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RENT TO BUY OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Cotlands House is a detached country house in the heart of wonderful Berwickshire countryside enjoying a peaceful location with fabulous views. The property is beautifully presented in traditional style incorporating two 19th Century sandstone cottages and providing a unique combination of old and new with completely flexible accommodation and the benefit of generous private gardens in a fabulous setting.

Developed and extended some eight years ago by the present owners to create Cotlands House as it is today with accommodation and gross internal floor area extending to almost six thousand square feet. Unique selling points include the attractive reception hall with a sweeping staircase and central cupola over providing a great sense of space, light and traditional style. Another key feature of the new part of the house includes the luxury kitchen with range cooker and luxurious fittings; open to the sitting area with a real fire and breakfasting/dining space at the far end with fine views and French doors out to the gardens, again taking advantage of the great sense of space and light. The beauty of the house is the flexibility of the accommodation, including the games room which could be adapted to provide additional bedrooms or a self-contained flat or office space while the rooms are well proportioned throughout and finished to a high standard.

LOCATION

Cothill is a prime location benefiting from a quiet setting against the backdrop of the Lammermuir Hills and in the heart of Berwickshire countryside yet close to local facilities and a few miles from the nearby Berwickshire village of Gavinton, a popular village with a good community spirit. The Borders market town of Duns is nearby with its quality shops, excellent educational facilities, Swimming Pool, 18 hole Golf Course and Duns Castle Estate and Country Park. The Berwickshire coastline with its quiet beaches are within easy reach while Berwick upon Tweed and the mainline railway station are some 17 miles distant with Edinburgh easily commutable within 45 minutes to an hour by car.

DIRECTIONS

From Edinburgh take the A68, then at the roundabout at Carfraemill Hotel take the A697 to Greenlaw. From Greenlaw take the A6105 towards Duns, then approximately a mile before the village of Gavinton turn right for Polwarth. After crossing a small bridge continue up the hill then turn left along an avenue of trees with Cotlands House on the rise at the left.

ACCOMMODATION

Reception Hall, Four/Five Public Rooms, Five/Six Bedrooms, Three Bath/Shower Rooms, Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast/Living Room, Laundry Room/Utility Room, Large Games Room with potential for an additional Bedroom/Flat/Studio, Garage, Garden Stores, Attractive Lawned Gardens and Grounds extending to approximately one acre in total.

DIMENSIONS

Kitchen/Sitting/Dining Area 10.41m x 5.50m (34’2” x 18’1”)

Utility Room 4.16m x 2.43m (13’8” x 8’0”)

Cloakroom 2.44m x 1.83m (8’0” x 6’0”)

Bedroom Four 5.50m x 4.03m (18’1” x 13’3”)

En-Suite 2.44m x 2.19m (8’0” x 7’2”)

Dining Room 6.00m x 5.13m (19’8” x 16’10”)

Family Room 5.28m x 5.13m (17’4” x 16’10”)

Drawing Room 12.25m x 5.31m (40’2” x 17’5”)

Master Bedroom 5.83m x 5.44m (19’2” x 17’10”)

Dressing Room 3.81m x 2.00m (12’6” x 6’7”)

Shower Room 3.81m x 2.43m (12’6” x 8’0”)

Bedroom Two 4.95m x 3.81m (16’3” x 12’6”)

Bedroom Three 5.47m x 4.03m (17’11” x 13’3”)

Family Bathroom 3.94m x 3.72m (12’11” x 12’2”)

Bedroom Five 5.28m x 4.16m (17’4” x 13’8”)

Bedroom Six 12.25m x 5.28m (40’2” x 17’4”)

EXTERNAL

Next to the parking area is a garage of Scandinavian design and two outbuildings. The owners did obtain planning permission approximately 7-8 years ago for the erection of a detached barn to the side of the garage. The house is well connected with the gardens enjoying four sets of French windows from both the kitchen and the adjoining family room which lead out on to a paved terraced with fantastic views and afternoon/early evening sunshine. Mainly laid to lawn with space for a small paddock, the garden has well stocked borders and surrounding hedges and overlooks the adjoining countryside. A gravelled drive leads to the front door and the large parking area beyond next to the garage.

SERVICES

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Septic tank. Oil fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX

Council Tax Band G.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The vendors would consider a Rent to Buy option, please contact The Property Shop for further details

HOME REPORT and FLOOR PLAN

A Home Report and a Floor Plan is available for this property on request from the selling agents.

VIEWING

To be arranged strictly through the sole Selling Agents, Hastings Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso (01573 225999).

ENTRY

Early entry available by negotiation.

PRICE and MARKETING POLICY

Offers are invited at the Guide Price of £845,000 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.