Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Hallway, large Living/dining room with open fire and French doors to decking and mature garden, kitchen with breakfasting area, two bedrooms, shower room

Mezzanine Level

Family Bathroom

1st Floor

Double bedroom, bedroom/office, partially floored attic space.

Annexe:

Ground Floor

Open plan living/kitchen/dining room, double bedroom with ensuite, double bedroom with jack and jill bathroom.

Outside:

Wraparound mature gardens, decked areas, large workshop, gravel driveway providing ample off-street parking.

Mileage:

Edinburgh 36 miles, Glasgow 52 miles, Peebles 16 miles, Moffat 16 miles.

(All distances are approximate)

Situation:

The Old Exchange is situated in an idyllic rural location just a short drive from the village of Tweedsmuir. Tweedsmuir is a quiet residential village which offers fantastic commuting opportunities to Edinburgh and Glasgow. The picturesque village is situated close to the source of the River Tweed and has been designated as a Special Landscape Area for its wilderness and beauty. The immediate area has great hill walking, cycling and mountain biking opportunities as well as the stunning scenery of Talla Reservoir which offers trout fishing and an abundance of wildlife to admire. Other nearby reservoirs include Fruid and Megget. Primary schooling is available at nearby Broughton which offers a school bus service which collects and returns children from the village. Broughton also benefits from having a local shop and bistro. Secondary schooling is available in Peebles, with dedicated bus service, and the school has an excellent reputation. All major supermarkets offer a delivery service to Tweedsmuir and the area has standard broadband services, good 4G although Fibre Broadband is expected soon.

The village has a very well attended parish church and the village hall offers a range of activities. The surrounding area offers a range of popular attractions including historic castles and villages to explore and a variety of country and sporting pursuits. Dawyck Botanic Gardens and Stobo Castle are also popular attractions.

Description:

Main House

The Old Exchange, a former Telephone Exchange built in 1939 and converted in 1989, is a detached 4-bedroom family home offering versatile accommodation over two floors and a single storey, self-contained annexe, currently being run as a successful holiday let (www.airbnb.co.uk HolidayLettings). Ratings can be found at www.tripadvisor.co.uk. Both properties benefit from outstanding rural views and would lend themselves well to a family looking for a rural lifestyle with the option to generate an income from home. The property also benefits from a useful workshop which could be converted subject to the relevant permissions being gained.

The property is accessed from a large sheltered courtyard suitable for dining or even a hot tub which leads into a welcoming reception hallway. From here the living room can be accessed. This room benefits from and high ceilings and an open fireplace with a stone and slate surround acting as the focal point of the room, triple aspect and patio doors leading out onto the side deck and garden. Also, on this level are two bedrooms, each benefitting from storage cupboards, a shower room and a spacious kitchen with a breakfasting area. The kitchen is dual aspect with a generous number of cream wall and base units and wooden worktops as well as a useful island providing additional counter space.

A timber staircase from the reception leads to a mezzanine level landing giving access into the family bathroom. Form here and up a second staircase the first floor is reached. Off the landing is a double bedroom with gorgeous views, a single bedroom currently serving as an office and a partially floored attic area offering ample storage space.

Annexe:

The annexe is a single storey two-bedroom property of around 727sq. ft. The property can be accessed either from the courtyard or off a deck and through glass patio doors leading into a kitchen/dining/living space. From here a bathroom and two double bedrooms can be reached, each benefiting from en suites. One of the ensuites is a jack and jill arrangement and so can be accessed off the hallway as well as the bedroom.

To the side of the annexe is a large outbuilding offering additional storage space. The outbuilding could be converted subject to the relevant permissions being gained.

Garden Grounds:

The Old Exchange and annexe sit within pretty garden grounds with outstanding scenic views to the surrounding hills. The front garden of The Old Exchange has well stocked borders and mature trees and shrubs as well as a lawn area, whilst the annexe benefits from a separate decked area to the front and private garden with well stocked borders and views to the hills. To the side of the main house there is also a large, decked area. The gravel driveway provides ample off-road parking.

General Remarks:

Satellite Navigation

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is ML12 6QN. The property is within the Scottish Borders region.

What3words:

Prowl.ramming.dreading

(please download the application “what3words” for the exact location)

Tenure:

Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings:

All fitted carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are included with the sale with the exception of the mini chandelier in the main house’s living room.

Listing and Conservation:

Please be aware, The Old Exchange is not listed, nor is it in a conservation area.

Services:

Mains electricity, private water and drainage to a septic tank. LPG gas fired central heating.

Under floor heating throughout the Annex.

Council Tax Band:

Band E

Energy Efficiency Rating:

Band D

Local Authority:

Scottish Borders Council – 0300 100 1800

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.