Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Kitchen, sitting room, dining/sunroom, lounge, bedroom with en suite, study, utility, WC.

First Floor

Principal bedroom with en suite, three further bedrooms, family bathroom.

Outside

Bothy, private garden, patio areas, orchard, pond, off street parking.

Mileage

Edinburgh Airport 34 miles, Edinburgh 32 miles, Galashiels 15 miles, Earlston 10 miles, Lauder 6 miles.

(All distances are approximate)

Situation:

Located around six miles from the historic town of Lauder, Brunty is an excellent location for the commuter as Edinburgh can be reached within around a 45 minute drive, whilst day to day facilities are well catered for in the nearby market town of Lauder, which has a good variety of local amenities, including a range of shops, post office, doctors surgery, a number of hotels and inns and a golf course. Secondary schooling is supplied in the highly regarded nearby Earlston High School, one of the top performing schools in Scotland, with an excellent newly built primary school in Lauder and another primary school in Westruther, around 2 miles away.

The area provides excellent opportunities for the country sports enthusiast, with fishing, golfing, horse riding and shooting all available locally, as well as a rich rugby culture. Salmon fishing can be taken on the Tweed, Whiteadder and Teviot rivers and shooting arranged on local estates. Golfers enjoy a choice of ten courses in the locality, including an 18-hole course at Duns and The Roxburgh championship course outside Kelso.

Description

Brunty sits in an elevated position with exceptional views out towards the surrounding Border countryside. The property forms part of a former farm steading which was converted around 12 years ago and now comprises of a beautiful family home in a plot of circa 2 acres with 5 bedrooms, 3 public rooms and stunning surroundings.

Approached from a sweeping driveway with a turning circle, the front exterior is striking in its design with a turret linking the two former farm buildings together.

The property is accessed through a wooden door into a welcoming reception hall which features exposed wooden beams and a mezzanine level landing. From here, there is a large kitchen/sitting room with a vaulted ceiling and log burning stove. The kitchen also features an oil-fired Aga, kitchen island with Belfast sink and solid wooden worktops as well as a range of olive wall and base units. The dining/sunroom is partially Oak framed complete with French doors leading out to a patio area taking in the spectacular views of the surrounding rolling countryside. Open to the dining area is a lounge with a large stone fireplace with a log burning stove and exposed wooden beams. Following the curved hallway, you find bedroom 2 with an en suite including a shower, WC and basin. A separate WC, utility room with ample storage space and access to the rear gardens, a large study and glass fronted hallway complete the property on this level. The ground floor benefits from under floor heating throughout.

The first floor is accessed by an oak staircase which gives access to an impressive mezzanine level landing. Also, on this level is the principal bedroom with a large en suite and a dressing room as well as two double bedrooms and one single which are all served by the family bathroom fitted with a bath, WC and basin.

Garden Grounds

The property sits in a generous plot extending to around 2 acres. The formal gardens are to the rear of the property which are laid to lawn with mature stocked borders. There is an orchard of fruit trees, a pond and a variety of mature Oak and Beech trees as well as a number of patio areas allowing you to take make the most of the sun through the course of the day.

This property also benefits from the potential to create a holiday let in the charming, detached Bothy (currently being used as a summer house), subject to the relevant planning permissions. There is also an attached wooden store.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD3 6NH.

What3words

Stun.octagon.narrates.

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Tenure

Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings

All fitted carpets, blinds and light fittings are included with the sale as well as the dishwasher.

Listing and Conservation

Brunty is not listed, nor is it in a conservation area.

Services

Mains electricity, private water supply from a bore hole with a UV filter, drainage to a septic tank.

Under-floor heating downstairs, oil fired radiators upstairs.

Council Tax

Band G

Energy Efficiency Rating

Band D (Rating 66)

Local Authority

Scottish Borders Council - Telephone: 01835 824 000.

Internet Web Site

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Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

Particulars and Plans

These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.

Misrepresentations

1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie Borders LLP, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.

2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.

3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Important Notice

Rettie Borders LLP, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie Borders LLP have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.