Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground floor: Entrance and reception halls, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, main hall, kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, wc, back porch

First Floor: Five bedrooms, master bathroom, family bathroom

Attic: Two storage rooms

Exterior: Two stone outbuildings, attached double garage, fenced paddocks, garden ground, large parking area.

In all, approximately 3.68 acres (1.49ha)

-Heiton 1 mile

-Kelso 4.5 miles

-Edinburgh 48 miles

(All distances are approximate)

Situation:

Sunlawshill Farmhouse is set in an elevated position just off the A698 not far from the small village of Heiton and around 4.5 miles south of the thriving market town of Kelso. The town provides an extensive range of amenities including a variety of specialist shops, supermarkets, restaurants, ice rink and swimming pool. Local tourist attractions include Floors Castle and Mellerstain House. The newly refurbished Roxburghe Hotel and the championship Roxburghe Golf Course are within a mile and plans are proposed for a new luxury Spa and other facilities at the hotel. There are a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, National Hunt racing and walking in the nearby Cheviots. Local schooling includes two primary schools and Kelso High School and private schooling is available at St Mary’s, Melrose and at Longridge Towers near Berwick. Both Edinburgh and Newcastle-upon-Tyne are approximately 1 ¼ hours by car and there are good train services from Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Tweedbank, Galashiels.

Description:

Originally built in the mid-19th Century, Sunlawshill Farmhouse occupies an enviable position overlooking quiet rolling countryside at the end of a long driveway and well off the public road. Still retaining several period features including wooden shutters, large sash windows, fireplaces and cornicing, the property needs extensive renovation and modernisation, with the opportunity to create a stunning family house. Some remedial works and stripping out has already been carried out, with the intention of simplifying the renovation.

On the ground floor the property comprises entrance hall, front hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, main hall, family kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, wc and back porch. Up to the first floor there are five bedrooms, a master bathroom and a

family bathroom.

Outside, there are two outbuildings one of which would make an idea office space, a double garage, two separate and fenced paddocks, garden ground and a large driveway flanked by mature hedging and parking area to the front and side of the

house separated from one of the paddocks by a ha-ha. All set in approximately 3.68 acres (1.49 ha).

Directions:

Head south from Kelso on the A698, follow the road through Heiton, then after a further mile, turn left into the road sign posted Sunlawshill. Follow the road up, passing the cottages on your left until you reach Sunlawshill Farmhouse.

Satellite Navigation

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD5 8LB.

GENERAL REMARKS

Fixtures and Fittings:

Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price.

Services:

Mains electricity, mains water via a private pipe, drainage to septic tank.

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band G. May be re-assessed after renovation works.

Local Authority:

Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose

TD6 0SA Tel: 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.

Important Notice

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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 mis-statement 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 & Co. 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.

Particulars prepared May 2019.

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