4 bedroom detached house

*CLOSING DATE WEDNESDAY 6TH OCTOBER AT 12 NOON*

A striking four bedroom, detached, stone-built house located just outside the ever popular and idyllic Ancrum village.

DESCRIPTION: Built in the early 19th century and altered at later dates to provide the current accommodation, Hawthorn Bank is a picturesque gem of a property which offers sizeable family accommodation romantically set against rolling countryside on the edge of Ancrum village. Set on a generous plot, Hawthorn Bank is north facing and accessed by a shared driveway to the front with the main door opening into a spacious hallway. The house has marvellous period features, charm and character throughout with attractive sash and case windows, wooden flooring, skirtings, doors and facings, high ceilings and cornicing. On the ground floor, the lounge is set to the front with a large bay window and features a magnificent open fire with ornate fireplace creating a cosy focal point. The room also benefits from an archway leading to a separate seating area with a door allowing direct access to the rear garden. The hallway has further doors off to the dining room and study. The bright and airy dining room is set to the rear of the property and provides the perfect place for family dining and entertaining whilst the study provides the ideal home office and could be further utilised as a library, snug or additional bedroom if desired. The dining room leads nicely through to the breakfasting kitchen which has a real farmhouse atmosphere and is well-fitted with base units with worktop over with space to accommodate white goods to include a fridge freezer, oven and washing machine. There is also ample space for a table and chairs with windows either side looking north and west. Situated to the rear of the breakfasting kitchen is a shower room comprising shower cubicle and wc with wash hand basin for convenience. A beautiful wooden, spiral staircase with a window halfway leads to the two double bedrooms and the family bathroom on the first floor. The master bedroom is of generous proportions, again with a large bay window and the benefit of a fantastic walk-in dressing room. The other first floor bedroom is a good sized double room whilst the family bathroom is nicely tiled and well equipped with a bath with separate shower attachment, wc and wash hand basin. A further set of stairs leads to the attic accommodation comprising a further double bedroom and study area. A unique feature of the property is the fourth bedroom which is entered from a separate set of stairs located just off the kitchen providing what could be described as self-contained accommodation separate from the rest of the property. Overall, the house presents a very attractive purchase for anyone looking to benefit from a semi-rural lifestyle whilst in easy reach of all amenities.

OUTSIDE: The property is bounded in part by lovely hedges and is set within wonderful south-facing grounds mainly laid to lawn for easy maintenance with plentiful trees, mature shrubs and flowering plants. Of particular interest is the wild garden set to the very rear of the property, perfect for experimental or experienced gardeners. Catching the sunshine throughout the day, a patio area with picnic bench gives a wonderful backdrop for al fresco dining, BBQs and entertaining whilst enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the surroundings. A large detached garage/store is situated to the side, providing plenty of space for private parking, storage and the opportunity to pursue hobbies.