Belfast sink set into hand crafted unit and with an additional island unit providing extra storage space. Raeburn stove and electric cooker with stainless steel extractor hood. Stripped timber beams and exposed stonework rear wall.

REAR HALL 5.00m x 2.00m (16’4” x 6’6”)

A stable door opens from the rear of the Kitchen to the Rear Hallway with two very large storage cupboards. The hall is L-shaped, with a glazed opening to the back of the house, a corridor continuing to the bedroom accommodation. Timber effect flooring. Radiator. Recessed halogen lighting.

SITTING ROOM 4.75m x 3.75m (15’6” x 12’3”)

Double, glazed doors which allow light into the Hallway open to the Sitting Room which is very bright and hexagonal with windows overlooking the garden and countryside beyond and patio doors opening to the front. Timber flooring continuing through from the Hall. Radiator. Recessed halogen lighting.

MASTER BEDROOM 4.15m x 4.00m (13’6” x 13’2”)

A spiral staircase leads from the dining area to a galleried landing with excellent levels of natural light and really fantastic views. This room certainly has the ‘wow factor’, with wall to wall built-in wardrobes and a glazed gable end with double doors opening to a delightful balcony, ideal to take advantage of the afternoon and evening sun and again with absolutely spectacular views. Further light is provided by a Velux window and halogen lighting. Fitted carpet.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.50m x 1.50m(8’2” X 4’9”)

A highly stylish contemporary bright and airy en-suite facility with light and ventilation provided by a Velux window and a shower cubicle with “Triton” shower and clear sliding doors, wc and pedestal washbasin. Fitted carpet continuing through from the Bedroom. Pendant light fitting.

BEDROOM TWO 4.50m x 4.50m (14’7” X 14’7”)

Situated in the original part of the property, dating from th 1900’s,a very large double bedroom with two windows to the front and sliding patio doors to the rear garden, and wall to wall fitted wardrobes. Fitted carpet. Heater. Pendant light fitting.

BEDROOM THREE 4.00m x 3.75m (13’1” x 12’3”)

Another generous double bedroom overlooking the front garden and with wood effect flooring. Radiator. Deep built-in cupboard with clothes hanging rail and pendant light fitting.

STUDY

A carpeted staircase leads from the Rear Hall to a carpeted study area (3.50m x 3.15m) with a Velux window and radiator along with a further built-in shelved cupboard. Presently used as a Study this would be ideal for use as a small fifth bedroom, dressing room or similar.

BEDROOM FOUR 4.00m x 3.50m (13’1” x 11’4”)

A very bright bedroom with coombed ceiling and Velux windows on either side, the end wall exposed stonework and with recessed halogen lighting. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

BATHROOM 3.10m x 3.10m (10’1” x10’1”)

Re-fitted to great effect with particularly stylish contemporary three piece white suite, with a spa bath and mains pressure shower above and clear shower screen. Modesty window to the rear. Two deep shelved storage cupboards and ceramic tiled flooring. Recessed halogen lighting. Chrome towel rail.

LAUNDRY ROOM 2.30m x 2.20m (7’6” x 7’2”)

A generously sized useful utility room with a double stainless steel sink and drainer with window to the side. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Wood effect flooring. Panel heater. Glazed door from Rear Hall to Patio Area

EXTERNAL

The main area of the garden is laid mainly to lawn, with herbaceous beds and a vegetable garden to one side. There is ample parking for several vehicles, the pebbling continuing to the rear of the house where there is a lovely low maintenance sheltered patio ideal for alfresco dining in the summer months. The garden is fully enclose to provide a secure environment for children and pets, enjoying tremendous views and complete privacy. There is also a conveniently situated log store along with a large hen house and enclosed run.

GARAGE/WORKSHOP

Single timber garage with up and over door and covered car port to one side for two vehicles. There is light and power, shelving and a workbench, with light also in the car port area.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The fitted carpets, floor coverings and appliances as mentioned are included in the sale.

COUNCIL TAX

Council Tax Band D

ENERGY RATING

Band F

SERVICES

Mains water. Private drainage to a septic tank. Mains electricity. LPG central heating. Double glazing.

HOME REPORT

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

VIEWING

To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents. Evening viewings are also welcomed.

PRICE and MARKETING POLICY

Offers Over £385,000 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.