Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Whitehall West Lodge is a beautiful 234 sq m five bedroom detached former lodge house which has been successful extended and tastefully refurbished throughout. The property occupies a private and mature position, with no immediate neighbours and benefits from far reaching views over the Berwickshire countryside.

Ground Floor: Entrance Porch, Reception Hall, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Utility/WC, Playroom/Study, Bedroom 5

First Floor: Landing, Master Bedroom (En-Suite), Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Bathroom, Attic Room

Exterior: Mature Garden Grounds, Brick Built Outbuildings, Ample Off-Street Parking, Double

Garage.

Distances: Duns 6 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 9 miles, Edinburgh 45 miles (All distances are approximate).

Situation:

Whitehall West Lodge is situated in a particularly beautiful part of the Scottish Borders with southerly views over rolling countryside. The property sits within easy reach of Allanton which is a picturesque village with a good community spirit and an award-winning family Pub/Restaurant. For a wider range of amenities including a doctors surgery, pharmacy, Co-Op, post office, newsagent and butchers, Chirnside is 1 mile to the north.

9 miles east of Whitehall West Lodge is England’s most northerly market town of Berwick upon Tweed. Berwick has an excellent range of shops and facilities, a wealth of cafes and restaurants and including The Maltings Theatre and Cinema which offers a wide range of entertainment. There is a selection of more mainstream shops including M&S, Tesco’s, Morrison’s, Asda, Homebase, Next and Argos and Berwick also has a good choice of doctors and dental surgeries. Medical centres are available in the town of Duns and the nearby village of Chirnside.

Within a short drive of the property there are a number of well-respected local primary and secondary schools and also Longridge Towers independent school.

Beyond the local area are a range of popular attractions including historic castles and villages dotted along the outstandingly beautiful coastline; the renowned Holy Island, the Cheviot Hills and popular market towns of Alnwick and Kelso.

Country and sporting pursuits are readily available nearby including hill walking, salmon and trout fishing, hunting and shooting. Golf is available locally at Duns, Eyemouth and the Hirsel, with swimming, gym, squash and indoor bowling at the Swan Centre in Berwick-upon-Tweed.

The A1 trunk road provides easy, commutable access to Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh, with Berwick’s mainline train station offering quick and effective transport up and down the East Coast of the country.

Despite its proximity to both Edinburgh and Newcastle, the area has a low population and can therefore offer a quality of life that is becoming increasingly rare.

Description

Whitehall West lodge is an attractive detached lodge house which occupies a prominent position, with no immediate neighbours, at the entrance to the Whitehall estate. The property offers spacious and flexible family accommodation over two floors and been successful extended and tastefully refurbished throughout, whilst retaining an abundance of charm and character. Previously the property has operated as successful holiday let.

The property is accessed from the front door into a large and practical entrance porch which in turn leads through to the large and impressive living room which is very much the heart of this home. There is a contemporary wood burning stove creating a focal point, ample windows to allow for plenty of natural light, French doors to the rear garden and an attractive Terracotta tiled floor. From this room, there is access through to the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of storage units with complimentary work surfaces over and housing sink and drainer and a range of integrated appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen, there is a well-proportioned dining room with large windows which leads through to the sitting room, which has a fireplace housing a multi fuel stove and windows to the rear and side aspect. There is lovely stone flagged flooring throughout the dining room and sitting room. A central hallway gives way to the large and practical utility room with separate WC, a playroom/study and bedroom 5. Stairs from the reception hallway leads up to the first floor where there is a particularly spacious landing. There are four bedrooms on this floor, one of which has an en-suite shower room and there is also a family bathroom. There is also a large floored attic room, offering ample storage.

Garden Grounds:

The property occupies a private position, with garden grounds to three sides which is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and hedging. There is a large brick built outbuilding incorporating garden store, coal house and log storage etc.

To the front and side of the property there is ample private parking and attached to the house is a large double garage.

GENERAL REMARKS:

Satellite Navigation:

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD11 3JZ.

What3words:

Tarred.drifters.rolled

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

Fixtures and Fittings:

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

Listing and Conservation:

Please be aware, Whitehall West Lodge is not listed, nor in a conservation area.

Services:

Oil central heating.

Mains water and electricity.

Private drainage.

Broadband service is available.

Council Tax:

The property currently has a rateable value of £4,000 pa as it is registered as self-catering accommodation. The property can be reverted to council tax subject to an application.

Energy Efficiency Rating:

Band tbc (Rating tbc)

Local Authority:

Scottish Borders Council

Tel: 01835 824000.

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 Border 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 mis-statement 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 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 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.

Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering

Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/ funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.

All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.