Family home set in an idyllic walled garden on the banks of the Eden Water.

Description

The Walled Garden is wonderful home set in an idyllic walled garden on the banks of the Eden Water. Constructed for the current owners the house has been finished to a high standard throughout and has accommodation over two floors. A large hallway spans the width of the building and overlooks the garden with a bright and airy reading area to one end and the living accommodation at the other.

The kitchen is a superb open plan space with a central island and contemporary base and wall mounted units with a silestone work top. Appliances include an Britannia range cooker with double oven and gas hob with extractor over and an integrated fridge freezer and freestanding dishwasher. There is a plenty of space for a kitchen table while the dining room, which is open plan, offers a more formal setting.

The sitting room is a fantastic, bright, south facing room with windows to the apex. There are beautiful views over the garden and a wood burning stove which provides warmth in the winter months. A utility room sits between the kitchen and sitting room and has a range of storage options, SMEG washing machine, separate tumble dryer and sink.

The principal bedroom also looks out over the garden on the south side. It is a generous space and has an en suite shower room and a dressing room. There are a further three bedrooms on the ground floor along with a home office and a family bathroom.

For guests there are two additional bedrooms on the first floor, both of which benefit from an en suite shower room.

The gardens are well established at the house and are mainly laid to lawn, but flanked on each side by a mature hedge and a variety of shrubs and trees. Nearer the house is a large paved area which is a lovely area to enjoy outdoor dining. A gravel path on the west side of the house leads to a garden shed. To the south is the Eden Water which provides a rich habitat for wildlife and also offers trout fishing. On the north side of the house the garden is enclosed by the original wall of the garden. A driveway leads through into a large parking area and there are further lawns and a terrace. There is also a garage which has electricity and a car charging point.

Location

The Walled Garden is situated in the heart of the Scottish Borders countryside, 4 miles northwest of Kelso, with an outstanding setting close to the hamlet of Nenthorn, on the banks of the Eden Water.

The area has a vibrant agricultural community with a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities and a strong equestrian tradition. Kelso Racecourse is a key venue on the horse racing calendar. There are excellent golf courses nearby, including an 18 hole course at Duns and a championship course, The Roxburghe, at Kelso.

The nearby town of Kelso has a range of professional services, leisure facilities including swimming pool and ice rink, and a wide variety of shops as well as primary and secondary schooling. There are further local facilities at Greenlaw including a primary school, post office, village shop and garage.

There is good access to Edinburgh via the A68, while Berwick-upon-Tweed lies 22 miles to the east from where there are regular mainline train services to London and Edinburgh. The Borders Railway runs regular services to Edinburgh from Tweedbank 18 miles to the west. Edinburgh (48 miles) and Newcastle (68 miles) airports provide a good range of domestic and international flights.




Acreage: 1.1 Acres

Additional Info

GENERAL REMARKS

Services - Mains water and electricity. Drainage to septic tank. Central heating provided by biomass boiler. Underfloor heating and radiators to bedrooms.

Local Authority & tax band - Scottish Borders Council Tax Band G.

Fixtures & Fittings - Fitted white goods and blinds are included within the sale. Curtains may be available by separate negotiation. The pendant light shade in the study is excluded from the sale.

Access - The driveway is private and maintenance is shared between users.