Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Living/dining room, kitchen, sun-room, utility room, bedroom 2, sitting room, bathroom, utility room.

First Floor

Master bedroom with ensuite, bedroom 3, bedroom 4

Outside

Garden, garage, stables, wood store, chicken run, vegetable garden, driveway parking.

Mileage

Edinburgh, 53 miles Newcastle, 55 miles Kelso, 13 miles Jedburgh 6 miles

(All distances are approximate)

Situation

Newbigging Townhead occupies a private, rural position a few miles outside the village of Oxnam. The property benefits from an elevated position which affords stunning views across the surrounding countryside. Country and sporting pursuits are readily available, including hill walking, fishing, golf, all within easy distance. The property is just a short drive away from the Border Town of Jedburgh, home to “Mary Queen of Scots’ House” and the 12th century Jedburgh Abbey, both of which are situated in the heart of this picturesque, historic town attracting many visitors throughout the year. Jedburgh offers an array of amenities including independent shops, cafes and restaurants, a supermarket, swimming pool, health and leisure centre. A new state of the art intergenerational school has recently opened in the centre of Jedburgh offering primary and secondary education.

The A68, the main road linking Edinburgh and Newcastle, runs through Jedburgh, while the other major Border towns such as Kelso and Melrose are within easy driving distance.

Description

Newbigging Townhead is an impressive detached cottage that has been recently extended to incorporate a modern timber clad extension. The property offers flexible, bright accommodation over two floors, the property has been designed to maximise the stunning countryside views that surround the property, the property also benefits from solar panels fitted to the roof of the extension, reducing this properties running costs.

Entry to Newbigging Townhead is off a quiet road into a private gravelled parking area, the property is entered thorough the modern, wooden clad extension opening up into an impressive open plan living / dining room. This room benefits from ‘double height’ ceiling allowing natural light to flood through the large windows, a multi fuel stove and bi fold doors on each side of the property. The kitchen forms part of this open plan room, located in the original cottage with exposed wooden beams, solid oak flooring, and an original stone feature wall. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wooden units, Belfast sink, boiling water tap, an island unit, free standing appliances and a Rangemaster and Rayburn cooker. Continuing through the property is a sun / art room, utility room fitted with wooden base units, bedroom 2, bathroom fitted with a bath, overhead shower, basin and wc. At the far end of the original part of the property is a large sitting room with a multifuel stove and French doors leading to the patio.

To the first floor, is the master bedroom, this is accessed by a spiral staircase from the open plan living / dining room. The master bedroom has a balcony overlooking uninterrupted countryside, and an ensuite shower/bathroom. Bedrooms 3 and 4 are access by a separate stair case, one of these bedrooms could be utilised as a study/ reading room.

Garden Grounds

Newbigging Townhead sits beautifully in its plot of well-established garden and grounds. The grounds include a large gravelled parking area, two stables with an attached garage, a wood store, chicken run and outside eating areas.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

The postcode for the property is TD8 6NA

What3words

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Tenure

Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings

All fitted carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are included with the sale.

Listing and Conservation

Please be aware, Newbigging Townhead is not listed, nor is it in a conservation area.

Services

Mains Electricity

LPG fired central heating
Mains Water

Drainage to private septic tank

Solar Panels

Council Tax

Band F

Energy Efficiency Rating

Band xxx

Local Authority

Scottish Borders Council - Telephone: 01835 824 000.

Internet Web Site

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk.

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.