5 bedroom detached house for sale

An exceptional converted steading of circa 315 sq. metres occupying a private and mature plot of circa 0.75 acres which affords stunning southerly views over the Berwickshire and Northumberland countryside.

Accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway/Bibliotheque, Living Room, Dining Kitchen, Rear Hall, Pantry, Office/Bedroom 5, Utility, Shower Room, Family Bathroom, Bedroom 2 (En-Suite), Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4 (Dressing Room & En-Suite).

First Floor: Master Bedroom, En-Suite, Dressing Room

Outside: Large Landscaped Gardens, Attractive South Facing Terrace, Gazebo, Private Driveway.

Distances: Berwick Railway Station 13 miles, Coldstream 4.5 miles, Edinburgh 48 miles (all distances are approximate).

Description:
Butterlaw Farm Steading is a fabulous, converted steading which offers bright and well-proportioned accommodation which is predominantly over one floor and has a flexible floor plan that will appeal to a wide range of purchasers. The property is beautifully presented, benefiting from interior design throughout and is finished to a very high standard, with quality finishes including engineered oak flooring, under floor heating, an oil-fired Aga and granite worksurfaces in the kitchen. Most of the rooms connect to the garden grounds and as a result, the house benefits from a light and bright atmosphere.

The property is approached through double timber gates via a sweeping gravel driveway and from here a path leads up to the front door. An impressive reception hall welcomes you into the house and has been tastefully fitted with a range of bespoke shelving. The living room is the principal reception space and is large enough to accommodate both living and dining areas and has a vaulted ceiling. There are French doors giving access to the garden grounds, an open fire creating the focal point and access through to the large and impressive family kitchen.

The kitchen is very much the heart of this wonderful home and is fitted with a range of country style units with granite worksurface over. There is an oil-fired Aga, a feature wine cellar and a central island unit, ideal for food preparation. There is sufficient space for both informal dining and living and French doors connect the kitchen to the south facing terrace, ideal for al-fresco dining. Located off the kitchen is a rear hall with a large walk-in pantry, a generous utility room, a shower room and office which could lend itself to and additional bedroom, if required.

A staircase from the kitchen leads up to the master bedroom where there is also an en-suite bathroom and dressing room.
The remainder of the bedroom accommodation can be accessed from the central hallway where there are three double bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities and a separate family bathroom. All the bedrooms are generous double rooms and are beautifully presented.

Outside: The property occupies a private and mature position, standing in garden grounds of circa 0.75 acres. The house is approached through double timber gates via a gravelled driveway which leads to ample private parking.
The garden grounds surround the property and in the main comprise large areas of lawn, interspersed with well stocked shrub and flower beds. There are raised vegetable beds, fruit trees and bushes, a greenhouse and a range of timber sheds.
In addition to the garden ground, there are several outdoor entertaining spaces including a wonderful gazebo and a paved terrace, ideal for al-fresco dining.

Situation:
Butterlaw Farm Steading is situated in a quiet rural location just outside the hamlet of Simprim. The nearby town of Coldstream has a thriving High Street and offers an excellent array of local amenities which include a local supermarket and shops, restaurants and take-aways and a public house. Further national amenities and services can be found in Berwick-upon-Tweed, including M&S, Tesco, Homebase and Asda. Berwick is also on the main east coast rail line and offer regular services to Edinburgh and Newcastle (both circa 45 minutes) and London (circa 3 hours 45 minutes).

Berwickshire is arguably one of the most beautiful and unspoilt corners of Scotland, as well as glorious scenery the area has a huge amount to offer in the way of lifestyle and culture. The magnificent east coast provides a mixture of sandy beaches, historic castles and a world class bird sanctuary, the Farne Isles. The rugged beauty of the Cheviot Hills offer wide ranging spaces and the renowned River Tweed form a picturesque border to England.

There are several excellent golf courses nearby including The Hirsel Golf Club in Coldstream Goswick, The Roxburghe. Good local state education is available nearby for all ages, as well as the well-respected Longridge Towers offering private schooling near Berwick.

Edinburgh, Scotland’s National City is under 50 miles to the north and is the centre of art and culture with many renowned theatres and art galleries. Edinburgh also has an international airport.

Services:
Mains electricity and water.
Oil fired central heating.
Drainage to a private treatment plant which is shared with a neighbouring property.
Broadband services are available.
There is a backup diesel generator.

Tenure: Freehold
EPC: E (52)
Council Tax Band: G
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Council Tax Band: G