5 bedroom detached house for sale

Dean House offers over 3,400 sq. ft. of light-filled and adaptable accommodation arranged over two floors and benefits from private gardens and grounds within a tranquil and desirable village setting.

The entrance porch opens to a multi-aspect sitting room with a staircase to the first floor and a brick-built feature fireplace with log burning stove, mirrored in the adjacent kitchen/breakfast room. This bright space enjoys ample room for dining and a range of neutral contemporary cabinetry, worksurfaces, a breakfast bar and appliances including a two-oven range cooker.

French doors flow naturally through into the west-facing conservatory with its panoramic garden vistas. Further is the 29 ft. family room with its walk-in bay window, unique feature fireplace and wide sliding doors to the rear terrace. Completing the ground floor is a well-appointed utility room and a hallway opening to a trio of versatile bedrooms of which the middle may lend itself to a study, and a modern shower room.

The first floor is home to two large bedrooms with views over the gardens, with the principal benefitting from a wall of bespoke built-in wardrobes. There is a further single bedroom to the front.

These are well served by a family bathroom, complete with a separate freestanding luxury bathtub and walk-in shower. This then links to a spacious reduced height room with its versatility allowing for use as a dressing room or study. A further loft storeroom is also located on this floor.

The property is approached via a quiet country lane which gives access to a section of gravelled driveway beside the home and an electrically connected double garage block alongside.

The west-facing garden flows around the rear of the property, bordered by the surrounding open fields and is enclosed via a wealth of mature hedge lines and tall trees. Largely laid to level lawn, it also features characteristic low stone walls and a raised sun terrace beside the conservatory, providing the ideal space to dine al fresco in the warmer months.

Dean House is set within the idyllic Scottish Border countryside close to the River Blackadder. Greenlaw is a small Berwickshire town set on the foothills of the Lammermuir Hills, with the Blackadder Water running through. It offers a selection of day-to-day amenities, including village shops, a butcher, a doctor’s surgery, bowling club, and primary schooling.

The recently built Berwickshire High School at nearby Duns offers secondary education, whilst more comprehensive facilities can be found in Kelso which lies some 9 miles to the south. Greenlaw is easily commutable to other Border towns and is only 40 miles approximately from Edinburgh.

The nearest mainline station is at Berwick-Upon-Tweed, approximately 20 miles distant.

Local Authority: Scottish Borders Council
Services: Mains electricity. Private drainage and water. Vendor has confirmed that the septic tank has been emptied and the private water tested. Private drainage may not comply with the relevant regulations and further information is being sought. Reports can be provided upon request.
Fixtures & Fittings: All kitchen white goods, carpets and floor coverings are included.
Council Tax: Band F
Tenure: Freehold
Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.